Contra Costa Humane Society

“The treasurer reviews the form 990 with the organization's cpa and is submitted, in full to the finance committee who unanimously approves the form 990. The finance committee then recommends approval to the full board of directors as well as provides all forms and supporting documentation thereto as needed.”

“The organization makes its form 1023, form 990 and annual reports available to the public through a website maintained by guidestar. Any tax return, governing document, conflict of interest policy or financial statement are also available to any member of the public upon written request.”

“Contra costa humane society makes its form 1023, form 990, and annual report available to the public through a website maintained by guidestar (platinum transparency 2024). Any tax return, governing document, conflict of interest policy or financial statement is also available to any member of the public upon written request.”

“In 2024, contra costa humane society relied on the generous services of 132 active volunteers who provided 11,912 hours of service to support its programs. These volunteers are critical to the organizations ability to support both the animals in its care and the local community with the highest quality. The volunteers provide a broad range of services and serve, for example, as kitty corner caregivers, foster families, animal medical care providers, animeals preparation and distribution and snap team members, as well as event and clerical volunteers. These volunteers, either directly or indirectly, give the animals what they want and need most: personal attention, hands-on care and love, and enable pet owners to keep their furry family members, even during tough financial periods.”

“Contra costa humane society accepts donations of vehicles and works with c.a.r.s (charitable adult rides & services) which is located at 4669 murphy crown road #200, san diego ca 92123. This organization runs a vehicle donation program for many charities, converts the vehicle to cash, reports to the irs & donor, and then sends the proceeds to the organization. Vehicle donations totaled $4,238 for the year ending 12/31/2024.”

“The organization received non-monetary in-kind donations of pet food, medical supplies, and other supplies. The value of these in-kind donations is approximated at $36,864 for the year ending 12/31/2024.”

“Community outreachcontra costa humane society is committed to providing support to pet owners in the local community during times when household finances make caring for their pets a challenge. These programs rely 100% on the generosity of donations and grants. Under the community outreach umbrella are animeals program and spay/neuter assistance program (snap) program as mentioned in detail earlier in the report.”

“Feline programs:contra costa humane societys (cchs) cat and kitten programs include shelter and support, adoptions, foster homes, medical care, and enrichment. These programs represent nearly half of the organizations program expenses. Cat programs include two areas of focus:kitten foster programin 2024, cchs continued its program to reduce viable kitten euthanasia. In partnership with the local municipal shelter, contra costa animal services (ccas), cchs brings kittens at higher risk of euthanasia into its kitten foster program. This program focuses on neonatal kittens, pregnant or nursing mothers with kittens, and kittens with treatable medical conditions whose care needs place them at high risk in a municipal shelter. Volunteer fosters care for the kittens, including neonatal bottle feeding, weaning, and socializing, until the kittens are spayed or neutered. Kittens are then moved to our on-site kitten nursery, where they become available for adoption. For the year ending 12/31/2024, 858 kittens entered the program, with 330 adoptions and total program expenses of $86,067.kitty cornerkitty corner is cchss on-site, free-roam shelter where cats and kittens can await adoption in a relaxed, home-like environment. Adult cats and older kittens reside in kitty corner, with kittens under six months of age living together in a separate free-roam kitten nursery. Potential adopters can schedule time to interact with cats and kittens in a comfortable setting to help them find the cat that best suits their lifestyle. For the year ending 12/31/2024, 92 cats entered the kitty corner program and 327 kittens transferred from foster care into kitty corner. 99 cats were adopted with total program expenses of $99.992.”

“Spay/neuter assistance program (snap)cchss snap program operates in partnership with international veterinary outreach (ivo) and contra costa animal services (ccas) to provide no-cost companion animal spay and neuter services to contra costa county residents through monthly clinics. We pay for all client incurred services, including updated vaccinations and microchips. In 2024, we supported 11 clinics, providing spay and neuter services to 166 companion animals, supporting 92 contra costa county residents. Total expenses for the program were $50,968 for the year ending 12/31/2024.”