HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI

EIN: 646034439 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

GULFPORT, MS

Total Revenue
$2,907,636
Total Expenses
$3,050,630
Total Assets
$8,069,309
Net Assets
$7,887,273
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
MS
Principal Officer
LORI WEST
Phone
2288633354
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Net assets of $7.9M represent 33 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE HUMANE SOCIETY IS TO SAVE AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF PETS THROUGH COOPERATIVE AND INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO ADOPTION, SPAY/NEUTER, SHELTERING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,216,763 Revenue: $567,436

ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT:HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (HSSM) IS AN OPEN ADMISSION SHELTER PROVIDING SHELTER AND CARE FOR THE HOMELESS ANIMALS OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI. 5,310 ANIMALS WERE ADMITTED...

Read more

ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT:HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (HSSM) IS AN OPEN ADMISSION SHELTER PROVIDING SHELTER AND CARE FOR THE HOMELESS ANIMALS OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI. 5,310 ANIMALS WERE ADMITTED TO THE SHELTER IN 2024. IN 2024, 3,058 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.

Program 2
Expenses: $427,753 Revenue: $199,482

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...

Read more

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 2024, 671 PETS WERE RETURNED WITH THEIR OWNERS.OTHER SERVICES STATISTICS:- 966 ORPHANED ANIMALS WERE PLACED INTO FOSTER CARE WITH WEEKLY MEDICAL CHECK-UPS.

Program 3
Expenses: $849,538 Revenue: $396,181

CLINIC:HSSM IS AGGRESSIVELY ADDRESSING PET OVERPOPULATION IN SOUTH MISSISSIPPI THROUGH A HIGH VOLUME, HIGH QUALITY SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM. IN 2024, 5,582 FREE OR LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES WERE...

Read more

CLINIC:HSSM IS AGGRESSIVELY ADDRESSING PET OVERPOPULATION IN SOUTH MISSISSIPPI THROUGH A HIGH VOLUME, HIGH QUALITY SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM. IN 2024, 5,582 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.409 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.5,992 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.5,046 PUBLIC PETS WERE TREATED AT HSSM'S WELLNESS CLINIC AT A STEEPLY REDUCED COST TO ASSIST WITH PET RETENTION.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,632,719
Program Service Revenue $1,214,799
Investment Income $90,414
Other Revenue $-30,296
TOTAL REVENUE $2,907,636

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,924,455
Fundraising Expenses $156,704
Program Expenses $2,604,914
Other Expenses $1,126,175
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,050,630

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,907,636 $2,813,891 +0.0%
Expenses $3,050,630 $3,099,908 0.0%
Net Income $-142,994 $-286,017 -0.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
102
Volunteers
242

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
4
$197,602
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RIMMER COVINGTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY SMITH PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET MCCARROLL SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF BERTUCCI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN JONES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA LADNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAM BERDINE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBYN SMITH TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN MEISTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA BODDIE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN CHRISTOVICH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI WEST CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 60.00
Officer
$191,102 $6,500 $197,602
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
2024 $2,907,636 $3,050,630 $8,069,309 $-142,994
2023 $2,813,891 $3,099,908 $7,947,747 $-286,017
2022 $3,303,584 $2,699,752 $8,048,521 $603,832
2021 $2,623,695 $2,226,201 $7,943,587 $397,494
2020 $2,788,834 $2,279,520 $7,477,637 $509,314
2019 $3,322,969 $2,415,433 $6,905,992 $907,536
2018 $2,095,534 $2,138,788 $5,836,878 $-43,254
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in Mississippi Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI with other nonprofits in Mississippi and across the country.