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Animals : Animal Rights, Welfare, and Services

Capital Humane Society

Make a friend for life

three stars

87.57

2320 Park Boulevard Lincoln, NE 68502
tel: (402) 441-4488   Web Site
EIN: 47-0376622

Board Leadership
Jason Otto
Chair

CEO
Robert Downey
President and CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 87.57 three stars
  Financial 86.30 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 89.00 three stars
This rating was published 12/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The Capital Humane Society began in 1902 as the Lancaster County Humane Society. The Society's mission focused on the prevention of cruelty to children and horses. Around 1907 the services expanded to include a variety of animals. In the Spring of 2004, renovation was completed on the new Spay/Neuter Vet clinic at the shelter. We are now able to spay and neuter all animals going into the adoption program. In 2013 the Pieloch Pet Adoption Center was opened. This facility is an extension of Capital Humane Society and is an adoption only facility located in a high profile shopping center in Lincoln. To fulfill the promise of animals, the Capital Humane Society shelters animals, protects animals and teaches compassion and respect.

The Capital Humane Society began in 1902 as the Lancaster County Humane Society. The Society's mission focused on the prevention of cruelty to children and horses. Around 1907 the services expanded to include a variety of animals. In the Spring of 2004, renovation was completed on the new Spay/Neuter Vet clinic at the shelter. We are now able to spay and neuter all animals going into the adoption program. In 2013 the Pieloch Pet Adoption Center was opened. This facility is an extension of Capital Humane Society and is an adoption only facility located in a high profile shopping center in Lincoln. To fulfill the promise of animals, the Capital Humane Society shelters animals, protects animals and teaches compassion and respect.

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Financial

three stars

86.30

Accountability & Transparency

three stars

89.00

This rating was published 12/01/2019 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)		 78.8%
  Administrative Expenses 8.6%
  Fundraising Expenses 12.5%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.23
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 4.04
  Program Expenses Growth 5.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 2.2%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Capital Humane Society on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Capital Humane Society 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
Capital Humane Society (NE) 87.57 three stars
Oklahoma Humane Society (OK) 88.67 three stars
SPCA Serving Erie County (NY) 87.90 three stars
Berkshire Humane Society (MA) 85.85 three stars
Animal Allies Humane Society (MN) 88.93 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,339,857
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $1,339,857
   Program Service Revenue $958,359
Total Primary Revenue $2,298,216
   Other Revenue $304,967
TOTAL REVENUE $2,603,183
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,969,871
   Administrative Expenses $176,805
   Fundraising Expenses $279,907
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $2,426,583
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $176,600
   
Net Assets $9,589,968

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.

Due to an error on this organization's Form 990, we are unable to display program information.

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 12/01/2019 87.57 three stars
2017-12 12/21/2018 86.89 three stars
2016-12 03/01/2018 90.06 four stars
2015-12 04/01/2017 89.44 three stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 89.30 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 12/01/2015 84.96 three stars
2013-12 05/01/2015 88.40 three stars
2012-12 12/01/2013 87.88 three stars
2011-12 02/01/2013 83.49 three stars
2010-12 02/01/2012 84.39 three stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 87.25 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 12/22/2010 85.72 three stars
2008-12 11/01/2009 92.53 four stars
2007-12 11/01/2008 81.57 three stars
2006-12 09/01/2007 75.95 two stars
2005-12 09/01/2006 77.14 two stars
2004-12 07/01/2005 86.72 three stars
2003-12 11/01/2004 79.42 two 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 47-0376622
Name in IRS Master File CAPITOL HUMANE SOCIETY
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
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 April, 1941
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$114,195 4.70% Robert Downey President, CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Capital Humane Society (NE) 87.57 three stars
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (PA) 87.07 three stars
Houston Humane Society (TX) 94.53 four stars
Placer SPCA (CA) 96.11 four stars
Dumb Friends League (CO) 93.06 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Capital Humane Society
2320 Park Boulevard
Lincoln, NE 68502
tel: (402) 441-4488
fax: (402) 438-6182
EIN: 47-0376622

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Board Leadership

Jason Otto
Chair

CEO

Robert Downey
President and CEO

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