DANE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

EIN: 390806335 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

MADISON, WI

Total Revenue
$31,846,259
Total Expenses
$7,453,189
Total Assets
$39,694,780
Net Assets
$38,192,867
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1921
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
PAMELA MCCLOUD SMITH
Phone
6088380413
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

DANE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, founded in 1921, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $31.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 301% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $24.4M, a strong 77% operating margin.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER COMPASSIONATE HUMAN AND ANIMAL CONNECTIONS; FORGE SAFE, HEALTHY, AND THRIVING COMMUNITIES FOR ANIMALS; PROVIDE CARE AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTERING TO ANIMALS; PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND GUIDANCE TO THE ANIMAL SHELTERING COMMUNITY AND THE PUBLIC.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,749,386 Revenue: $970,877

DCHS'S ANIMAL SERVICES INCLUDE OPEN-ADMISSION ANIMAL INTAKE, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DAILY CARE, AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT OF ANIMALS, MEDICAL TREATMENT, SPAY/NEUTER AND OTHER SURGICAL SERVICES, HUMANE...

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DCHS'S ANIMAL SERVICES INCLUDE OPEN-ADMISSION ANIMAL INTAKE, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DAILY CARE, AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT OF ANIMALS, MEDICAL TREATMENT, SPAY/NEUTER AND OTHER SURGICAL SERVICES, HUMANE EUTHANASIA, AND PARTICIPATION IN THE SHELTERING ANIMALS OF ABUSE VICTIMS (SAAV) PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, DCHS WORKED WITH MADISON AND DANE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES TO ENSURE IT PROPERLY FULFILLS THE SERVICES OUTLINED IN ITS CONTRACTS WITH THESE MUNICIPALITIES. IN 2025, MEDICAL STAFF AND VOLUNTEER VETERINARIANS PERFORMED 3,998 SURGERIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $785,987 Revenue: $16,540

DCHS'S WILDLIFE CENTER IS A SPECIALIZED PROGRAM THAT AIMS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF WILDLIFE THROUGH REHABILITATION, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION. LICENSED REHABILITATORS...

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DCHS'S WILDLIFE CENTER IS A SPECIALIZED PROGRAM THAT AIMS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF WILDLIFE THROUGH REHABILITATION, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION. LICENSED REHABILITATORS CARE FOR SICK, INJURED, AND ORPHANED WILD ANIMALS FOUND IN SOUTHERN WISCONSIN YEAR-ROUND. IN 2025, DCHS STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS HELPED 3,158 WILD ANIMALS OF 154 DIFFERENT SPECIES, INCLUDING SONGBIRDS, MAMMALS, RAPTORS, WATERFOWL, REPTILES, AND AMPHIBIANS.

Program 3
Expenses: $718,794 Revenue: $544,299

DCHS'S ADOPTION AND RECEPTION SERVICES INCLUDE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ANIMAL ADOPTIONS AT DCHS'S MAIN LOCATION AND DCHS'S THRIFT STORES. THE MAIN ADOPTION CENTER ALSO OFFERS PET SUPPLIES AND VARIOUS...

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DCHS'S ADOPTION AND RECEPTION SERVICES INCLUDE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ANIMAL ADOPTIONS AT DCHS'S MAIN LOCATION AND DCHS'S THRIFT STORES. THE MAIN ADOPTION CENTER ALSO OFFERS PET SUPPLIES AND VARIOUS DCHS BRANDED MERCHANDISE FOR SALE TO INDIVIDUALS ADOPTING ANIMALS AS WELL AS TO OTHER PATRONS. IN 2025, 3,302 ANIMALS WERE ADOPTED. DCHS'S 2025 ANIMAL SAVE RATE WAS 91%.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $29,855,205
Program Service Revenue $1,702,575
Investment Income $311,376
Other Revenue $-22,897
TOTAL REVENUE $31,846,259

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $14,256
Salaries & Benefits $5,388,512
Fundraising Expenses $1,766,288
Program Expenses $4,959,549
Other Expenses $2,050,421
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,453,189

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $31,846,259 $7,944,730 +3.0%
Expenses $7,453,189 $6,560,925 +0.1%
Net Income $24,393,070 $1,383,805 +16.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
193
Volunteers
1256

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$301,355
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LAURA MURRAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAGGIE PREMO PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY HOLMES SECRETARY 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY MANTHEY TREASURER 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOY CARDIN DIRECTOR (THRU JUNE) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM MADDEN DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINN ROTH DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN AIMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH JACOBSEN VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES STEINBACH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE ZITZELSBERGER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN ALTHOUSE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA MCCLOUD SMITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer
$142,532 $18,728 $161,260
DOUGLAS BROWN ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer
$121,147 $18,948 $140,095
AMY GOOD DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING 50.00
Highest
$120,454 $7,002 $127,456
URI DONNETT LEAD SHELTER VETERINARIAN 50.00
Highest
$109,215 $18,390 $127,605
SARA HOVEN CONTROLLER & BUILDING DIRECTOR 50.00
Highest
$104,085 $17,643 $121,728
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $31,846,259 $7,453,189 $39,694,780 $24,393,070
2024 $7,944,730 $6,560,925 $13,013,400 $1,383,805
2023 $5,782,833 $5,885,976 $10,904,686 $-103,143
2022 $5,261,102 $5,438,379 $10,872,478 $-177,277
2021 $5,998,603 $4,769,054 $10,653,807 $1,229,549
2020 $5,031,726 $4,311,344 $9,505,123 $720,382
2019 $4,986,601 $4,276,956 $8,668,092 $709,645
2018 $4,840,675 $3,904,997 $7,763,786 $935,678
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