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        <ExplanationTxt>THE HUMANE SOCIETY CONTINUES TO SERVE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND ANIMALS THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE DEMAND FOR COMPANION ANIMALS, REHOMING SERVICES, AND GENERAL ANIMAL CARE IS AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH. OUR LOW-COST COMMUNITY PET MEDICAL CLINIC WITH TWO LOCATIONS CONTINUES TO BE VERY POPULAR AND THE ONLY OPTION FOR MANY PEOPLE SEEKING AFFORDABLE MEDICAL CARE FOR THEIR PETS. IN 2024 WE REHOMED MORE THAN 1000 PETS, ADMINISTERED 5,543 VACINATIONS, COMPLETED 1,842 SPAY AND NEUTER SURGIES, AND OFFERED FREE PET FOOD TO MORE THAN 1,000 FAMILES. THROUGH OUR SPAY THE MOM PROGRAM WE SPAY/NEUTERED AND VACCINATED 122 ANIMALS, AND WE HELPED 54 FAMILIES AND THEIR PETS WITH EMERGENCY SERVICES THROUGH OUR RAINY DAY FUND AND GOOD NEIGHBOR PROGRAM. IN TOTAL WE PROVIDED 46,000 IN MEDICAL CARE GRANTS TO LOCAL LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. OUR VOLUNTEERS COLLECTIVELY LOGGED 7,788 HOURS SUPPORTING OUR PROGRAMS AND MORE THAN 3000 DONORS HELPED ADVANCE OUR MISSION THROUGH THEIR GENEROSITY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT &amp; CEO, BOARD TREASURER, AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE FOR ACCURACY. ONCE APPROVED THE FORM IS FILED. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD RECEIVE A COPY OF THE FILED 990.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD TREASURER MONITORS COMPLIANCE AND REMINDS THE PRESIDENT &amp; CEO TO COLLECT DISCLOSURES FROM BOARD MEMBERS EACH YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE PRESIDENT &amp; CEO'S COMPENSATION ANNUALLY. THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION PREPARES A COMPENSATION ANALYSIS, WHICH REVIEWS COMPARABLE SALARIES USING LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL SOURCES. THIS INCLUDES A REVIEW OF INDUSTRY LEADERS IN ANIMAL WELFARE. THIS INFORMATION IS REVIEWED AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SETS COMPENSATION DURING THE PRESIDENT &amp; CEO'S ANNUAL EVALUATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE PRESIDENT &amp; CEO'S COMPENSATION IS DISCUSSED DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGETING PROCESS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>990 IS AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR AND CHARITY NAVIGATOR.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST ELECTRONICALLY OR BY IN-PERSON INSPECTION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSE 14,454 SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSE -14,454</ExplanationTxt>
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