HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOMMERSET COUNTY INC
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Plain text HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOMMERSET COUNTY INC. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2015–2024. https://furp.org/org/humane-society-of-sommerset-county-inc-522332574. Retrieved 2026-11-09.
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MLA “HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOMMERSET COUNTY INC.” furp.org, tax years 2015–2024, https://furp.org/org/humane-society-of-sommerset-county-inc-522332574. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.
Retrieved 2026-11-09; covers tax years 2015–2024. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2024 · Form 990 · revenue $159K · expenses $102K · assets $266K
- EIN
- 52-2332574
- Address
- PO BOX 493, PRINCESS ANNE, MD 21853-0493
- NTEE code
- D20 Animal Protection and Welfare (Animal-Related) published (IRS Business Master File)
- FURP topic
- shelter: animal (from its 990 text; the topic index)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- January 2002 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity, 509(a)(2)
- Principal officer
- Melanie Rowand (its 2010 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2010 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
PREVENTING CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, ELIMINATE PET OVERPOPULATION AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF ANIMALS AS A SERVICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF SOMERSET COUNTY. WE RESPONDED TO OVER 950 HOTLINE CALLS.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 7 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
7 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Mills | PRESIDENT | 2015-2024 | 30 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Carol Greer | VICE PRESIDENT | 2015-2024 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joanne Harkin | SECRETARY | 2022-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| June Bell | TREASURER | 2016-2024 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kathi Wilmoth (former) | SECRETARY | 2015-2021 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gordon Christensen (former) | VICE PRESIDENT | 2018-2020 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Janet Mchugh (former) | TREASURER | 2015 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 8 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACK MILLS | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CAROL GREER | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Joanne Harkin | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUNE BELL | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joanne Harkin | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUNE BELL | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JACK MILLS | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CAROL GREER | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joanne Harkin | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUNE BELL | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JACK MILLS | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CAROL GREER | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACK MILLS | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CAROL GREER | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kathi Wilmoth | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUNE BELL | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACK MILLS | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GORDON CHRISTENSEN | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Carol Greer | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUNE BELL | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACK MILLS | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GORDON CHRISTENSEN | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATHI WILMOTH | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUNE BELL | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACK MILLS | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GORDON CHRISTENSEN | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATHI WILMOTH | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUNE BELL | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACK MILLS | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CAROL GREER | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATHI WILMOTH | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUNE BELL | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACK MILLS | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CAROL GREER | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATHI WILMOTH | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUNE BELL | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACK MILLS | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CAROL GREER | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATHI WILMOTH | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JANET MCHUGH | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $158,598 | $101,880 | $265,809 | $262,786 | $104,014 | $52,860 | $0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $113,243 | $114,290 | $213,042 | $206,068 | $109,057 | $2,819 | $0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $114,905 | $107,644 | $207,115 | $207,115 | $81,308 | $4,197 | $0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $135,008 | $97,673 | $99,136 | $99,136 | $128,150 | $5,873 | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $88,322 | $102,318 | $61,801 | $61,801 | $76,740 | $10,545 | - | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $108,669 | $111,848 | $75,797 | $75,797 | $93,351 | $7,191 | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $109,047 | $108,882 | $78,976 | $78,976 | $94,369 | $7,874 | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $178,393 | $137,726 | $78,811 | $78,811 | $168,047 | $5,124 | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $111,087 | $130,160 | $38,144 | $38,144 | $101,509 | $4,565 | - | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $76,667 | $94,797 | $57,217 | $57,217 | $63,545 | $6,983 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
7 grantors reported grants to this organization, $340,807 in all, tax years 2010 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREATER GOOD CHARITIES | $273,233 | 2 | $212,033 | 2024 | 2023-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC | $29,360 | 3 | $7,198 | 2024 | 2022-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| PETSMART CHARITIES INC | $15,050 | 1 | $15,050 | 2016 | 2016 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| PETCO LOVE | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | 2023 | 2023 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| EDITH J GOODE RESIDUARY TR UW 013286 01 | $4,500 | 1 | $4,500 | 2021 | 2021 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOMMERSET COUNTY INC” | show |
| THE SNYDER FOUNDATION FOR | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | 2010 | 2010 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOMERSET COUNTY INC” | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | $664 | 4 | $151 | 2023 | 2020-2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOMMERSET COUNTY INC” | show |
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| ELDORADO FARM INC | MD | D20 | $161,904 | $169,759 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BELLAS BULLY BUDDIES | MD | D20 | $149,099 | $158,768 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ADOPT A HOMELESS ANIMAL RESCUE INC | MD | D20 | $155,177 | $182,853 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CANINE TRAINING ASSOC INC | MD | D20 | $162,101 | $118,709 | PRESIDENT OBEDIENCE COORDINATOR | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| PITTIES & PURRS RESCUE INC | MD | D20 | $160,297 | $155,996 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ST FRANCIS CAT FOUNDATION INC | MD | D20 | $154,534 | $154,534 | PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, TRES | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LOVEPAWS | MD | D20 | $162,179 | $122,241 | Executive Director | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF BARRON COUNTY INC | WI | D20 | $156,753 | $187,601 | MEMBER-BOARD OF DIRECTORS | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY INC | TX | D20 | $159,037 | $80,602 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| HARDIN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY | OH | D20 | $151,721 | $160,845 | Trustee | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF HOUSTON COUNTY INC | GA | D20 | $164,808 | $141,659 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| ASHLAND COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INC | OH | D20 | $165,745 | $121,490 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF BERGEN COUNTY LOST PET INC | NJ | D20 | $147,159 | $167,399 | Executive Dir. | $44,720 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| MARTIN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INC | IN | D20 | $152,151 | $92,957 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF DAVIDSON COUNTY INC | NC | D20 | $168,838 | $116,093 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| BINGHAM COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY | ID | D20 | $167,858 | $147,349 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| LIVINGSTON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY | MO | D20 | $156,423 | $223,712 | MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| AUGLAIZE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INC | OH | D20 | $167,183 | $213,804 | president | $10,222 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $101,880 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | SPAY NEUTER MEDICAL AND MEDS | $42,258 | $42,258 | - | - | 41.5% |
| Other (as described) | SHELTER FARM | $28,370 | $28,370 | - | - | 27.8% |
| Other (as described) | COMPLIANCE AND ORGANIZATION | $25,177 | $25,177 | - | - | 24.7% |
| Other (as described) | TRANSPORTATION | $3,206 | $3,206 | - | - | 3.1% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,043 | $2,043 | - | - | 2.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $826 | $826 | - | - | 0.8% | |
| Total | $101,880 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $114,290 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | SHELTER FARM | $41,691 | $41,691 | - | - | 36.5% |
| Other (as described) | SPAY NEUTER MEDICAL AND MEDS | $35,902 | $35,902 | - | - | 31.4% |
| Other (as described) | COMPLIANCE AND ORGANIZATION | $32,248 | $32,248 | - | - | 28.2% |
| Other (as described) | TRANSPORTATION | $2,339 | $2,339 | - | - | 2.0% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,110 | $2,110 | - | - | 1.8% | |
| Total | $114,290 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $107,644 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | SHELTER FARM | $41,649 | $41,649 | - | - | 38.7% |
| Other (as described) | SPAY NEUTER MEDICAL AND MEDS | $39,529 | $39,529 | - | - | 36.7% |
| Other (as described) | COMPLIANCE AND ORGANIZATION | $10,046 | $10,046 | - | - | 9.3% |
| Fees: other services | $9,800 | $9,800 | - | - | 9.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $3,405 | $3,405 | - | - | 3.2% | |
| Other (as described) | TRANSPORTATION | $2,673 | $2,673 | - | - | 2.5% |
| Fees: accounting | $522 | $522 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| All other expenses | $20 | $20 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $107,644 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $97,673 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $87,990 | 90.1% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $9,633 | 9.9% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $50 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $97,673 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990EZ · $102,318 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $89,483 | 87.5% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $12,087 | 11.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $748 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $102,318 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990EZ · $111,848 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $101,004 | 90.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $9,973 | 8.9% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $764 | 0.7% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $107 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $111,848 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990EZ · $108,882 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $101,544 | 93.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $6,650 | 6.1% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $688 | 0.6% | |
| Total | $108,882 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990EZ · $137,726 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $136,504 | 99.1% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $660 | 0.5% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $562 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $137,726 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990EZ · $130,160 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $125,040 | 96.1% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $4,630 | 3.6% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $490 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $130,160 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990EZ · $94,797 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $84,093 | 88.7% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $10,110 | 10.7% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $415 | 0.4% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $179 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $94,797 | 100% |
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