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Melrose Humane Society

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Animal-Related / Animal Protection and Welfare (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$69.2k (2023)

Expenses
$76.6k (2023)

Total Assets
$258k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$69,201
Expenses
$76,566
Net Income
-$7,365
Net Assets
$257,897
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $66,128
95.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $840
1.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,233
3.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $257,897
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $257,897
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lynn Mercier (President) $0 $0
Diane Mccarthy Shai (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lynn Mercier (Clerk) $0 $0
Lynn Mercier (Director) $0 $0
Diane Mccarthy Shai (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$66,913
Expenses
$68,053
Net Income
-$1,140
Net Assets
$265,262
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $57,274
85.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,557
14.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $82
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $265,262
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $265,262
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lynn Mercier (President) $0 $0
Diane Mccarthy Shai (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lynn Mercier (Clerk) $0 $0
Lynn Mercier (Director) $0 $0
Diane Mccarthy Shai (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$54,335
Expenses
$60,149
Net Income
-$5,814
Net Assets
$266,402
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $48,840
89.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,304
9.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $191
0.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $266,402
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $266,402
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lynn Mercier (President) $0 $0
Diane Mccarthy Shai (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lynn Mercier (Clerk) $0 $0
Lynn Mercier (Director) $0 $0
Diane Mccarthy Shai (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$51,101
Expenses
$65,343
Net Income
-$14,242
Net Assets
$272,216
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,260
98.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $841
1.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $272,216
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $272,216

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$186,478
Expenses
$57,993
Net Income
$128,485
Net Assets
$286,458
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $179,702
96.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,950
3.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $826
0.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $286,458
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $286,458
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lynn Mercier (President) $0 $0
Diane Mccarthy Shai (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lynn Mercier (Clerk) $0 $0
Lynn Mercier (Director) $0 $0
Diane Mccarthy Shai (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$53,794
Expenses
$63,741
Net Income
-$9,947
Net Assets
$157,973
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $39,004
72.5%
Program Services $5,145
9.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,245
17.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $400
0.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $157,973
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $157,973
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lynn Mercier (President) $0 $0
Diane Mccarthy Shai (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lynn Mercier (Clerk) $0 $0
Lynn Mercier (Director) $0 $0
Diane Mccarthy Shai (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$62,084
Expenses
$54,900
Net Income
$7,184
Net Assets
$167,920
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $47,208
76.0%
Program Services $7,730
12.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,788
10.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $358
0.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $167,920
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $167,920
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lynn Mercier (President) $0 $0
Diane Mccarthy Shai (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lynn Mercier (Clerk) $0 $0
Lynn Mercier (Director) $0 $0
Diane Mccarthy Shai (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$191,424
Expenses
$99,056
Net Income
$92,368
Net Assets
$160,736
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $134,434
70.2%
Program Services $47,544
24.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,025
4.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $421
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $160,736
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $160,736
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lynn Mercier (President) $0 $0
Diane Mccarthy Shai (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lynn Mercier (Clerk) $0 $0
Lynn Mercier (Director) $0 $0
Diane Mccarthy Shai (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$123,997
Expenses
$101,671
Net Income
$22,326
Net Assets
$68,368
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $56,586
45.6%
Program Services $47,430
38.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,981
16.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $68,368
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $68,368
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lynn Mercier (President) $0 $0
Diane Mccarthy Shai (Treasurer) $0 $0
Laurie Picardi (Clerk) $0 $0
Linda Ledwith (Director) $0 $0
Vanessa Russo (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$109,848
Expenses
$78,707
Net Income
$31,141
Net Assets
$46,042
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $53,431
48.6%
Program Services $39,950
36.4%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,467
15.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,042
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $46,042
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lynn Mercier (President) $0 $0
Sandra Napoli (Vice President) $0 $0
Diane Mccarthy Shai (Treasurer) $0 $0
Laurie Picardi (Clerk) $0 $0
Linda Ledwith (Director) $0 $0
Vanessa Russo (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$73,666
Expenses
$75,140
Net Income
-$1,474
Net Assets
$14,901
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,586
42.9%
Program Services $25,568
34.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,512
22.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,901
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $14,901

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$57,948
Expenses
$50,885
Net Income
$7,063
Net Assets
$16,375
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,116
57.1%
Program Services $11,814
20.4%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,715
21.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $303
0.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,375
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,375

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$52,932
Expenses
$53,859
Net Income
-$927
Net Assets
$9,312
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,628
39.0%
Program Services $32,304
61.0%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,312
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $9,312

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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