Oregon Humane Society

Organization Overview

Oregon Humane Society is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1941. 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, Oregon Humane Society employed 272 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oregon 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 12/2021, Oregon Humane Society generated $24.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.4% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY IS A PRIVATE ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION, FOUNDED IN 1868 AND INCORPORATED IN 1880, WHOSE MISSION IS CREATING A MORE HUMANE SOCIETY WITH THE VISION OF A WORLD WHERE ALL ANIMALS ARE TREATED WITH COMPASSION, KINDNESS AND RESPECT. THE SOCIETY IS A STAND-ALONE, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, OPERATING IN PORTLAND, OREGON. THE SOCIETY IS SUPPORTED PRIMARILY BY PRIVATE DONATIONS AND REVENUES GENERATED FROM SERVICES PROVIDED TO CARE AND FIND HOMES FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS, TO INVESTIGATE AND STOP THE ABUSE OF ANIMALS, AND TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ALL ANIMALS. NOTABLY, THE SOCIETY IS NOT AN AFFILIATE OF NATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SHELTERING AND ADOPTIONS - IN SPITE OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE PANDEMIC, THE OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY ("OHS") PLACED 6,466 PETS IN 2021. THE ANIMALS THAT FOUND NEW HOMES CONSTITUTE AN OVERALL 97% SAVE RATE. THROUGH THE SECOND CHANCE PROGRAM, THE SOCIETY SAVES MORE LIVES BY ACCEPTING ANIMALS FROM SHELTERS AND ANIMAL CONTROL AGENCIES IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, OREGON, CALIFORNIA, WASHINGTON, TEXAS, HAWAII, NEW MEXICO AND LOUISIANA. THESE SHELTERS USUALLY FACE THE DUAL PROBLEM OF TOO MANY ABANDONED ANIMALS AND TOO FEW ADOPTERS. IN 2021, 3,753 ANIMALS WERE ACCEPTED FROM 60 ORGANIZATIONS.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.SAVE RATES FOR 2021:THE OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY MAINTAINS DATA ON THE SAVE RATE, CALCULATED ACCORDING TO THE ASILOMAR STANDARD. THE SAVE RATE ACCURATELY REFLECTS THE MANY OPTIONS FOR PETS THAT COME TO THE SHELTER BESIDES ADOPTION - FOR EXAMPLE, ANIMAL TRANSFERS TO OTHER RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS AND ANIMALS THAT ARE RETURNED TO THEIR OWNERS. * THE SOCIETY SAVED A TOTAL OF 6,852 ANIMALS, WITH A SAVE RATE OF 97%;* THE SOCIETY SAVED 2,040 DOGS - 96% OF ALL DOGS RECEIVED BY THE SHELTER; * THE SOCIETY SAVED 4,102 CATS - 97% OF ALL CATS RECEIVED BY THE SHELTER; AND* THE SOCIETY SAVED 710 SMALL ANIMALS - 97% OF ALL SMALL ANIMALS RECEIVED BY THE SHELTER. LENGTH OF STAY FOR 2021:THE OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY CALCULATES THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY ("LOS") BY INCLUDING THE DAY OF ARRIVAL THROUGH THE DAY OF DISPOSITION (ADOPTION, TRANSFER, EUTHANASIA OR RETURN TO OWNER). THIS INCLUDES ALL THE TIME THE ANIMAL WAS IN THE CARE OF THE OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY.* DOG LOS AVERAGED 20.5 DAYS; THE AVERAGE LOS FOR PUPPIES WAS 18.4 DAYS; AND* CAT LOS AVERAGED 19.8 DAYS, THE AVERAGE LOS FOR KITTENS WAS 23.8 DAYS.ADOPTION OUTREACH:BRINGING PETS INTO THE COMMUNITY FOR ADOPTION IS ANOTHER WAY THAT THE SOCIETY MAINTAINS SUCH A HIGH SAVE RATE. A TOTAL OF 26 ANIMALS FOUND HOMES DIRECTLY THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.


MEDICAL SERVICES - DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021, THE SOCIETY PERFORMED 8,514 SURGERIES IN THE ANIMAL MEDICAL LEARNING CENTER (THE "AMLC"), INCLUDING 4,190 SPAY AND NEUTER SURGERIES AND 657 OTHER ESSENTIAL AND EMERGENCY SURGERIES. IN ADDITION, THE AMLC PROVIDED 8,063 MEDICAL EXAMS FOR PETS, AND TAUGHT 102 OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY VETERINARY STUDENTS.


COMMUNITY AWARENESS - EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY AND PROMOTING ANIMALS AND PROGRAMS ARE CRUCIAL TO HELPING THE SOCIETY ACHIEVE ITS MISSION OF FINDING A HOME FOR EVERY ANIMAL. IN ADDITION TO A VIBRANT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, THE SOCIETY'S PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING DEPARTMENT STRIVES TO PROMOTE HUMANE LESSONS THROUGH THE MEDIA, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND REAL-TIME PHOTOS OF ANIMALS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION ON THE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.IN 2021: * VISITORS TO THE SHELTER TOTALED 32,590 - (ON AVERAGE, 92 PEOPLE VISITED THE SOCIETY EACH DAY - OPEN 353 DAYS); * ADOPTIONS AVERAGED 18 PER DAY; * THE SOCIETY ISSUED 41 MEDIA RELEASES; * THE SOCIETY HAD 1,721 TELEVISION, RADIO AND WEB NEWS STORIES; * THE SOCIETY HOSTED OR PARTICIPATED IN 78 TOTAL EVENTS;* THE SOCIETY'S MAGAZINE REACHED 30,662 READERS; * THE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE AVERAGED 8,598 DAILY VISITORS; AND* THE AVERAGE STAY ON THE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE WAS 3:13 MINUTES.


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$285,260
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Construction Services
$9,359,515
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Architectural Services
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,318,637
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,992,942
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$16,627,461
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,571,023
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$20,939,040
Total Program Service Revenue$1,971,837
Investment income $756,169
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $489,596
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $9,590
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$259,538
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $134,170
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $24,056,728

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Oregon Humane Society has recieved totaling $1,760.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Madhav Manav Sewa

Hillsboro, OR

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$1,250
Merrill Schneider Foundation

Driggs, ID

PURPOSE: SUPPORT PROGRAMS

$510
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$20,502,628
Earnings$2,109,144
Net Contributions$1,834,854
Other Expense$4,385,247
Ending Balance$20,061,379

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