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Humane Society of Southern Arizona

Tucson, AZ · EIN 860112798 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE D200 · Animal-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.hssaz.org
revenue
$8.3M
expenses
$7.9M
net assets
$25.3M
employees
177
volunteers
1,143
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

Compassionately serving pets and the people who love them.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona is an animal welfare organization that facilitates the adoption of homeless pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals. They provide medical care, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, and microchipping for all animals in their care. The organization operates in Tucson, Arizona, and aims to find permanent homes for pets while also offering resources for pet owners.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $2.13M
    VETERINARY SERVICES HSSAs team of veterinary professionals provide emergency services, preventive surgical services, and dental services to our shelter pets, public pets, and to our pet partners. More than 960 animals were spayed or neutered this year to help reduce the number of unwanted pets in our region. Dental exams and procedures support a pets overall health, as do regular exams and vaccinations. We are now developing the OneHealth program which offers healthcare to people in poverty when they seek care for their pets, increasing access to healthcare for humans and pets alike -- recognizing the strength and the value of the human-animal bond to public health.
  2. #2 $485K
    EDUCATION & OUTREACH -- HSSAs innovative education and outreach programs, which support community members of all ages, from the Hand in Paw Club for kids to the Pet VIP program - bringing pets to visit those in care facilities and hospitals, reached over 40,000 people this year. Our animal ambassadors visit more than 500 classrooms a year, teaching humane education and kindness towards animals, generating huge benefits for our community in the reduction of domestic and other human violence for decades to come. HSSA partners with Pima Community College, Pima Medical Institute, and the University of Arizona's College of Veterinary Medicine to help the next generation of veterinary professionals gain valuable experience.See Schedule O for exciting news on our advocacy efforts!
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Complimentary Vet Visit
Offers adopters a free initial vet visit with a Tucson veterinarian of their choice within two business days of adoption.
PAWSH stores
Retail stores where adopters can purchase necessary pet supplies like collars, leashes, and carriers tax-free.
Pet Adoption
Facilitates the adoption of dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals, providing medical care, spay/neuter surgery, microchipping, and initial vaccinations.
Pet Behavior Handouts and Resources
Provides educational materials and resources to help new pet owners with pet behavior and care.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 7 activities
    • Foster Care Program
      Operates a foster care program where volunteers provide in-home care for animals that are underweight, underage, sick, injured, or stressed, helping thousands of animals annually recover and prepare for adoption.
    • Pet Adoption Services
      Facilitates the adoption of dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, and small animals from its main campus and through off-site events at its Thrift Store, with 101 adoptable pets currently available. All adopted pets receive spay/neuter surgery, de-worming, microchipping, initial vaccinations, rabies vaccination, and a complimentary veterinary visit.
    • Pet Adoption Services
      Facilitates the adoption of dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, and small animals from its main campus and through off-site events at its thrift store. This includes providing initial veterinary care, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, microchipping, and a complimentary post-adoption veterinary visit.
    • Pet Behavior and Training Support
      Provides a training program focused on enrichment, socialization, behavior support, and basic skills for pets, along with a downloadable library of pet behavior tips and resources for adopters.
    • Pet Foster Care Program
      Operates a volunteer-based foster care program that provides in-home care for animals needing specialized attention due to being underweight, underage, sick, injured, or stressed, helping them recover and prepare for adoption.
    • Post-Adoption Community and Support
      Offers post-adoption support through follow-up videos, direct email access to staff, and a Facebook group for adopters to connect with staff and other adopters.
    • Post-Adoption Support
      Offers post-adoption support including a downloadable library of pet behavior tips and resources, follow-up videos, direct email access to staff, and a Facebook group for adopters to connect with staff and other adopters.
  • Lost Pet Recovery & Reunification 2 activities
    • Affordable Microchipping Services
      Provides affordable microchipping services for pets at its clinic to aid in reunification if pets are lost.
    • Veterinary Care and Microchipping
      Provides medical care for sick and injured pets through its Second Chance program, and offers affordable microchipping services at its clinic, microchipping every pet in its care to aid reunification if lost.
  • Pet Food Pantry & Distribution 1 activity
    • Pet Retention Support
      Provides pet food and essential supplies to pet owners facing financial hardship to help them keep their pets, and offers a training program focused on enrichment, socialization, behavior support, and basic skills to strengthen the bond between pets and owners.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Pet Retention Support
      Offers pet food and essential supplies to pet owners facing financial hardship to help them keep their pets, and provides medical care for sick and injured pets through the Second Chance program.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$8.34M
Contributions & grants$6.11M73%
Program service revenue$1.31M16%
Investment income$446K5%
Other revenue$473K
expenses
Total expenses$7.92M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$4.56M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$27.58M
Cash$1.26M
Investments$7.15M
Liabilities$2.31M
Net assets$25.27M
Liquid reserves12.7 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -0.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Steve Farley CEO 40 $154K
Kathyrn Halstead DVM Medical Director 40 $118K
Diana Cannon Chief Dev Ofcr 40 $105K
Christian Gonzalez Chief Pgm Ofcr 40 $103K
Eileen Ratajczak CFO 40 $30K
board members · 14
  • Anna Perreira — Director
  • Christian Melnykovych — Director
  • Evan McLean — Director
  • Jacob Carter — Director
  • Jennifer Beattie — Director
  • Kathleen Patton — Director
  • Kelly Bingold DeSando — Treasurer
  • Kim Dickinson — Chair
  • Mark Butler — Secretary
  • Richard Gribble — Director
  • Robert Garcia — Vice Chair
  • Robin Muck — Director
  • Tanya Barnett — Director
  • Vicki Doolittle — Director
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Animal Care Center GV Partner — Received a pet food donation from Animal Care Center GV to support shelter animals and community pet food assistance.
  • Constant Contact Partner — Email marketing services for adopter communications
  • HSSA Thrift Store Partner — Hosts Special Dogs of Tucson program for adoptable dogs to interact with the public.
  • Marana Animal Services Government — Directs Marana residents to Marana Animal Services for pet licensing.
  • Pima County Government — Collaborates on pet licensing requirements and directs residents to Pima County's licensing system.
  • Sahuarita Animal Services Division Government — Directs Sahuarita residents to local animal services for pet licensing.