DANE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER COMPASSIONATE HUMAN AND ANIMAL CONNECTIONS; FORGE SAFE, HEALTHY, AND THRIVING COMMUNITIES FOR ANIMALS; PROVIDE CARE AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTERING TO ANIMALS; PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND GUIDANCE TO THE ANIMAL SHELTERING COMMUNITY AND THE PUBLIC.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.0M
+19.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$10K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+0.0% YoY
About Dane County Humane Society
Based on IRS filings
Dane County Humane Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MADISON, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $309K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,013,400 | $10,904,686 | $10,872,478 |
| Revenue | $7,944,730 | $5,782,833 | $5,261,102 |
| Expenses | $6,560,925 | $5,885,976 | $5,438,379 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $309,143 | $60,578 | $35,504 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary Inc ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HAPPILY EVER AFTER ANIMAL SANCTUARY INC MARION, WI | COVER CARE AND TREATMENT OF DOGS TRANSFERRED FROM DCHS | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA MURRAY | PRESIDENT | 1.5 | — |
| MAGGIE PREMO | VICE PRESIDENT | 1.5 | — |
| CATHY HOLMES | SECRETARY | 2.5 | — |
| AMY MANTHEY | TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| JOY CARDIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOEL DAVIDSON | DIRECTOR (THRU FEBRUARY) | 1 | — |
| JIM MADDEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LINN ROTH | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| JULIE FAGAN | DIRECTOR (THRU JUNE) | 1 | — |
| AMY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN AIMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETH JACOBSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES STEINBACH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOE ZITZELSBERGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAMELA MCCLOUD SMITH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 55 | $128,107 |
| DOUGLAS BROWN | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 55 | $111,293 |
| AMY GOOD | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING | 55 | $106,271 |
| URI DONNETT | CHIEF SHELTER VETERINARIAN | 55 | $107,667 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dane County Humane Society?
Dane County Humane Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MADISON, WI. It holds $13.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Dane County Humane Society?
As of 2024, Dane County Humane Society holds $13.0M in total assets with $7.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $10K in 2024.
Where does Dane County Humane Society operate?
Dane County Humane Society has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What size grants does Dane County Humane Society award?
In 2024, Dane County Humane Society awarded 1 grants totaling $10K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Dane County Humane Society's EIN?
Dane County Humane Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0806335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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