Animal-Related
(D20)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
AUBURN VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY
Financial strength (30%)
65/100
Reliability (20%)
50/100
Effectiveness (25%)
90/100
Impact (25%)
90/100
CharityAI™ Score
Not yet evaluated
Mission Statement
The Auburn Valley Humane Society enriches the lives of companion animals and people through animal sheltering, programs, and community engagement. We strive to be a model of excellence in the advancement of animal welfare. AVHS is a local, independent 501(c)3 non-profit, which relies on pet licensing fees, thrift store sales, spay & neuter services, animal shelter services, and donations to fund the shelter, clinic, and educational programs.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
$5.1M
Total Revenue
$5.5M
Total Expenses
$2.5M
Net Assets
129
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
72.6%
Fundraising Efficiency
228.9%
Operating Reserve
5.56x
Liability-to-Asset
24.1%
Revenue Diversification
65.9%
Executive Compensation
$740K
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 996 similar organizations
(United States, Animal-Related, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
72.6% | 84.8% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
20.8% | 9.2% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
6.5% | 4.1% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
228.9% | 100.6% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
5.6 mo | 17.8 mo |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
24.1% | 4.5% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
65.9% | 79.2% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
-19.8% | 10.4% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
2.4% | 9.6% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
-8.4% | 4.6% |
P10P90
|
Impact
4 programs| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We have helped people each year through services, spay neuter surgeries, and thrift store sales | 34,000 | $10.00 | 34,000 | Per Day |
| People and Animals helped through Pets for Life Program | 400 | $10.00 | 400 | Per Day |
| Ongoing and New Volunteers helping animals at AVHS | 1,000 | $10.00 | 1,000 | Per Day |
| People receiving Rabies & Vaccinations for their pets (unhoused or income qualified people) | 118 | $10.00 | 118 | Per Day |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.1M | $5.5M | $2.5M | 72.6% | 129 |
| 2023 | $6.3M | $5.4M | $3.0M | 75.4% | 99 |
| 2022 | $4.5M | $4.4M | $2.0M | 77.1% | 102 |
| 2021 | $3.5M | $3.9M | N/A | — | 90 |
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