SANTA BARBARA HUMANE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

EIN: 951643377 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

SANTA BARBARA, CA

Total Revenue
$9,360,565
Total Expenses
$9,427,987
Total Assets
$52,166,442
Net Assets
$51,243,738
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1887
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
KERRI BURNS
Phone
8059648326
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SANTA BARBARA HUMANE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, founded in 1887, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $9.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Net assets of $51.2M represent 66 months of operating reserves.

Mission

SANTA BARBARA HUMANE OPERATES TWO CAMPUSES LOCATED IN SANTA BARBARA AND SANTA MARIA PROVIDING CARE FOR COMMUNITY-OWNED AND HOMELESS ANIMALS. BOTH CAMPUSES OFFER AFFORDABLE HIGH QUALITY VETERINARY CARE, COMPASSIONATE BEHAVIOR TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND A RELINQUISHMENT PROGRAM FOR OWNERS WHO CAN NO LONGER CARE FOR THEIR PETS. HOMELESS ANIMALS RECEIVE MEDICAL CARE, SHELTER, AND BASIC BEHAVIOR TRAINING UNTIL THEIR ADOPTION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,538,643 Revenue: $2,245,609

VETERINARY CARE: FAMILIES UTILIZED SHELTER CLINIC SERVICES FOR CARE FOR THEIR ANIMALS FROM BASIC SERVICES LIKE VACCINES TO MORE INTENSE NEEDS LIKE ENUCLEATIONS AND AMPUTATIONS. OF THE 41,497 SERVICES...

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VETERINARY CARE: FAMILIES UTILIZED SHELTER CLINIC SERVICES FOR CARE FOR THEIR ANIMALS FROM BASIC SERVICES LIKE VACCINES TO MORE INTENSE NEEDS LIKE ENUCLEATIONS AND AMPUTATIONS. OF THE 41,497 SERVICES PERFORMED IN 2025 AT AFFORDABLE COSTS, 5,166 FAMILIES UTILIZED THE DONOR-SUPPORTED TLC VETERINARY FUND. BECAUSE PROHIBITIVE VETERINARY COSTS ARE A COMMON REASON WHY FAMILIES RELINQUISH THEIR PETS, THIS PROGRAM ULTIMATELY KEPT ANIMALS HEALTHY AND IN THEIR HOMES.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,498,733 Revenue: $296,664

SHELTERING AND ADOPTIONS: OUR SHELTER RECEIVES ANIMALS FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES: OWNER-SURRENDERS, TRANSFERS, AND STRAYS. EACH ANIMAL THAT ARRIVES REQUIRES BASIC MEDICAL CARE, AND MOST NEED...

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SHELTERING AND ADOPTIONS: OUR SHELTER RECEIVES ANIMALS FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES: OWNER-SURRENDERS, TRANSFERS, AND STRAYS. EACH ANIMAL THAT ARRIVES REQUIRES BASIC MEDICAL CARE, AND MOST NEED STERILIZATION SURGERY BEFORE THEY CAN BE ADOPTED. A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF OUR PROGRAM EXPENSES IS DEVOTED TO ENSURING THESE ANIMALS LIVE IN A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. OUR DEDICATED STAFF PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE CARE, INCLUDING VETERINARY TREATMENT AND MEDICATION; BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING; NOURISHING FOOD; DAILY SOCIALIZATION, EXERCISE, AND ENRICHMENT; AND THE SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR SEAMLESS SHELTER ADOPTIONS. IN 2025, WE TOOK IN 1,024 ANIMALS SURRENDERED BY THEIR OWNERS, 960 CATS AND DOGS FROM OVERCROWDED SHELTERS ACROSS CALIFORNIA, AND 420 LOCAL STRAY ANIMALS. THANKS TO THE INDIVIDUALIZED, QUALITY CARE THEY RECEIVED AT SANTA BARBARA HUMANE, 2,223 ANIMALS FOUND LOVING HOMES IN 2025.

Program 3
Revenue: $296,893

TRAINING: OUR DOG TRAINING CLASSES ARE A VITAL 'SAFETY NET' FOR PREVENTING SURRENDERS DUE TO BEHAVIORAL ISSUES. WHEN OWNERS STRUGGLE WITH BEHAVIOR CHALLENGES, WE OFFER AFFORDABLE OR FULLY SUBSIDIZED...

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TRAINING: OUR DOG TRAINING CLASSES ARE A VITAL 'SAFETY NET' FOR PREVENTING SURRENDERS DUE TO BEHAVIORAL ISSUES. WHEN OWNERS STRUGGLE WITH BEHAVIOR CHALLENGES, WE OFFER AFFORDABLE OR FULLY SUBSIDIZED GROUP CLASSES AND CONSULTATIONS TO HELP KEEP PETS IN THEIR HOMES. IN 2025, 778 DOGS PARTICIPATED IN THESE CLASSES AND ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS WITH THEIR OWNERS, SUCCESSFULLY DIVERTING HUNDREDS OF POTENTIAL INTAKES AND STRENGTHENING THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND. OUR MANAGER OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR, A CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINER, DEVELOPS CLASSES THAT COVER PUPPY SOCIALIZATION, BASIC MANNERS, CLASSES FOR SHY DOGS, AND STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING REACTIVITY. SHELTER DOGS ALSO BENEFIT FROM INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING PLANS CRAFTED BY OUR BEHAVIOR & ADOPTION SPECIALISTS, USING POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT TECHNIQUES.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,119,975
Program Service Revenue $2,806,614
Investment Income $1,469,916
Other Revenue $964,060
TOTAL REVENUE $9,360,565

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $6,566,147
Fundraising Expenses $1,398,763
Program Expenses $7,037,376
Other Expenses $2,841,179
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,427,987

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $9,360,565 $8,469,029 +0.1%
Expenses $9,427,987 $8,686,091 +0.1%
Net Income $-67,422 $-217,062 -0.7%
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
105
Volunteers
377

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
$440,825
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN CORBY CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN RODRIGUEZ VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SOFIA LARIZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE WICHOWSKI TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL KNEPLER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAD PRENTICE SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE GOLIS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OLIVIA YOUNG DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEONARD HIMELSEIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL BOYER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARLA SMITH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRI BURNS CEO 40.00
Officer
$263,453 $26,253 $289,706
CHUNG CAM CFO 40.00
Officer
$144,405 $6,714 $151,119
KATIE MARRIE CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$195,456 $16,566 $212,022
DORI VILLALON CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$170,582 $21,807 $192,389
COURTNEY BREIT MEDICAL DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$138,536 $10,756 $149,292
PAIGE VAN TUYL CHIEF PHILANTROPY OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$153,377 $9,321 $162,698
YVONNE WHITE VETERINARY STAFF SUPERVISOR 40.00
Highest
$133,863 $6,658 $140,521
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 $9,360,565 $9,427,987 $52,166,442 $-67,422
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $6,314,351 $6,989,645 $50,023,145 $-675,294
2022 $5,294,809 $5,830,923 $48,980,595 $-536,114
2021 $8,293,279 $5,320,875 $53,771,826 $2,972,404
2020 $10,513,918 $4,469,986 $49,314,856 $6,043,932
2019 $3,067,432 $3,490,651 $41,824,203 $-423,219
2018 $9,095,382 $2,588,562 $37,318,218 $6,506,820
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