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Nonprofit · EIN 42-1447461

HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTHEAST IOWA

Tax-exempt · DECORAH, IA 52101

Financials

$215K$317K2023$334K$398K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTHEAST IOWA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$333,637$398,002-$64,365$836,646$0$836,646
December 31, 2023990$215,329$317,276-$101,947$891,455$0$891,455
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$190,005
Program service revenue
$54,364
Investment income
$53,723
Net rental income
$11,864
Net income from fundraising events
$15,682
Net income from sales of inventory
$148
Other revenue
$35,545

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$172,858
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$186,477
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$300
Accounting fees
$6,000
Occupancy
$20,660
Travel
$934
Depreciation
$26,296
Program services (functional)
$266,921
Management and general (functional)
$120,969
Fundraising (functional)
$10,112

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$891,455
Total assets, end of year
$836,646
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$836,646
Land, buildings and equipment
$512,211
Net assets without donor restrictions
$789,031
Net assets with donor restrictions
$47,615
Gross unrelated business income
$19,834
Gross receipts
$334,378
Employees
31
Volunteers
132
Year formed
1996
State of legal domicile
IA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR Amanda ElstonPresident
Officer
0$0
Bobbi UnderbakkeTreasurer
Officer
0$0
Carrie NiehausSecretary
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR Amanda ElstonPresident
Officer
0$0
Bobbi UnderbakkeTreasurer
Officer
0$0
Carrie NiehausSecretary
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2345 MILLENNIUM RD, DECORAH, IA 52101-7679
In care of
% KIM POWELL
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
PO Box 76, Decorah IA 52101
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Bobbi Underbakke, 2345 Millennium Rd, Decorah, IA 52101
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
Scott Hurley, 2217 Oil Well Rd, Decorah IA 52101
Signed the 990
Bobbi Underbakke, Treasurer
Phone
(563) 382-0500
Return prepared by
MLB Tax and Accounting LLC

Mission

HSNEI PROMOTES ANIMAL WELFARE AND STRENGTHENS THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND BY PROVIDING ADOPTION SERVICES AND ANIMAL SHELTER, ANIMAL CONTROL ASSISTANCE, AFFORDABLE WELLNESS AND VETERINARY CARE, SPAY-NEUTER ASSITANCE, HUMANE EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT THROUGHOUT NORTHEAST IOWA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Adoption Program and Animal Shelter and Care: HSNEI operates an animal shelter providing temporary care for homeless, surrendered, and stray animals while facilitating placement in adoptive homes. The shelter serves a five-county area and follows Fear Free principles to reduce stress and anxiety. During the tax year, HSNEI admitted 355 animals (231 cats, 124 dogs) and facilitated 286 adoptions (179 cats, 107 dogs). The shelter provided 20,378 days of care including housing, food, veterinary care, and behavioral enrichment. HSNEI operated a foster network of 20 volunteers who provided temporary care for 96 animals, reunited 13 lost pets and their owners, and maintained a 97% live outcome rate. All animals received veterinary examinations, vaccinations,spay/neuter surgery, and behavioral assessments prior to adoption. HSNEI's adoption counseling process matches animals with appropriate homes based on lifestyle, experience, and family needs for lasting placements. The shelter also provides support services to pet owners facing challenges, including behavior consultations and resource referrals to help families keep pets in their homes.
    Expenses $164,737 · revenue $42,087
  • Community Health and Wellness Program: HSNEI enhances resident well-being for people and animals by providing animal control support, neighborhood wellness clinics, and animal overpopulation management. We collaborate with local authorities to support pet families, keeping pets in homes and reducing stray populations. We intake cats and dogs from residents and animal control agencies, decreasing the number of free-roaming animals. During the tax year, HSNEI provides no-contact transport and 46 impoundment days, including veterinary examinations and necessary medical care. HSNEI holds monthly neighborhood clinics, serving 516 petscheck-ups, vaccinations, nail trims, 232 microchips, and educational consultations in the tax year. Our no- and low-cost prices ensure no pet is turned away because of financial constraints. We implement integrated proactive colony strategies312 spay/neuter surgeries, annual vaccines, feeding schedules, and to combat overpopulation. We discussed community health, a safer environment, and a compassionate community that values healthy people and pets with 598 residents.
    Expenses $96,525 · revenue $12,277
  • Humane Outreach and Education Program:This program partners with local public schools and libraries and the State of Iowa Extension Services. It includes school workshops, community events, and distribution of informational materials, During the tax year, we held 7 school workshops and 5 community events, engaging 253 participants and distributing 419 fact sheets on pet care and related human responsibilities. Participants interact with dogs and cats, enhancing their understanding of responsible pet ownership and humane interactions. Our efforts directly contribute to a better-informed community where residents understand kindness, develop empathy, and cultivate compassion toward animals, people, and the natural world.
    Expenses $5,659

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
42-1447461
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1997
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$836,646
Income (IRS master file)
$334,378

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$333,637$398,002$836,646XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$215,329$317,276$891,455XML
990December 2022$380,518$296,369$992,832IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: Scott Hurley
December 31, 2011≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 42-1447461).

Questions about HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTHEAST IOWA

What is the EIN of HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTHEAST IOWA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTHEAST IOWA is 42-1447461.
Is HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTHEAST IOWA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
Are donations to HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTHEAST IOWA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTHEAST IOWA file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTHEAST IOWA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTHEAST IOWA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTHEAST IOWA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Bobbi Underbakke.
Who are the officers and directors of HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTHEAST IOWA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTHEAST IOWA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $333,637, expenses of $398,002 and total assets of $836,646 at year end.

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