Nonprofit · EIN 43-0652638
HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $31,581,705 | $26,482,682 | $5,099,023 | $150,618,447 | $3,188,923 | $147,429,524 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $27,232,276 | $26,280,997 | $951,279 | $135,662,458 | $2,869,825 | $132,792,633 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $30,780,899 | $24,715,196 | $6,065,703 | $121,974,589 | $2,807,014 | $119,167,575 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $18,607,803
- Program service revenue
- $9,400,114
- Investment income
- $3,693,774
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $844,464
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$384,332
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,691
- Other revenue
- -$119,986
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $632,402
- Other salaries and wages
- $10,009,599
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $12,888,190
- Professional fundraising fees
- $539,956
- Legal fees
- $69,938
- Accounting fees
- $73,446
- Occupancy
- $924,219
- Travel
- $149,326
- Depreciation
- $1,906,714
- Program services (functional)
- $21,319,744
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,404,786
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,758,152
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $135,662,458
- Total assets, end of year
- $150,618,447
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,188,923
- Net assets, end of year
- $147,429,524
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $32,443,256
- Publicly traded securities
- $54,846,108
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $97,536,668
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $49,892,856
- Gross unrelated business income
- $261,655
- Gross receipts
- $36,659,514
- Employees
- 246
- Volunteers
- 1,500
- Year formed
- 1870
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHRYN WRIGHT WARNICK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $271,303 | $36,263 |
| DR ALISON RODDEN | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,936 | $14,577 |
| ANNE GOECKNER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $161,244 | $8,606 |
| GINA FROMME | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,973 | $14,577 |
| DR JENNIFER PEARL | BOARD MEMBER & CMO Trustee or director | 40 | $132,978 | $22,008 |
| DR RAQUEL MONGE CASTILLO | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,305 | $8,606 |
| DR AMANDA ZERKEL | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,346 | $396 |
| DR ASHLEY BAAN | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,040 | $8,606 |
| RYAN HYMAN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK MULLEN | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MEYER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERLY LUCAS PROPST | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN MIELCUSZNY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY ARSHADI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER BLUMEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
15 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRANDY BURKHALTER | BOARD MEMBER (BEG. 4/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GINNY BUSCH | BOARD MEMBER (BEG. 4/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR EMILY CROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEANNE DEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL ETLING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW FELDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE HANDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALISON HOGAN | BOARD MEMBER (BEG. 4/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURIE LIVINGSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAM NICHOLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT ROHM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SCHNUCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROY WHITLEY | BOARD MEMBER (BEG. 4/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHRYN WRIGHT WARNICK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $264,845 | $34,455 |
| DR ALISON RODDEN | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,800 | $19,849 |
| ANNE GOECKNER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $158,209 | $8,447 |
| GINA FROMME | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,331 | $12,470 |
| DR WALTER BURRELL | AMCMA SURGEON (THRU 9/24) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,002 | $8,447 |
| DR JENNIFER PEARL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 40 | $114,195 | $19,849 |
| DR NICOLE FULCHER | AMCMA DIRECTOR (THRU 3/24) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,010 | $13,711 |
| DR DANIEL FRASER | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,835 | $100 |
| RYAN HYMAN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK MULLEN | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MEYER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERLY LUCAS PROPST | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN MIELCUSZNY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY ARSHADI | BOARD MEMBER (BEG. 4/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER BLUMEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GINNY BUSCH | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 4/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDY BURKHALTER | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 4/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE VOSS CATRON | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 4/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR EMILY CROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE DEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL ETLING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW FELDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE HANDY | BOARD MEMBER (BEG. 4/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON HOGAN | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 4/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE LIVINGSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SCHNUCK | BOARD MEMBER (BEG. 4/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT ROHM | BOARD MEMBER (BEG. 4/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHRYN WRIGHT WARNICK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $261,600 | $23,712 |
| DR ALISON RODDEN | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,800 | $18,816 |
| ANNE GOECKNER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $158,209 | $8,072 |
| GINA FROMME | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,331 | $12,371 |
| DR WALTER BURRELL | AMCMA SURGEON Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,003 | $8,072 |
| DR NICOLE FULCHER | AMCMA DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,010 | $13,712 |
| DR AMANDA ZERKEL | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 07/2023) Trustee or director | 40 | $131,632 | $0 |
| DR JENNIFER PEARL | BOARD MEMBER (BEG. 07/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $113,919 | $15,887 |
| DR DANIEL FRASER | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,835 | $0 |
| BRANDY BURKHALTER | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN HYMAN | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK MULLEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON HOGAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GINNY BUSCH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER BLUMEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE VOSS CATRON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR EMILY CROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE DEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL ETLING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW FELDMAN | BOARD MEMBER (BEG. 10/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY GIDCUMB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE LIVINGSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER (BEG. 04/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN MIELCUSZNY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERLY LUCAS PROPST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB WILSON | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 10/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1201 MACKLIND AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110-1431
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHRYN WARNICK, 1201 MACKLIND AVENUE, ST LOUIS, MO 63110
- Signed the 990
- KATHRYN WARNICK, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (314) 951-1509
- Website
- WWW.HSMO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RUBINBROWN LLP
Mission
PREVENTION OF CRUELTY, ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF ANIMALS.
Program accomplishments
- MEDICAL CENTERS - THE SOCIETY'S MEDICAL CENTERS PROVIDE A WIDE VARIETY OF VETERINARY SERVICES. IN ADDITION TO THE TREATMENT OF ROUTINE INJURIES AND ILLNESS, WELLNESS CARE, LOW COST/NO COST SPAY/NEUTER, PHYSICAL THERAPY AND EXTENSIVE SURGICAL CARE ARE PROVIDED. THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 28,076 CLIENT VISITS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025.Expenses $9,315,302 · revenue $7,773,692
- ADOPTION CENTERS - FORMERLY-OWNED OR ABANDONED PETS ARE GIVEN A SECOND CHANCE TO FIND LOVING HOMES THROUGH THE SOCIETY'S ADOPTION CENTERS. THE HEALTH AND TEMPERAMENT OF EACH ANIMAL IS EXTENSIVELY EVALUATED PRIOR TO BEING PLACED FOR ADOPTION. GREAT EFFORTS ARE MADE TO MATCH ADOPTABLE ANIMALS WITH POTENTIAL OWNERS UTILIZING A PRE-ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE. THIS PROCESS HELPS THE SOCIETY DETERMINE THAT AN ANIMAL WILL BE PLACED IN A LOVING HOME. THE SOCIETY EXPERIENCES THE HIGHEST VOLUME OF INCOMING ANIMALS AND ADOPTIONS IN METRO ST. LOUIS WITH SERVICES AT THREE LOCATIONS. THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 9,930 ANIMALS SERVED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025.Expenses $7,474,681 · revenue $1,224,596
- ANIMAL CRUELTY TASKFORCE - THE SOCIETY IS THE ONLY HUMANE ORGANIZATION IN MISSOURI TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATIVE AND EMERGENCY RESCUE SERVICES FOR ANIMALS STATEWIDE. TWENTY-FOUR HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR, HUMANE OFFICERS FROM THE ANIMAL CRUELTY TASKFORCE (ACT) RESPOND TO COMPLAINTS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY OR ABUSE. A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER REQUIRE EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE OR DRAMATIC RESCUE EFFORTS. THE ACT STAFF MEMBERS ARE TRAINED AT LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMIES AND WORK IN TANDEM WITH AREA POLICE DEPARTMENTS TO ASSIST AND EXPEDITE THE LEGAL SYSTEM. THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 18,331 ANIMALS SERVED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025.Expenses $1,867,585 · revenue $319
- 1. LONGMEADOW RESCUE RANCH - LONGMEADOW RESCUE RANCH IS ONE OF THE LARGEST FACILITIES IN THE COUNTRY FOR THE REHABILITATION OF STARVING, NEGLECTED AND ABUSED HORSES AND FARM ANIMALS. THIS FACILITY IS UTILIZED TO TEMPORARILY FOSTER THE ANIMALS IMPOUNDED AS EVIDENCE BY THE SOCIETY'S ANIMAL CRUELTY TASKFORCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS THE MISTREATED ANIMALS TO BE REHABILITATED WHILE AWAITING ADOPTION PLACEMENT. CLIENTS SERVED: 6,290.2. EDUCATION - THE EDUCATION OFFICE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING TRAINING FOR PEOPLE ON PET-RELATED TOPICS FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING ATTITUDES OF RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. THE HUMANE EDUCATION HELPS THE SOCIETY IMPACT THE COMMUNITY. CLIENTS SERVED: 21,662.3. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS - THE VOLUNTEER OFFICE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF VOLUNTEERS INTO SUCH PROGRAMS AS DAILY DOG WALKERS AND GIFT SHOP VOLUNTEERS AND TO FOSTER ANIMALS IN THEIR HOMES. THE OFFICE ALSO PLACES VOLUNTEERS IN THE ADOPTION CENTERS, MEDICAL CENTERS AND LONGMEADOW RESCUE RANCH. 1,500 VOLUNTEERS IN DATABASE.4. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INCLUDE SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES, CARE OF ABUSED, SICK OR INJURED ANIMALS, FOSTER PROGRAMS, AND OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED FOR PETS' OWNERS AT VARIOUS FACILITIES.5. GIFT SHOP - THE GIFT SHOPS, IN THE SOCIETY'S ADOPTION CENTERS, SELL PET SUPPLIES, SOCIETY LOGO MERCHANDISE AND OTHER PET RELATED ITEMS.6. MEMORIAL DOG PARKS - THE PARKS PROVIDE A SAFE AREA FOR DOG WALKING AND OFF LEASH PLAY. THE CAROL GATES THROOP PARK ALSO HAS A COLUMBARIUM FOR PET BURIALS AND THE CELEBRATION OF THE LIVES OF PETS AND PEOPLE.Expenses $2,662,176 · revenue $401,507
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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | October 31, 2026 | March 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-0652638
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1941
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $150,618,447
- Income (IRS master file)
- $36,659,514
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $31,581,705 | $26,482,682 | $150,618,447 | XML |
| 990-T | October 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2024 | $27,232,276 | $26,280,997 | $135,662,458 | XML |
| 990-T | October 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2023 | $30,780,899 | $24,715,196 | $121,974,589 | XML |
| 990-T | October 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2022 | $28,565,365 | $22,860,224 | $116,124,276 | IRS |
| 990-T | October 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 43-0652638).
Questions about HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI
- What is the EIN of HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI is 43-0652638.
- Is HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1941.
- Are donations to HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI 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 MISSOURI due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names KATHRYN WARNICK.
- Who are the officers and directors of HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 30 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $271,303 (KATHRYN WRIGHT WARNICK, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $31,581,705, expenses of $26,482,682 and total assets of $150,618,447 at year end.
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