BLOUNT COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
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2024 · Form 990EZ · revenue $142K · expenses $85K · assets $406K
- EIN
- 73-1674982
- Address
- 1005 E BROADWAY AVE, MARYVILLE, TN 37804-4147
- NTEE code
- D20
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- May 2007 (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 supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Principal officer
- Steve Phipps (its 2023 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2023 (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
Humane Society
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Phipps | President | 2012-2024 | 45 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mark Riggs | Board Member | 2012-2024 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Leila Armush | Board Member | 2017-2024 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Diane Whitehead | Secretary | 2015-2024 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Leila Amush (former) | Board Member | 2021 | 45 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Diane McEachern (former) | Board Member | 2012-2016 | 40 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Afton Hughes (former) | Secretary | 2012-2014 | 40 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Phipps | President | 45 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Riggs | Board Member | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Leila Armush | Board Member | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Diane Whitehead | Secretary | 20 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Phipps | President | 45 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Riggs | Board Member | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Leila Amush | Board Member | 45 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diane Whitehead | Secretary | 45 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Phipps | President | 45 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Riggs | Board Member | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Leila Armush | Board Member | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Diane Whitehead | Secretary | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Phipps | President | 45 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Riggs | Board Member | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Leila Armush | Board Member | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Diane Whitehead | Secretary | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Phipps | President | 45 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Riggs | Board Member | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Leila Armush | Board Member | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Diane Whitehead | Secretary | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Phipps | President | 45 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Riggs | Board Member | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Leila Armush | Board Member | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Diane Whitehead | Secretary | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Phipps | President | 45 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Riggs | Board Member | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Diane McEachern | Board Member | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Diane Whitehead | Secretary | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Phipps | President | 45 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Riggs | Board Member | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Diane McEachern | Board Member | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Diane Whitehead | Secretary | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Phipps | President | 45 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Riggs | Board Member | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Diane McEachern | Board Member | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Afton Hughes | Secretary | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Phipps | President | 45 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Riggs | Board Member | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Diane McEachern | Board Member | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Afton Hughes | Secretary | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Phipps | President | 45 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Riggs | Board Member | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Diane McEachern | Board Member | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Afton Hughes | Secretary | 40 | $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 990EZ | ||||||||
| $142,207 | $84,756 | $405,686 | $234,505 | $99,704 | $4,685 | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $220,495 | $59,007 | $358,279 | $209,991 | $203,405 | $1,520 | $0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2020 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $49,027 | $58,710 | $48,647 | $48,503 | $24,826 | $2,735 | - | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $61,170 | $68,651 | $58,329 | $58,186 | $27,792 | $10,110 | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $80,901 | $102,758 | $65,858 | $65,667 | $73,392 | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $126,053 | $102,696 | $87,585 | $87,524 | $92,449 | $9,596 | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $133,748 | $106,011 | $64,252 | $64,167 | $90,289 | $19,359 | - | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $89,380 | $80,300 | $36,646 | $36,430 | $44,178 | $21,087 | - | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $76,660 | $92,697 | $27,531 | $27,350 | $18,391 | $22,238 | - | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $137,080 | $107,196 | $43,523 | $43,387 | $82,777 | $12,040 | - | - | - |
| 2012 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $106,903 | $109,214 | $13,745 | $13,503 | $53,186 | $7,630 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
9 grantors reported grants to this organization, $127,121 in all, tax years 2014 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 | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAEGELE-BLOUNT ANIMAL SHELTERS | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BLOUNT COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY” | 2016-2018 | 3 | $90,799 | 2018 | $24,749 | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $16,000 | 2024 | $16,000 | show |
| PETSMART CHARITIES INC | Public charity | Exact | 2016-2017 | 2 | $13,686 | 2017 | $7,240 | show |
| NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2014-2016, 2018 | 4 | $2,347 | 2018 | $300 | show |
| UNITED COMMUNITY BANK FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Blount County Humane Society”, “BLOUNT COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY” | 2021-2023 | 3 | $1,625 | 2023 | $625 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BLOUNT COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $1,249 | 2023 | $289 | show |
| PERCEPTICS FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BLOUNT COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY” | 2019 | 1 | $1,200 | 2019 | $1,200 | show |
| MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Blount County Humane Society” | 2019 | 1 | $150 | 2019 | $150 | show |
| PRUDENTIAL FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BLOUNT COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY” | 2014 | 2 | $65 | 2014 | $65 | show |
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| WT CARES CHARITABLE TRUST | TN | D20 | $133,682 | $56,606 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ANGELS AMONG US ANIMAL RESCUE-HTCASA | TN | D20 | $142,976 | $167,791 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| REDEMPTION ROAD RESCUE INC | TN | D20 | $148,243 | $137,315 | Board Member/Treasurer | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MIDDLE TENNESSEE GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE | TN | D20 | $138,527 | $150,571 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF RAY COUNTY | MO | D20 | $139,194 | $80,540 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| GUARDIAN ANGELS CAT CLUB | AR | D20 | $141,134 | $164,543 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| CALHOUN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY | TX | D20 | $138,900 | $122,754 | DIRECTOR | $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 name |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF MERCER COUNTY | PA | D20 | $138,290 | $94,143 | PRES | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| WAYNE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY | IL | D20 | $138,056 | $140,745 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| CARROLL COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY | OH | D20 | $132,376 | $24,298 | PRESIDENT TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF HARDY COUNTY INC | WV | D20 | $145,941 | $201,755 | President Board of Directors | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| NEW CHANCES HUMANE SOCIETY | MN | D20 | $138,000 | $135,800 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| CALLAWAY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY | MO | D20 | $142,487 | $40,902 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF GREENE COUNTY | OH | D20 | $151,058 | $146,292 | President | $0 | 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 990EZ · $84,756 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $39,508 | 46.6% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $28,418 | 33.5% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $15,687 | 18.5% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,143 | 1.3% | |
| Total | $84,756 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $59,007 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $34,882 | $17,441 | $17,441 | - | 59.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Supplies | $11,803 | $11,060 | $743 | - | 20.0% |
| Other (as described) | Vet Expeses | $5,570 | $5,570 | - | - | 9.4% |
| Travel | $2,312 | $2,312 | - | - | 3.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Bankcard and Bank Fees | $1,991 | $182 | $1,809 | - | 3.4% |
| Interest | $1,269 | - | $1,269 | - | 2.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $522 | $522 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Office expenses | $433 | - | $433 | - | 0.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $204 | - | $204 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Taxes | $21 | - | $21 | - | 0.0% |
| Total | $59,007 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990EZ · $58,710 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $33,600 | 57.2% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $25,110 | 42.8% | |
| Total | $58,710 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990EZ · $68,651 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $39,665 | 57.8% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $28,986 | 42.2% | |
| Total | $68,651 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990EZ · $102,758 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $73,110 | 71.1% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $29,648 | 28.9% | |
| Total | $102,758 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990EZ · $102,696 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $76,295 | 74.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $26,401 | 25.7% | |
| Total | $102,696 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990EZ · $106,011 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $83,946 | 79.2% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $22,065 | 20.8% | |
| Total | $106,011 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990EZ · $80,300 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $52,837 | 65.8% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $27,463 | 34.2% | |
| Total | $80,300 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990EZ · $92,697 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $65,471 | 70.6% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $24,226 | 26.1% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $3,000 | 3.2% | |
| Total | $92,697 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990EZ · $107,196 spent · pay $1,424 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $86,413 | 80.6% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $19,359 | 18.1% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $1,424 | 1.3% | |
| Total | $107,196 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990EZ · $109,214 spent · pay $20,979 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $68,087 | 62.3% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $20,979 | 19.2% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $20,065 | 18.4% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $83 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $109,214 | 100% |
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