2025-09-23T15:29:54-05:00 2025-03-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 10700 NORTHUP WAY SUITE 200 BELLEVUE WA 98004 990 2024-04-01 910282060 THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR SEATTLEKING COUNTY HUMA 4256410080 13212 SE EASTGATE WAY BELLEVUE WA 980054492 KRISTY MAGYAR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4256410080 2025-09-22 1 0 KURT BENNION CPA P01469618 4252506100 2025-09-22 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z SEATTLE HUMANE JESSIE SWISHER SPIERS 13212 SE EASTGATE WAY BELLEVUE WA 980054492 19463147 0 X WWW.SEATTLEHUMANE.ORG X 1897 WA ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION 16 16 161 1657 0 0 10754893 12899665 2512228 3145947 368042 390574 -263389 -130054 13371774 16306132 138195 159273 0 0 10995146 9381860 0 0 2759845 5382722 5186830 16516063 14727963 -3144289 1578169 46309438 48140216 2811818 2520277 43497620 45619939 X SEATTLE HUMANE PROMOTES THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND BY SAVING AND SERVING PETS IN NEED, REGARDLESS OF AGE, ABILITY, CIRCUMSTANCE OR GEOGRAPHY. 0 0 4941660 159273 1264892 THE LARGEST PROGRAM IS OUR SHELTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES. SEATTLE HUMANE IS A MANAGED-INTAKE SHELTER THAT CARES FOR PETS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH TREATABLE MEDICAL AND/OR BEHAVIORAL ISSUES, AND THERE ARE NO LIMITS FOR SPACE OR TIME. ADOPTABLE COMPANION ANIMALS ARE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC FOR A FEE. SHELTER CARE INCLUDES INTAKE, TRANSFERS, ADOPTIONS, BEHAVIOR SUPPORT AND FOSTER PROGRAM. IN 2024, THE LIFESAVER RESCUE TRANSFER PROGRAM ACCOUNTED FOR MORE THAN 71% OF SEATTLE HUMANE'S ANIMAL POPULATION FROM 90+ HIGH-NEED SHELTERS IN WASHINGTON AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE REMAINING 29% OF ANIMALS CAME TO THE SHELTER THROUGH LOCAL SURRENDERS. FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2025, THE SAVE RATE WAS 98%. 3989930 0 1204229 VETERINARY CARE INCLUDES ALL SHELTER MEDICAL SERVICES AS WELL AS VETERINARY SERVICES PROVIDED TO LOW-INCOME MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE COMMUNITY MEDICINE AND PUBLIC SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMS. SEATTLE HUMANE'S VETERINARY SERVICES TEAM PROVIDES MEDICAL SERVICES THROUGH THE SCHULER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER TO EVERY ANIMAL THAT COMES THROUGH THE SHELTER. INTAKE EXAMS, VACCINATIONS, SURGERY, DENTAL EXTRACTIONS, AND OTHER MEDICAL PROCEDURES ARE PROVIDED AS PART OF OUR ROUTINE CARE. SPAY OR NEUTER SURGERY WAS PERFORMED ON EVERY INTACT DOG OR CAT PRIOR TO ADOPTION. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING CARE FOR SHELTER PETS, SEATTLE HUMANE ALSO PROVIDED LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES, AS WELL AS VACCINATIONS AND WELLNESS SERVICES THROUGH THE COMMUNITY MEDICINE PROGRAM FOR INCOME-QUALIFIED PET OWNERS TO HELP KEEP PETS IN THEIR HOMES. SEATTLE HUMANE IS A TEACHING FACILITY FOR FOURTH-YEAR VETERINARY STUDENTS FROM WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY'S (WSU) COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE. A TOTAL OF 84 STUDENTS ROTATED THROUGH THE PROGRAM FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2025. 1710144 0 676826 FROM APRIL 2024 THROUGH MARCH 2025, COMMUNITY OUTREACH OFFERED THROUGH SEATTLE HUMANE'S PET RESOURCE CENTER INCLUDED A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AIMED AT HELPING PEOPLE CARE FOR THEIR PETS AND REDUCING PET SURRENDER BY PROVIDING ALTERNATIVES FOR PET OWNERS. THE PET FOOD BANK COLLECTED AND DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 58,000 MEALS EACH MONTH TO PETS IN THE COMMUNITY, AND WE SAW THAT NEED CONTINUE TO GROW DURING THE YEAR. SEATTLE HUMANE DISTRIBUTED RESOURCES TO PARTNER SHELTERS, FOOD BANKS, SENIOR CENTERS, AND DIRECTLY TO HOMEBOUND PET OWNERS IN NEED THROUGHOUT KING COUNTY. STAFF IN THE PET RESOURCE CENTER WORKED WITH FAMILIES TO OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER RESOURCES THROUGH THE PET OWNER ASSISTANCE FUND, POLLY'S POCKET FUND, THE SPOT (TEMPORARY FOSTER) PROGRAM, AND PETS FOR LIFE PROGRAM. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O) IN ADDITION, SEATTLE HUMANE OFFERED YOUTH EDUCATION THROUGH VARIOUS YOUTH PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE HUMANE TEEN CLUB AND ADVENTURE CAMP FOR KIDS IN THE SUMMER. 10641734 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 28 0 161 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 HI SC X X JORDAN PARKER 4256410080 13212 EASTGATE WAY BELLEVUE WA 980054492 JESSIE SWISHER SPIERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 206802 0 11167 KRYSTAL PRICE LEAD VETERINARIAN 40.00 X 176320 0 13128 CHRISTOPHER ROSS CEO (THROUGH APRIL 2024) 40.00 X 159499 0 2144 LAUREN RESTIS SENIOR STAFF VETERINARIAN 40.00 X 143023 0 12217 CHASE HUFFMAN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 40.00 X 139154 0 2789 HADAR FRIEDMAN VETERINARIAN 40.00 X 129590 0 11026 JENN HERGERT VETERINARIAN 40.00 X 129250 0 9616 JORDAN PARKER FINANCE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 113723 0 2274 CLARE PEDERSEN CHAIR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 DEBBI GILLOTTI VICE CHAIR 3.00 X X 0 0 0 PHIL SORGEN TREASURER 3.00 X X 0 0 0 KELLY WITTMAN SECRETARY 3.00 X X 0 0 0 JEFF BETTS BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY CONNORS BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 COLIN DUFFY BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 NIPUN DUREJA BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 CRISTIN FLYNN GOODWIN BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 ANN JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH JULY 2024) 3.00 X 0 0 0 NATE KING BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 VAL PARRISH BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN RAINES BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 DARCY ROENNFELDT BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH MARCH 2025) 3.00 X 0 0 0 CHERICE ROTH DVM BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH NOV 2024) 3.00 X 0 0 0 PETER SEGALL BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 LYNDA SILSBEE BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 LEANNE WEBBER BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH DEC 2024) 3.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN WENSTRUP BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 JB WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 1197361 0 64361 13 0 1 0 0 1524526 11375139 233072 12899665 ADOPTION FEES 812900 1264892 1264892 VETERINARY CLINIC FEES 812900 1204229 1204229 DOG TRAINING FEES 812900 234412 234412 EDUCATION FEES 812900 191341 191341 STUDENT TRAINING FEES 812900 180000 180000 71073 71073 3145947 348997 348997 2890468 2841930 6961 48538 -6961 41577 41577 58500 1524526 305124 -246624 -246624 14550 3000 11550 11550 87090 0 87090 87090 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 17930 17930 17930 16306132 3145947 0 260520 159273 159273 379612 379612 7213935 5732837 288262 1192836 948852 781530 40921 126401 839461 645443 69713 124305 77220 62262 14958 105113 34721 67493 2899 65222 65222 146204 145128 1076 682186 68801 14104 599281 711877 221516 12988 477373 678015 328653 171364 177998 405373 314746 86386 4241 22733 20124 1627 982 57553 22770 28210 6573 73656 67001 5944 711 912247 829563 64561 18123 129648 125230 3387 1031 ANIMAL FOOD/SUPPLIES 947404 932259 1946 13199 EQUIPMENT 89675 71822 5899 11954 TAXES AND LICENSES 61265 60499 14 752 MEMBERSHIP 21439 17556 2697 1186 14727963 10641734 1326384 2759845 1017643 2922698 25000 17218 23025 56879 61584 201712 195429 29341533 7367068 22741774 21974465 14401364 13785946 504883 1559305 7342965 7617764 46309438 48140216 826376 1161029 447458 447399 1450000 850000 87984 61849 2811818 2520277 X 33276921 34562378 10220699 11057561 43497620 45619939 46309438 48140216 X 1578169 304932 239218 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 10220260 8740384 10136139 10754893 12899665 52751341 10220260 8740384 10136139 10754893 12899665 52751341 52751341 282335 1532670 562526 342479 348997 3069007 82008 215508 192551 159640 178070 827777 56648125 8941153 0.93120 0.92340 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: FUNDRAISING EVENT REVENUES INVENTORY SALES MISCELLANEOUS INCOME CHARITABLE GAMING REVENUE RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART II-B, LINE 1: SEATTLE HUMANE IS CHAMPIONING THE RIGHTS AND WELL-BEING OF PETS AND THEIR PEOPLE ALONGSIDE OUR PEERS IN THE ANIMAL WELFARE COMMUNITY, WE ARE COMMITTED TO SHARING INFORMATION ABOUTTHE EVER-EVOLVING FIELD OF ANIMAL WELFARE, EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY TO ACT AS ADVOCATES FOR PATS AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM. THERE ARE MANY POLICY AREAS THAT DIRECTLY AFFECT PETS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN OUR REGION, AND WE HAVE SEEN FIRSTHAND THE SYSTEMIC CHALLENGES OUR COMMUNITY FACES IN OWNING AND CARING FORA PET IN WASHINGTON STATE. SEATTLE HUMANE IS ACTIVELY WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR PEERS TO SUPPORT ANIMAL WEFARE POLICY INITIATIVES. AS WE CONTINUE TO BUILD OUR COALITION OF ANIMAL WELFFARE ADVOCATES, SEATTLE HUMANE HAS IDENTIFIED THREE BILLS WHERE WE CAN BE A CHAMPION OF CHANGE: 1. HB 1201 - REQUIRES LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTERS THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE PEOPLE WITH COMPANION PETS 2. HB 1149 - STRENGTHENS LAWS AGAINST ANIMAL FIGHTING AND PREVENTING ANIMAL CRUELTY 3. HB 1046 - PROVIDES LEGAL IMMUNITY TO INDIVIDUALS WHO RESCUE VUNERABLE PEOPLE OR DOMESTIC ANIMALS FROM VEHICLES FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR LOBBYING EFFORTS, SEE OUR WEBSITE - HTTPS://WWW.SEATTLEHUMANE.ORG/GET-INVOLVED/ADVOCACY 1597450 128541 47666 1678325 1460241 237861 100652 1597450 1605869 -93514 52114 1460241 1533118 79741 6990 1605869 1113002 426962 6846 1533118 0.00000 0.42660 0.57340 0 0 296524 296524 26152769 5361059 20791710 961940 419065 542875 1930300 1586944 343356 21974465 RIGHT-OF-USE LEASE ASSETS 59307 BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TRUST 7496255 ASSETS HELD FOR SALE 62202 7617764 RIGHT-OF-USE LEASE LIABILITIES 61849 61849 15665598 304932 1250 6961 313143 15352455 65222 888455 953677 16306132 14412781 1250 1250 14411531 65222 251210 316432 14727963 PART V, LINE 4: THE GENERAL ENDOWMENT IS FOR THE GENERAL USE OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE LEAH BUHNER VETERINARY CARE ENDOWMENT IS FOR VETERINARY CARE EXPENSES FOR THE ANIMALS. THE JAMES A. GILRUTH, JR., AND NETTIE JIM LEEPER GILRUTH MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND IS TO PROVIDE CARE AND SERVICES FOR THE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF CATS AND DOGS. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 6,961. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: NET INVESTMENT INCOME, GAINS AND LOSSES 637,245. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 251,210. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 251,210. TUXES AND TAILS 1583026 1524526 58500 93448 134261 1500 75915 1583026 1524526 58500 93448 134261 1500 75915 305124 -246624 1 PET RESOURCES ASSISTANCE 249 47281 PETS FOR LIFE 99 12870 POLLY'S POCKET 302 88655 PETSMART INCUBATOR 26 6551 KODIAK CARE 15 3916 PART I, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION HELPS INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN'T AFFORD VETERINARY BILLS, PET FOOD, PET SUPPLIES, ETC. ANY AMOUNTS PAID FOR VETERINARY BILLS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE VETERINARIAN. ALL OTHER INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE IS GIVEN IN THE FORM OF GOODS (FOOD, TOYS, ETC.), RATHER THAN CASH. X X X 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 JESSIE SWISHER SPIERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 204802 0 2000 0 0 0 4136 0 7031 0 217969 0 0 0 KRYSTAL PRICE LEAD VETERINARIAN 176320 0 0 0 0 0 3534 0 9594 0 189448 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER ROSS CEO (THROUGH APRIL 2024) 107204 0 0 0 52295 0 2144 0 0 0 161643 0 0 0 LAUREN RESTIS SENIOR STAFF VETERINARIAN 143023 0 0 0 0 0 2865 0 9352 0 155240 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 4A CHRISTOPHER ROSS RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT OF $52,295 IN 2024. X 45325 SELLING PRICE X 169 110784 SELLING PRICE X 11 52223 COST X SOFTWARE 1 24740 SELLING PRICE 0 0 1 1 PART I, COLUMN (B): THE AMOUNTS REPORTED IN PART I, COLUMN B REPRESENT THE NUMBER OF DONATED ITEMS RECEIVED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. PART I, LINE 32B: A THIRD PARTY IS USED FOR THE SALE OF THE CAR DONATIONS. OUR BANK RECEIVES AND SELLS DONATED SECURITIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS AUTHORIZED TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD IN THE CASE OF EMERGENCIES BETWEEN BOARD MEETINGS. ANY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTIONS ARE REPORTED TO THE BOARD AT THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE BYLAWS WERE AMENDED IN MARCH 2025 TO CHANGE THE MINIMUM VOTE TO REMOVE A BOARD MEMBER OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FROM A SIMPLE MAJORITY OF THE BOARD TO A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY SEATTLE HUMANE'S AUDIT COMMITTEE, THEN IT WAS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD AND STAFF HAVE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES. A PERSON WITH AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS REQUIRED TO PROMPTLY DISCLOSE ITS EXISTENCE AND ALL RELEVANT FACTS TO THE BOARD. IF IT ISN'T CLEAR WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS, THE BOARD MAKES THE DETERMINATION. THE INDIVIDUAL WITH A CONFLICT IS NOT ALLOWED BE PRESENT FOR DISCUSSIONS, EXCEPT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS, OR VOTES ON THE MATTER. AFTER EXERCISING ITS DUE DILIGENCE, THE BOARD MAY VOTE ON WHETHER THE TRANSACTION IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST. IF THE BOARD HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT AN INDIVDIUAL HAS VIOLATED THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, THE INDIVIDUAL IS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN, AFTER WHICH THE BOARD TAKES APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION(S). FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. KEY EMPLOYEES ARE COVERED BY REVIEW AND FINANCE COMMITTEE BUDGET PROCESS. WAGE RANGES REVIEWED AGAINST LOCAL AND NATIONAL SURVEYS. WITH RESPECT TO EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, CONTRACT WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL OPERATE SEATTLE HUMANE IN A MANNER WHICH IS LEGAL, ETHICAL, AND NONDISCRIMINATORY AND PROTECTS SEATTLE HUMANE'S PUBLIC IMAGE, FISCAL INTEGRITY AND TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. A) ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE EMPLOYEES AT WILL. B) EMPLOYEES OF SEATTLE HUMANE SHALL HAVE A DEMONSTRATED COMMITMENT FOR THE MISSION. C) COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SHOULD BE REASONABLE WITHIN THE WASHINGTON STATE AND KING COUNTY MARKETPLACE. - IN NO INSTANCE SHALL EXCESS BENEFITS (VALUE OF COMPENSATION IN EXCESS OF VALUE OF SERVICES) BE GIVEN TO A DISQUALIFIED PERSON (ANYONE IN A POSITION TO EXERCISE SUBSTANTIAL INFLUENCE OVER SEATTLE HUMANE). - COMPENSATION DATA WILL BE COLLECTED FOR SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AND WILL SERVE AS A BENCHMARK IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS TO SEATTLE HUMANE EMPLOYEES. - REASONABLENESS CRITERIA SHALL BE DOCUMENTED. D) COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SHOULD BE FLEXIBLE ENOUGH TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN EMPLOYEES WHO ARE BEST ABLE TO ASSIST SEATTLE HUMANE IN ACHIEVING ITS MISSION, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO: - ATTRACT A DIVERSE WORKFORCE. - PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH; AND - ALLOW FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES TO MAINTAIN AN ACCEPTABLE QUALITY OF LIFE. E) ONLY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CAN CHANGE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. F) THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHOULD NOT INCUR ANY COMPENSATION OR BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS OVER A LONGER TERM THAN REVENUES CAN SAFELY BE PROJECTED, IN NO EVENT LONGER THAN ONE YEAR, AND IN ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO LOSSES OF REVENUES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TRUST 239,218. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS FOR SELECTING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDITOR AND FOR OVERSEEING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT DID NOT CHANGE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.