Nonprofit · EIN 84-1266231
SECOND CHANCE HUMANE SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · RIDGWAY, CO 81432
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,065,208 | $2,282,449 | -$217,241 | $2,567,787 | $279,062 | $2,288,725 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,019,536 | $2,033,450 | -$13,914 | $2,769,379 | $263,413 | $2,505,966 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,793,574 | $1,914,244 | -$120,670 | $2,825,330 | $305,450 | $2,519,880 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $1,791,244 | $1,718,968 | $72,276 | $2,897,187 | $258,438 | $2,638,749 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $734,962
- of which government grants
- $10,000
- Program service revenue
- $1,303,851
- Investment income
- $17,422
- Net rental income
- -$3,089
- Net income from fundraising events
- $9,433
- Other revenue
- $8,973
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $27,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $86,815
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,292,717
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,538,413
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $27,007
- Occupancy
- $79,474
- Travel
- $18,522
- Depreciation
- $94,296
- Program services (functional)
- $2,011,588
- Management and general (functional)
- $171,615
- Fundraising (functional)
- $99,246
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,769,379
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,567,787
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $279,062
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,288,725
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,073,546
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,288,725
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$3,089
- Gross receipts
- $2,089,377
- Employees
- 74
- Volunteers
- 134
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICHOLAS GILMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $86,815 |
| DR MIKE CAVANAUGH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $14,825 |
| ASHLEY BRADLEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MAUREEN PELISSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| LINDSEY POIRIER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| DR ELIZABETH FARRAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE CIZIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICHOLAS GILMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $83,606 |
| DR MIKE CAVANAUGH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $27,849 |
| ASHLEY BRADLEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BOB HENNESSY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| CHRIS COPELAND | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| DIANE POWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MAUREEN PELISSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICHOLAS GILMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $53,952 |
| DR MIKE CAVANAUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $14,064 |
| BOB HENNESSY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $1,040 |
| ASHLEY BRADLEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| HEATHER CAMMISSA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| CHRIS COPELAND | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Goodwin | Past Exec. Dir Officer | 40 | $89,007 | $25,513 |
| Annie Guion | Interim ED Officer | 40 | $4,659 | $0 |
| Ashley Bradley | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Brillon | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Smith | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Hennessy | Board Member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Cammisa | Board Member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Allison Horne | Board Member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Chauncy Edwards | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Kaminsky | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2096, RIDGWAY, CO 81432-2096
- In care of
- % RICHARD CALDWELL
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ASHLEY BRADLEY, PO BOX 2096, RIDGWAY, CO 81432
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL CAVANAUGH, TREASURER
- Phone
- (970) 626-2273
- Website
- WWW.SECONDCHANCEHUMANE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BROCK AND COMPANY CPAS PC
Mission
IMPROVING THE LIVES OF ANIMALS BY FOSTERING THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND.
Program accomplishments
- ANIMAL SHELTER: PROVIDE CARE FOR LOST, ABANDONED, SURRENDERED AND HOMELESS DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN OURAY, MONTROSE AND SAN MIGUEL COUNTIES AND THE SURROUNDING REGION. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES MEDICAL CARE, SPRAY/NEUTERING, VACCINATING, MICROCHIPPING, SHELTERING, ADOPTION PLACEMENT, PRE-ADOPTION MEDICAL SERVICES, LOST/FOUND SERVICES, AND PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL REHABILITATION. AN AVERAGE OF 400 PETS ARE RESCUED ANNUALLY. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION IS ALSO BASED FROM THE SHELTER AND INCLUDES LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY MEDICAL CARE AND SERVICES, LOW INCOME PET PANTRY, BEHAVIORAL TRAINING, PROGRAMMING IN LOCAL SCHOOLS, A MEMORIAL GARDEN, WEEKLY EDUCATIONAL PET COLUMN, AND EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH NUMEROUS REGIONIAL ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $1,143,359 · grants $27,500 · revenue $144,014
- THRIFT SHOPS: ALL GOODS SOLD IN THE THRIFT SHOPS ARE DONATED AND ALL NET INCOME FROM THE SALE OF THESE GOODS IS APPLIED TO FUND ANIMAL CARE AND OPERATIONAL COSTS. IN ADDITION TO THEIR PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE, THEY SERVE AS AN IMPORTANT REGIONAL CENTER FOR RECYCLING HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND CLOTHING THAT OTHERWISE ENDS UP IN LANDFILLS.Expenses $831,283 · revenue $1,155,403
- MISSION STATEMENT: IMPROVING THE LIVES OF ANIMALS BY FOSTERING THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND. AS THIS MISSION STATEMENT REFLECTS, SECOND CHANCE BELIEVES PETS AND PEOPLE LIVE BETTER TOGETHER AND THEIR PROGRAMMING IS GEARED TOWARD KEEPING PETS AS HEALTHY AND HAPPY PARTS OF INDIVIDUAL'S AND FAMILY'S LIVES, REGARDLESS OF INCOME. AS SUCH, SECOND CHANCE OPERATES A CAGE-FREE ANIMAL SHELTER WHILE ALSO OPERATING A PLETHORA OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO PROMOTE THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND AND LIFELONG CONNECTIONS WITH PETS.Expenses $36,946 · revenue $7,063
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
- 84-1266231
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,567,787
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,089,377
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,065,208 | $2,282,449 | $2,567,787 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,019,536 | $2,033,450 | $2,769,379 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,793,574 | $1,914,244 | $2,825,330 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,791,244 | $1,718,968 | $2,897,187 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 84-1266231).
Questions about SECOND CHANCE HUMANE SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of SECOND CHANCE HUMANE SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SECOND CHANCE HUMANE SOCIETY INC is 84-1266231.
- Is SECOND CHANCE HUMANE SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to SECOND CHANCE HUMANE SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SECOND CHANCE HUMANE SOCIETY INC 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 SECOND CHANCE HUMANE SOCIETY INC 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 SECOND CHANCE HUMANE SOCIETY INC 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 SECOND CHANCE HUMANE SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ASHLEY BRADLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of SECOND CHANCE HUMANE SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,815 (NICHOLAS GILMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SECOND CHANCE HUMANE SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,065,208, expenses of $2,282,449 and total assets of $2,567,787 at year end.
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