Humane Society-lowell
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Humane Society-lowell is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lowell, Massachusetts, registered in 1968, with $1,027,044 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
951 Broadway St, Lowell, MA, 01854 EIN 04-2104400 Since 1968
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.0M
▼ 16.9% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.1M
Net assets
$615K
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.
B
—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 Humane Society-lowell— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · -9% 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 Humane Society-lowell: 7 mo reserves · -9% margin earns a B+ 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 Humane Society-lowell— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Humane Society-lowell: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 951 Broadway St, Lowell, MA, 01854
- City
- Lowell
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $578K (FY2013) to $1.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $79KNet assets $615K
Operating margin
-9.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$694K
Total liabilities
$79K
Net assets
$615K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,027,044▼16.9% | $1,119,287▲12.9% | $615,308▼6.6% | $694,107▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,235,909▲78.8% | $991,743▲36.2% | $658,950▲66.1% | $716,996▲60.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $691,244▲16.9% | $728,135▲22.3% | $396,737▼16.6% | $446,491▼13.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $591,083▼9.1% | $595,165▲2.0% | $475,726▲4.1% | $514,176▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $650,438▲2.3% | $583,695▼2.0% | $456,926▲20.3% | $482,972▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $635,760▲0.6% | $595,458▲5.0% | $379,875▲11.9% | $424,169▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $631,737▲9.6% | $567,130▲1.8% | $339,573▲23.5% | $399,214▲25.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $576,381▲1.5% | $557,339▲5.9% | $274,966▲7.4% | $319,473▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $567,642▲21.0% | $526,202▲1.2% | $255,924▲19.3% | $315,553▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $469,297▼18.8% | $519,759▼6.5% | $214,484▼19.0% | $269,317▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $578,126 | $555,799▲13.4% | $264,946▲9.2% | $300,411▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $490,106▲3.6% | $242,615▼3.4% | $285,400▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $473,157▲1.4% | $251,245▲0.1% | $287,146▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $466,698▲0.8% | $250,971▼0.2% | $283,689▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $463,119 | $251,485 | $282,416 | 990 |
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 · $240K total
22 grants to Humane Society-lowell totaling $240K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $25,508 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $23,990 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $21,981 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $11,984 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $5,026 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $13,069 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $10,124 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $5,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $8,550 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $8,550 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $5,218 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $12,200 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $7,700 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $7,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Humane Society-lowell a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Humane Society-lowell is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2104400, based in Lowell, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Humane Society-lowell's EIN?
- Humane Society-lowell's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2104400.
- How much revenue does Humane Society-lowell report?
- Humane Society-lowell reported $1,027,044 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Humane Society-lowell have?
- CharityIndex grades Humane Society-lowell B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Humane Society-lowell (EIN 04-2104400) 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.