Lake Humane Society

Organization Overview

Lake Humane Society is located in Mentor, OH. The organization was established in 1978. 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 12/2022, Lake Humane Society employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lake Humane Society 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 12/2022, Lake Humane Society generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.8% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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MISSION: TO PROTECT ANIMALS AND BUILD CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PETS AND PEOPLE THROUGH ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION. VISION: LEADING AND GUIDING A HUMANE LAKE COUNTY CORE VALUES: COMPASSION FOR PETS AND PEOPLE. ENGAGEMENT THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, PARTNERSHIPS AND ADOPTIONS. PROTECTION FOR THE VOICELESS ANIMALS THAT NEED HELP. EDUCATION TO BUILD SAFE AND INFORMED COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE AND PETS FAMILY TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH ADOPTERS, VOLUNTEERS, EMPLOYEES, DONORS AND ANIMALS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND PET ADOPTION: LAKE HUMANE SOCIETY PROVIDES A GENTLE AND CARING HAVEN FOR HOMELESS, ABANDONED, AND INJURED ANIMALS OF LAKE COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES ANNUALLY. NOT ONLY DOES LHS PROVIDE CARE FOR CATS AND DOGS, BUT THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CARES FOR, DEFENDS, REHABILITATES, AND REHOMES RABBITS, CHICKENS, POCKET PETS, AND OTHER DOMESTIC ANIMALS. SPECIAL CARE IS USED WITH THE ANIMALS THAT ARE SEIZED FROM THEIR OWNERS AND LACK THE SOCIAL SKILLS AND TRAINING TO FEEL COMFORTABLE IN A NEW HOME. TIME IS NOT AN ISSUE FOR OUR COMPASSION AND KINDNESS FOR THESE FRAGILE ANIMALS. LAKE HUMANE SOCIETY PRIDES ITSELF ON GIVING ANIMALS THE TIME AND ATTENTION THEY NEED TO BE ADOPTED.


HUMANE INVESTIGATION: LAKE HUMANE SOCIETY PROVIDES PROTECTION TO THE COMPANION ANIMALS OF LAKE COUNTY THROUGH THEIR HUMANE INVESTIGATIONS DEPARTMENT. LHS EMPLOYS THE ONLY HUMANE AGENT IN THE COUNTY, WHO IS APPOINTED BY THE LAKE COUNTY PROBATE COURT. THE LAKE HUMANE SOCIETY INVESTIGATED REPORTS OF SUSPECTED ANIMAL ABUSE, NEGLECT AND CRUELTY. POST CONVICTIONS FOLLOW UP VISITS ARE NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL CONVICTED IS FOLLOWING THE COURT'S MANDATE WHICH PREVENTS ANY FUTURE ANIMALS FROM BEING HARMED. ANIMAL'S WHICH SUFFER FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT ARE SOME OF THE MOST FRAGILE ANIMALS WE RECIEVE. SPECIAL CARE IS USED WITH THE ANIMALS THAT ARE SEIZED FROM THEIR OWNERS, THESE PETS RESIDE AT THE SHELTER THE LONGEST AND NEED BOTH MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT PRIOR TO ADOPTION. MANY IMPOUNDED PETS HAVE CARE THAT EXCEED 2,000 PER ANIMAL. TIME IS NOT AN ISSUE FOR OUR COMPASSION AND KINDNESS FOR THESE FRAGILE ANIMALS. IMPOUNDED ANIMALS RECEIVE ALL OF THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO RECOVER FROM THEIR PREVIOUS ABUSE OR NEGLECT. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: LAKE HUMANE SOCIETY RELIES ON DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP MAKE THE MISSION COME TO LIFE. WITH A LIMITED STAFF, THE ORGANIZATION TURNS TO VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH ANIMAL CARE, ENRICHMENT, CUSTOMER SERVICE, OFF-SITE EVENTS, CLERICAL DUTIES, AND MORE. THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AT LHS PROVIDES 250 ANIMAL LOVERS WHO DONATED THEIR TIME WITH THE REWARDING OPPORTUNITY TO HELP HOMELESS PETS IN NEED RIGHT HERE IN THEIR VERY OWN COMMUNITY. FOSTER FAMILIES OPEN THEIR HEARTS AND THEIR HOMES TO ANIMALS IN NEED OF PERSONALIZED CARE.


OUTREACH & EDUCATION: LAKE HUMANE SOCIETY STRIVES TO SERVE AS AN INVALUABLE RESOURCE TO THEIR COMMUNITY BY ASSISTING PET OWNERS AND THEIR PETS. LHS EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY ON THE PROPER TREATMENT OF ANIMALS AND PROVIDES LOW-COST VACCINE CLINICS FOR ADOPTERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. LHS OFFERS ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE TO PET OWNERS IN ORDER TO KEEP PETS IN THEIR HOMES.


SHELTER MEDICINE: LAKE HUMANE SOCIETY RUNS AN ON-SITE CLINIC TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE AND TREATMENT TO PETS IN OUR COLLECTION. EACH ANIMAL RECEIVED CARE FROM OUR ON-SITE ANIMAL CARE CLINIC WHICH PROVIDES PREVENTATIVE MEDICAL CARE AND EMERGENT TREATMENT TO PETS RELINQUISHED BY OUT COUNTY RESIDENTS. LHS GAVE VACCINES TO THE PETS IN OUR CARE TO PROMOTE SAFELY AND DISEASE PREVENTION WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY; OUR VETERINARIANS PROVIDED SURGERY ON ANIMALS INCLUDING SPAY/NEUTER FOR ALL CATS, DOGS AND RABBITS TO CONTROL PET OVERPOPULATION AND MICROCHIPS FOR ADOPTABLE PETS TO ENSURE THEY ARE RETURNED TO THEIR FAMILY IF EVER LOST. IN ADDITION TO THIS "STANDARD" MEDICAL CARE, LHS ALSO HELPS PETS IN NEED OF MEDICAL TREATMENT, SURGERIES, AND MEDICATION. EACH ANIMAL IS AN INDIVIDUAL, AND THEIR MEDICAL TREATMENT IS PERSONALIZED TO SUIT THEIR CONDITION AND STAGE IN LIFE. TO ASSIST OUR COMMUNITY LHS ALSO OFFERS AND AFTER HOURS HOTLINE TO HELP GOOD SAMARITANS AND OUR LOCAL POLICE WHO HAVE FOUND ABANDONDED OR INJURED ANIMALS IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lori Caszatt 1122-83022
Executive Di
$58,010
Jamie Tavano 9122-123122
Executive Di
$43,274
Sara Breese
Trustee
$0
Linda Cappelli
Trustee
$0
Elizabeth Donaldson
Treasurer
$0
Susan Fasso
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $45,155
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$954,560
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$999,715
Total Program Service Revenue$262,567
Investment income $39,989
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$5,790
Net Income from Fundraising Events $168,000
Net Income from Gaming Activities $70,081
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,530,602

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