Oktibbeha County Humane Society Inc is located in Starkville, MS. The organization was established in 1979. 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, Oktibbeha County Humane Society Inc employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oktibbeha County Humane Society 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 12/2023, Oktibbeha County Humane Society Inc generated $852.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $887.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.8% per year over the past 5 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
THE MISSION OF OCHS IS TO PROVIDE HUMANE EDUCATION, PROMOTE ANIMAL WELFARE LEGISLATION, ADVOCATE FOR AND FACILITATE PET STERILIZATION AND RESCUE, SHELTER AND PROMOTE ADOPTION OF ABANDONED ANIMALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MANAGEMENT OF CITY OF STARKVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER - OCHS MANAGES UNDER CONTRACT FROM THE CITY OF STARKVILLE, THE ANIMAL SHELTER FOR STARKVILLE. THE CITY PROVIDES ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS WHO ASSIST THE PUBLIC WITH ISSUES RELATED TO ANIMAL WELFARE AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE CITY OF STARKVILLE ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCES. THE ANIMAL SHELTER SERVES AS A HOLDING PLACE FOR COURT CASE ANIMALS AS WELL AS A SECURE PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC TO SURRENDER OR ADOPT ANIMALS. OCHS HIRES AND SUPERVISES FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME STAFF MEMBERS TO OPERATE THE SHELTER. THE SHELTER RECEIVES INCOME FROM ITS CITY CONTRACT, OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, AND THE ADOPTION FEES FOR ANIMALS. IN 2023, THE SHELTER TOOK IN APPROXIMATLEY 1,246 DOGS AND 779 CATS. IN 2023, WE ADOPTED 217 DOGS AND 290 CATS FROM OUR SHELTER.
TRANSPORT PROGRAM - IN 2023 OCHS CONTINUED ITS TRANSPORT PROGRAM THROUGH GRANTS FUNDED BY ASPCA. THESE GRANTS PROVIDE FOR TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS FROM THE CITY OF STARKVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER AND PARTNERING SHELTERS IN SURROUNDING COUNTIES TO SHELTERS IN LOCATIONS WHERE ANIMALS ARE SCARCE. IN 2023, WE TRANSPORTED APPOXIMATELY 1,595 DOGS AND 302 CATS FROM OUR SHELTER AND OUR PARTNER SHELTERS.
LOW COST SPAY /NEUTER PROGRAM - IN 2023, OCHS RECEIVED FUNDING FROM ASPCA TO CONTINUE FUNDING ITS LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY PROVIDED A VETERINARY TECHNICIAN IN ADDITION TO OUR PRIMARY VETERINARIAN. WE CONTINUE TO OFFER SURGERIES FOR MODEST COST TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR CLIENTS OF THIS PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE FERAL CAT COLONY TRAP/NEUTER/RELEASE PROGRAMS IN OUR COUNTY. IN 2023, THIS PROGRAM AIDED IN THE SPAY/NEUTER OF 902 DOGS AND 1,098 CATS FROM OUR COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susan Brooks Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ardra Morgan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Heather Rowe Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Diane Wall Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rick Welch President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Michele Anderson Director | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $28,485 |
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 | $282,713 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $282,713 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $487,363 |
Investment income | $47,187 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $35,288 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $852,551 |
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. | $28,485 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,788 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $340,702 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $22,132 |
Payroll taxes | $27,559 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,608 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $13,038 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $12,249 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $7,268 |
Insurance | $6,962 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $887,864 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,316,083 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,435 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $196,040 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $205,103 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,722,661 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,216 |
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 | $13,216 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $661,683 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,047,762 |
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 | $1,722,661 |