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Humane Society Of Erie County

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
$611k (2022)

Expenses
$373k (2022)

Total Assets
$1.94M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

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 Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$611,477
Expenses
$372,793
Net Income
$238,684
Net Assets
$1,943,379
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $432,334
70.7%
Program Services $54,518
8.9%
Investment Income $13,038
2.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $65,310
10.7%
Sales of Assets $42,896
7.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,552
17.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $111,837
30.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,943,379
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,943,379
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Gundlach (Executive Di) $66,551 $0 $0
Paul Decker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Alex Hanes (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Leathem (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Morrison (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Brennan Otto (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jenine Porter (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brian Rizzo (President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jim Spicer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Chrissy Wostmann (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$388,153
Expenses
$328,098
Net Income
$60,055
Net Assets
$1,819,406
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $217,775
56.1%
Program Services $35,736
9.2%
Investment Income $14,842
3.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $43,963
11.3%
Sales of Assets $30,554
7.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $35,582
9.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,268
15.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $70,708
21.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,819,406
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,819,406
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Gundlach (Executive Di) $50,268 $0 $0
Barbara Hargreaves (Executive Di) $42,966 $0 $0
Paul Decker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Alex Hanes (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Leathem (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Morrison (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Brennan Otto (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jenine Porter (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brian Rizzo (President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jim Spicer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Chrissy Wostmann (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$425,137
Expenses
$294,424
Net Income
$130,713
Net Assets
$1,745,807
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $254,346
59.8%
Program Services $37,082
8.7%
Investment Income $43,729
10.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $20,963
4.9%
Sales of Assets $6,558
1.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $38,513
9.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $64,114
21.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $97,244
33.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,749,014
Total Liabilities $3,207
Net Assets $1,745,807
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barbara Hargreaves (Executive Di) $64,114 $0 $0
Paul Decker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Carl J Kamm Iii (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Leathem (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Morrison (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Brennan Otto (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jenine Porter (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brian Rizzo (President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jim Spicer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Chrissy Wostmann (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$606,391
Expenses
$276,915
Net Income
$329,476
Net Assets
$1,614,719
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $448,640
74.0%
Program Services $39,172
6.5%
Investment Income $59,233
9.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $26,946
4.4%
Sales of Assets $4,618
0.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,063
22.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $97,790
35.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,618,114
Total Liabilities $3,395
Net Assets $1,614,719
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barbara Hargreaves (Executive Di) $63,063 $0 $0
Julie Brooks (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jan Bucholz (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Erle Ellis (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Carl J Kamm Iii (President) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Kinney (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Renee Leathem (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brennan Otto (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brian Rizzo (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jim Spicer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Chrissy Wostmann (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$295,560
Expenses
$257,023
Net Income
$38,537
Net Assets
$1,491,666
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $207,208
70.1%
Program Services $33,649
11.4%
Investment Income -$41,776
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $37,716
12.8%
Sales of Assets $20,996
7.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,941
22.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $96,616
37.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,494,922
Total Liabilities $3,256
Net Assets $1,491,666
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barbara Hargreaves (Executive Di) $56,941 $0 $0
Carl J Kamm Iii (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Rizzo (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Brennan Otto (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Julie Brooks (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jan Bucholz (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Erle Ellis (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Kinney (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Renee Leathem (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jim Spicer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Chrissy Wostmann (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$402,968
Expenses
$257,077
Net Income
$145,891
Net Assets
$1,246,743
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $259,414
64.4%
Program Services $29,515
7.3%
Investment Income $21,605
5.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,175
4.5%
Sales of Assets $33,231
8.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,350
21.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $90,399
35.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,246,743
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,246,743
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barbara Hargreaves (Executive Director) $55,350 $0 $0
Shawn Mcdowell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Erle Ellis (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Michael Metroka (Vice President, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joann Cummings (President, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cj Kamm (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jim Spicer Ii (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kim Kincer (Treasurer, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jody Eckler (Secretary, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Leathem Dvm (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Tiffany Mather (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brian Rizzo Dvm (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$351,242
Expenses
$256,244
Net Income
$94,998
Net Assets
$1,090,712
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $263,871
75.1%
Program Services $22,374
6.4%
Investment Income $16,823
4.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $24,589
7.0%
Sales of Assets -$2,153
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,000
21.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $89,865
35.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,091,174
Total Liabilities $462
Net Assets $1,090,712
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barbara Hargreaves (Executive Director) $54,000 $0 $0
Sue Zahniser (Asst Treasurer, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Arnold Dvm (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Michael Metroka (Vice President, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joann Cummings (President, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cj Kamm (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey Levinsohn (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Mcdowell (Treasurer, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jody Eckler (Secretary, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Leathem Dvm (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$373,046
Expenses
$251,286
Net Income
$121,760
Net Assets
$983,363
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $266,638
71.5%
Program Services $22,805
6.1%
Investment Income $11,186
3.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,114
4.9%
Sales of Assets $31,653
8.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $323
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,134
20.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $83,400
33.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $987,782
Total Liabilities $4,419
Net Assets $983,363
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barbara Hargreaves (Executive Director) $51,134 $0 $0
Sue Zahniser (Asst Treasurer, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Arnold Dvm (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Michael Metroka (Vice President, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joann Cummings (President, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cj Kamm (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey Levinsohn (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Mcdowell (Treasurer, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jody Eckler (Secretary, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Leathem Dvm (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$262,456
Expenses
$256,562
Net Income
$5,894
Net Assets
$924,336
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $162,032
61.7%
Program Services $18,418
7.0%
Investment Income $13,794
5.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,202
7.3%
Sales of Assets $17,494
6.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $441
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,734
19.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $84,979
33.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $924,875
Total Liabilities $539
Net Assets $924,336
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barbara Hargreaves (Executive Director) $49,734 $0 $0
Sue Zahniser (Asst Treasurer, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Arnold Dvm (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Michael Metroka (Vice President, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joann Cummings (President, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cj Kamm (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Stubblebine (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey Levinsohn (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Mcdowell (Treasurer, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jody Eckler (Secretary, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Leathem Dvm (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$360,672
Expenses
$258,666
Net Income
$102,006
Net Assets
$927,361
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $259,383
71.9%
Program Services $25,890
7.2%
Investment Income $17,635
4.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,971
3.3%
Sales of Assets $32,588
9.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,000
18.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $81,237
31.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $928,127
Total Liabilities $766
Net Assets $927,361
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barbara Hargreaves (Executive Director) $48,000 $0 $0
Sue Zahniser (Asst Treasurer, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kaycee Coles (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Arnold Dvm (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Michael Metroka (Vice President, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joann Cummings (President, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cj Kamm (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Stubblebine (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey Levinsohn (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Mcdowell (Treasurer, Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jody Eckler (Secretary, Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$213,755
Expenses
$254,310
Net Income
-$40,555
Net Assets
$814,305
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $84,356
39.5%
Program Services $28,513
13.3%
Investment Income $26,303
12.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,024
7.5%
Sales of Assets $3,686
1.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,940
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $46,189
18.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $75,383
29.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $820,460
Total Liabilities $6,155
Net Assets $814,305

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$206,332
Expenses
$333,868
Net Income
-$127,536
Net Assets
$833,320
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $75,780
36.7%
Program Services $38,061
18.4%
Investment Income $18,364
8.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $17,489
8.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,528
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $37,877
11.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $109,103
32.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $837,337
Total Liabilities $4,017
Net Assets $833,320

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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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