Greater Birmingham Humane Society is located in Birmingham, AL. The organization was established in 1943. 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, Greater Birmingham Humane Society employed 111 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Birmingham 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 09/2023, Greater Birmingham Humane Society generated $7.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.6% 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
TO PROMOTE THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS AND PEOPLE THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GBHS IS THE OLDEST AND LARGEST ANIMAL SHELTER IN ALABAMA, AND ONE OF THE HIGHEST INTAKE SHELTERS IN THE U.S. GBHS MANAGES ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL (ACC) FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY, THE LARGEST COUNTY IN THE STATE, AND A MAJORITY OF THE MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN THE COUNTY. THE PURPOSE OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL IS TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM DANGEROUS ANIMALS, & TO REUNITE LOST PETS WITH THEIR OWNERS. ACC IMPOUNDED AND CARED FOR MORE THAN 12,000 ABUSED, NEGLECTED, AND ABANDONED PETS. OUR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS ALSO ASSIST WITH CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS, CITATIONS, AND SEIZURES WHILE HOLDING ANIMALS IN OUR FACILITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT. OUR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS PROVIDE 24/7 RESPONSE. OUR AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME IS LESS THAN 45 MINUTES AND ALL ARE OFFICERS ARE NACA CERTIFIED. WE VACCINATE ALL ANIMALS UPON INTAKE. WE ALSO TRAP, S/N, VACCINATE, AND RETURN FERAL CATS WHICH HAS SAVED THOUSANDS OF CATS SINCE THE PROGRAM'S INCEPTION IN 2018.
WE OPERATE THE GBHS SPAY/NEUTER & CRITICAL CARE CLINIC WHICH PROVIDES ALL VETERINARY MEDICAL SERVICES AND SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES FOR GBHS PETS AND THE PETS OF LOW-INCOME, VETERAN, SENIOR, AND CHRONICALLY ILL PET OWNERS. OUR HOSPITAL ALSO RUNS THE #1 EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR AUBURN UNIVERSITY'S COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE. THIS PROGRAM IS ALSO PROVIDED TO VET STUDENTS AT THE TUSKEGEE COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE. THE EXTERNSHIP RUNS 2-WEEKS AND PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH SOFT TISSUE SURGICAL TRAINING AND EXPOSURE TO SHELTER MEDICINE. THIS PROGRAM HAS IMPROVED SOFT TISSUE SURGICAL SKILLS OF OVER 200 STUDENTS AND IS THE #1 EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM AT AUBURN'S VET SCHOOLS. THESE STUDENTS ALSO ENABLES GHBS TO EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF OUR FREE SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES.
GBHS' ADOPTION CENTER SERVES 12,000 HOMELESS, LOST, ABUSED, AND NEGLECTED ANIMALS EACH YEAR. THE CENTER'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO FIND HEALTY AND PERMANENT HOMES FOR GBHS PETS. EACH YEAR THE CENTER ADOPTS OUT MORE THAN 8,000 PETS, TRANSPORTS AN AVERAGE OF 80 ANIMALS EACH WEEK TO OUT-OF-STATE SHELTERS , AND MANAGES MORE THAN 400 FOSTERS. THE ADOPTION CENTER HAS A FULL-SERVICE ON-SITE CLINIC & EMPLOYS AN AVERAGE OF 35 FULL-TIME PROFESSIONALS TO CARE FOR THE ANIMALS. OVER THE PAST YEAR, OUR VOLUNTEERS AND SHELTER ANIMALS PRESENTED ANTI-VIOLENCE AND HUMANE EDUCATION CLASSES AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND IN FRONT OF HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS. NUMEROUS OTHER VOLUNTEERS SERVE THE ANIMALS AND THE PUBLIC EACH MONTH IN A VARIETY OF ROLES RANGING FROM DOG WALKING & CAT SOCIALIZATION TO ADOPTIONS & CLEANING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jessica Black Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bruce H Hughes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Cordover Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles K Mcpherson Sr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chip Welch Assistant Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cliff Nail 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 | $4,118,147 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $840,414 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,118,147 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,392,297 |
Investment income | $33,701 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $685,158 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $88,738 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,346,942 |
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 | $2,855,594 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $228,113 |
Payroll taxes | $213,009 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $29,069 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,452 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,663 |
Office expenses | $16,658 |
Information technology | $100,690 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $296,414 |
Travel | $94,685 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $32,550 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $254,002 |
Insurance | $124,430 |
All other expenses | $209,449 |
Total functional expenses | $6,112,203 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $649,702 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,082,210 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $36,350 |
Accounts receivable, net | $237,504 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $303,047 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $142,132 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,816,253 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,781 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $10,448,712 |
Total assets | $19,718,691 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $179,088 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $17,000 |
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 | $1,069,225 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $233,826 |
Total liabilities | $1,499,139 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,840,093 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,379,459 |
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 | $19,718,691 |