Santa Fe Animal Shelter Inc
Santa Fe Animal Shelter Inc
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society is to support animals, save lives and spread compassion.
About
THE SANTA FE ANIMAL SHELTER IS THE LARGEST ANIMAL SHELTER AND CARE FACILITY IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO. THROUGH OUR VARIOUS PROGRAMS, WE SERVE MORE THAN 25,000 LOST, STRAY, ABANDONED, INJURED AND OWNED ANIMALS EACH YEAR. WE RECEIVE NEARLY ALL OF OUR FUNDING THROUGH PRIVATE DONORS. THE SHELTER CONTRACTS WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SANTA FE TO CARE FOR HOMELESS & STRAY ANIMALS, AND, AS AN OPEN-ADMISSIONS SHELTER, WE ACCEPT ALL ANIMALS IN OUR SERVICE AREA. WE ALSO TRANSFER ANIMALS IN FROM PACKED SHELTERS IN NEW MEXICO AND BEYOND, DEPENDING ON OUR RESOURCES. OUR ADMISSIONS AND LICENSING DEPARTMENT TAKES IN HOMELESS ANIMALS FROM THE CITY AND COUNTY AREAS. IN 2018, WE TOOK IN 5,071 LOST OR HOMELESS ANIMALS AND MAINTAINED A LIVE RELEASE RATE OF 94.8%. EVERY ANIMAL RECEIVES MEDICAL ATTENTION THROUGH OUR SHELTER CLINIC RANGING FROM VACCINATIONS AND SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES TO ACUTE CARE FOR TRAUMA AND CRUELTY CASES. ONCE AN ANIMAL IS MEDICALLY CLEARED, OUR BEHAVIOR DEPARTMENT STEPS IN, ENSURING THE ANIMAL'S STAY AT THE SHELTER IS ENRICHED THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL IN HELPING OUR ANIMALS FIND THE BEST MATCHES POSSIBLE. THE ADOPTION TEAM WORKS WITH POTENTIAL ADOPTERS TO MAKE SUCCESSFUL MATCHES AND FOUND NEW HOMES FOR 2,773 ANIMALS IN 2018. OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH DEPARTMENT BRINGS OUR SERVICES TO NEIGHBORHOODS WHERE THEY ARE MOST NEEDED. OUR VARIOUS PROGRAMS PROVIDE FREE SPAYING/NEUTERING FOR FREE-LIVING CATS AND LOW-COST TO FREE SPAYING/NEUTERING, VACCINES, BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT, AND FENCE REPAIRS TO UNDERSERVED FAMILIES AND THEIR PETS TO HELP KEEP THE ANIMALS HEALTHY AND HAPPY IN THEIR OWN HOMES. OUR VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED MORE THAN 15,000 HOURS IN 2018, CONTRIBUTING INVALUABLE HELP IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. HUMANE EDUCATION VOLUNTEERS REGULARLY GIVE PRESENTATIONS IN SANTA FE SCHOOLS, YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THEY ALSO GIVE SHELTER TOURS WHICH ALWAYS INCLUDE AN EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT. THESE ACTIVITIES REACHED APPROXIMATELY ONE THOUSAND YOUNG PEOPLE IN 2018. IN ADDITION, WE HOST TWO- AND FIVE-DAY CRITTER CAMPS AT THE SHELTER, WHICH ATTRACT MORE THAN 60 CHILDREN AGES 10-13 THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. MORE THAN 50 REGISTERED PET OUTREACH VOLUNTEER HUMAN-ANIMAL TEAMS THAT PROVIDE ANIMAL ASSISTED ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE WORDS & WAGS READING TO DOGS PROGRAM. ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY IS ALSO PROVIDED TO ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE SANTA FE AREA. THESE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, HOSPITALS, YOUTH SHELTERS, RETIREMENT HOMES, SENIOR SERVICES AND HOSPICE ORGANIZATIONS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “The mission of the santa fe animal shelter & humane society, inc. is to support animals, save lives, and spread compassion.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “The mission of the organization is to support animals, save lives, and spread compassion.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as NM.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 100 CAJA DEL RIO ROAD, SANTA FE, NM, 87507.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 152 employees.
- The non-profit has loans as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$881,884.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 6 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1939.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $4,283,523 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $581,103 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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