A R K Humane Society Ltd
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
A R K Humane Society Ltd is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lacon, Illinois, registered in 2001, with $258,662 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
477 State Route 26, Lacon, IL, 61540 EIN 36-4245768 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$259K
▲ 14.1% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$256K
Net assets
$352K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A R K Humane Society Ltd— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A R K Humane Society Ltd: 16 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A R K Humane Society Ltd— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A R K Humane Society Ltd: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 477 State Route 26, Lacon, IL, 61540
- City
- Lacon
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $92K (FY2013) to $259K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $352K
Operating margin
0.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$352K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$352K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $258,662▲14.1% | $256,323▲22.2% | $352,384▲0.7% | $352,384▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $226,791▼26.4% | $209,828▼30.9% | $350,045▲5.1% | $350,045▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $308,121▼23.6% | $303,440▼0.3% | $333,082▲1.4% | $333,082▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $403,518▲71.5% | $304,360▲62.8% | $328,401▲43.3% | $328,401▲43.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $235,222▲42.5% | $186,949▼1.0% | $229,243▲26.7% | $229,243▲26.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $165,031▲10.0% | $188,927▼14.1% | $180,970▼11.7% | $180,970▼11.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $150,073▼35.0% | $219,855▲22.5% | $204,866▼25.4% | $204,866▼25.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $231,027▲40.5% | $179,482▲12.8% | $274,648▲23.1% | $274,648▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $164,420▲11.5% | $159,085▲17.4% | $223,103▲2.4% | $223,103▲2.4% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $147,493▲46.9% | $135,524▲32.8% | $217,768▲9.2% | $217,768▲9.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $100,379▲9.6% | $102,089▲30.5% | $199,343▼0.9% | $199,343▼0.9% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $91,582 | $78,229 | $201,053 | $201,053 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $5,400 total
1 grant to A R K Humane Society Ltd totaling $5,400, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petsmart Charities Inc | Shelter management | 2017 | $5,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A R K Humane Society Ltd a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A R K Humane Society Ltd is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4245768, based in Lacon, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A R K Humane Society Ltd's EIN?
- A R K Humane Society Ltd's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4245768.
- How much revenue does A R K Humane Society Ltd report?
- A R K Humane Society Ltd reported $258,662 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A R K Humane Society Ltd have?
- CharityIndex grades A R K Humane Society Ltd C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A R K Humane Society Ltd (EIN 36-4245768) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.