BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETY Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETY

EIN 91-0828499 · Animal-Related (D200)

What they do

to PREVENT CRUELTY and PROMOTE KINDNESS to COMPANION ANIMALS IN THEIR COMMUNITY.

Before you give

Should I give to this charity?

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $82.50 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders15 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

82.5%of expenses went to mission work81.30% of revenue

6.3%of expenses went to fundraising6.20% of revenue

$98.56spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

11.2%of expenses went to management and office costs11.00% of revenue

$3.25in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

48.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $105,031 for DR ASHLEY RICE (MEDICAL DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100spent

Where each $100 of expenses went

The first percentage is the spending mix. The second compares that amount with the charity’s revenue.

Mission workProgram services82.5% of expenses81.30% of revenue

ManagementOffice and general costs11.2% of expenses11.00% of revenue

FundraisingAsking for donations6.3% of expenses6.20% of revenue

Total expenses98.60% of revenue

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202482.5% mission

202383.1% mission

202284.5% mission

202186.6% mission

202087.1% mission

201985.9% mission

201886.8% mission

201782.2% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,737,572

Expenses$1,712,501

Annual surplus $25,071 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,413,148 · 82.5% of expenses

Management and office costs$191,437 · 11.2% of expenses

Fundraising$107,916 · 6.3% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,737,572

Expenses$1,712,501

Assets$5,560,024

Income$2,131,346

Contributions$850,415

Mission work (program services)$1,413,148

Fundraising$107,916

Management and general$191,437

Stocks and bonds$3,430,113

Accounting fees$25,963

Investing fees$11,296

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

DR ASHLEY RICEMEDICAL DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $105,031Base $73,730 · Other $31,301

DIAN VER VALENCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $95,316Base $82,707 · Other $12,609

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (15)

DR ASHLEY RICEMEDICAL DIRECTOR

DIAN VER VALENCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

ALZADA TIPTONPRESIDENT

DANIELLE CHRISTOPHERTREASURER

GARY ASMUSMEMBER

JAYNE MCCARTHYMEMBER

JEREMY HYNDMANMEMBER

JOE BURLINGAMEMEMBER

JULIAN SATURNOMEMBER

KATHY KAPINGMEMBER

KRISTA TIMMVICE PRESIDENT

LYNN MALLORYMEMBER

SHANNON EBDINGMEMBER

TAYLOR KNIGHTMEMBER

TISH WATTSSECRETARY

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1970
Location: 7 EAST GEORGE ST, WALLA WALLA, WA 99362
County: Walla Walla
In care of: DANIELLE CHRISTOPHER
Primary officer: DANIELLE CHRISTOPHER, TREASURER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@bluemountainhumane.org Phone(509) 529-5188

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: NORTHWEST CPA GROUP PLLC
NTEE classification: Animal-Related (D200)