Second Chance Humane Society Inc
Improving the lives of animals by fostering the human-animal bond.
Second Chance Humane Society Inc at a glance
In short: Second Chance Humane Society Inc gave $21K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,000
- +180.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,000
- +180.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $21,000
- Total assets
- $2,567,787
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Second Chance Humane Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colorado Kat Coalition ($21K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $25K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Kat Coalition Ridgeway, CO | Program Support | $21,000 |
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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 | $2,567,787 | $2,065,208 | $2,282,449 | $21,000 | 1 | $17,422 |
| 2024 | $2,769,379 | $2,019,536 | $2,033,450 | $7,500 | 1 | $12,496 |
| 2023 | $2,825,330 | $1,793,574 | $1,914,244 | $7,500 | 1 | $2,143 |
| 2022 | $2,897,187 | $1,791,244 | $1,718,968 | — | — | $381 |
| 2021 | $2,864,272 | $1,448,800 | $1,465,360 | — | — | $176 |
| 2020 | $2,856,151 | $1,354,772 | $1,374,545 | $25,000 | 1 | $1,376 |
About Second Chance Humane Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
Second Chance Humane Society Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ridgway, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $21K. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Second Chance Humane Society Inc is led by Nicholas Gilman, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nicholas Gilman
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$54K (2023) → $87K (2025)
Ashley Bradley
President
Emeritus Member → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Farrar
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Cizik
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Cavanaugh
Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$14K (2023) → $15K (2025)
Maureen Pelisson
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Poirier
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Bob Hennessy (2022–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Chris Copeland (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Diane Powell (2024) — Director
- Former: Heather Cammissa (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Ashley Smith (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Dan Brillon (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kelly Goodwin (2020–2022) — Past Executive Director
- Former: Allison Horne (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Annie Guion (2022) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: Chauncy Edwards (2022) — Director
- Former: Craig Kaminsky (2022) — Director
- Former: Allison Horne Bills (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chaucey Edwards (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Craig Kaminksy (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $87K, to Nicholas Gilman (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Second Chance Humane Society Inc
How much does Second Chance Humane Society Inc give each year?
Second Chance Humane Society Inc gave $21K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is Second Chance Humane Society Inc?
Second Chance Humane Society Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Second Chance Humane Society Inc?
Second Chance Humane Society Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ridgway, CO. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Second Chance Humane Society Inc operate?
Second Chance Humane Society Inc has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Second Chance Humane Society Inc's EIN?
Second Chance Humane Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1266231. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
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