Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Humane Society Silicon Valley
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
901 Ames Avenue
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Milpitas, CA95035
D Employer identification number

94-1196215
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 15,393,088
F Name and address of principal officer:
Carol Novello
901 Ames Avenue
Milpitas,CA95035
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.hssv.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1929
M State of legal domicile: CA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO SAVE AND ENHANCE LIVES.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 17
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 17
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 128
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1,357
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 10,660,153 9,530,904
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 1,895,493 1,977,400
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 679,886 246,427
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 159,503 177,451
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 13,395,035 11,932,182
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 6,461,977 6,674,285
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 144,863 149,008
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,546,205    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 3,434,650 3,857,793
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 10,041,490 10,681,086
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 3,353,545 1,251,096
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 47,102,643 47,240,278
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 13,559,765 12,821,268
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 33,542,878 34,419,010
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO SAVE AND ENHANCE LIVES.(SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 7,008,423 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,591,921 )
1) Programs to Save Lives and Place Homeless Animals:- Adoption - facilitates adoptions by matching prospective pet owners with the right pet for their family, supplies information on pet care to ensure a safe and successful adoption placement, and provides follow up support to adopters for the life of their pet. Several years ago, the Organization opened a neighborhood adoption center at a PETCO store in the Paseo de Saratoga Shopping Center and during the year ended June 30, 2011, the Organization opened a second neighborhood adoption center in a PETCO store in a Sunnyvale shopping center, to adopt out more cats, dogs, and rabbits. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION) PROGRAMS TO SAVE LIVES AND PLACE HOMELESS ANIMALS (CONTINUED)In September, 2014 a third neighborhood adoption center was opened at PetSmart in Mountain View. The neighborhood locations help the Organization maintain a vital presence with the residents of west San Jose, Saratoga, Campbell, Los Gatos, Sunnyvale and Mountain View. Nearly 4,700 animals were placed through adoptions at the shelter or at the neighborhood PETCO and PetSmart adoption centers during the year ended June 30, 2016. - Golden Pet Program - offers discounted adoption fees to adopters that are age 60 and up, and are adopting a senior pet.- Adoption Scholarship Program - waives the adoption fee for animals that have been at the shelter for an extended length of stay, in order to encourage adoptions of these animals.- Military Program - offers adoption fees discounted at 50% for military veterans.- Rescue and Foster Care - works to reduce euthanasia by identifying animals at the shelter and within our community that need more assistance than their current environment can provide. The goal is to match each animal with the organization where he or she will be the most comfortable and have the greatest chance of adoption. The Rescue and Foster Care Department does this by running four programs: 1) The Foster Care Program is designed to assist animals that are underage or in need of minor behavior modification, socialization, or medical care. 2) The Kitten Nursery provides onsite care and socialization to underage kittens. During the off season it is also used to house cats that need extra socialization and small animals that need a quiet refuge. 3) The Rescue Partnership Program consists of a screened network of animal rescue organizations, veterinarians, and private shelters that are utilized to find alternative placements for animals that need further assistance or expertise. 4) The Regional Rescue Program is designed to transfer animals from the overcrowded shelters in our community to Humane Society Silicon Valley. In the year ended June 30, 2016, approximately 3,630 animals were placed into foster care and/or the kitten nursery, 525 animals were placed through the Organization's rescue partners and cat colony volunteers, and approximately 1,920 animals were brought into Humane Society Silicon Valley from its Regional Rescue Program. Working together, the Organization hopes to secure appropriate homes for all adoptable animals in Silicon Valley regardless of species, breed, age, or condition.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,194,933 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 558,342 )
2) Community Programs for People & Animals:- Volunteer Programs - engages community members in a partnership to save and enhance the lives of animals in our area. This partnership is achieved by including volunteers in every aspect of the Organization through a variety of volunteer positions, including but not limited to: animal socializers; adoption hosts and counselors; customer service assistants; medical center assistants; shelter hospital assistants; pet store clerks; foster parents; special events coordinators; development office assistants; volunteer department assistants; animal transporters; community event volunteers; and education ambassadors. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION) Community Programs for People & Animals (Continued):In addition, Humane Society Silicon Valley's Corporate Volunteer Program provides Silicon Valley employees with a teambuilding experience that makes a difference in the lives of homeless animals.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet8,203,356
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
55
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
128
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
Yes
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
17
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
17
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletLAUREN GALLAGHER901 Ames Avenue   Milpitas,CA95035 (408) 262-2133
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) SUE diekman......................................................................
board chair
 6.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) Terry Lee......................................................................
TREASURER
 4.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) LINDA NETSCH - to Sep 2015......................................................................
TREASURER
 4.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) W Stephen Sullins......................................................................
seCRETARY
 4.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) GAYle Haworth......................................................................
board member
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) sue levy......................................................................
board member
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) KARA BERG......................................................................
board member
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) Kathleen Mulligan......................................................................
board member
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) MARILYN ANDERSON - to May 2016......................................................................
board Member
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) ERIN TOENISKOETTER......................................................................
BOARD MEMber
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) Sumita Dutta......................................................................
board member
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) Lars Rabbe......................................................................
board member
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) Sally Bourgoin......................................................................
Vice chair
 3.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(14) Alan Berezin......................................................................
board member
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) Debbie VanderZwaag......................................................................
board member
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) Clint Severson......................................................................
Board member
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) Timi sobrato......................................................................
board member
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Peter Detkin........................................................................
Board member
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) Alison Buchanan........................................................................
board member
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) CAROL NOVELLO........................................................................
PREsident
 40.00
.......................   		    X       223,843 0 11,548
(21) Candice Balmaceda........................................................................
vp OF FINANCE
 40.00
.......................   		    X       147,648 0 10,442
(22) Cristie Kamiya........................................................................
Chief of Shelter Medicine
 40.00
.......................   		      X     170,927 0 10,705
(23) Sara E Ward - to Oct 2015........................................................................
Vp Community Alliances
 40.00
.......................   		        X   112,331 0 7,929
(24) Stephanie Ladeira........................................................................
Vice President Development
 40.00
.......................   		        X   135,149 0 9,947
(25) Andrea Berger........................................................................
Staff Veterinarian
 40.00
.......................   		        X   117,500 0 9,664
(26) Jeanne Wu........................................................................
Vice President, HR & Volunteer Programs
 40.00
.......................   		        X   112,484 0 2,824
(27) Andrea Moore........................................................................
Staff Veterinarian
 40.00
.......................   		        X   138,066 0 2,656






1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 1,157,948 0 65,715
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet8
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
Grizzard Communications Group Inc

229 Peachtree St NE Ste 1400
Atlanta,GA30303 		direct mail, calendar and newsletter 425,506
BLACKBAUD

2435 GOODWIN LANE
NEW BRAUNFELS,TX78135 		database software and website maintenanc 120,477
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet2
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 1,181,281
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 12,750
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 8,336,873
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 421,690
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 9,530,904
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a save lives & placement 900099 1,195,438 1,195,438    
b Community programs 900099 414,241 414,241    
c Contracts with Government Agencie 900099 367,721 367,721    
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 1,977,400
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 533,958     533,958
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 11,110 2,322,106
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 0 2,620,747
c Gain or (loss) 11,110 -298,641
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet -287,531     -287,531
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 1,181,281of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 579,272
b Less: direct expenses ...b 579,272
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a 4,588
b Less: direct expenses ...b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 4,588     4,588
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a 433,750
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 260,887
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 172,863 172,863    
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 11,932,182 2,150,263 0 251,015
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 615,734 310,015 202,848 102,871
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 4,922,984 3,833,303 400,107 689,574
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 75,237 63,550 3,985 7,702
9 Other employee benefits ....... 609,575 496,708 46,427 66,440
10 Payroll taxes ........... 450,755 344,390 44,564 61,801
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 10,459   10,459  
c Accounting ........... 36,400   36,400  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 149,008 149,008
f Investment management fees ...... 75,576 54,873 18,787 1,916
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 705,271 613,874 26,794 64,603
12 Advertising and promotion .... 283,147 67,617 11,124 204,406
13 Office expenses ....... 305,617 157,016 28,191 120,410
14 Information technology ...... 194,061 154,393 21,474 18,194
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 383,086 352,050 18,933 12,103
17 Travel ............ 19,306 15,126 3,053 1,127
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 25,508 19,402 3,560 2,546
20 Interest ........... 16,515 15,157 829 529
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 622,990 571,766 31,259 19,965
23 Insurance ... 116,879 94,120 9,412 13,347
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a Operating supplies 650,928 650,747 88 93
b Comm. & Direct mail 271,252 260,029 6,166 5,057
c Other bond costs 140,798 129,220 7,065 4,513
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 10,681,086 8,203,356 931,525 1,546,205
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 2,219,519 1 2,014,322
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 2,090,681 2 1,490,985
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 2,082,925 3 3,182,001
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 55,458 4 64,506
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 67,818 8 86,043
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 155,438 9 186,783
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 25,546,678
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 4,785,137 21,281,746 10c 20,761,541
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 18,713,905 12 18,812,972
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 435,153 15 641,125
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 47,102,643 16 47,240,278
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 723,312 17 646,534
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 61,453 19 24,734
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 12,775,000 20 12,150,000
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 13,559,765 26 12,821,268
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 28,181,994 27 28,261,293
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 2,379,739 28 3,176,572
29 Permanently restricted net assets 2,981,145 29 2,981,145
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 33,542,878 33 34,419,010
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 47,102,643 34 47,240,278
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Form 990 (2015)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
11,932,182
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
10,681,086
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
1,251,096
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
33,542,878
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-374,964
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
34,419,010
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Humane Society Silicon Valley
 
Employer identification number

94-1196215
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
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
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 (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 6,040,482 7,004,482 11,240,889 10,660,153 9,530,904 44,476,910
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 6,040,482 7,004,482 11,240,889 10,660,153 9,530,904 44,476,910
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).. 5,788,063
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 38,688,847
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 6,040,482 7,004,482 11,240,889 10,660,153 9,530,904 44,476,910
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 426,938 312,870 362,978 497,826 533,958 2,134,570
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 VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 46,611,480
12
12
13,963,673
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
83.000 %
15
15
79.820 %
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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 VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
Humane Society Silicon Valley
 
Employer identification number

94-1196215
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
Humane Society Silicon Valley
  		Employer identification number
94-1196215
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
Humane Society Silicon Valley
  		Employer identification number

94-1196215
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 4
Name of organization
Humane Society Silicon Valley
  		Employer identification number

94-1196215
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
Humane Society Silicon Valley
 
Employer identification number

94-1196215
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ......................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) .......................................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures .........................................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ....................................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ..........................................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
Yes
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
No
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
Yes
 
550
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
550
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part II-B, Line 1: WHEN DIRECTLY RELATED TO ITS MISSION, HUMANE SOCIETY SILICON VALLEY HAS OCCASIONALLY PUBLICLY ENDORSED PROPOSED LOCAL , STATE AND FEDERAL ANIMAL-RELATED LEGISLATION. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, THE ORGANIZATION: PAID $550 TO STATE HUMANE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA FOR 2016 MEMBERSHIP DUES WHICH SUPPORTS THE LOBBY OF HUMANE ANIMAL LAWS IN CALIFORNIA; AND SENT A LETTER TO the PRESIDENT AND BOARD MEMBERS OF A LOCAL RODEO, URGING THEM TO BAN THE WILD COW MILKING CONTEST AND THE MUTTON BUSTIN EVENT FROM THEIR RODEOS SINCE THEY ARE NOT SANCTIONED RODEO EVENTS AND MAY CAUSE STRESS AND HARM TO ANIMALS AND SAFETY HAZARD TO PEOPLE. THE TIME AND EFFORT SPENT ON THIS LOBBYING ACTIVITY WAS VERY LIMITED COMPARED TO OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Humane Society Silicon Valley
 
Employer identification number

94-1196215
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 3,277,959 3,458,714 3,223,096 2,975,350 2,562,140
b Contributions ...       46,556 629,000
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -67,716 23,170 423,780 221,190 -33,031
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		  203,925 188,162 20,000 161,000
f Administrative expenses ....         21,759
g End of year balance ...... 3,210,243 3,277,959 3,458,714 3,223,096 2,975,350
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet92.860 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet7.140 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...   5,146,351 5,146,351
b Buildings   16,381,031 2,344,784 14,036,247
c Leasehold improvements   2,615,308 1,364,708 1,250,600
d Equipment ...   1,235,325 934,164 301,161
e Other ...   168,663 141,481 27,182
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 20,761,541
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) Fixed income securities 		4,169,523 F

(B) Equity Mutual funds 		8,688,584 F

(C) Alternative investments 		891,779 F

(D) Certificates of deposit 		5,063,086 F
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 18,812,972
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 11,610,657
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -374,964
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 53,439
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -321,525
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 11,932,182
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 11,932,182
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 10,734,525
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 53,439
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 53,439
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 10,681,086
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 10,681,086

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part V, Line 4: THE APPROPRIATED EXPENDITURES FROM THE EARNINGS ON THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE INTENDED TO BE USED FOR ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS WHICH FALL UNDER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Part X, Line 2: Generally accepted accounting principles provide accounting and disclosure guidance about positions taken by an organization in its tax returns that might be uncertain. Management has considered its tax positions and believes that all of the positions taken by the Organization in its federal and state exempt organization tax returns are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. The Organization files information returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and state of California. The Organization's federal returns for the years ended June 30, 2013 and beyond remain subject to possible examination by the Internal Revenue Service. The Organization's California returns of the tax years ended June 30, 2012 and beyond remain subject to possible examination by the Franchise Tax Board.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Humane Society Silicon Valley
 
Employer identification number

94-1196215
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
grizzard communications Group Inc
229 Peachtree St NE 1400
 
atlanta, GA30303 		Direct Mail fundraising Campaigns   No 740,533 95,269 645,264
 
Grizzard communications Group Inc
229 Peachtree St NE 1400
 
Atlanta, GA30303 		newsletter and calendar   No 228,077 10,776 217,301
 
HANSA TRADING INTERNATIONAL INC DBA AUCTION CITY
3536 Haven ave
 
Redwood city, CA94063 		VEHICLE DONATION SERVICES Yes   120,625 27,689 92,936
 
Gateway Communications Inc
16805 NE Mason Court
 
Portland, OR97230 		Telemarketing fundraising campaigns   No 5,329 3,274 2,055
 
CHARLES WILLIAM SIZEMORE
2718 GASPAR CT
 
PALO ALTO, CA94306 		FUNDRAISING COUNSEL   No 0 12,000 0
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 1,094,564 149,008 957,556
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
CA
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

Furball
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

Walk & Wag
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
1,422,056
338,497
 
1,760,553

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
900,639
280,642
 
1,181,281
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
521,417
57,855
 
579,272



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . .        
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 521,417 57,855   579,272
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 579,272
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow 0
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
521,417
57,855
 
579,272


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b, Column (v) During the year, the organization conducted fundraising campaigns that included requests for contributions as well as program components. The fees reported under Part I line 2b column (v) for Grizzard Communications Group, Inc. represented only the portion that is allocated to fundraising activities. Fees allocated to program services were not included.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Humane Society Silicon Valley
 
Employer identification number

94-1196215
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1CAROL NOVELLOPREsident (i)

(ii)		 223,843
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		3,988
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0 		7,560
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0 		235,391
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0 		0
-------------
0
2Candice Balmacedavp OF FINANCE (i)

(ii)		 147,648
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		2,881
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0 		7,561
-------------
0 		158,090
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0 		0
-------------
0
3Cristie KamiyaChief of Shelter Medicine (i)

(ii)		 170,927
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		3,145
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0 		7,560
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0 		181,632
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0 		0
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0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part I, Line 1a THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS HEALTH CLUB/GYM/FITNESS PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENT AS A BENEFIT TO ALL ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES. ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES MAY RECEIVE A TAXABLE FRINGE BENEFIT OF UP TO $25 PER MONTH FOR HEALTH CLUB/GYM/FITNESS PROGRAM PARTICIPATION. ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES MAY ALSO RECEIVE A TAXABLE FRINGE BENEFIT OF UP TO $25 ANNUALLY FOR HEALTH CLUB/GYM/FITNESS PROGRAM REGISTRATION/ENROLLMENT FEE.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Humane Society Silicon Valley
 
Employer identification number
94-1196215
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer		 (i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A California Enterprise Development authority
  		35-2273601 13067RAE3 04-30-2008 16,000,000 Finance the construction, equipping and furnishing of the Animal Comm. ctr   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 3,850,000      
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............        
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 16,000,000      
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds .............        
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............        
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 320,000      
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds ............. 239,151      
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds .............        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 15,440,849      
11 Other spent proceeds .............        
12 Other unspent proceeds .............        
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2010
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? ....   X            
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? .....   X            
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X              
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X              
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X            
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............   X            
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X            
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X            
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet        
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet        
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 .............        
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ... X              
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X            
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		X              
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X            
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......   X            
b Exception to rebate? ........ X              
c No rebate due? .........   X            
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? ..... X              
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X            
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge .........        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......                
e Was the hedge terminated? ........                
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X            
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC .........        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X            
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X              
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X              
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Humane Society Silicon Valley
 
Employer identification number

94-1196215
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles .. X 173 112,325 proc. net of repairs
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 19 146,940 AVG HI & LOW AT GIFT
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( auction items ) X 118 104,184 Lower of FMV/auction
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( animal & medical supplies ) X 580 55,971 thrift store cost
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( special events supplies ) X 16 2,270 cost
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part I, Line 32b: The Organization uses a third party, Hansa Trading International, Inc. (DBA Auction City), to process and sell all auto donations. The Organization receives a net check from the third party. Amount % of Gross % of Available Auction City: Gross Receipts (Bid Price) 143,038 Costs of Repair etc. -22,413 15.7% Net Available 120,625 (112,325 net of Pledge pmt 8,300) Fee to Auction City -27,689 19.4% 23.0% Net to HSSV 92,936 64.9% 77.0% 100.0% 100.0% In addition, buyers also pay fees not listed above.
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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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Humane Society Silicon Valley
 
Employer identification number

94-1196215
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 1 Strategic Direction Humane Society Silicon Valley's strategic direction is continued commitment to community collaboration to increase the number of lives saved. Companion animals in the local community come first. The aims are to: - Achieve a save rate of 95% or greater. This includes continuing to save 100% of all healthy animals that come under the Organization's care. It also includes attaining the goal to save 100% of animals that can be healed through rehabilitation and medical or behavioral treatment. - Lead the community coalition in continuing to save 100% of healthy animals in Silicon Valley. The acceptance of the Maddie's Fund Lifesaving Award signifies the coalition's ongoing commitment to achieve this result annually and forever. The Organization also wants to inspire the coalition to reach for the same goal of saving 100% of animals that can be healed through rehabilitation and medical or behavioral treatment. - Become the first model shelter in the country to complete the Association of Shelter guidelines, and create and deploy the story around the life-saving impact of this initiative. Charity Navigator and GuideStar are key organizations that provide, on their websites, information on nonprofit organizations. The following information pertains to ratings and comparability to other nonprofits. The Organization's fundraising expenses, as a percentage of total functional expenses, and its fundraising efficiency (cost to raise $1) are higher than some other animal welfare organizations due to the additional costs necessary to fund the Comprehensive Campaign. The Organization's goal is to become a national model for saving the lives of companion animals that are capable of healing. The Comprehensive Campaign is needed to sustain and increase the Organization's mission impact through progressive and scalable programs. To achieve that goal, an investment in the Comprehensive Campaign is required. In addition, during the campaign, administrative positions spend more time fundraising and, therefore, a greater percentage of those salaries are allocated towards fundraising rather than administrative (management and general) expense. If those salaries were allocated towards administrative expense, the Organization's fundraising efficiency rating in Charity Navigator would increase positively. At the same time, the Organization's administrative expense would still maintain its excellent rating due to a very low percentage of total functional expenses spent on management even when those allocated salaries are reabsorbed into the administrative category. The above factors negatively affect the financial portion of Humane Society Silicon Valley's rating on Charity Navigator, a key nonprofit charity rating organization. However, the Organization's strengths are its program efficiency ratio and its accountability and transparency ratings. The Organization's program expenses are 76% of total expenses, which is considered excellent by Charity Navigator's ratings methodology. In addition, the Organization scored maximum points on the accountability and transparency factors of the rating.
Form 990, Part III, Line 1 The organization is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation that has operated continuously since 1929. The focus of the Organization is companion animal rescue and homelessness prevention. The Organization serves as a safety net for companion animals in Silicon Valley, sets a national example for innovation and seeks to transform human lives through deeper connections to animals. The impact achieved reflects the quality of the Organization and its people. Impact The Organization is driving significant, positive change for both companion animals and the people who care for and about them. The solutions are achieving groundbreaking results. Specifically, the Organization: - Saves 100% of all healthy animals in the Organization's care and has done so since 2006. In the year ended June 30, 2016, the Organization saved 90% of all animals that came through its doors, including many needing rehabilitation or extended treatment. This compares to the national average of 70% (for 2012, as reported on http:/www.maddiesfund.org/). Even more importantly, these results are being achieved while the overall community save rate continues to improve. - Provides rehabilitation and medical or behavioral treatment for nearly 3,600 (in calendar 2015) animals each year. These animals are just like pets many people already have in their homes today but they don't yet have the loving guardians they need to overcome common challenges. Given time, space, and tailored medical and behavioral attention, these animals can lead high-quality lives for years to come and provide profound enrichment to their future two-legged families. Currently, approximately 76% of the animals saved require this kind of care and treatment. - Finds and helps keep - loving homes for nearly 5,600 animals each year. This includes providing counseling and no cost pet food to keep over 215 pet animals in their homes (excluding managed colony cats), returning nearly 185 lost animals to their homes, transferring almost 525 animals, including wild life, to rescue groups and managed cat colonies, and facilitating adoptions for nearly 4,700 animals. Currently, nearly 72% of these adopted animals will receive foster care or kitten nursery care prior to being matched with their new families. - The Organization also provides "showcase" foster days for several animal rescue partners. By providing the use of the Organization's facilities to the same rescue groups at the same time each week, these groups are able to maintain a presence where potential adopters can routinely find them. This enables hundreds more animals to ultimately find homes each year. - Performs and influences nearly 8,520 spay/neuter surgeries each year. Potentially, these surgeries result in over 12,700 fewer animals being born each year. Over 1,340 of these annual surgeries are a result of the Organization's efforts to secure funds for the broader community. PetSmart Charities awarded Humane Society Silicon Valley a total of $309,000 to deploy and administer, utilizing two other local agencies, a pilot program to address Chihuahua overpopulation. These funds covered over four years of operations for approximately 5,160 Chihuahua and Chihuahua mix surgeries. A private donor awarded the Organization a total of $250,000 to expand this work to include free surgeries to all breeds in the targeted zip codes. The new funds supported 765 surgeries in the year ended June 30, 2016 and will support surgeries for a year and a half. - Provides education for 8,875 children, from pre kindergarten through 12th grade. These education programs enable social and emotional learning through interactions with animals. This includes economically disadvantaged children and at risk youth many with little prior exposure to animals. The Organization also works with local schools to provide carefully designed programs tailored to their students' unique needs, especially those who need support in building empathy, responsible decision making and relationship skills. These outcomes demonstrate that Humane Society Silicon Valley is delivering on and advancing its mission to groundbreaking levels. Innovation Humane Society Silicon Valley is setting a national example for leadership and innovation at the local level. The Organization has shattered the notion of what is possible for the guardianship of homeless animals and has established new standards for what can be accomplished. Specifically, the Organization: - Created and leads an inter agency coalition to save the lives of companion animals in Silicon Valley. The Organization founded this coalition to provide a platform for public animal care agencies to work together as a community to save lives. Visionary leadership is igniting these organizations to collaborate in achieving goals previously thought unattainable. In 2004, the community wide save rate was 30%; in the calendar year 2015 it was approximately 88%. - Developed, in conjunction with PETCO and PetSmart, a new operating model that demonstrates the power of non profit/for profit partnership. Humane Society Silicon Valley is the only organization in the nation with multiple adoption centers that are permanently co located inside PETCO and PetSmart stores. Humane Society Silicon Valley provides consistent, on going staffing and comfortable living environments while animals await adoption. PETCO and PetSmart provide use of their retail space and supply the food and supplies necessary to care for these animals. These centers make adoptions more accessible because the Organization becomes part of local neighborhoods and maintains hours convenient for potential adopters. Just over 2,125 of the Organization's adoptions happen through these PETCO and PetSmart neighborhood adoption centers. In addition, these PETCO and PetSmart stores no longer sell rabbits to their customers. They are able to rely on the Organization to provide rescue rabbits that they would otherwise purchase through pet wholesalers and breeding mills. - Crafted and spearheaded a first of its kind free spay/neuter program, operating across multiple local agencies, that targets reversing the runaway trend of Chihuahua overpopulation. This program has already reduced the number of incoming Chihuahuas in the county. It has also inspired another community outside the Bay Area to begin efforts to launch a similar version of this program. - Designed its regional rescue program in the spirit of community and collaboration. The Organization serves as a safety net for animals that most need help in the community and saves animals that would otherwise not have rescue options. The Organization also rescues animals that have been made available for adoption at their partnering agencies but are not thriving or are being overlooked by potential adopters. In addition, the Organization collaborates with local rescue organizations to save lives when they become overburdened from situations such as hoarding cases or taking in large numbers of animals from research facilities. - Built the state of the art, environmentally friendly Animal Community Center, which is one of the first gold LEED certified animal facilities in the country. This facility sets new standards for the care of homeless animals and the way that people learn about, engage with, and celebrate animals. This facility brings together and leverages the power of individuals and groups to make a difference in the lives of both companion animals and people. - Committed to focusing on combining compassion and commitment to Humane Society Silicon Valley's mission (heart) with professionalism and competence (head). The Organization seeks to attract and retain subject matter experts in animal care and experienced leaders from the for profit and nonprofit worlds who are drawn to the Organization's approach and philosophy. - Implemented transparency and accountability in operations and financials. The Organization's audit report, 990 and annual report are all posted on the Organization's website. - Launched Mutual Rescue , which is a national initiative created by Humane Society Silicon Valley to change the conversation around animal welfare from "people OR animals" to "people AND animals." (See LIne 2 for details) - The Organization's leadership and expertise are revolutionizing companion animal care in Silicon Valley and setting an example for what is possible across the nation. Humane Society Silicon Valley is demonstrating on a local level that inspiration and determination can drive community collaboration that saves and enhances lives.
Form 990, Part III, line 2 The organization Launched Mutual Rescue, which is a national initiative created by Humane Society Silicon Valley to change the conversation around animal welfare from "people OR animals" to "people AND animals." People all across the country have stories to tell about how shelter animals have changed their lives for the better and Mutual Rescue is bringing these stories to the world stage. Our first film, "Eric & Peety," was instantly a viral Internet sensation and has been viewed more than 50 million times across the globe. We believe that helping animals helps people. And yet, of the $373 billion in charitable donations made in the U.S. in 2015, less than 1% went to animal-related causes. We want to raise awareness that when you donate to a local animal shelter, you are helping to transform the lives of people in your community for the better through life-changing, human-animal relationships. A recent survey revealed that 71% of Americans believe their local humane society is a branch of The Humane Society of the United States. This is not the case, and one of the goals of Mutual Rescue is to help people understand the importance of giving directly to their local shelters to create the biggest impact in their local communities. Mutual Rescue emphasizes bringing local communities together to support both animals and humans. This ultimately means connecting millions of animals with millions of people to create the positive transformation of communities all across the country.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a - Behavior - performs behavior assessments on all shelter guests to assist with matching individual animals (their needs and behaviors) with new human families. Behavior assessments are also used to determine when behavior modification programs are required so individuals will thrive in the Organization's care and improve their manners in preparation for adoption. The Organization's Behavior Department also trains and supports all of its dog, cat and rabbit volunteer socializers. Training includes offering several classes for volunteers to learn how to work with and train the Organization's shelter guests. Humane Society Silicon Valley's Behavior Department supports its Customer Care team by counseling potential adopters when an animal displays more challenging behaviors; it also offers post adoption and pre surrender behavioral counseling through its "Ask the Behavior and Training Team" service. The Organization's Behavior Department participates in behavioral screenings for its Members Only Dog Park. - Hospital and Triage - performs an initial health exam, vaccinations, microchipping, and if needed, long term medical care for all incoming adoptable shelter animals. Approximately 34,500 vaccination, deworming and parasite treatments and tests were given to shelter animals by the hospital and triage staff in the year ended June 30, 2016. - Medical Center Clinic - provides affordable medical services to the public, which include: spay and neuter surgeries, vaccinations, disease testing, heartworm medication, de worming, microchipping and other medical procedures. Nearly 6,400 pet owners were served in the public Medical Center Clinic during the year ended June 30, 2016. Approximately 8,310 dogs, cats and rabbits were spayed or neutered onsite or in the mobile clinic, including feral cats, and shelter animals. Approximately 5,700 microchips were administered to adopted public client animals, and over 15,700 vaccinations and tests were administered to public client animals, including homeless cats. The Medical Center Clinic participates in the County and donor funded TNR (Trap Neuter Return) program, which offers free surgeries, microchips and vaccines for homeless cats, and offers free or minimal cost pitbull spay and neuter surgeries for County residents. The Medical Center also participates in a targeted Chihuahua project, which offers free surgeries and rabies vaccines to residents in certain zip codes. - Homeless Cats - provides community awareness about the plight of 125,000 homeless cats in Santa Clara County. The Organization partnered with community volunteer groups and other shelters to address this issue. The Organization provides low cost trap neuter and release (TNR) services for Santa Clara County residents through the Medical Center Clinic. This program is funded by donor grants, the County of Santa Clara and the City of Sunnyvale. Nearly 2,000 homeless cats were spayed or neutered as part of this program and in partnership with Peninsula Fix Our Ferals. The feral cats were also given free microchips, parasite treatments and vaccines. The Organization has produced a DVD called "Cats Without a Home" which has aired numerous times on local television to raise awareness of the homeless cat issue in the community. The Organization also holds training classes to educate community members on how to participate in the TNR program to help homeless cats. - Free Chihuahua Spay and Neuter Surgeries - In an effort to decrease the numbers of unwanted chihuahua and chihuahua mix dogs in the Organization's shelters, members of the public that live in five targeted zip codes in Santa Clara County can receive free spay and neuter surgeries, free rabies vaccines, and discounted other services. These services are subsidized by PetSmart Charities. This program is funding an incremental 5,160 chihuahua and chihuahua mix surgeries over four years, at two agencies in the community. - Free Surgeries for All Breeds in Targeted Zip Codes - A private donor awarded the Organization a total of $250,000 to expand this work to include free surgeries to all breeds in the targeted zip codes. The new funds supported 765 surgeries in the year ended June 30, 2016 and will support free surgeries for a year and a half. - Prevent Unwanted Pregnancies "PUP" - In an effort to decrease the numbers of unwanted dogs and cats in our community, members of the public can surrender healthy litters of puppies and kittens up to 4 months of age with no surrender fee. The Organization will spay or neuter the mother and father at no charge for the owners. All of the surrendered puppies and kittens receive needed veterinary care and are spayed or neutered prior to adoption. Additionally, if the surrendering owner states that they have already found homes for some of the litter, Humane Society Silicon Valley will spay or neuter those individuals at no charge as well, prior to them going into their new homes. As part of this program, the Organization spayed or neutered over 100 dogs, cats, puppies and kittens during the year ended June 30, 2016. - Animal Care - furnishes food, exercise, training, care and support for animals awaiting adoption. - Shelter Services - provides an open door shelter for incoming animals 24 hours per day, 365 days per year including stray animals brought in under contract with the City of Sunnyvale. Offers pet surrender services to the public by appointment as well as pet retention and rehoming counseling. - Animal Behavior Counseling - counsels post-adoption and pre-surrender customers experiencing behavioral challenges with their companions. Support is provided via email, telephone, and occasionally in person. The Organization's team educates customers on normal and abnormal behaviors, as well as behavior management and training options. During the year ended June 30, 2016, the Organization's Behavior and Training Team responded to nearly 75 inquiries via this service. On average, nearly 25 minutes of individualized counseling is provided by the Organization's Ask the Behavior and Training Team service. HSSV is now also starting to track pre-adoption support (i.e. support that we are giving to the foster homes). So 9 of these inquiries were concerns that were escalated to the Behavior Team, by the Foster Department. The Behavior Team is doing more, to try and provide pre adoption support while the animal is in-care. They have been working more with foster families and even providing training (both one on one, and in group classes) while the dog is in are in foster. - Pet Pantry - offers dog and cat food and other supplies at no charge to community members who cannot afford to feed their pets or homeless cat colonies. Frequently, these animals are given up simply because the guardian has lost his/her job and can no longer provide the food that the animal needs. The Organization is committed to keeping animals in their homes. Through this program, the Organization has distributed approximately 31,250 pounds of dry dog or cat food and 9,800 cans of wet dog or cat food to a total of 91 households, 35 homeless cat colonies, and 3 rescue groups during the year ended June 30, 2016. - Lost and Found - furnishes proactive services for people who have either lost a beloved pet or found an animal including maintaining a lost/found database, lost pet recovery counseling and a "car tagging" service for owners to help increase visibility of their lost pet. There were 223 lost reports filed through Intake in FY16. - Wildlife - accommodates injured wildlife brought into the shelter before they are transferred to the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley for rehabilitation and eventual release.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4b - Education - offers a variety of programs for children and teens including Kind Kids Field Trips for elementary school students in Title I schools; a Compassion In Action and Animal Starz Volunteering program for pre-teens and teens; Paws for Parents, an after school program for elementary schools children ; Animal Care Workshops, an interactive workshop for grades 1-10 emphasizing community activism; Shelter Tours, for children and families; Summer Camp classes for campers grades 3-8; Girl Scouts Bronze Award and Silver Award workshops; and Birthday Parties, a fun, educational experience anyone aged 7 and up. For the year ended June 30, 2016, 8,875 pre-k through high school students attended these educational programs,with an average of 32 programs scheduled per month. - Pet Store - offers products and services designed to support the human animal bond. This includes offering products and educating pet guardians in nutrition, basic behavior and training tools, developmental toys, grooming, supplements and other products that reinforce a holistic approach to health care. The Pet Store also offers high quality snacks and bottled beverages, as a convenience to Animal Community Center visitors. - Members Only Dog Park - provides a fun and healthy off leash play environment for dogs and their people. Screening for friendly, social behavior toward people and other dogs occurs. Medical records are reviewed for current vaccinations and other preventative health measures. At June 30, 2016, the Organization's membership included 232 doggie members. - Dog Training - provides obedience training that focuses on developing the human canine bond with special attention on new adopters. Promotes a positive, force free philosophy to dog training and guardianship. Through classes, seminars and workshops Humane Society Silicon Valley educates the public on animal behavior, how animals learn, and ways to manage normal but undesirable behaviors. The classes, seminars and workshops are offered onsite at the Animal Community Center. During the year ended June 30, 2016, the Organization's Training Programs educated over 644 canines and their people, including approximately 23 shelter dogs on scholarship. - Trish King's Academy of Dog Behavior - an intensive, train-the-trainer academy for those who are interested in becoming professionals in the dog world or just want to learn more about dogs. Topics include dog handling, evaluating, learning theory, training techniques, and solving behavior problems. The training program is led by behavior expert Trish King. Trish, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, was the Director of Behavior and Training at the Marin Humane Society for 23years, is a past Board member and charter member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, is a Member of the American Humane Association Task Force for Humane Dog Training, and is the author of Parenting Your Dog. During the year ended June 30, 2016, the Academy of Dog Behavior served 148 students via 2 Foundational classes and 6 Advanced courses. - Grooming - services are available to the public and also give shelter animals, who may not otherwise have a chance to put their best "paw" forward, an opportunity to look and feel their best, thus enabling a quick placement in a forever home. 63 shelter dogs were groomed in the year ended June 30, 2016. - Grief Counseling - offers support group facilitated by a Licensed Marriage and Family Practitioner for people who have suffered a loss of a companion animal. - End of Life Services - provides endoflife and care of body services for pets owned by members of the public.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 THE 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Annually, the board members, officers and key employees are asked to complete and sign a "Conflict of Interest Policy & Reasonable Efforts" questionnaire. There is a conflict of interest policy, whistleblower policy and Code of Ethics and Conduct policy included in the Employee Handbook. Human Resources points them out as key policies in the Employee Handbook during orientation with all new employees. In the event of a conflict, procedures for addressing the conflict of interest are specified in the Organization's policy. They include discussion among the executive team and if needed, presentation to the Board of Directors, discussion by the Board, investigation of alternatives, other due diligence, and specific rules for making a decision on a course of action.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 When compensation is modified, usually annually, the Board of Directors conducts a study of chief executive/president and chief financial employee compensation of other similar organizations meeting the following criteria: 1. each of the organizations listed is in the animal welfare industry and of similar size and responsibility for the president and chief financial employee of the organization; 2. each of the organizations is of long standing within their communities; 3. each is in California in large metropolitan communities where the cost of living is similar to HSSV's community; and 4. all of the organizations in California that meet criterias 1,2 and 3 are included. To help assure quality and independence, the study is prepared by staff and reviewed and approved by the Treasurer and Board Chair, prior to presentation to the entire Board of Directors.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 HSSV lists governing documents and policies on the website and provides a form for anyone to request a copy. Audit reports, annual reports, and 990's are posted directly on its website.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


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