Winnipeg Humane Society
STAR RATINGCi's Star Rating is calculated based on the following independent metrics: |
✔+
FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
Audited financial statements for current and previous years available on the charity’s website.
A-
RESULTS REPORTING
Grade based on the charity's public reporting of the work it does and the results it achieves.
n/r
DEMONSTRATED IMPACT
The demonstrated impact per dollar Ci calculates from available program information.
NEED FOR FUNDING
Charity's cash and investments (funding reserves) relative to how much it spends on programs in most recent year.
73%
CENTS TO THE CAUSE
For a dollar donated, after overhead costs of fundraising and admin/management (excluding surplus) 73 cents are available for programs.
My anchor
OVERVIEW
About Winnipeg Humane Society:
Winnipeg Humane Society is a 4-star rated charity with an above-average results reporting grade of A-. For every dollar donated, 73 cents are available to go towards the cause. Its reserve funds can cover one year and five months of annual program costs.
Founded in 1894, Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) is the oldest animal shelter and welfare organization in Manitoba. It works to protect animals from suffering and support their welfare and dignity. In fiscal 2023 (year ended March), WHS spent $6.8m on its programs and grants. Winnipeg Humane Society runs four main programs: shelter and animal care, medical clinic, investigations and emergency response, and advocacy and education.
Shelter and animal care was 43% of annual program spending. In F2023, WHS had a total intake of 6,581 animals with 4,981 cats/kittens, 1,311 dogs/puppies, and 189 rabbits/critters. Winnipeg Humane Society has a live outcome rate of 88% for its animals. The charity reports euthanizing 634 cats, 97 dogs, and 18 rabbits in F2023: however, WHS says it never euthanizes an animal due to a lack of space. In F2023, WHS received 663 behaviour helpline calls, and had 340 behaviour class participants.
The medical clinic was 37% of annual program spending. In F2023, WHS completed 6,360 spay and neuter surgeries, 157 orthopedic surgeries, 363 dental surgeries, and 242 soft tissue surgeries. In 2023, the charity launched its One Health program: a five-year vet outreach program to address animal health gaps in remote communities. In F2023, Winnipeg Humane Society visited 39 First Nations communities and completed 992 spay and neuter surgeries.
Investigations and emergency response was 11% of annual program spending. In F2023, Winnipeg Humane Society received 3,647 calls about animal welfare concerns or animals requiring emergency and non-emergency transport. The charity helped with 337 animal welfare cases.
Advocacy and education was 10% of annual program spending. In F2023, WHS had 13 meetings with government officials and submitted 16 letters of concern to government/stakeholders. The charity also had 254 education presentations and 361 kids attend its spring and summer camp.
My anchor
Results and Impact
In F2023, Winnipeg reported having 4,277 adoptions including 3,318 cats/kittens, 855 dogs/puppies, and 104 rabbits/critters. In F2023, the charity reunited 319 lost animals with their owners.
The Canadian Horse Defence Coalition (CHDC) has been advocating for a ban on live horse export since 2012. Over the last few years Winnipeg Humane Society has joined in the fight to ban this practice. In September 2023, Bill C-355 was introduced ot the House of Commons to prohibit the export of horses for slaughter. In May, 2024, Bill C-355 passed its final reading in the House of Commons and its first Senate reading. The second reading at the Senate is currently in progress.
While Ci highlights these key results, they may not be a complete representation of Winnipeg Humane Society’s results and impact. This charity is not yet rated on impact (n/r).
My anchor
Finances
Ci consolidated the financial statements of Winnipeg Humane Society and Winnipeg Humane Society Foundation, a separate registered charity that fundraises for WHS.
In F2023, Winnipeg Humane Society received $7.6m in donations and special events revenue, up 91% from $4.0m received in F2022. In F2023, the charity also received $1.7m in government funding, representing 14% of total revenues. Administrative costs are 11% of total revenues (less investment income) and fundraising costs are 16% of donations. For every dollar donated, 73 cents are available to go towards the cause. This is within Ci’s reasonable range for overhead spending. In F2023, WHS spent $6.8m on its programs and grants which represents 56% of total revenues.
In F2023, Winnipeg Humane Society and the Foundation combined have $9.9m in reserve funds (cash and investments). The charity’s current reserves can cover one year and five months of annual program costs.
Profile updated on August 23, 2024 by Abby Stout.
Financial Review
Fiscal year ending March
|
2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative costs as % of revenues | 10.6% | 13.8% | 10.4% |
| Fundraising costs as % of donations | 16.2% | 22.0% | 28.2% |
| Total overhead spending | 26.8% | 35.8% | 38.5% |
| Program cost coverage (%) | 145.8% | 164.7% | 175.1% |
Summary Financial StatementsAll figures in $000s |
2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations | 6,679 | 3,350 | 2,508 |
| Goods in kind | 139 | 59 | 100 |
| Government funding | 1,708 | 1,384 | 2,188 |
| Fees for service | 2,528 | 2,252 | 1,951 |
| Business activities (net) | 118 | 108 | 105 |
| Special events | 935 | 634 | 601 |
| Investment income | (45) | 507 | 1,138 |
| Other income | 21 | 83 | 810 |
| Total revenues | 12,083 | 8,377 | 9,400 |
| Program costs | 6,762 | 5,290 | 4,670 |
| Grants | 46 | 48 | 54 |
| Donated goods exp | 139 | 110 | 148 |
| Administrative costs | 1,285 | 1,088 | 856 |
| Fundraising costs | 1,231 | 876 | 877 |
| Other costs | 17 | 53 | 49 |
| Total spending | 9,480 | 7,465 | 6,653 |
| Cash flow from operations | 2,603 | 913 | 2,747 |
| Capital spending | 419 | 229 | 80 |
| Funding reserves | 9,924 | 8,791 | 8,274 |
Note: DEFERRED REVENUE: To report on a cash basis, Ci adjusted for deferred revenue. This affected total revenues by $213k in F2023, ($129k) in F2022, and $109k in F2021. BEQUESTS RECEIVABLE: Ci adjusted for the change in bequests receivable. This affected total revenues by $2.0m in F2023, ($10k) in F2022, and ($2.6m) in F2021. GOODS IN KIND: Ci backed out general and shelter gifts-in-kind from donations and included these as goods-in-kind. GOVERNMENT FUNDING: Ci used the charity’s T3010 filing with the CRA to report government funding. SALES: Ci reported sales net of retail operation expenses in business activities affecting total revenues by ($223k) in F2023, ($137k) in F2022, and ($88k) in F2021. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS: Ci adjusted for the change in grants to and from the charity and the Foundation. This affected total revenues by $397k in F2023, ($335k) in F2022, and ($12k) in F2021. It affected expenses by ($184k) in F2023, ($165k) in F2022, and ($162k) in F2021. AMORTIZATION: Ci removed amortization from program, administrative, and fundraising costs on a pro-rata basis.
Salary Information
$350k + |
0 |
$300k - $350k |
0 |
$250k - $300k |
0 |
$200k - $250k |
0 |
$160k - $200k |
0 |
$120k - $160k |
4 |
$80k - $120k |
6 |
$40k - $80k |
0 |
< $40k |
0 |
Information from most recent CRA Charities Directorate filings for F2023
My anchor
Comments & Contact
Comments added by the Charity:
The charity added these comments to a previous profile. Ci hopes that updated comments will be provided shortly.
The original incorporation papers for the Winnipeg Humane Society are dated April 11, 1895. It was through the volunteer efforts of a small band of Winnipegger’s, which included two future mayors, that The Winnipeg Humane Society for the Protection of Women, Children and Animals was launched. Today the WHS is far different from the original starting effort yet our mission remains exactly the same. I am very sure that the original small band would be extremely proud of the work being undertaken by our generation. In 1895 there was no such thing as “puppy mills.” Huge operations solely dedicated to the production and selling of puppies for a profit.
In January of 2012 The WHS assisted the Chief Veterinarian’s Office in closing down another one of these dreadful operations. This one contained a mix of breeds, both poodles and bulldogs. The 79 dogs were living inside plastic crates, the kind you would use for transporting your dog. Some were living with two or three to a crate. The small band from 1895 would be shocked to the core to witness what we are dealing with today. We rescued dogs forced to stand for endless periods in their own urine and feces. Many of the bull dogs had serious foot infections and required numerous treatments and foot baths before becoming ready for adoption. No vaccinations, no dental care, not even any exercise! What a heartbreaking scene for our staff to witness.
During this operation we couldn’t help but think of conditions in 1895. We asked ourselves, has anything changed since 1895? Is cruelty just the same but on a larger scale? Why are we still dealing with animal abuse and cruelty? Can’t human society change? We have to believe that it can and it is only with the help and support from people like you that we can continue to strive to reach that goal. Please consider supporting our work for the animals.
Charity Contact
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tel: 204-982-2021