Allen Co Society for Prevention

“Before the return is prepared by our outside cpa firm, a detailed background questionnaire is prepared. Upon completion, the return is reviewed in detail by the executive director, the treasurer, and the governing board before being filed.”

“Each employee, board member, and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers annually signs a statement that affirms such person: a. Has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy; b. Has read and understood the policy; c. Has agreed to comply with the policy; and d. Understands the organization is charitable and, in order to maintain its federal tax exemption, must engage primarily in activities that accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. Determining whether a conflict of interest exists: after disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she will leave the governing board or committee while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or chair members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. Procedures for addressing the conflict of interest a. An interested person may make a presentation at the governing board or committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction involving the possible conflict of interest. B. The chairperson of the governing board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. C. After exercising due diligence, the governing board or committee shall determine whether humane fort wayne can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. D. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the governing board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors, whether the transaction or arrangement is in humane fort wayne's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement. E. If the governing board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such a belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. F. If, after hearing the member's response and making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the governing board or committee determines the member had failed to disclose an actual or potential conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action. Other monitoring procedures: to ensure that the organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, an annual review is conducted. The annual review is conducted by the treasurer of the board and, at minimum,includes the obtaining assurance that: a. Compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based upon competent survey information, and the results of arm's length bargaining; b. Partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to the organization's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment of payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement,impermissable private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction. C. All employees, board members and members of committees with governing board delegated powers have executed the annual statement.”

“To ensure that the organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, an annual review is conducted. The annual review is conducted by the treasurer of the board includes the obtaining assurance that compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based upon competent survey information, and the results of arm's length bargaining.”

“Form 990 for the past three years are available on guidestar. The organization does not make it's governing documents, conflict of interest policy or financial statements available to the general public.”

“From adoption and pet retention programs, to spay/neuter and wellness services, to community outreach and education, we work tirelessly to prevent the incidence of euthanasia and to promote the happiness, safety, and well-being of pets and the people who love them.”

“Humane fort wayne is comprised of a limited intake shelter and low-cost spay/neuter and wellness clinic for cats and dogs. Our adoptable shelter animals come to the organization through community members who can no longer take care of their pets as owner surrenders and through our transfer program, which supports hundreds of animals from municipal and private shelters throughout northeast indiana and ohio. The animals in the transfer program would otherwise be euthanized. Our low-cost spay/neuter and wellness clinic serves primarily northeast indiana and regional clients from ohio and michigan. Humane fort wayne also provides supportive services to pet owners in an effort to keep pets in loving homes and out of shelters. Services include a pet food pantry, limited financial assistance for animals, wellness/sterilization/veterinary care, in-home services for the elderly or disabled and compassion foster services for pet owners in crisis. Animal care division all services concerned with animal care are attributable to this area including animal admission, foster care, adoptions, adoption counseling, lost pet program, housing, nutrition, kennel sanitation, security, building maintenance, equipment maintenance, supplies for all aspects of animal care, motor vehicle maintenance and upkeep, grounds and special projects. In 2022, we provided 40,202 sheltering nights for 1,909 animals and completed 1,750 adoptions. Animal health division this division is crucial to satisfying the overall mission of the organization. Our spay/neuter and wellness clinics offer quality, affordable services for owned animals, pets housed in other shelters/rescues, and community cats. Through our spay/neuter clinic, we not only ensure that animal welfare organizations are able to spay/neuter pets before adoption, but also promote responsible pet ownership by limiting animal overpopulation through the prevention of unwanted pregnancies. In 2022, our clinic completed 11,635 spay/neuter surgeries. Our wellness clinic offers basic veterinary care for primarily owned cats and dogs. We provide all maintenance and preventative needs for the animal including medical examinations, vaccines/boosters, heartworm testing/preventative, testing for deadly diseases, laboratory diagnostic, grooming, therapy, parasite control, personnel training, and liaising with full service veterinary professionals as needed. It includes special projects and unique medical challenges as necessary. In 2022, the wellness clinic served a total of 11,696 pets. Humane services division this area is utilized to promote the humane treatment of animals, educate the community about our organization's programs and services as well as asking for corporations, foundations and individuals to financially support our mission. The specific services in this area include our volunteer program, our community outreach program, our membership program, marketing, public relations, resource development and special projects. We had 446 volunteers provide 16,961 hours of service to our organization with duties ranging from socialization of our animals including walks and social stimulation as well as staffing community outreach events, aiding in monthly mailings of our communication pieces, fostering animals with special needs, and general up keep of the shelter. Our volunteers are also vital to the continuation and facilitation of our weekly pet food pantry which provides more than 175 families a week with cat food, dog food and pet supplies. The food provided is from our collections from special events, local food drives and dozens of individuals who give regularly to our shelter.”

“The executive committee has oversight of the audit process.”