HARDIN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
EIN 34-1856984 · Animal Protection & Welfare (D20)
What they do
The Hardin County Humane Society is Dedicated to The Prevention and Alleviation of Animal Suffering, The Elimination of Pet Overpopulation, and The Education for The Public About Responsible Pet Ownership In The Are Served By The Society.
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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders8 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Leadership and board
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ADELINE MOORETRUSTEE
CANDACE LENHARTTRUSTEE
CHRIS MCLANETRUSTEE
JANET REESETRUSTEE
LINDA SHAFFERTRUSTEE
ROSEMARY HITESTRUSTEE
SHANNON LARABEESECRETARY
SUSAN FETZERPRESIDENT TREASURER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1999
- Location
- PO Box 108, Kenton, OH 43326
- County
- Hardin
- In care of
- SUSAN FETZER
- Primary officer
- SUSAN FETZER, President Treasurer
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- KATRINA HUGHES COLLINS CPA
- NTEE classification
- Animal Protection & Welfare (D20)
- IRS tax category
- Animal Protection & Welfare
- Grant-giving organization
- Yes