Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATER SAVANNAH
Employer identification number
58-0619035
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
745,959
521,916
764,723
579,369
818,709
3,430,676
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
745,959
521,916
764,723
579,369
818,709
3,430,676
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
3,430,676
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
745,959
521,916
764,723
579,369
818,709
3,430,676
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
12,386
10,298
33,118
15,382
15,256
86,440
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
5,837
49,154
71,812
100,569
111,662
339,034
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
3,856,150
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
459,656
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
88.970 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
88.780 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATER SAVANNAH
Employer identification number
58-0619035
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE 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 2
DURING 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 4D
SHELTER 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 11B
THE 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 12C
EACH 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 15A
THE 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 19
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, IN PERSON, AT THE SOCIETY'S OFFICES FOR REVIEW ON THE PREMISES.
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