
Calgary Humane Society
Calgary, AB T2C 2T7
Executive Director: Carrie Fritz
Board Chair: Deanna Steblyk
Website: www.calgaryhumane.ca
Charitable Reg. #: 11882 3632 RR0001
Charity Rating
Donor Accountability
Grade: B+
The grade is based on the charity's public reporting of the work it does and the results it achieves.Financial Transparency



Need for Funding



Spending Breakdown
Cents to The Cause
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95¢ | |||
75¢ | |||
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65¢ | |||
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2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
Full-time staff #78
Avg. Compensation $49,075
Top 10 Staff Salary Range
$350k + | 0 |
$300k - $350k | 0 |
$250k - $300k | 0 |
$200k - $250k | 0 |
$160k - $200k | 0 |
$120k - $160k | 1 |
$80k - $120k | 2 |
$40k - $80k | 7 |
< $40k | 0 |
About Calgary Humane Society:
Founded in 1922, Calgary Humane Society (CHS) is Alberta's original animal welfare charity. It is the only animal shelter in Calgary with its doors open to all animals in need, regardless of their physical or behavioral state.
The Animal Care program accounts for most of Calgary Humane Society’s program spending. The charity admitted and cared for 5,379 animals in 2016. Most animals (39%) were from pet-owner surrenders. Based on the charity’s total operating costs, Calgary Humane Society spent $1,407 per animal. CHS’s Animal Health team conducted 20,951 exams, administered 51,137 doses of medication, and performed 3,121 surgeries (including neutering, dental work and lump removal) to care for sheltered animals in 2016. CHS’s Behavior team works with the animals to improve personal skills and increase the chance of successful adoption. In 2016, the Behavior team assessed 1,043 dogs, gave 243 dogs intensive behavior support, helped 1,106 dogs through behavior classes, and provided 211 private consultations. The charity also reports that it fostered 1,075 animals in 2016, and its admissions staff reunited 523 animals with their original owners by tracing I.D.s and reviewing lost animal reports. CHS's Adoption program found homes for 3,493 animals in 2016. Based on a total intake for the year, the charity found safe, stable homes for 65% of the animals it cared for.
CHS's Protection and Investigation team protects animals by investigating reported concerns of abuse, neglect and abandonment. CHS Peace Officers operate under the Animal Protection Act and Criminal Code. The CHS team conducted 1,215 investigations in 2016, including 277 related to medical neglect. The charity charged 45 people, reported 33 court convictions, and saved 659 animals from inhumane care because of these investigations.
Calgary Humane Society’s Humane Education programming includes youth clubs, birthdays, camps, and presentations, all meant to foster compassion and respect for animals, and prevent animal violence. CHS reached 9,637 youth and 7,640 adults in 2016 through 90 birthday parties, 109 shelter tours, 91 field trips and 183 presentations in 2016.
Calgary Humane Society was a key charity in the rescue of 1,177 pets from the Fort McMurray wildfires in 2016.
Financial Review:
Calgary Humane Society is a big-cap charity with total donations of $5.4m in F2016. Administrative costs are 8% of revenues and fundraising costs are 13% of donations. Per dollar donated to the charity, $0.79 goes towards its programs, which falls within Ci’s reasonable range for overhead spending. The charity’s funding reserves of $17.4m include a $45k endowment fund. Excluding endowments, the charity’s reserves can cover annual program costs for 3.1 years.
This charity report is an update that is currently being reviewed by Calgary Humane Society. Comments and edits may be forthcoming.
Updated on July 17, 2017 by Katie Khodawandi.
Financial RatiosFiscal year ending December |
2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
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Administrative costs as % of revenues | 8.1% | 9.3% | 8.3% |
Fundraising costs as % of donations | 12.9% | 14.4% | 8.8% |
Program cost coverage (%) | 312.1% | 321.6% | 318.4% |
Summary Financial StatementsAll figures in $000s |
2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
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Donations | 5,426 | 5,008 | 7,690 |
Government funding | 246 | 246 | 320 |
Fees for service | 1,891 | 1,879 | 1,911 |
Investment income | 522 | 998 | 1,387 |
Total revenues | 8,085 | 8,131 | 11,308 |
Program costs | 5,567 | 5,207 | 4,849 |
Administrative costs | 615 | 663 | 819 |
Fundraising costs | 700 | 721 | 675 |
Cash flow from operations | 1,203 | 1,540 | 4,964 |
Funding reserves | 17,376 | 16,745 | 15,441 |
Comments added by the Charity:
The charity provided these comments for a previous version. Updated comments may be provided shortly.
The Calgary Humane Society is rooted in values of compassion, respect, integrity, commitment and collaboration which strengthen the social fabric of a rapidly changing and increasingly complex society. We have rallied to meet ever-increasing needs that have had a significant impact on the quality of life enjoyed in Calgary. As the city continues to grow and expand, it is becoming increasingly important for the Calgary Humane Society to effectively and proactively respond to animal welfare issues not only for today, but for the future. Our vision is to lead the way and continue to set standards of excellence for the humane treatment of animals across a broad spectrum of human/animal interactions, thus fostering a community where all lives are respected and treated with compassion. The breadth of our programming is wide and all encompassing in an effort to provide the highest levels of community service to the city of Calgary and surrounding areas.
A chief mandate of the company relates to the strategies it employs for inclusive community engagement. Our animal health team works closely with Olds College, Robertson College, and University of Calgary contributing quantifiably to Veterinary student training. We host countless on-hands job shadow experiences, educational resources, tours, presentations, and field studies (herd health management) supporting the Veterinary medicine discipline.