The Humane Society For Greater Savannah Inc is located in Savannah, GA. The organization was established in 1985. 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 09/2022, Humane Society For Greater Savannah Inc employed 62 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Humane Society For Greater Savannah Inc 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 09/2022, Humane Society For Greater Savannah Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.3% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATER SAVANNAH, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION) IS A NOT- FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE WELFARE OF COMPANION ANIMALS AND THEIR OWNERS. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A SAFETY NET FOR PET OWNERS BY ACCEPTING PETS, VOLUNTARILY SURRENDERED BY THEIR OWNERS, WHO FOR VARIOUS REASONS ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO CARE FOR THEM. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO TRANSFERS UNCLAIMED, ADOPTABLE ANIMALS FROM SAVANNAH CHATHAM ANIMAL CONTROL. THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS EMBODIED IN ITS MISSION STATEMENT. "THE MISSION OF THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATER SAVANNAH IS TO BETTER THE LIVES OF PETS AND PEOPLE. THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATER SAVANNAH ENVISIONS A COMMUNITY THAT UNDERSTANDS, VALUES AND PROMOTES THE WAYS IN WHICH PETS ENRICH OUR LIVES." THE PRINCIPAL SERVICES THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FOR PETS SURRENDERED TO ITS CARE INCLUDE: SHELTERING, FEEDING; TREATMENT; PREVENTATIVE MEDICAL CARE, E.G. HEALTH EVALUATIONS AND VACCINATIONS, INCLUDING RABIES; BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT; EXERCISE AND SOCIALIZATIO
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ADOPTION CENTER FOUND HOMES FOR 2,408 ANIMALS IN THIS FISCAL YEAR. THE NUMBER OF ADOPTED INCLUDES ANIMALS THAT WERE TRANSFERRED TO OTHER SHELTERS AND BREED RESCUE GROUPS. THE ADOPTION CENTER ACHIEVED A 98.93% SAVE RATE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
PET FIX SAVANNAH PERFORMED 8,546 LOW COST SPAY AND NEUTER SURGERIES IN THIS FISCAL YEAR. OUT OF THESE SURGERIES, 2,170 OF THEM WERE COMMUNITY CATS. IN ADDITION TO SURGERIES, 18,796 VACCINATIONS AND PREVENTATIVES WERE ADMINISTERED AT THE CLINIC TO NON-HSGS PETS.
OVER 600 VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT THE HUMANE SOCIETY BY WALKING DOGS, WORKING AT EVENTS, TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS (POSTED ON WEBSITE) OF PETS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION; ATTENDING ADOPTION "BOOTHS" AT PET-FRIENDLY RETAILERS, ETC. SCHOOL GROUPS REGULARLY TOUR THE SHELTER AND LEARN ABOUT THE ROLE OF COMPANION ANIMALS AS WELL AS HOW TO TAKE CARE OF PETS. THE HUMANE SOCIETY ALSO WORKS WITH STUDENTS WHOSE SCHOOLS REQUIRE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS AND VOLUNTEERING. THE HSGS PET FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTED OVER 124,000 POUNDS OF DRY DOG AND CAT FOOD TO LOCAL PETS AND RESCUE GROUPS.
SHELTER PERSONNEL MADE WEEKLY TELEVISION APPEARANCES PROVIDING PET OWNERSHIP AND ADOPTION ADVICE. VOLUNTEERS REPRESENTED THE SHELTER WITH PETS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND INFORMATION AT LOCAL RETAIL STORES, SCHOOLS, AND A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sean Griffin Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $118,654 |
Cal Chancy Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Erika Finch Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Patrick Lemaster Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lea Stevens President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brad Lucas Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $192,950 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $982,357 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $127,135 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,175,307 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $985,004 |
Investment income | $3,983 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $62,836 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $10,453 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,252,752 |
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. | $125,206 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,603 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $836,018 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $44,619 |
Payroll taxes | $68,986 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $950 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,696 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $895 |
Fees for services: Other | $12,838 |
Advertising and promotion | $975 |
Office expenses | $19,574 |
Information technology | $19,703 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $33,392 |
Travel | $6,546 |
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 | $90,039 |
Insurance | $57,737 |
All other expenses | $110,133 |
Total functional expenses | $1,937,277 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,746 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,047,214 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $39,173 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,072,235 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $147,631 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $201 |
Total assets | $2,313,200 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $93,167 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,343 |
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 | $94,510 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,157,641 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $61,049 |
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 | $2,313,200 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Humane Society For Greater Savannah Inc has recieved totaling $13,778.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Richard & Evelyn Venable Foundation Under The Evelyn Venable Tr Beaufort, SC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $13,778 |
Beg. Balance | $8,143 |
Net Contributions | $1,100 |
Ending Balance | $9,243 |
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Atlanta Humane Society & Society Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Atlanta, GA | $45,392,577 | $23,205,036 |
Humane Society Of Tampa Bay Inc Tampa, FL | $27,488,996 | $14,358,313 |
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Of The Palm Beaches Inc West Palm Beach, FL | $143,928,349 | $13,789,132 |
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Big Dog Ranch Rescue Inc Loxahatchee Groves, FL | $14,355,315 | $10,421,768 |
Charleston Animal Society North Charleston, SC | $28,152,121 | $9,669,520 |
Humane Society Of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL | $18,586,101 | $8,768,738 |
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Young-Williams Animal Center Of East Tennessee Knoxville, TN | $5,944,535 | $6,893,843 |
Humane Society Of Gr Miami Dade Cty Society For Pocta Aap Pri North Miami Beach, FL | $11,820,074 | $7,006,122 |
Jacksonville Humane Society Jacksonville, FL | $32,944,965 | $9,990,914 |