Geauga County Humane Society Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Novelty, OH EIN: 23-7358431

Rescue village takes a holistic approach to helping pets and people. From foster and adoption programs to our partnerships - we grow and protect the bonds between animals and human beings to make this world a better place for everyone.

Geauga County Humane Society Inc at a glance

In short: Geauga County Humane Society Inc gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.0M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$1,000,000
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$1,000,000
Median grant
$1,000,000
Total assets
$12,107,454
+61.6% vs 2023
Primary geography
Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

How to apply to Geauga County Humane Society Inc

Who Geauga County Humane Society Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

The Rescue Village Foundation: $1.0MThe Rescue Village Foundation$1.0M

The largest 2024 recipient was The Rescue Village Foundation ($1.0M).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Chesterland

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$250K$500K$750K$1M0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 1 grant2024

In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.0M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Rescue Village Foundation Chesterland, OHTransfer of Funds to the Rescue Village Foundation$1,000,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$12,107,454$8,995,039$4,391,779$1,000,0001$83,018
2023$7,490,285$3,354,026$2,936,759——$118,729
2022$7,165,764$2,391,933$2,975,462——$47,883
2021$7,831,975$4,724,511$2,718,201——$3,570
2020$5,855,230$3,043,946$2,738,707——$24,270

About Geauga County Humane Society Inc

Based on IRS filings

Geauga County Humane Society Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Novelty, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $83K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Geauga County Humane Society Inc is led by Kenneth Clarke, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Kenneth Clarke

    Executive Director

    Executive Director & Present → Executive Director, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $109K (2021) → $155K (2024)

  • Carrie Radivoyevitch

    President

    Secretary → President, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Megan Volpe

    Director of Medical Service

    Director of Medical Services → Director of Medical Servic, 2023

    Director of Medical Servic → Director of Medical Service, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $142K (2020) → $156K (2024)

  • Brian R. Greene

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jill Shankar

    Vice President

    Board Member → Vice President, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jim Meltzer

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kathy Leavenworth

    Board Member

    President → Board Member, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Larry Bennett

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sheila Simpson

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amy Dwyer-Shute

    Secretary

    Board Member → Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lydia Burrell

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anmarie Rand

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cherokee Susman

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jim Paulitzky

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karen Pavlat

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Liz McCrea

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stehanie Haney

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (6)
  • Former: Maggie Layman (2020–2023) — Secretary
  • Former: Jan Glasser (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Bruce Hartzmark (2020–2021) — Vice President
  • Former: Jane Geisse (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Hope Brustein (2020) — Executive Director
  • Former: Laura Bauschard (2020) — Board Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Megan Volpe — Director of Medical Service: $156KMegan VolpeDirector of Medical Service$156KKenneth Clarke — Executive Director: $155KKenneth ClarkeExecutive Director$155K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $156K, to Megan Volpe (Director of Medical Service). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Geauga County Humane Society Inc

How much does Geauga County Humane Society Inc give each year?

Geauga County Humane Society Inc gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How large is Geauga County Humane Society Inc?

Geauga County Humane Society Inc reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.0M.

What is Geauga County Humane Society Inc?

Geauga County Humane Society Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Novelty, OH. It holds $12.1M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Geauga County Humane Society Inc operate?

Geauga County Humane Society Inc has awarded grants in Ohio.

What is Geauga County Humane Society Inc's EIN?

Geauga County Humane Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7358431. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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