Nonprofit · EIN 59-6014943
HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY INC
Tax-exempt · SARASOTA, FL 34237
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,978,975 | $5,857,684 | $121,291 | $24,373,533 | $360,910 | $24,012,623 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $7,386,719 | $5,681,230 | $1,705,489 | $24,831,234 | $1,075,321 | $23,755,913 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,845,664
- Program service revenue
- $592,863
- Investment income
- $1,467,837
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,225,805
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$30,969
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $102,998
- Other revenue
- $72,611
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $134,671
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,749,463
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,434,799
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,177
- Accounting fees
- $18,173
- Depreciation
- $387,995
- Program services (functional)
- $5,215,785
- Management and general (functional)
- $202,776
- Fundraising (functional)
- $439,123
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $24,831,234
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,373,533
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $360,910
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,012,623
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,878,781
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,541,924
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $20,077,096
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,935,527
- Gross receipts
- $6,754,412
- Employees
- 90
- Volunteers
- 375
- Year formed
- 1952
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Gillett | Veterinarian | 40 | $131,034 | $14,060 |
| Anna Gonce | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $128,635 | $6,036 |
| David Morton | Sr Dir of Lifesavi | 40 | $113,968 | $7,093 |
| Kristyn Day | Veterinarian | 30 | $103,729 | $7,056 |
| Janet Boyden | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Poppen | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Caryn Wilbraham | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Cervone | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Douglas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melinda Foster | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher J Fowler Esq | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alisa M Heedy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Harald Hvideberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alison Kanter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Kowalski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Rabbitt-Stephen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Vacar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jared Wurtzel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerstin Martin del Campo | Veterinarian | 40 | $145,500 | $0 |
| Kirsten Bui | Lead Veterinarian | 40 | $115,892 | $3,085 |
| Anna Gonce | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $98,936 | $4,989 |
| Jennifer Steube | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Janet Boyden | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Caryn Wilbraham | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Poppen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Cervone | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Douglas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa A Eldridge | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melinda Foster | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher J Fowler Esq | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sonia Gibson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alisa M Heedy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Teresa Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Kowalski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Matson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna Pachota | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Vacar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2331 15TH ST, SARASOTA, FL 34237-2909
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Michael Cervone, 2331 15th Street, Sarasota, FL 34237
- Signed the 990
- Michael Cervone, Treasurer
- Phone
- (941) 955-4131
- Website
- www.hssc.org
- Return prepared by
- CS&L CPAS
Mission
AS THE AREAS PREMIER NO-KILL SHELTER, THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY ENGAGES THE HEARTS, HANDS, AND MINDS OF THE COMMUNITY TO HELP ANIMALS.
Program accomplishments
- Animal Shelter Founded in 1952, HSSC is Sarasotas oldest animal welfare organization. In 2009, HSSC became a no-kill shelter. With the completion of our shelter expansion and renovation project in 2021, HSSC is now the areas premier no-kill organization. We achieve our mission by providing compassionate care to our shelter pets, finding them permanent homes, and promoting responsible pet ownership in our community. On any given day, HSSC has approximately 200 dogs and cats in care, adding up to more than 2,700 lives saved each year. Every animal receives nutritious food, stimulating exercise and enrichment, and comprehensive medical care at our onsite clinic.Expenses $3,806,247 · revenue $152,130
- Animal Clinic The Animal Clinic is committed to providing affordable, quality medical care to keep pets healthy and in their homes. As a non-profit provider, we believe all pets deserve access to medical services to prevent future health problems. The Animal Clinic offers core preventative programs to ensure pets remain free from harmful parasites like fleas, ticks, and heartworms. We also offer annual core vaccinations to prevent pets from getting sick from exposure to harmful viruses and diseases. We offer affordable spay-neuter services to prevent unplanned litters of cats and dogs (and keep them from ending up at animal shelters). We also perform routine dentistry and provide microchipping services to help recover pets if they ever get lost. The Animal Clinic ceased providing services to the public in October 2024.Expenses $1,351,097 · revenue $416,772
- Community Outreach HSSCs Community Outreach & Engagement program teaches people of all ages to respect the animals that share our world, both in our homes and in our communities. Humane education fosters compassion, responsibility, and kindness for animals and people alike. Fundamentally, the goal of humane education is to make the world a better place for all living creatures. Our community outreach programs include volunteer opportunities for adults and teens, canine training classes, pet therapy certification, and humane education outreach in schools.Expenses $58,441 · revenue $23,961
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-6014943
- 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
- 1954
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $24,373,533
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,754,412
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,978,975 | $5,857,684 | $24,373,533 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $7,386,719 | $5,681,230 | $24,831,234 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,330,111 | $4,458,213 | $21,305,568 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 59-6014943).
Questions about HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY INC is 59-6014943.
- Is HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1954.
- Are donations to HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY INC 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 SARASOTA COUNTY INC 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 SARASOTA COUNTY INC 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 SARASOTA COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Michael Cervone.
- Who are the officers and directors of HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $131,034 (Ashley Gillett, Veterinarian).
- How much revenue does HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,978,975, expenses of $5,857,684 and total assets of $24,373,533 at year end.
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