Lewis & Clark Humane Society
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lewis & Clark Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Helena, Montana, registered in 1965, with $1,453,793 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 4455, Helena, MT, 59604 EIN 81-6014910 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.5M
▲ 9.7% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.0M
Net assets
$2.5M
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
★★★★
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 Lewis & Clark Humane Society— 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 rating29 mo reserves · +28% 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 Lewis & Clark Humane Society: 29 mo reserves · +28% 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 Lewis & Clark Humane Society— 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 Lewis & Clark Humane Society: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 4455, Helena, MT, 59604
- City
- Helena
- State
- Montana
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $857K (FY2013) to $1.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $548Net assets $2.5M
Operating margin
28.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.5M
Total liabilities
$548
Net assets
$2.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,453,793▲9.7% | $1,039,858▲0.7% | $2,518,532▲18.9% | $2,519,080▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,325,765▲14.2% | $1,032,787▲12.4% | $2,118,721▲16.2% | $2,120,216▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,161,395▲11.0% | $918,533▲12.3% | $1,823,736▲16.1% | $1,826,435▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,045,965▼8.4% | $817,827▼1.4% | $1,571,390▲17.2% | $1,571,390▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,142,059▼26.2% | $829,824▲5.3% | $1,340,616▼2.0% | $1,427,943▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,548,539▲44.0% | $787,878▲0.9% | $1,368,486▲129% | $1,392,557▲68.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,075,542▲20.5% | $780,801▼20.1% | $596,722▲102% | $826,555▲23.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $892,857▼16.3% | $976,755▲0.5% | $294,896▼22.1% | $667,645▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,066,997▲30.5% | $971,569▲19.8% | $378,794▲33.7% | $712,372▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $817,419▼4.6% | $811,195▼7.6% | $283,366▲2.2% | $658,618▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $857,059 | $877,981▼29.1% | $277,142▼7.0% | $639,204▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,238,997▲1.7% | $298,064▼22.6% | $647,438▼16.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,218,380▲23.3% | $385,043▼3.5% | $773,910▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $988,006▲14.6% | $399,190▼1.8% | $781,121▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $862,302 | $406,509 | $654,440 | 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 · $704K total
20 grants to Lewis & Clark Humane Society totaling $704K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lewis & Clark Humane Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lewis & Clark Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-6014910, based in Helena, Montana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lewis & Clark Humane Society's EIN?
- Lewis & Clark Humane Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-6014910.
- How much revenue does Lewis & Clark Humane Society report?
- Lewis & Clark Humane Society reported $1,453,793 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lewis & Clark Humane Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Lewis & Clark Humane Society B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lewis & Clark Humane Society (EIN 81-6014910) 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.