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SANTA CRUZ HUMANE SOCIETY INC

NOGALES, AZ · EIN 942909382 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE D200 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · santacruzhumanesociety.org
revenue
$376K
expenses
$324K
net assets
$333K
employees
11
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE A NO KILL SHELTER FOR HOMELESS PETS AND PROMOTE ADOPTION TO GOOD HOMES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Santa Cruz Humane Society provides compassionate care, medical treatment, and adoption services for lost and abandoned animals in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It operates the only no-kill animal care and adoption facility in the county, focusing on socializing animals to increase their adoptability.

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 $86K
    PROVIDED LOW COST SPAY AND NEUTER ASSISTANCE TO HELP REDUCE THE POPULATION OF HOMELESS ANIMALS IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY.
named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Animal Socialization
Volunteer program where individuals spend time petting, playing with, grooming, and exercising dogs and cats to increase their adoptability.
Community Service
Offers opportunities for individuals to fulfill court-mandated community service hours.
Nogales High School Senior Project
Provides opportunities and mentoring for high school seniors to fulfill graduation requirements through volunteering.
Red's Thrift Store
A thrift store selling used furniture, clothing, and household items, with 100% of revenue supporting SCHS operations.
Remember Radar Society
A monthly giving program providing predictable, sustainable funding for animal care and adoption services.
Spay/Neuter Services
Provides no-cost or low-cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats in Santa Cruz County, often funded by the AZ Pet Plates grant.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Animal Rescue Fundraising Events & Merchandise 4 activities
    • Annual fundraising and community events
      Hosts annual events such as Bark-toberfest, a spring golf tournament, Pictures with Santa, and a bake sale to engage the community and raise funds. Bark-toberfest includes food, drinks, music, and a silent auction.
    • Annual fundraising events
      Organizes and hosts annual fundraising events including a spring golf tournament, Bark-toberfest (with food, drinks, music, and silent auction), Pictures with Santa, and a bake sale to support operations.
    • Community Engagement and Fundraising Events
      Organizes annual events such as a spring golf tournament, Bark-toberfest (including food, drinks, a silent auction, and music), Pictures with Santa, and a bake sale to engage the community and raise funds.
    • Community Engagement and Fundraising Events
      Organizes annual events such as a spring golf tournament, Bark-toberfest, Pictures with Santa, and a bake sale, with Barktoberfest serving as an annual fundraiser including food, drinks, a silent auction, and music.
  • Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 4 activities
    • Spay and neuter services
      Provides no-cost or low-cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats, supported by external grant funding such as the "Animal Companion" grant program, and performs these procedures on-site at its facility.
    • Spay and neuter services
      Provides no-cost or low-cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats, funded in part by the "Animal Companion" grant program, and performs these procedures on-site at its facility.
    • Spay/Neuter Services
      Provides no-cost or low-cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats, performing these procedures in its facility.
    • Spay/Neuter Services
      Provides no-cost or low-cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats, performing these procedures in its facility.
  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 3 activities
    • Animal Care and Adoption Services
      Provides care and adoption services for homeless dogs and cats in Santa Cruz County, operating the only no-kill animal care and adoption facility in the county. This includes providing food, medical care, shelter, and behavioral rehabilitation for animals awaiting adoption, as well as direct animal care through petting, playing, grooming, and exercise.
    • Animal Care and Adoption Services
      Provides care and adoption services for homeless dogs and cats in Santa Cruz County, operating the only no-kill animal care and adoption facility in the county. This includes providing food, medical care, shelter, and behavioral rehabilitation for animals awaiting adoption, as well as direct animal care through petting, playing, grooming, and exercise.
    • Animal care and adoption services
      Operates the only no-kill animal care and adoption facility in Santa Cruz County, providing shelter, food, medical care, behavioral rehabilitation, and adoption services for homeless and stray dogs and cats. Animals are rescued from Animal Control and cared for until placed in permanent homes.
  • Nonprofit Thrift Store Operations 3 activities
    • Thrift Store Operations
      Operates Red's Thrift Store, which sells donated furniture, appliances, kitchenware, clothes, household items, art, electronics, and books, generating approximately 30% of the organization's annual revenue.
    • Thrift Store Operations
      Operates Red's Thrift Store, which sells donated furniture, appliances, kitchenware, clothes, household items, art, electronics, and books, generating approximately 30% of the organization's annual revenue.
    • Thrift store operations
      Operates Red's Thrift Store, which sells donated furniture, clothing, electronics, books, kitchenware, and household items, generating approximately 30% of the organization’s annual revenue.
  • Permanent Sanctuary & Long-Term Foster Care 1 activity
    • Facility maintenance and animal housing
      Maintains clean, enriched housing for shelter animals, including dog apartments and cat condominiums with natural light and ventilation, such as the "Purr Palace" cat house and a cat boarding facility with plexiglass enclosures.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Community Service and Educational Opportunities
      Provides opportunities for Nogales High School seniors to fulfill their graduation requirement of a Senior Project through involvement in animal care, adoptions, and social media projects, and offers opportunities for individuals to fulfill court-mandated community service hours.
    • Community Service and Educational Opportunities
      Provides opportunities for Nogales High School seniors to fulfill graduation requirements through a Senior Project involving animal care, adoptions, and social media, and offers individuals the chance to complete court-mandated community service hours.
    • Facility maintenance and enrichment
      Maintains clean, enriched shelter environments for animals, including dog apartments and cat condominiums such as the "Purr Palace," designed with natural light, fresh air, and plexiglass enclosures to support animal well-being.
    • Honor and memorial acknowledgment service
      Sends personalized acknowledgment cards to notify recipients of donations made in their honor or in memory of a loved one or pet.
    • Honor and memorial acknowledgment service
      Sends personalized acknowledgment cards to notify individuals when a donation has been made in their honor or in memory of a loved one or pet.
    • Youth and community service engagement
      Provides mentoring and project opportunities for Nogales High School seniors to complete their Senior Project through involvement in animal care, adoptions, events, and social media. Also offers opportunities for individuals to fulfill court-mandated community service hours.
    • Youth and community service programs
      Provides mentoring and project opportunities for Nogales High School seniors to complete their Senior Project requirement through involvement in animal care, adoptions, events, and social media. Also offers opportunities for individuals to fulfill court-mandated community service hours.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$376K
Contributions & grants$219K58%
Program service revenue$151K40%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$324K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$219K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$333K
Cash$155K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$333K
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +8.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 5
  • BONNIE MCCLEAN — TREASURER
  • CHERYL TOTH — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARIA G FELIX — VICE-PRESIDE
  • SUSAN C ROGERS — PRESIDENT
  • YVONNE LATHAM — SECRETARY
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • AZ Pet Plates Funder — Receives a portion of proceeds from AZ Pet Plates through the "Animal Companion" grant program.
  • AmazonSmile Partner — Platform through which a percentage of eligible online purchases is donated to Santa Cruz Humane Society
  • Chewy.com Partner — Online retailer offering pet food, treats, and supplies with a referral link supporting Santa Cruz Humane Society
  • Companion Veterinary Clinic Partner — Listed as a community partner.
  • Roberto Rojas, DVM Partner — Veterinarian who performs spay/neuter procedures in the facility.
  • Santa Cruz County Animal Control Partner — Works with SCHS to reduce the need for unnecessary killing of stray and homeless animals.
  • Santa Cruz Humane Society Partner — Organizes and staffs community events to promote animal adoption and fundraising.
  • iGive Partner — Partners with iGive to receive a portion of online purchases from over 1,500 stores when shoppers select Santa Cruz Humane Society as their cause.
  • iGive.com Partner — Online shopping portal that directs a portion of sales to Santa Cruz Humane Society