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HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE WT MTNS
LAKESIDE, AZ · EIN 860250431 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE D200 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.hswm.org
revenue
$838K
expenses
$705K
net assets
$1.7M
employees
39
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE WHITE MOUNTAINS (HSWM) SERVES AS AN ANIMAL SHELTER THAT HAS SERVED THOUSANDS OF ANIMALS IN THE AREA.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Humane Society of the White Mountains is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals and the care of homeless pets in Apache and Navajo Counties, Arizona. They focus on educating the community about responsible pet ownership and provide services such as spaying and neutering to reduce pet overpopulation.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Adoption Services
Facilitates the adoption of homeless pets into loving homes.
Community Education
Educates the community on responsible pet ownership and the importance of spaying and neutering.
P.A.W.S. Clinic
Offers low-cost spay and neuter services to reduce pet overpopulation and improve pet health.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Community Cat TNR & Colony Care 6 activities
    • Community education on feral cat management
      Provides information and education to the community on humane feral cat colony management.
    • Community education on feral cat management
      Provides information and education to the community regarding humane management practices for feral cat colonies.
    • Feral cat Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program
      Operates a Trap-Neuter-Return program for feral cats, providing spay/neuter surgery and release back to their original neighborhoods, along with offering reduced fee sterilization and vaccination services for feral cats.
    • Feral cat Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program
      Operates a Trap-Neuter-Return program for feral cats, providing spay/neuter surgery and release back to their original neighborhoods. The program also offers reduced fee sterilization and vaccination services for feral cats.
    • Feral cat Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program
      Operates a Trap-Neuter-Return program for feral cats, providing spay/neuter surgery and vaccinations at a reduced fee, and educating the community on humane feral cat colony management.
    • Feral cat Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program
      Operates a Trap-Neuter-Return program for feral cats, providing spay/neuter surgery and vaccinations at a reduced fee, and educating the community on humane feral cat colony management.
  • Animal Rescue Fundraising Events & Merchandise 4 activities
    • Fundraising through thrift shop and donations
      Generates funding for the organization through sales at its DogHouse Thrift Shop and accepts donations, including those made in honor of weddings.
    • Fundraising through thrift shop operations
      Generates funding for the organization through sales at its DogHouse Thrift Shop, which is also staffed by volunteers.
    • Fundraising through thrift shop operations
      Generates funding for the organization's operations through sales at its DogHouse Thrift Shop.
    • Thrift store operations
      Generates funding for the organization through sales at its DogHouse Thrift Shop, which is also staffed by volunteers.
  • Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Sanctuary Services 4 activities
    • Wildlife guidance and referral
      Provides guidance to the public on when to avoid intervening with wildlife and directs them to licensed wildlife rehabilitators through the Arizona Game and Fish Department when intervention is necessary.
    • Wildlife guidance and referral
      Provides guidance to the public on when to avoid intervening with wildlife and directs them to licensed wildlife rehabilitators through the Arizona Game and Fish Department when intervention is necessary.
    • Wildlife guidance and referral
      Provides guidance to the public on when to intervene with wildlife and directs them to licensed wildlife rehabilitators through the Arizona Game and Fish Department when necessary, including providing contact information for regional offices.
    • Wildlife guidance and referral
      Educates the public on when to avoid intervening with wildlife and directs them to licensed wildlife rehabilitators through the Arizona Game and Fish Department when intervention is necessary.
  • Memorial Tribute Programs with Engraved Markers 3 activities
    • Fundraising through memorial and honor donations
      Accepts donations in honor of weddings as an alternative to traditional gifts and installs personalized memorial pavers at its facility.
    • Memorial and honor donations
      Offers options for individuals to make donations in honor of special occasions like weddings or to commemorate loved ones through personalized memorial pavers.
    • Memorial paver program
      Installs personalized memorial pavers on the front walking path at its facility.
  • Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 3 activities
    • Low-cost spay/neuter and veterinary services
      Provides affordable spay/neuter surgeries for dogs and cats, including reduced fees for those who cannot afford it. Also offers vaccinations, microchipping, and toenail trimming services in conjunction with surgeries.
    • Low-cost veterinary services
      Provides low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for dogs and cats, vaccinations, microchipping, and toenail trimming services. Assistance is available for pet owners who cannot afford spay/neuter surgery, and cat carriers are lent for appointments.
    • Low-cost veterinary services
      Provides low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for dogs and cats, vaccinations, microchipping, and toenail trimming services. Assistance is available for pet owners who cannot afford spay/neuter surgery, and cat carriers are lent for appointments.
  • Animal Rescue & Shelter Volunteer Support 3 activities
    • Volunteer engagement
      Utilizes volunteers for various shelter operations, including animal care, clerical work, fundraising, adoption events, and staffing the DogHouse Thrift Shop.
    • Volunteer engagement
      Utilizes volunteers for various shelter operations, including animal care, clerical work, fundraising, adoption events, and staffing the DogHouse Thrift Shop.
    • Volunteer engagement
      Engages volunteers in various shelter operations, including animal care, clerical tasks, fundraising, adoption events, and staffing its thrift shop.
  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 1 activity
    • Animal foster care program
      Manages a foster family program to provide temporary homes for animals that are sick, young, or unsocialized, allowing them to recover, grow, or become socialized before adoption.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Animal sheltering and adoption
      Holds stray animals for a specified period to allow owners to reclaim them, and facilitates adoptions for animals in its care. This includes providing temporary foster homes for animals needing special care before adoption.
    • Animal sheltering and adoption
      Holds stray animals for a specified period to allow owners to reclaim them, and facilitates adoptions for animals in its care. This includes providing temporary foster homes for animals needing special care before adoption.
    • Animal sheltering and adoption
      Holds stray animals for a specified period to allow owners to reclaim them, and facilitates adoptions for animals in its care. This includes providing temporary foster homes for animals needing special care before adoption.
    • Animal sheltering and adoption
      Holds stray animals for a specified period to allow owners to reclaim them, and facilitates adoptions for animals in its care. This includes providing behavioral assessments and medical care as needed.
    • Low-cost veterinary services
      Provides low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for dogs and cats, vaccinations, microchipping, and toenail trimming services. Assistance is available for pet owners who cannot afford spay/neuter surgery, and cat carriers are lent for appointments.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$838K
Contributions & grants$219K26%
Program service revenue$390K46%
Investment income$650%
Other revenue$229K
expenses
Total expenses$705K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$493K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.70M
Cash$872K
Investments$0
Liabilities$38K
Net assets$1.66M
Liquid reserves14.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +7.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 6
  • BERNARD HUSER — TREASURER
  • BEV BEST — DIRECTOR
  • GAYLE BASSO — DIRECTOR
  • JAMIE DYE — DIRECTOR
  • LAURIE PALAZZOLLO — SECRETARY
  • MARK STERLING — PRESIDENT
relationships · 23

who they work with

  • ASPCA Partner — Cites ASPCA data regarding the benefits of sterilization for pet health and longevity.
  • AZ Water Funder — Accepts utility donations for AZ Water.
  • Alta Sierra Animal Hospital Partner — Local veterinarian clinic recommended by Humane Society of the White Mountains for pet care
  • Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Collaborates with the Arizona Game and Fish Department to direct the public to licensed wildlife rehabilitators and urban wildlife resources.
  • Aspen Ridge Animal Hospital Partner — Local veterinarian clinic recommended by Humane Society of the White Mountains for pet care
  • Biscuits Pet Resort Partner — Listed as a pet boarding and pet sitting service in White Mountain Lakes.
  • Blue Ridge Pet Clinic Partner — Local veterinarian clinic recommended by Humane Society of the White Mountains for pet care
  • Cedar Ridge Veterinary Center Partner — Local veterinarian clinic recommended by Humane Society of the White Mountains for pet care
  • Cinder Mountain Kennels/Just a Little Ranch Partner — Listed as a pet boarding and pet sitting service on Bourdon Ranch Rd.
  • DOGhouse Thrift Shop Partner — Primary source of income for the Humane Society of the White Mountains, with all proceeds supporting animal programs.
  • DogHouse Thrift Shop Partner — Volunteers work at the DogHouse Thrift Shop.
  • Heart of the Mountain Partner — Listed as a pet boarding and pet sitting service in White Mountain Lakes.
  • Humane Society of the White Mountains P.A.W.S. Clinic Partner — Feral cats are brought to this clinic for spay/neuter surgery as part of the TNR program.
  • Navopache Electric Funder — Accepts utility donations for Navopache Electric.
  • Northern AZ Animal Clinic Partner — Local veterinarian clinic recommended by Humane Society of the White Mountains for pet care
  • Pinetop/Lakeside Sanitation Funder — Accepts utility donations for Pinetop/Lakeside Sanitation.
  • Sparklight Funder — Accepts utility donations for Sparklight.
  • Tammy Helzer, DVM Partner — Veterinarian who examined Snoop Dog and later took in "Little Kitty".
  • Triple L Dog Boarding Partner — Listed as a pet boarding and pet sitting service at "The Y".
  • Unisource Energy Funder — Accepts utility donations for Unisource Energy.
  • Wedding couples Partner — Couples who create wedding registries to direct donations to HSWM in lieu of personal gifts.
  • White Mountain Animal Hospital Partner — Local veterinarian clinic recommended by Humane Society of the White Mountains for pet care
  • White Mountain k9 Camp Partner — Listed as a pet boarding and pet sitting service in Snowflake.