Edmonton Humane Society
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✔+
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.
75%
CENTS TO THE CAUSE
For a dollar donated, after overhead costs of fundraising and admin/management (excluding surplus) 75 cents are available for programs.
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OVERVIEW
About Edmonton Humane Society:
Edmonton Humane Society is a 4-star rated charity. It has an above average results reporting grade of A-. For every dollar donated, 75 cents are available to go towards the cause. Its reserve funds can cover one year and ten months of annual program costs.
Founded in 1907, Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) protects sick, injured, and homeless animals in Edmonton. In 2023, EHS spent $6.7m on its programs. Its main program is shelter and care which represented 74% of program spending in 2023. The remainder of spending was on other programing which includes medical care, and humane education. Edmonton Humane Society did not provide a breakdown for the “other program” spending.
In 2023, shelter and care was 74% of program spending. In 2023, Edmonton Humane Society had 3,962 animals admitted to the shelter, a 9% increase from 3,625 animals in 2022. The average length of stay was 26 days for dogs, 13 for cats, and 23 for rabbits. EHS reports that it used 31,088 pounds of food to feed dogs, and in total distributed 104,370 pounds of food in the Pet Pantry program. The Pet Pantry program helps owners facing financial barriers to access food and supplies for their pets. Edmonton Humane Society believes providing this aid will reduce the number of pets surrendered to the shelter due to financial barriers.
Other programs includes medical care. In 2023, Edmonton Humane Society spayed/neutered 2,840 animals prior to adoption, and another 693 owned animals through its PALS (Prevent Another Litter Subsidy) program for low-income families. The charity also microchipped 2,407 animals before adoption plus another 670 through the PALS program. In 2023 EHS reports purchasing one new x-ray machine and one new ultrasound machine.
Other programs also includes humane education. In 2023, Edmonton Humane Society reached 2,928 people through Humane Education. The charity had 790 dogs enrolled in training classes and reached 2,825 youths through initiatives like pet sitting courses and summer camps. The charity’s free behaviour support hotline answered over 3,200 questions from pet guardians.
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Results and Impact
In 2023, Edmonton Humane Society had 3,471 adoptions, a 12% increase from 3,091 in 2022. EHS reports having a 97% live release rate of its animals. Edmonton Humane Society also reports that they had the highest number of adoptions they have ever had since 2019.
While Ci highlights these key results, they may not be a complete representation of Edmonton Humane Society’s results and impact.
This charity is not yet rated on impact (n/r).
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Finances
In 2023, EHS received $5.8m in donations and special events revenue, up 19% from $4.9m received in 2022. The charity also received $18k in government funding. Charity Intelligence uses the charity’s T3010 filing with the CRA to report administrative costs. The 2023 filing was not available at the time of this report, so reported administrative costs are 0%. In 2023, fundraising costs were 25%. For every dollar donated, 75 cents are available to go towards the cause. This is within Ci’s reasonable range for overhead spending. In 2023, EHS spent $6.7m on its programs which represents 76% of total revenues.
In 2023, Edmonton Humane Society had $12.5m in its reserve funds. These funds can cover one year and ten months of annual program costs.
Profile updated on August 11, 2024 by Abby Stout.
Financial Review
Fiscal year ending December
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2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative costs as % of revenues | 0.0% | 19.6% | 18.0% |
| Fundraising costs as % of donations | 24.5% | 15.0% | 13.5% |
| Total overhead spending | 24.5% | 34.6% | 31.6% |
| Program cost coverage (%) | 186.8% | 225.4% | 277.1% |
Summary Financial StatementsAll figures in $000s |
2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations | 2,107 | 1,243 | 1,045 |
| Goods in kind | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Government funding | 18 | 23 | 883 |
| Fees for service | 2,426 | 2,031 | 1,236 |
| Special events | 3,726 | 3,659 | 3,215 |
| Investment income | 539 | (453) | 316 |
| Total revenues | 8,816 | 6,519 | 6,695 |
| Program costs | 6,695 | 5,046 | 4,415 |
| Administrative costs | 0 | 1,367 | 1,150 |
| Fundraising costs | 1,430 | 737 | 576 |
| Other costs | 0 | 9 | 12 |
| Total spending | 8,126 | 7,159 | 6,154 |
| Cash flow from operations | 690 | (640) | 541 |
| Capital spending | (465) | 330 | 106 |
| Funding reserves | 12,508 | 11,373 | 12,235 |
Note: DEFERRED CONTRIBUTIONS: To report on a cash basis, Ci adjusted for deferred contributions. This affected total revenues by ($713k) in 2023, ($624k) in 2022, and ($500k) in 2021. UNREALIZED GAINS/LOSSES: To report investment income at a net value, Ci included unrealized gains and losses. This affected total revenues by $249k in 2023, ($564k) in 2022, and ($181k) in 2021. GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE: Ci included government assistance reported below the line. This affected total revenues by $18k in 2023, $23k in 2022, and $883k in 2021. DONATED VEHICLE. In 2022, EHS received a donated vehicle increasing revenue by $16k.
Salary Information
$350k + |
0 |
$300k - $350k |
0 |
$250k - $300k |
0 |
$200k - $250k |
0 |
$160k - $200k |
1 |
$120k - $160k |
1 |
$80k - $120k |
3 |
$40k - $80k |
5 |
< $40k |
0 |
Information from most recent CRA Charities Directorate filings for F2022
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Comments & Contact
Comments added by the Charity:
Comment added on August 29, 2024:
The Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) has been dedicated to serving our community since 1907, providing essential services and support to companion animals and their pet guardians across Edmonton and surrounding areas. Our mission is to enrich the lives of people and companion animals.
Each year, EHS admits thousands of animals, from cats and dogs to small animals. Our programs—including pet adoption, humane education, spay/neuter services, training, and community outreach—are all designed to strengthen the bond between people and their pets. We’re also committed to keeping pets in their homes through our surrender prevention programs, such as our pet behaviour hotline, pet food bank, emergency boarding, and resources for pet owners facing challenges.
Our work is supported by our dedicated team of staff, over 400 volunteers, and nearly 300 foster families. EHS is proud to be a leader in animal welfare in Alberta, collaborating with other organizations, rescue groups, and the community to ensure the humane treatment of all animals.
As a member of Humane Canada and an accredited Imagine Canada organization, we are committed to organizational excellence, continuous improvement and innovation in animal care and welfare. EHS was also a proud recipient of the Nonprofit Employer of Choice (NEOC) award in 2023, for the third consecutive year.
To learn more about our work, support our cause, or get involved, visit edmontonhumanesociety.com, sign up for our newsletter, or follow us on social media.
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