Humane Society-Lowell is located in Lowell, MA. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Humane Society-Lowell employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Humane Society-Lowell is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Humane Society-Lowell generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $991.7k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF THE SOCIETY IS TO PROVIDE SHELTER, PREVENT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, AND ADVOCATE FOR THEIR WELFARE. THROUGH HUMANE EDUCATION, THE SOCIETY STRIVES TO ENLIGHTEN THE PUBLIC AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ANIMALS AND PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LOWELL HUMANE SOCIETY ANIMAL SHELTER - SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1873, THE LOWELL HUMANE SOCIETY (LHS), A 501(C)(3) HUMANE ASSOCIATION, HAS SERVED THE GREATER LOWELL AREA WITH THE MISSION OF PREVENTING CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. OUR EARLY WORK FOCUSED ON INVESTIGATIONS OF CRUELTY COMPLAINTS INVOLVING ANIMALS IN COOPERATION WITH LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS. IN 1930 THE SOCIETY OPENED ITS FIRST ANIMAL SHELTER AND IN 1939 MOVED THE SHELTER TO ITS CURRENT SITE AT 951 BROADWAY STREET IN LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS. TODAY THE LOWELL HUMANE SOCIETY IS AN OPEN-ADMISSION SHELTER SERVING OVER TWO THOUSAND ANIMALS ANNUALLY IN THE GREATER LOWELL, MERRIMACK VALLEY, AND METRO-WEST REGIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Christine Chisholm Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Grace P Jeanes President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen J Irish Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kerri Sutherland Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
George J Basbanes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jorden Elliott Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $771,339 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,137 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $771,339 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $316,296 |
Investment income | $4,507 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $142,802 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $965 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,235,909 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $583,385 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $54,684 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $30,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $13,205 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $22,712 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,783 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,050 |
Insurance | $9,766 |
All other expenses | $12,637 |
Total functional expenses | $991,743 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50,952 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $192,867 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,575 |
Accounts receivable, net | $17,180 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,079 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $104,493 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $327,766 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $17,084 |
Total assets | $716,996 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58,046 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $58,046 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $658,950 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $716,996 |