Humane Society Of South Ms

Organization Overview

Humane Society Of South Ms is located in Gulfport, MS. The organization was established in 1967. 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, Humane Society Of South MS employed 96 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Humane Society Of South MS 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, Humane Society Of South MS generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO SAVE AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF PETS THROUGH COOPERATIVE AND INNOVATIVE APPROACHES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT:HSSM IS AN OPEN ADMISSION SHELTER PROVIDING SHELTER AND CARE FOR THE HOMELESS ANIMALS OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI. 5,669 ANIMALS WERE ADMITTED TO THE SHELTER IN 2021. IN 2021 3,821 ABANDONED ANIMALS WERE ADOPTED THROUGH AGGRESSIVE CAMPAIGNS TO RE-HOME THESE HOMELESS PETS. HSSM HOLDS CONTRACTS WITH LOCAL CITY AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS IN WHICH HSSM WILL TAKE IN AND BOARD STRAY ANIMALS.


ADOPTION:THE SURRENDER DEPARTMENT OF HSSM IS COMMITTED TO REUNITING AS MANY LOST ANIMALS WITH THEIR CAREGIVERS AS POSSIBLE. THE ORGANIZATION IS PROACTIVE IN ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY TO GET THEIR PETS MICRO-CHIPPED. THE ORGANIZATION HAS SEEN AN INCREASED NUMBER OF STRAY ANIMALS ENTERING THE SHELTER WITH MICRO-CHIPS. THE MICRO-CHIPS ALLOW STAFF TO QUICKLY AND EASILY LOCATE THE ANIMAL'S CAREGIVER, WHICH ALLOWS THE PET TO BE REUNITED WITH THAT CAREGIVER. IN 2021, 776 PETS WERE RETURNED WITH THEIR OWNERS.OTHER SERVICES STATISTICS:- 903 ORPHANED ANIMALS WERE PLACED INTO FOSTER CARE WITH WEEKLY MEDICAL CHECK-UPS.- 30 CATS WERE RELEASED THROUGH THE FERAL FREEDOM PROGRAM.


CLINIC:HSSM IS AGGRESSIVELY ADDRESSING PET OVERPOPULATION IN SOUTH MISSISSIPPI THROUGH A HIGH VOLUME, HIGH QUALITY SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM. IN 2021, 6,596 FREE OR LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES WERE PERFORMED IN THE CLINIC, SERVICING BOTH THE SHELTER ANIMALS, AS WELL AS, THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL. OTHER SERVICES OFFERED BY THE CLINIC ARE MICROCHIP, RABIES AND OTHER BREED SPECIFIC VACCINATIONS.222 PETS WERE SERVED THROUGH HSSM'S "POP-UP" PET RESOURCE WELLNESS FAIRS WITH FREE VACCINATIONS, CHECK-UPS, MICROCHIPS, FLEA/TICK PREVENTATIVE AND HEARTWORM TESTS/PREVENTATIVE.79 FREE SPAY/NEUTER VOUCHERS WERE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE "POP-UP" PET RESOURCE WELLNESS FAIRS.OVER 6,000 MICRO-CHIPS HAVE BEEN IMPLANTED INTO ANIMALS MAKING THEM 80% MORE LIKELY TO BE REUNITED WITH THEIR FAMILIES WHEN/IF THEY SHOULD EVER GO MISSING.1,364 PUBLIC PETS WERE TREATED AT HSSM'S WELLNESS CLINIC AT A STEEPLY REDUCED COST TO ASSIST WITH PET RETENTION.3,306 COMMUNITY PERS RECEIVED SERVICES THROUGH HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI'S PUBLIC WELLNESS CLINIC.


SURRENDER:422 ANIMALS WERE LOADED ABOARD HSSM'S LOVE TRAIN AND WERE TRANSPORTED TO OTHER SHELTERS WHERE THERE WAS A NEED FOR AN EXCESS OF ADOPTABLE PETS.13 PETS WERE SENT TO A SPECIFIC BREED RESCUE FOR A SECOND CHANCE AT A HAPPILY EVER AFTER.THOUSANDS OF BAGS OF PET FOOD WERE COLLECTED/DISTRIBUTED TO PET PARENTS IN NEED THROUGH HSSM'S COMMUNITY PET FOOD PANTRY.32 YOUNG ANIMAL ADVOCATES WENT THROUGH THE JUNIOR HUMANITARIAN CLUB PAWS SUMMER DAY CAMP.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lori West
Chief Executive Officer
$158,439
Jonathan Jones
Treasurer
$0
Gary Smith
President
$0
Sandra Boddie
Secretary
$0
Johnny Walton
Board Member
$0
Ryan Meister
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
J W Puckett And Company Inc
Construction Of Addition To Dog Run
$125,496
Complete Roofing Systems
Roof Repairs
$129,063
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$140,772
Related organizations$0
Government grants $299,508
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$761,029
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,201,309
Total Program Service Revenue$1,002,135
Investment income $136,905
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $177,711
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $24,423
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,623,695

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Humane Society Of South Ms has recieved totaling $46,802.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT

$20,000
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc

Gulfport, MS

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$15,000
Give Back Foundation

Madison, WI

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$5,302
Burdette Family Foundation

Pass Christian, MS

PURPOSE: PROMOTE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS

$3,500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$3,000
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