Forsyth County Humane Society Inc, operating under the name Humane Society Of Forsyth County, is located in Cumming, GA. The organization was established in 1980. 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 12/2023, Humane Society Of Forsyth County employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Humane Society Of Forsyth County 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 12/2023, Humane Society Of Forsyth County generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.7% 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
WE ARE A LIMITED ADMISSION, ADOPTION GUARANTEE FACILITY DEDICATED TO PLACING EVERY CAT AND DOG INTO A LOVING HOME IN ADDITION TO PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP AND SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ADOPTION SERVICES: DOG AND CAT ADOPTION SERVICES TO APPROVED ADOPTERS. ADOPTION FEES HELP PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE, FOOD, AND SHELTER TO THE ANIMALS IN OUR CARE. WHEN YOU ADOPT AN ANIMAL FROM US, YOU ARE RECEIVING MORE THAN 600 ON AVERAGE OF SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PET'S ADOPTION FEE. OUR MOST POPULAR PETS(PLATINUM ADOPTIONS) HAVE HIGHER ADOPTION FEES IN ORDER TO SUPPORT ANIMALS IN OUR CARE THAT NEED SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE OR TRAINING IN ORDER TO FIND A LOVING HOME. WE HAVE ADOPTED MORE THAN 29,696 ANIMALS INTO PERMANENT, LOVING HOMES SINCE 1975. IN 2023, WE COMPLETED A TOTAL OF 503 ADOPTIONS (167 CATS AND 336 DOGS)
MEDICAL SERVICES: WE OFFER MEDICAL SERVICES INCLUDING WELLNESS EXAMS, VACCINATIONS, TESTING, SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES, HEARTWORM TREATMENTS AND DENTALS. WE ALSO OFFER EXAMS AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR MINOR ILLNESSES INCLUDING UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS, SKIN ISSUES, EAR INFECTIONS AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS, ETC. IN 2023, WE ASSISTED 5,952 CLIENTS THROUGH THE LOW COST CLINIC.
OUR COMMUNITY PET FOOD PANTRY HELPS SUPPORT LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED BY PROVIDING FREE PET FOOD FOR THEIR LOVING PETS. IT IS ONE OF OUR GOALS TO ENSURE THAT NO ANIMALS ARE SURRENDERED TO LOCAL SHELTERS BECAUSE THEIR GUARDIANS CANNOT AFFORD TO FEED THEM. IN 2023, WE PROVIDED FOOD TO, ON AVERAGE, 77 FAMILIES OR 232 ANIMALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Debbie Bertsch Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $95,414 |
Michael Barlow Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Comstock Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Erin Doiron Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Herbert Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashley Johnnessee Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $50,187 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $487,088 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $46,806 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $537,275 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $902,885 |
Investment income | $13,523 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $14,669 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $109,952 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,721,717 |
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. | $95,414 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,561 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $13,063 |
Other salaries and wages | $557,648 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $38,658 |
Payroll taxes | $52,250 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,091 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,399 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,569 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,207 |
Office expenses | $5,229 |
Information technology | $16,743 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $22,476 |
Travel | $480 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,868 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,996 |
Insurance | $18,213 |
All other expenses | $48,375 |
Total functional expenses | $1,397,118 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $938,139 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $18,062 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $16,680 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $277,419 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $237,574 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $154,091 |
Total assets | $1,641,965 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,935 |
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 | $33,935 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,582,980 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,050 |
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 | $1,641,965 |