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Animals : Animal Rights, Welfare, and Services

Humane Society of the Treasure Coast

More than a shelter

four stars

90.02

4100 Southwest Leighton Farm Avenue Palm City, FL 34990
tel: (772) 223-8822   Web Site
EIN: 59-0774235

Board Leadership
Terence P. McCarthy
Chairperson

CEO
Frank Valente
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 90.02 four stars
  Financial 85.90 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 02/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Since 1955, the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) has been the leading advocate for animal welfare in the Martin County area. HSTC is an open admission shelter with no time limit on hope. We accept all animals regardless of health, age, temperament or breed. Our mission is to assure a better life for companion animals by providing shelter, finding loving homes and promoting respect for their place in our lives. HSTC cares for more than 6,000 animals every year. Over the years more than 100,000 animals have received care through HSTC's programs and services.

Since 1955, the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) has been the leading advocate for animal welfare in the Martin County area. HSTC is an open admission shelter with no time limit on hope. We accept all animals regardless of health, age, temperament or breed. Our mission is to assure a better life for companion animals by providing shelter, finding loving homes and promoting respect for their place in our lives. HSTC cares for more than 6,000 animals every year. Over the years more than 100,000 animals have received care through HSTC's programs and services.

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Financial

three stars

85.90

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 02/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 85.5%
  Administrative Expenses 4.0%
  Fundraising Expenses 10.4%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.16
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.32
  Program Expenses Growth 0.9%
  Liabilities to Assets 1.8%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Humane Society of the Treasure Coast on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Humane Society of the Treasure Coast on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (FL) 90.02 four stars
Humane Society of Elkhart County (IN) 92.14 four stars
Humane Society of Manatee County (FL) 92.69 four stars
Charleston Animal Society (SC) 87.73 three stars
SPCA Serving Erie County (NY) 87.90 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,046,610
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $191,182
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $732,243
Total Contributions $1,970,035
   Program Service Revenue $1,209,733
Total Primary Revenue $3,179,768
   Other Revenue $128,123
TOTAL REVENUE $3,307,891
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $2,819,140
   Administrative Expenses $118,522
   Fundraising Expenses $347,098
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $3,284,760
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $23,131
   
Net Assets $5,348,248

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Shelter and Rescue Operations $2,819,140 100.0%

Ratings History
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast has received 6 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-09 02/01/2020 90.02 four stars
2017-09 12/01/2018 90.29 four stars
2016-09 03/01/2018 94.35 four stars
2015-09 11/01/2016 95.06 four stars
2014-09 06/01/2016 93.46 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-09 10/01/2015 91.37 four stars
2013-09 12/22/2014 93.26 four stars
2012-09 09/01/2013 87.43 three stars
2011-09 07/01/2012 87.44 three stars
2010-09 10/01/2011 90.49 four stars
2010-09 09/20/2011 88.05 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2010-09 06/01/2011 87.90 three stars
2009-09 09/01/2010 94.25 four stars
2008-09 12/15/2009 90.85 four stars
2007-09 12/01/2008 92.70 four stars
2006-09 11/01/2007 82.72 three stars
2005-09 12/01/2006 66.56 one star
2004-09 01/01/2006 69.11 one star
2003-09 12/01/2004 91.85 four stars
2002-09 12/01/2003 84.03 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 59-0774235
Name in IRS Master File HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE TREASURE COAST INC
NTEE Code D20
NTEE Classification Animal Protection and Welfare
NTEE Type Animal-Related
Classification Organization to Prevent Cruelty to Animals
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (350) Preservation of natural resources (conservation)
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date October, 1973
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End September
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • September, 2018
  • September, 2017
  • September, 2016
  • September, 2015
  • September, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$111,939 3.40% Frank Valente Chief Executive Officer

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (FL) 90.02 four stars
Humane Society Silicon Valley (CA) 88.03 three stars
Oshkosh Area Humane Society (WI) 86.08 three stars
Montgomery County Humane Society (MD) 86.24 three stars
Brandywine Valley SPCA (PA) 94.69 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Humane Society of the Treasure Coast
4100 Southwest Leighton Farm Avenue
Palm City, FL 34990
tel: (772) 223-8822
fax: (772) 220-3610
EIN: 59-0774235

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Board Leadership

Terence P. McCarthy
Chairperson

CEO

Frank Valente
Chief Executive Officer

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