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HUMANE SOCIETY OF SEDONA INC

SEDONA, AZ · EIN 237276252 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE D200 · Animal-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.humanesocietyofsedona.org
revenue
$1.5M
expenses
$2.0M
net assets
$6.6M
employees
43
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

The Organizations primary activity is to provide the Sedona, Arizona area a comprehensive animal care facility for lost and abandoned dogs, cats and other small animals.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Humane Society of Sedona is an animal welfare organization in Sedona, Arizona, dedicated to improving the lives of companion animals. They operate a no-kill shelter, providing care, positive reinforcement training, and adoption services for dogs, cats, and small animals. The organization also runs thrift stores to support its mission.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $47K
    PROVIDED THE CITY OF SEDONA AREA WITH SHELTER AND VETERINARY SERVICES TO THOSE ANIMALS CAPTURED BY ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS.
named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Adoption Services
Facilitates the adoption of spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, and microchipped dogs, cats, and small animals to loving homes. Offers discounts for military, veterans, first responders, and seniors.
Community Pet Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
An event offering vaccinations and microchipping services to the community's pets.
Kids & Kritters Camp
A camp for children focused on animal welfare and interaction with pets.
No-Kill Shelter Operations
Provides quality care and positive reinforcement behavior training for adoptable pets, ensuring no healthy or treatable animal is euthanized due to lack of space or as population control.
Paw Prints Thrift Store
A thrift store located in the Village of Oak Creek, Sedona, generating revenue to support the Humane Society's mission.
Paws West Thrift Store
A thrift store located in Harkins Plaza, Sedona, generating revenue to support the Humane Society's mission.
PetSmart Luv A Pet Center
An off-site adoption center in partnership with PetSmart, showcasing adoptable animals.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 5 activities
    • Animal Care and Behavior Training
      Provides quality care and behavior training for adoptable pets at the Linda and Allan Brecher Center for Animals, supported by volunteers and foster parents who walk, socialize, and care for vulnerable pets.
    • Animal Shelter Operations
      Operates an animal shelter that provides care, behavior training, and a no-kill environment for adoptable pets, utilizing volunteers and foster parents for support. Appointments are required to see or surrender pets.
    • Discounted Adoption Programs
      Offers reduced adoption fees for specific groups, including a 25% discount for active duty military, veterans, and first responders, a 50% discount for senior citizens (60+), and a 50% discount through the Pets for Patriots Program. Also provides a "2 For 1 Kittens" program.
    • No-Kill Animal Shelter Operation
      Operates a no-kill animal shelter, committing to not euthanizing healthy animals or those with treatable conditions. The organization maintained a no-kill status in 2024 and 2023, achieving a Live Release Rate of 99.72% in 2021.
    • Pet Adoption Services
      Facilitates pet adoptions through events like Adopt Joy and participation in PetSmart National Adoption Week. All adopted pets receive spaying/neutering, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, and microchipping. Discounts are offered for military personnel, veterans, first responders, senior citizens, and through the Pets for Patriots Program, as well as a "2 For 1 Kittens" program.
  • Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 2 activities
    • Community Pet Health Clinics
      Organizes community clinics to provide pet vaccinations and microchipping services.
    • Community Pet Wellness Clinics
      Organizes Community Pet Vaccine & Microchip Clinics to provide essential preventative care for pets in the community.
  • Animal Welfare Thrift Stores 2 activities
    • Thrift Store Operations
      Operates two thrift stores, Paws West Thrift Store at Harkins Plaza and Paw Prints Thrift Store in the Village of Oak Creek, likely to generate revenue for the organization's programs.
    • Thrift Store Operations
      Operates two thrift stores, Paws West Thrift Store and Paw Prints Thrift Store, to generate revenue for the organization.
  • Nature-Based Environmental Education Programs 2 activities
    • Youth Education Programs
      Operates Kids & Kritters Camp sessions, providing educational experiences for children related to animal care and welfare.
    • Youth Education Programs
      Operates Kids & Kritters Camp sessions to educate children about animals.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Pet Adoption Services
      Facilitates pet adoptions through various events and programs, including PetSmart National Adoption Week and Adopt Joy Adoption Events. All adopted pets receive spaying/neutering, vaccinations, deworming, and microchipping (excluding some small animals).
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$1.47M
Contributions & grants$884K60%
Program service revenue$67K5%
Investment income$43K3%
Other revenue$471K
expenses
Total expenses$2.01M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$1.10M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.15M
Cash$2.74M
Investments$0
Liabilities$569K
Net assets$6.58M
Liquid reserves16.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -35.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JENNIFER BREHLER EXEC DIRECTOR 40 $118K
SARAH R PORTER DIR OF OPERATIONS 40 $60K
FELICIA A FILEP DIR OF DEVELOPMENT 40 $60K
AMANDA BLADT THRIFT STORE MGR 40 $57K
MICHELLE NEWMAN THRIFT STORE MGR 40 $37K
board members · 8
  • BARRY LEVITAN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • CHRISTINE SIDDOWAY — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH CHRISTY — DIRECTOR
  • MATTHEW FITZGERALD — SECRETARY
  • NATALIE KURZ — DIRECTOR
  • PAUL ZIENKA — TREASURER
  • SHEILA HOFFMEYER — PRESIDENT
  • STEPHANIE GIESBRECHT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 20

who they work with

  • Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Mentioned as a partner/funder.
  • Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Mentioned as a supporter in the impact report.
  • Arizona Pet Plates Partner — Mentioned as a supporter in the impact report.
  • BISSELL Partner — Mentioned as a partner.
  • BISSELL Partner — Mentioned as a supporter in the impact report.
  • Best Friend’s Animal Society Partner — Awarded the organization 'No-Kill' Shelter Status for 2023.
  • Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce Partner — Mentioned as a partner.
  • Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce Partner — Mentioned as a supporter in the impact report.
  • PetSmart Partner — Operates a Luv-A-Pet Center in Sedona, AZ.
  • PetSmart Partner — Operates a Luv-A-Pet Center within PetSmart.
  • PetSmart Partner — Participates in PetSmart National Adoption Week and Adopt Joy Adoption Events.
  • PetSmart Charities Funder — Mentioned as a partner/funder.
  • PetSmart Charities Funder — Mentioned as a supporter in the impact report.
  • Pets for Patriots Partner — Mentioned as a partner.
  • Pets for Patriots Partner — Mentioned as a supporter in the impact report.
  • Pets for Patriots Partner — Offers a 50% discount on adoptions through the Pets for Patriots Program.
  • Purina Partner — Mentioned as a partner.
  • Purina Partner — Mentioned as a supporter in the impact report.
  • Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Partner — Mentioned as a partner.
  • Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Partner — Mentioned as a supporter in the impact report.