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    Tree House Humane Society

    Tree House Humane Society

     

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    501(c)(3) organization

    Donations are tax-deductible

    http://www.treehouseanimals.org

    7225 N. Western Ave
    Chicago IL 60645

    773-262-4000


    Chicago IL | IRS ruling year: 1975 | EIN: 23-7444825  

     

    Organization Mission

    Mission & Vision:
    We empower communities of caregivers to protect, nurture, and support new solutions so no cat suffers.

    We envision a world in which every cat thrives.

    History:
    Tree House Humane Society began in 1971 as a volunteer-run effort to provide food and shelter for cats and dogs, operating out of a single-family home on Chicago's north side. Since that time, we have grown into a leader in animal welfare and a trusted resource for communities of caregivers. We were one of the first cageless humane societies and earliest organizations using Trap-Neuter-Return strategies to control feral cat populations, rather than euthanasia. Over the last 50 years we have found homes for over 35,000 cats, performed over 44,000 spay/neuter and other life-saving surgeries and cared for over 4,000 community cats.

     


    Rating Information

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    This charity's score is 98%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.


    This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 90% Accountability & Finance, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

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    Rating Report

    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    Score

    98

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2022

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

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    Key Accountability Metrics

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    Majority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members10 out of 10 points  
    Independent Board Size - 14 independent members10 out of 10 points  
    Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee20 out of 20 points  
    Material Diversion of Assets - None20 out of 20 points  

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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    Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Whistleblower Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Document Retention and Destruction - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes5 out of 5 points  
    Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Loans to/from Officers - Missing5 out of 5 points  

    Website Disclosures

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    No Credit
    Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points  

    Financial Metrics

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    Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 4.29%25 out of 25 points  
    Program Expense: Ratio - 67.79%22 out of 25 points  
    Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.1325 out of 25 points  
    Working Capital: Ratio - 2.92 years25 out of 25 points  

    Additional Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available  
    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available  
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available  
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available  

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