Lake Humane Society
- Assets
- $3.8m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Mentor, OH
- Founding
- 06/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 34-1246277
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 12/2021, Lake Humane Society employed 27 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 12/2021, Lake Humane Society generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 7 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND PET ADOPTION: LAKE HUMANE SOCIETY PROVIDES A GENTLE AND CARING HAVEN FOR OVER 1,700 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. IN 2019 WE PLACED 1,550 ANIMALS IN ADOPTIVE HOMES, TRANSFERRED 25 ANIMALS TO OTHER SHELTERS FOR ADOPTION AND REUNITED 34 ANIMALS WITH THEIR FAMILY.
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 AND OBEDIENCE TRAINING 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 4,157 VACCINES TO THE PETS IN OUR CARE TO PROMOTE SAFELY AND DISEASE PREVENTION WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY; OUR VETERINARIANS PROVIDED SURGERY ON 851 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.
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 OVER 290 REPORTS OF SUSPECTED ANIMAL ABUSE, NEGLECT AND CRUELTY IN 2019 WHICH RESULTED IN 102 ANIMALS BEING IMPOUNDED AND 5 ANIMAL CRUELTY CONVICTIONS. 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 487 ANIMAL LOVERS WHO DONATED 23,598 HOURS 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. OVER 1,182 CRITICAL CARE ANIMALS RECEIVED AROUND THE CLOCK CARE FROM FOSTER HOMES, INCLUDING 572 INFANT KITTENS AND 115 PUPPIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lee Nesler Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $52,107 |
Lori Caszatt Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $27,946 |
Laura Pizmoht Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Susan Fasso Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Elizabeth Donaldson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Richard Harmon President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $137,606 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,285,245 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,422,851 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $222,625 |
| Investment income | $59,586 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,238 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $154,656 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $80,390 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,956,386 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $80,052 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,010 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $615,252 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $81,013 |
| Payroll taxes | $60,896 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $14,050 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,305 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $84,947 |
| Office expenses | $45,634 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $85,794 |
| Travel | $4,352 |
| 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 | $22,766 |
| Insurance | $8,829 |
| All other expenses | $19,546 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,276,586 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,450,586 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,125 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,592 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,554 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $209,576 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,133,853 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $27,735 |
| Total assets | $3,840,021 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $38,702 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,000 |
| 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 | $24,320 |
| Total liabilities | $66,022 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,254,359 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,519,640 |
| 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 | $3,840,021 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Lake Humane Society has recieved totaling $85,810.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Medwish International Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: REPURPOSED HEALTHCARE SUPPLIES - ALTERNATIVE RECYCLING | $33,240 |
The Humble Heart - Gentle Soul Foundation Parma, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $25,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $9,750 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $6,348 |
Barnard Family Foundation Willoughby, OH PURPOSE: DONATION | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,662 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,330,486 |
| Earnings | $186,751 |
| Other Expense | $5,305 |
| Ending Balance | $1,551,932 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Brandywine Valley Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals West Chester, PA | $17,620,936 | $15,995,612 |
Pennsylvania Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Philadelphia, PA | $29,455,638 | $10,535,955 |
Humane Society Of Huron Valley Ann Arbor, MI | $20,634,672 | $11,476,647 |
Humane Animal Rescue Pittsburgh, PA | $26,830,513 | $9,841,724 |
Humane Society Of Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis, IN | $5,932,598 | $6,642,326 |
Kentucky Humane Society Louisville, KY | $24,399,127 | $11,144,330 |
The Cleveland Animal Protective League Cleveland, OH | $46,641,680 | $10,544,377 |
Animal Friends Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $25,967,181 | $7,630,590 |
Animal Care And Control Team Philadelphia, PA | $3,920,805 | $5,641,917 |
Humane Pennsylvania Reading, PA | $14,848,983 | $4,976,982 |
All About Animals Rescue Warren, MI | $3,712,489 | $5,544,462 |
Lexington Humane Society Lexington, KY | $7,597,394 | $5,654,522 |