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Kalamazoo County Humane Society

Kalamazoo County Humane Society

Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Tax ID38-1474932

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,191,389

Expenses

$910,447

Website

kazoohumane.org

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE KALAMAZOO HUMANE SOCIETY IS TO FOSTER AN ENVIRONMENT OF RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, AND COMPASSION FOR ALL ANIMALS THROUGH EDUCATION, PET POPULATION CONTROL AND LEADERSHIP.

About

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES THE KALAMAZOO COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY (KCHS) PRESENTED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO AREA CHILDREN AND ADULTS CENTERING AROUND THREE KEY TOPICS: THE PROGRAM SERVICES OF THE KALAMAZOO HUMANE SOCIETY, RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP AND THE FUTURE ANIMAL CARE & RESOURCE CENTER. THESE PROGRAMS WERE AVAILABLE TO AREA PUBLIC/PRIVATE SCHOOLS AS WELL AS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. ALL KCHS STAFF MEMBERS RECEIVE TRAINING TO COUNSEL INDIVIDUALS WITH PET-RELATED QUESTIONS/PROBLEMS. THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH EVENTS AND THE EFFORTS OF VOLUNTEERS AND THE KHS STAFF, OUR COMMUNITY WAS PROVIDED WITH THE NECESSARY MATERIALS THAT WILL HELP DISTINGUISH IT AS ONE THAT VALUES ETHICAL AND HUMANE TREATMENT FOR ALL LIVING BEINGS. A TOTAL OF 5,000 QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS CALLED HUMANE NEWS & VIEWS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO AREA RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES. MOBILE OUTREACH - A TOTAL OF 22 VOLUNTEERS WERE INVOLVED WITH EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AT ONE OR MORE OF 18 OUTREACH EVENTS/SITES. AN ESTIMATED 3500 CHILDREN AND 4,000 ADULTS MADE PERSONAL CONTACT WITH KHS STAFF/VOLUNTEERS AT OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. OUTREACH EVENTS INCLUDED: WOMEN'S LIFESTYLE EXPO INFO, 34TH ANNUAL DOG WALK, HEALING BODY AND SPIRIT EXPO, YAPPY HOUR VIII, PRIDE FESTIVAL THE MIRANDA PARK PARTY, KALAMAZOO VALLEY MUSEUM KIDS SUMMER CAMP, REVERSE RAFFLE AND LIGHTS OF LOVE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGES - AS A RESULT OF ONGOING CONTACT WITH MEMBERS OF THE NEWS MEDIA THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, MULTIPLE ARTICLES WERE PUBLISHED BY THE LOCAL NEWS MEDIA. TOPICS INCLUDED: OUR COMMUNITY'S SPAY/NEUTER ASSISTANCE, SUMMER/WINTER HEAT/COLD HAZARDS, THE 34TH ANNUAL DOG WALK, THE REVERSE RAFFLE, EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE FOR PETS, ANTI -CRUELTY LEGISLATION, HOLIDAY HAZZARDS FOR PETS, WINTERING YOUR PET AND THE PROPOSED ANIMAL CARE & RESOURCE CENTER. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES -HUMANE SOCIETY STAFF MEMBERS RESPONDED TO APPROXIMATELY 27,500 CALLS (110/DAY) AND 8,750 (35/DAY) IN-OFFICE\ VISITS FROM PEOPLE ASKING PET-RELATED QUESTIONS OR REQUESTING PROGRAM ASSISTANCE. ANIMAL WELFARE/CRUELTY COMPLAINTS - KHS STAFF MEMBERS RECEIVED AN AVERAGE OF SIX CALLS PER WEEK PERTAINING TO ALLEGED ANIMAL ABUSE OR NEGLECT. REFERRALS, COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION WERE GIVEN BASED ON AN EVALUATION OF THE CALLER'S COMPLAINT/CONCERN. THE KHS BOARD AND STAFF WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE DIRECTOR OF THE KALAMAZOO ANIMAL SERVICES AND ENFORCEMENT SHELTER TO HELP MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SHELTER FACILITY TO IMPROVE ANIMAL HEALTH AND HELP INCREASE PET ADOPTIONS.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “The mission of the kalamazoo humane society is to foster an environment of respect, responsibility, and compassion for all animals through education, pet population control and leadership.”.

When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “Promote animal welfare through education and pet population control.”.

  • As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is MI.
  • The non-profit's address for 2020 is listed as 3661 EASY STREET, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49001 in the filing.
  • As per the non-profit's form, they have 19 employees as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $280,942.
  • The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
  • The organization has 7 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1897.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $466,613 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $70,388 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has fundraising events.

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