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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2350919

HUMANE SOCIETY OF PAGOSA SPRINGS INC

Tax-exempt · PAGOSA SPGS, CO 81147

Financials

$1.3M$1.1M2023$1.3M$1.3M2024$1.3M$1.3M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HUMANE SOCIETY OF PAGOSA SPRINGS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,284,562$1,338,628-$54,066$2,255,141$459,850$1,795,291
December 31, 2024990$1,266,800$1,255,880$10,920$2,357,465$508,108$1,849,357
December 31, 2023990$1,271,875$1,129,687$142,188$2,379,707$485,270$1,894,437
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$587,419
Program service revenue
$163,699
Investment income
$22,843
Net income from fundraising events
-$16,763
Net income from sales of inventory
$527,364
Other revenue
$510,601

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$91,333
Other salaries and wages
$622,557
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$769,668
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$5,000
Accounting fees
$61,607
Occupancy
$53,257
Travel
$1,178
Depreciation
$59,171
Program services (functional)
$1,054,806
Management and general (functional)
$182,219
Fundraising (functional)
$101,603

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,357,465
Total assets, end of year
$2,255,141
Total liabilities, end of year
$459,850
Net assets, end of year
$1,795,291
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,199,201
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,775,291
Net assets with donor restrictions
$20,000
Gross receipts
$1,301,325
Employees
53
Volunteers
125
Year formed
1984
State of legal domicile
CO

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELIZABETH KIRWINExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$91,333
JAMES BAXTERPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
VALARIE GROVESTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
KITTY NEALSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LYNN KLEIMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1.5$0
MADELINE LYONVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0
MICHAEL MOFFITTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
Holly MazurBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELIZABETH KIRWINExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$77,308
JAMES BAXTERTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
11$0
VALARIE GROVESboard member
Trustee or director
3$0
KITTY NEALSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
LYNN KLEIMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MADELINE LYONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1.5$0
MICHAEL MOFFITTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DO ENGLEHARDTPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
SUSAN WEILANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
JOHN FEEHANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIC BURTDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
PHIL ROSENSTEINDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
JOHN FEEHANDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
URSULA RIEGERDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
VALARIE GROVESDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
SUSAN WEILANDVice President
Officer
10$0
JAMES BAXTERTreasurer
Officer
10$0
DO ENGELHARDTPresident
Officer
10$0
KITTY NEALSecretary
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2230, PAGOSA SPGS, CO 81147-2226
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ELIZABETH KIRWIN, PO BOX 2230, PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO 81147
Signed the 990
ELIZABETH KIRWIN, Executive Director
Phone
(970) 264-5549
Return prepared by
Olson Reyes & Sauerwein LLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF PAGOSA SPRINGS IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE HAVEN FOR ANIMALS IN NEED, TO PROMOTE ADOPTIONS, TO REUNITE LOST ANIMALS WITH THEIR OWNERS AND HUMANELY REDUCE PET OVERPOPULATION THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AGGRESSIVE SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • In 2025, the Humane Society of Pagosa Springs rescued and provided safe haven for over 420 dogs and cats. The organization found homes for 275 petseach one spayed or neutered as needed, vaccinated, microchipped, and treated for any illnesses.An additional 29 pets were transferred to larger no-kill shelters, where they were successfully adopted. 112 lost cats and dogs were reunited with their families.In our continued effort to reduce overpopulation and unwanted litters of pets, 426 spay/neuter surgeries were performed, 235 were completed for community animals through various voucher programs, totaling $35,313. An additional $10,000 was spent on community pets emergency medical care, ensuring these animals received the life-saving care needed to keep them in their homes and avoid euthanasia.Our shelter provided long-term safekeeping to 11 pets through our partnerships with domestic violence service providers and county law enforcement.The shelter also responded to a hoarding situation, rescuing over 40 cats and one dog, getting them out of the cold winter conditions and into the safety of the shelter.HSPS hosted two successful low-cost vaccine clinics, providing core vaccines to more than 200 community pets. Through its food bank program, HSPS distributed free pet food to people in need within the community.New management staffing at the shelter helped implement a robust and effective enrichment program, ensuring animals are provided the highest level of care and training possiblereducing stress and encouraging well-being while in our care.The Humane Society of Pagosa Springs Thrift Store successfully navigated the challenges of Highway 160 construction, reducing the impact of lost parking and traffic delays by 30% of what was projected. We opened an uptown donation center, allowing donors to continue contributing items and keeping overall donations in line with previous years.The organization hosted its most successful fundraising galathe 31st Annual Auction for the Animals Pet Fashion Showexceeding its goal of $50,000 in net revenue. It was an exciting and meaningful evening of sharing our stories and introducing some of the animals in our care to our loyal and compassionate supporters.
    Expenses $1,054,806 · revenue $51,629

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-2350919
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
1987
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D200)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,255,141
Income (IRS master file)
$1,301,325

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,284,562$1,338,628$2,255,141XML
990December 2024$1,266,800$1,255,880$2,357,465IRS
990December 2023$1,271,875$1,129,687$2,379,707XML
990December 2022$1,113,267$1,089,496$2,254,680IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 74-2350919).

Questions about HUMANE SOCIETY OF PAGOSA SPRINGS INC

What is the EIN of HUMANE SOCIETY OF PAGOSA SPRINGS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HUMANE SOCIETY OF PAGOSA SPRINGS INC is 74-2350919.
Is HUMANE SOCIETY OF PAGOSA SPRINGS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
Are donations to HUMANE SOCIETY OF PAGOSA SPRINGS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HUMANE SOCIETY OF PAGOSA SPRINGS 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 PAGOSA SPRINGS INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HUMANE SOCIETY OF PAGOSA SPRINGS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HUMANE SOCIETY OF PAGOSA SPRINGS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ELIZABETH KIRWIN.
Who are the officers and directors of HUMANE SOCIETY OF PAGOSA SPRINGS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $91,333 (ELIZABETH KIRWIN, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does HUMANE SOCIETY OF PAGOSA SPRINGS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,284,562, expenses of $1,338,628 and total assets of $2,255,141 at year end.

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