Nonprofit · EIN 37-1196065
METRO EAST HUMANE SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,291,446 | $1,618,264 | -$326,818 | $1,488,620 | $50,781 | $1,437,839 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $1,013,782 | $1,525,140 | -$511,358 | $1,730,560 | $50,092 | $1,680,468 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,487,094 | $1,225,404 | $261,690 | $2,163,647 | $29,252 | $2,134,395 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $674,383
- of which government grants
- $102,006
- Program service revenue
- $347,832
- Investment income
- $48,505
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $500
- Net income from fundraising events
- $147,605
- Other revenue
- $220,726
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $92,566
- Other salaries and wages
- $864,163
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,034,347
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $50,330
- Occupancy
- $59,046
- Travel
- $9,947
- Depreciation
- $35,533
- Program services (functional)
- $1,324,779
- Management and general (functional)
- $215,459
- Fundraising (functional)
- $78,026
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,730,560
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,488,620
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $50,781
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,437,839
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $353,182
- Publicly traded securities
- $781,492
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,376,995
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $60,844
- Gross receipts
- $1,347,511
- Employees
- 38
- Volunteers
- 450
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- IL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keri Morgan | Veterinarian | 40 | $165,072 |
| Anne Schmidt | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $92,566 |
| Jaci Rothe | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Alan Pennington | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jenny Lamping | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Elise Italiano | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| LeAnn Aloisi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dylan Brinkmann | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Betsy Butler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Claire Fox | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cliff Froehlich | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Glass | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Hanson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cathy Santanello | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathleen McKinney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Schmidt | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $89,987 |
| Jaci Rothe | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Alan Pennington | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jenny Lamping | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Elise Italiano | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Debora Adoudib | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LeAnn Aloisi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dylan Brinkmann | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Betsy Butler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lori Eder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Claire Fox | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cliff Froehlich | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Glass | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jill Gorenz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Hanson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Timothy Hecker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Tschudy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cathy Santanello | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Schmidt | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $86,035 | $600 |
| Dylan Brinkmann | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jaci Rothe | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Elise Italiano | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Pennington | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Debora Adoudib | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LeAnn Aloisi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bruce Brock | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Haley Moss | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cliff Froehlich | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Giacobbe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill Gorenz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenny Lamping | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Howell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chapin Sheumann | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Tschudy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8495 STATE ROUTE 143, EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025-6847
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Anne Schmidt, 8495 STATE ROUTE 143, EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025
- Signed the 990
- Anne Schmidt, Executive Director
- Phone
- (618) 656-4405
- Website
- WWW.MEHS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Bethsaida Consulting Group LLC
Mission
Staff and support a no-kill animal shelter dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for cats and dogs. Provide humane medical treatment, vaccinations, and spay/neuter services to animals in our community. Promote the education of adults.
Program accomplishments
- To enrich lives by uniting cats and dogs with loving homes by: -Staff and support a no-kill animal shelter dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for cats and dogs -Provide humane medical treatment, vaccinations, and spay/neuter service to shelter animals in need -Promote the education of adults and youth on the humane treatment of animals, including responsible pet ownership and population control measures -Value and encourage partnerships with community-based organizations, schools, public institutions, private corporations, and elected Officials and - Respect the public trust through the proper management of our resources.Expenses $1,324,779 · revenue $347,832
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 37-1196065
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,488,620
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,347,511
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,291,446 | $1,618,264 | $1,488,620 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,013,782 | $1,525,140 | $1,730,560 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,487,094 | $1,225,404 | $2,163,647 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,086,462 | $1,108,994 | $1,814,865 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 37-1196065).
Questions about METRO EAST HUMANE SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of METRO EAST HUMANE SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of METRO EAST HUMANE SOCIETY is 37-1196065.
- Is METRO EAST HUMANE SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to METRO EAST HUMANE SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does METRO EAST HUMANE SOCIETY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of METRO EAST HUMANE SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did METRO EAST HUMANE SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of METRO EAST HUMANE SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Anne Schmidt.
- Who are the officers and directors of METRO EAST HUMANE SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $165,072 (Keri Morgan, Veterinarian).
- How much revenue does METRO EAST HUMANE SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,291,446, expenses of $1,618,264 and total assets of $1,488,620 at year end.
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