Hardin County Humane Society
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.
Hardin County Humane Society at a glance
- Total assets
- $461,255
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $151,721
- +37.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $3,111
- -32.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $160,845
- +41.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Hardin County Humane Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rascal Charities Inc Dublin, OH | to help with spay and neuter fees | $10,000 |
| Critter Crusaders Inc Lakeview, OH | help with vet bills and adoptions | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $461,255 | $151,721 | $160,845 | — | — | $3,111 |
| 2024 | $470,379 | $110,503 | $113,438 | — | — | $4,619 |
| 2023 | $473,314 | $113,906 | $124,815 | — | — | $1,728 |
| 2022 | $484,223 | $95,755 | $124,469 | $15,000 | 2 | $641 |
| 2021 | $512,937 | $105,485 | $85,564 | — | — | $518 |
| 2020 | $493,016 | $96,893 | $97,116 | — | — | $1,261 |
| 2019 | $493,239 | $96,704 | $97,365 | — | — | $1,771 |
About Hardin County Humane Society
Based on IRS filings
Hardin County Humane Society is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Kenton, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $461K in total assets. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hardin County Humane Society is led by Susan Fetzer, President Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Fetzer
President Treasurer
Secretary Treasurer → President Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris McLane
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Reese
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Shaffer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary Hites
Trustee
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candace Lenhart
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adeline Moore
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Larabee
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Alexia Brown (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Brenda Marshman (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Phyliss Howell (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Heather Sunderman (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Josh Petty (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Hardin County Humane Society
How large is Hardin County Humane Society?
Hardin County Humane Society reported $461K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $152K.
What is Hardin County Humane Society?
Hardin County Humane Society is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Kenton, OH. It holds $461K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Hardin County Humane Society operate?
Hardin County Humane Society has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Hardin County Humane Society's EIN?
Hardin County Humane Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1856984. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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