THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATER SAVANNAH INC: Form 990, tax year 2013

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Organization
THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATER SAVANNAH INC (EIN 58-0619035)
Tax period
2013-10-01 to 2014-09-30
Filed
2014-12-15
IRS object ID
201403499349301240
Schema version
2013v3.1
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2014-12-15T18:04:21-06:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2014-09-30TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1CANADY RICHBOURG WOODWARD LLPBusinessNameLine1

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line15302 FREDERICK ST SUITE 200AddressLine1
CitySAVANNAHCity
StateGAState
ZIP Code314054823ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2013-10-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN580619035EIN

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATERBusinessNameLine1
Business Name Line2SAVANNAHBusinessNameLine2
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name ControlHUMABusinessNameControlTxt
Phone9123549515PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line17215 SALLIE MOOD DRIVEAddressLine1
CitySAVANNAHCity
StateGAState
ZIP Code31406ZIPCode

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonLYNN GENSAMERPersonNm
Person TitleEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEOPersonTitleTxt
Phone9123549515PhoneNum
Signature2014-12-03SignatureDt
Discuss With Paid PreparerYes (true)DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd

Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer PersonMICHAEL A CANADYPreparerPersonNm
PTINP00913262PTIN
Phone9123542910PhoneNum
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax2013TaxYr
Build TS2015-11-30 17:44:51ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Principal OfficerLYNN GENSAMER EX DIRECTORPrincipalOfficerNm

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1C/O 7215 SALLIE MOOD DRIVEAddressLine1
CitySAVANNAHCity
StateGAState
ZIP Code31406ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$1,165,236GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For AffiliatesfalseGroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.HUMANESOCIETYSAV.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation1985FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateGALegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionTHE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATER SAVANNAH, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION) IS A NOT- FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE WELFARE OF COMPANION ANIMALS AND THEIR OWNERS. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A SAFETY NET FOR PET OWNERS BY ACCEPTING PETS, VOLUNTARILY SURRENDERED BY THEIR OWNERS, WHO FOR VARIOUS REASONS ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO CARE FOR THEM. THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS EMBODIED IN ITS MISSION STATEMENT. "THE MISSION OF THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATER SAVANNAH IS TO BETTER THE LIVES OF PETS AND PEOPLE. THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATER SAVANNAH ENVISIONS A COMMUNITY THAT UNDERSTANDS, VALUES AND PROMOTES THE WAYS IN WHICH PETS ENRICH OUR LIVES." THE PRINCIPAL SERVICES THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FOR PETS SURRENDERED TO ITS CARE INCLUDE: SHELTERING, FEEDING; TREATMENT; PREVENTATIVE MEDICAL CARE, E.G. HEALTH EVALUATIONS AND VACCINATIONS, INCLUDING RABIES; BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT; EXERCISE AND SOCIALIZATION; STERILIZATION; AND RE-HOMING WITH ADOPTION COUNSELING. ALL ADOPTIONS INCLUDE ON-GOING SUPPORT ANActivityOrMissionDesc
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Total Employee28TotalEmployeeCnt
Total Volunteers300TotalVolunteersCnt
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PY Other Revenue$104,909PYOtherRevenueAmt
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PY Total Revenue$894,219PYTotalRevenueAmt
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CY Other Expenses$435,137CYOtherExpensesAmt
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CY Total Expenses$968,359CYTotalExpensesAmt
PY Revenues Less Expenses-$5,015PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses$196,877CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
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Total Liabilities BOY$15,765TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$22,497TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
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Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionTHE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATER SAVANNAH, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION) IS A NOT- FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE WELFARE OF COMPANION ANIMALS AND THEIR OWNERS. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A SAFETY NET FOR PET OWNERS BY ACCEPTING PETS, VOLUNTARILY SURRENDERED BY THEIR OWNERS, WHO FOR VARIOUS REASONS ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO CARE FOR THEM. THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS EMBODIED IN ITS MISSION STATEMENT. "THE MISSION OF THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATER SAVANNAH IS TO BETTER THE LIVES OF PETS AND PEOPLE. THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATER SAVANNAH ENVISIONS A COMMUNITY THAT UNDERSTANDS, VALUES AND PROMOTES THE WAYS IN WHICH PETS ENRICH OUR LIVES." THE PRINCIPAL SERVICES THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FOR PETS SURRENDERED TO ITS CARE INCLUDE: SHELTERING, FEEDING; TREATMENT; PREVENTATIVE MEDICAL CARE, E.G. HEALTH EVALUATIONS AND VACCINATIONS, INCLUDING RABIES; BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT; EXERCISE AND SOCIALIZATION; STERILIZATION; AND RE-HOMING WITH ADOPTION COUNSELING. ALL ADOPTIONS INCLUDE ON-GOING SUPPORT ANMissionDesc
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Significant ChangefalseSignificantChangeInd
Expense$708,639ExpenseAmt
DescTHE SHELTER RECEIVED 2,316 ANIMALS IN THIS FISCAL YEAR. 1,718 WERE ADOPTED. THE NUMBER OF ADOPTED INCLUDES ANIMALS THAT WERE TRANSFERRED TO OTHER SHELTERS AND BREED RESCUE GROUPS. THE REMAINDER WERE IN FOSTER CARE, IN RESIDENCE AT THE SHELTER, OR EUTHANIZED.Desc

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DescSHELTER PERSONNEL MADE WEEKLY TELEVISION APPEARANCES PROVIDING PET OWNERSHIP AND ADOPTION ADVICE. VOLUNTEERS REPRESENTED THE SHELTER WITH PETS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND INFORMATION AT LOCAL RETAIL STORES, SCHOOLS AND A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY EVENTS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS THE CEMA ANIMAL CONTACT AND PARTICIPATES IN WORKSHOPS, ETC. ON DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND PETS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS ALSO AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION ASSISTING IN DISASTER AND LOCAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COUNCIL.Desc

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DescMORE THAN 300 VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT THE HUMANE SOCIETY BY WALKING DOGS, WORKING AT EVENTS, TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS (POSTED ON WEBSITE) OF PETS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION; ATTENDING ADOPTION "BOOTHS" AT PET-FRIENDLY RETAILERS, ETC. SCHOOL GROUPS REGULARLY TOUR THE SHELTER AND LEARN ABOUT THE ROLE OF COMPANION ANIMALS AS WELL AS HOW TO TAKE CARE OF PETS. THE HUMANE SOCIETY ALSO WORKS WITH STUDENTS WHOSE SCHOOLS REQUIRE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS AND VOLUNTEERING.Desc

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Temp Or Permanent EndowmentsYes (true)TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd
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PersonSEAN GRIFFINPersonNm
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CitySAVANNAHCity
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (13 entries)

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EDDIE AMBROSE
DIRECTOR0.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JESSICA KELLY
DIRECTOR0.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
BECKY LYNCH
DIRECTOR0.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
PFEFFER MCMAKEN
DIRECTOR0.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SHIRLEY SESSIONS
PAST PRESIDE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
GALE STEVES
DIRECTOR0.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
CORNELIA STUMPF
DIRECTOR0.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JULIA SULLIVAN
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MATT WEEKS
DIRECTOR0.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
KATHRYN WILLIAMS
PRESIDENT1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
LEEANN WILLIAMS
DIRECTOR0.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ERIC ZIMMERMAN
TREASURER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
LYNN GENSAMER
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All Other Contributions$595,108AllOtherContributionsAmt
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Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (3 entries)

DescDescTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
ADOPTIONS$135,860$135,860
VET SERVICE AND MICROCHIPPING$58,879$58,879
SURRENDER FEES$21,580$21,580
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Total Program Service Revenue$216,319TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Other Revenue Total$3,290OtherRevenueTotalAmt

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Program Services$29,658ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$8,231ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$4,092FundraisingAmt

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Total$47,000TotalAmt
Management And General$47,000ManagementAndGeneralAmt

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Total$1,244TotalAmt
Management And General$1,244ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

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Total$984TotalAmt
Program Services$984ProgramServicesAmt

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Program Services$12,803ProgramServicesAmt
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Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

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Program Services$8,466ProgramServicesAmt
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Occupancy OccupancyGrp

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Travel TravelGrp

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Insurance InsuranceGrp

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Fundraising$1,029FundraisingAmt

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DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt
SURGERY$45,436$45,436
MEDS, VACCINES, AND TESTS$43,035$43,035
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE$37,945$34,150$3,795
PET FOOD$30,985$30,985

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Management And General$4,697ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$25,232FundraisingAmt

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Management And General$180,519ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$79,201FundraisingAmt

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BOY$616BOYAmt
EOY$126,459EOYAmt

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BOY$422,653BOYAmt
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BOY$384BOYAmt

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EOY$3,208EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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BOY$997,285BOYAmt
EOY$985,565EOYAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$242,473BOYAmt
EOY$278,634EOYAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$637EOYAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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EOY$22,497EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

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EOY$22,497EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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EOY$1,590,666EOYAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$249,753BOYAmt
EOY$272,390EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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EOY$1,885,553EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Separate Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredfalseFederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$521,916CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$764,723CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$579,369CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$818,709CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$3,430,676TotalAmt

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Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$579,369CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$818,709CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$3,430,676TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$10,298CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$33,118CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$15,382CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$15,256CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$86,440TotalAmt

Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$5,837CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$49,154CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$71,812CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$100,569CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$111,662CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$339,034TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$3,856,150TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$459,656GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.88970PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.88780PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Form990 Schedule A Part IV Form990ScheduleAPartIVGrp (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART II, LINE 10227,372
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONTHE OTHER INCOME TOTAL AMOUNT INCLUDES INCOME FROM SPECIAL EVENTS AND PET SUPPLY SALES FROM THE CURRENT AND PRIOR 4 YEARS.

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$1,043BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$800ContributionsAmt
End Year Balance$1,843EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$1,005BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$34ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$4InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
End Year Balance$1,043EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Contributions$1,000ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$5InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
End Year Balance$1,005EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Board Designated Balance EOY1.00000BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated OrgfalseEndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related OrgfalseEndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$1,412,386OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$459,399DepreciationAmt
Book Value$952,987BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$187,436OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$154,858DepreciationAmt
Book Value$32,578BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$985,565TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$1,179,589TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst$14,353NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Revenue Not Reported$14,353RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$1,165,236RevenueSubtotalAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$1,165,236TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$968,359TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Subtotal$968,359ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$968,359TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name Of Event1SPECIAL EVENTSNameOfEvent1Amt
Gross Receipts Event1$92,382GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event1$92,382GrossRevenueEvent1Amt
Gross Receipts Total$92,382GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events$92,382GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Net Income Summary$92,382NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Securities Publicly Traded SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Contribution20ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$2,179NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesBROKER QUOTED VALUEMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt

Food Inventory FoodInventoryGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Contribution2826ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$30,933NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesCALC. ON PER DAY BASISMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Any Property That Must Be HeldfalseAnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC GiftsfalseReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
Third Parties UsedfalseThirdPartiesUsedInd

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (7 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONTHE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATER SAVANNAH, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION) IS A NOT- FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE WELFARE OF COMPANION ANIMALS AND THEIR OWNERS. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A SAFETY NET FOR PET OWNERS BY ACCEPTING PETS, VOLUNTARILY SURRENDERED BY THEIR OWNERS, WHO FOR VARIOUS REASONS ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO CARE FOR THEM. THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS EMBODIED IN ITS MISSION STATEMENT. "THE MISSION OF THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATER SAVANNAH IS TO BETTER THE LIVES OF PETS AND PEOPLE. THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATER SAVANNAH ENVISIONS A COMMUNITY THAT UNDERSTANDS, VALUES AND PROMOTES THE WAYS IN WHICH PETS ENRICH OUR LIVES." THE PRINCIPAL SERVICES THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FOR PETS SURRENDERED TO ITS CARE INCLUDE: SHELTERING, FEEDING; TREATMENT; PREVENTATIVE MEDICAL CARE, E.G. HEALTH EVALUATIONS AND VACCINATIONS, INCLUDING RABIES; BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT; EXERCISE AND SOCIALIZATION; STERILIZATION; AND RE-HOMING WITH ADOPTION COUNSELING. ALL ADOPTIONS INCLUDE ON-GOING SUPPORT AND FOLLOW- UP. FREE TRAINING CLASSES ARE PROVIDED TO ALL DOG ADOPTERS AND THEIR DOGS. SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC INCLUDE: LOW-COST IMMUNIZATION AND MICROCHIPPING EVENTS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND PROGRAMS TO HELP REDUCE PET OVERPOPULATION. BULLY BREED DOG TRAINING CLASSES ARE OFFERED WEEKLY. IN FY 2013-14, THE ORGANIZATION BEGAN CONDUCTING THE CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (AN AKC DESIGNED, 6-WEEK CLASS) THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO COLLABORATES WITH OTHER LOCAL ANIMAL WELFARE GROUPS AND WITH REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; I.E. ASHVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY, CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY AND HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTH COAST GEORGIA. IMPORTANTLY, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE ANIMAL WELFARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BY ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF MORE THAN 400 ADOPTABLE ANIMALS FROM SAVANNAH CHATHAM COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL EACH YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION IS INVOLVED IN ISSUES OF COMPANION ANIMAL ADVOCACY. IT ALSO PROVIDES ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE TO CHATHAM COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (CEMA) ON TOPICS PERTAINING TO PET MANAGEMENT IN DISASTER. IN 2012, THE ORGANIZATION LAUNCHED "OPERATION NEW HOPE", A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHATHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. DOGS WITH BEHAVIOR OR HEALTH PROBLEMS LIVE WITH INMATES AT THE COUNTY JAIL. THE INMATES ARE GIVEN RESPONSIBILITY AND PURPOSE - REDUCING RECIDIVISM; THE DOGS ARE REHABILITATED IN PREPARATION FOR ADOPTION. MORE THAN 300 VOLUNTEERS (14 YEARS AND OLDER) SUPPORT THE HUMANE SOCIETY WITH SHELTER ACTIVITIES LIKE DOG WALKING, CAT SOCIALIZATION AND DOG ENRICHMENT, AS WELL AS SPECIAL EVENTS. IN AUGUST, 2014, THE ORGANIZATION INTRODUCED NUZZLE BUDDIES, A "READING OUT LOUD" TO PETS PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 7 TO 13 YEARS OLD THAT HAS ACHIEVED IMMEDIATE SUCCESS. THE ORGANIZATION IS FUNDED THROUGH GIFTS AND BEQUESTS, CONTRIBUTIONS, FUNDRAISING, SPECIAL EVENTS, GRANTS AND AWARDS, SALES OF PETS ACCESSORIES (COLLARS, LEASHES, AND MICROCHIPS, ETC.), CONTRIBUTIONS FROM "HSSC THRIFT SHOP, INC.", AS WELL AS PROGRAM FEES (SURRENDER, ADOPTION, AND SHOT AND MICROCHIP CLINIC FEES). THE ORGANIZATION IS INDEPENDENT AND UNAFFILIATED WITH ANY NATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION, E.G. THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 2DURING FYE 9/30/14, THE ORGANIZATION BEGAN CONDUCTING THE CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CERTIFICATION PROGRAM(AN AKC DESIGNED,6-WEEK CLASS)THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IN AUGUST, 2014, THE ORGANIZATION ADDED "NUZZLE BUDDIES", A "READING OUT LOUD" TO PETS PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 7 TO 13 YEARS OLD.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4DSHELTER PERSONNEL MADE WEEKLY TELEVISION APPEARANCES PROVIDING PET OWNERSHIP AND ADOPTION ADVICE. VOLUNTEERS REPRESENTED THE SHELTER WITH PETS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND INFORMATION AT LOCAL RETAIL STORES, SCHOOLS, AND A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY EVENTS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BTHE RETURN IS PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW. THE RETURN IS ALSO DISTRIBUTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY FOR THEIR REVIEW. ANY NECESSARY CHANGES ARE MADE PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12CEACH YEAR THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE PRESENTED WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THEY EACH REVIEW IT AND SIGN IT.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15ATHE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR THE TOP OFFICIAL. ITS PROCESS INCORPORATES INFORMATION FROM LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS OF COMPARABLE SIZE AND FUNCTIONALITY.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, IN PERSON, AT THE SOCIETY'S OFFICES FOR REVIEW ON THE PREMISES.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp

Disregarded Entity Name DisregardedEntityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1HSSC THRIFT SHOP INCBusinessNameLine1

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line17215 SALLIE MOOD DRIVEAddressLine1
CitySAVANNAHCity
StateGAState
ZIP Code31406ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN262949058EIN
Primary ActivitiesANIMAL WELPrimaryActivitiesTxt
Legal Domicile StateGALegalDomicileStateCd
Exempt Code Section509A3ExemptCodeSectionTxt
Public Charity Status11DPublicCharityStatusTxt
Direct Controlling NAN/ADirectControllingNACd
Controlled OrganizationfalseControlledOrganizationInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts RyltsfalseReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth OrgfalseGiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth OrgfalseGiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related OrganizationfalseDivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other OrgfalseAssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other OrgfalseAssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset ExchangefalseAssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgfalsePerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other OrgfalsePerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of FacilitiesfalseSharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees SharingfalsePaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other OrgfalseTransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgfalseTransferFromOtherOrgInd

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