West Suburban Humane Society

Love Is A Pet Away

Downers Grove, IL | https://www.WSHS-DG.org

GuideStar Charity Check

EIN: 23-7355420

Contributions tax deductible
as of September 2024

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of September 09, 2024

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Mission

At West Suburban Humane Society, our mission is to work towards the day when all dogs and cats are loved and cared for, and pet owners have access to essential resources so they may enjoy a fulfilling relationship with their pets. In doing so, we strive to: * Provide compassionate care for cats and dogs on their journey to compatible and loving homes. * Engage our community and serve as a resource for a variety of pet-related topics and challenges. * Team with volunteers of all abilities and strengths to build a robust network of support in our community. *Strengthen the human-animal bond through advocacy, humane education and promotion of animal welfare initiatives. By working together, we can change the lives of the dogs and cats that have forever changed us.

Ruling year info

1974

Principal Officer

Carolyn Mossberger

Main address

1901 Ogden Ave

Downers Grove, IL 60515 USA

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EIN

23-7355420

Subject area info

Animal welfare

Elementary and secondary education

Population served info

Adults

Children and youth

Families

NTEE code info

Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Communication

Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Dog and Cat adoptions

West Suburban Humane Society is dedicated to creating and expanding families through animal adoption. We match each animal with a family of coordinating energy levels and personalities to give the family the best opportunity to keep that animal for the rest of its life.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Children and youth

Family relationships

Where we work

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How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

We shared information about our current feedback practices.

How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

West Suburban Humane Society

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Financial documents

Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant.

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

11.24

Average of 50.47 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

1

Average of 8.2 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

9%

Average of 9% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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West Suburban Humane Society

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$333,278
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$118,026
Investments	$36,715
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$488,019

Expenses
Program Services	$204,325
Administration	$278,457
Fundraising	$46,271
Total Expenses	$529,053
Net Gain/Loss	($41,034)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$23,247
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$13,004
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$3,050
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$445,063
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$120,113
Investments	$19,832
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$585,008

Expenses
Program Services	$213,996
Administration	$303,614
Fundraising	$44,911
Total Expenses	$562,940
Net Gain/Loss	$22,068

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,800
Advertising & Promotion	$17,363
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$17,021
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$384,256
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$110,325
Investments	$24,779
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$519,360

Expenses
Program Services	$265,746
Administration	$246,470
Fundraising	$47,228
Total Expenses	$559,444
Net Gain/Loss	($40,084)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$2,125
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$14,368
Interest Expenses	$193
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$618,753
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$96,775
Investments	$23,607
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$739,135

Expenses
Program Services	$376,918
Administration	$209,319
Fundraising	$25,823
Total Expenses	$612,060
Net Gain/Loss	$127,075

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$10,550
Advertising & Promotion	$1,410
Information Technology Expenses	$501
Insurance Expenses	$13,917
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$2,177
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,090,216
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$84,254
Investments	$43,999
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,218,469

Expenses
Program Services	$314,750
Administration	$228,410
Fundraising	$51,761
Total Expenses	$594,921
Net Gain/Loss	$623,548

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$3,000
Advertising & Promotion	$1,247
Information Technology Expenses	$14,252
Insurance Expenses	$14,162
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$691
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$750,294
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$86,192
Investments	$104,095
Special Events	$87,908
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,028,489

Expenses
Program Services	$408,303
Administration	$61,067
Fundraising	$125,360
Total Expenses	$594,730
Net Gain/Loss	$433,759

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$3,200
Advertising & Promotion	$2,341
Information Technology Expenses	$4,814
Insurance Expenses	$16,110
Interest Expenses	$297
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$835,520
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$82,187
Investments	$163,279
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,080,986

Expenses
Program Services	$415,040
Administration	$95,444
Fundraising	$120,233
Total Expenses	$630,717
Net Gain/Loss	$450,269

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$6,799
Advertising & Promotion	$5,485
Information Technology Expenses	$1,933
Insurance Expenses	$14,455
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$22,850
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$586,426
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$100,264
Investments	$133,590
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$820,280

Expenses
Program Services	$579,261
Administration	$98,263
Fundraising	$104,798
Total Expenses	$782,322
Net Gain/Loss	$37,958

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$13,388
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$15,509
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$24,597
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$485,732
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$87,816
Investments	($330)
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$573,218

Expenses
Program Services	$577,566
Administration	$98,770
Fundraising	$95,651
Total Expenses	$771,987
Net Gain/Loss	($198,769)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$12,475
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$13,977
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$29,247
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$671,421
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$75,672
Investments	$108,030
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$855,123

Expenses
Program Services	$590,744
Administration	$87,996
Fundraising	$92,703
Total Expenses	$771,443
Net Gain/Loss	$83,680

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$13,945
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$16,590
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$14,348
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$2,190,930
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$67,688
Investments	$54,002
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$2,312,620

Expenses
Program Services	$592,634
Administration	$60,041
Fundraising	$165,817
Total Expenses	$818,492
Net Gain/Loss	$1,494,128

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$14,350
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$17,566
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$4,167
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,141,057
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$70,649
Investments	$72,934
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,284,640

Expenses
Program Services	$681,889
Administration	$53,534
Fundraising	$164,016
Total Expenses	$899,439
Net Gain/Loss	$385,201

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$14,426
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$18,575
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$3,956
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$790,021
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$85,722
Investments	$19,190
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$894,933

Expenses
Program Services	$751,386
Administration	$64,298
Fundraising	$152,630
Total Expenses	$968,314
Net Gain/Loss	($73,381)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$14,080
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$24,950
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$4,508
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$763,507
Government Grants	$110,205
Program Services	$93,805
Investments	$25,065
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$992,582

Expenses
Program Services	$881,682
Administration	$66,331
Fundraising	$150,341
Total Expenses	$1,098,354
Net Gain/Loss	($105,772)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$14,500
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$26,269
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$4,835
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,016,813
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$110,744
Investments	$17,133
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,144,690

Expenses
Program Services	$956,948
Administration	$80,241
Fundraising	$149,055
Total Expenses	$1,186,244
Net Gain/Loss	($41,554)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$15,145
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$27,146
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$6,306
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

West Suburban Humane Society

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Assets	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Contributions	$333,278
Cash & Equivalents	$51,966	$200,896	$148,930
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$1,179,743	$966,128	($213,615)
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$571,663	$596,218	$24,555
Other	$0	$5,007	$5,007
Total Assets	$1,803,372	$1,768,249	($35,123)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Accounts Payable	$31,977	$39,511	$7,534
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$31,977	$39,511	$7,534

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$10,036	$10,036	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$10,036	$10,036	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$1,764,359	$1,728,738	($35,621)
Net Assets	$1,771,395	$1,728,738	($42,657)

Assets	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Contributions	$445,063
Cash & Equivalents	$200,896	$252,480	$51,584
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$966,128	$935,726	($30,402)
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$596,218	$593,703	($2,515)
Other	$5,007	$0	($5,007)
Total Assets	$1,768,249	$1,781,909	$13,660

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$39,511	$32,843	($6,668)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$39,511	$32,843	($6,668)

West Suburban Humane Society

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$1,018,953	-$10,599	$975,413	$65,231	$7,635
As % of expenses	126.7%	-1.3%	109.5%	6.7%	0.7%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	$1,004,606	-$62,708	$897,756	-$65,869	-$124,854
As % of expenses	122.7%	-7.0%	92.7%	-6.0%	-10.5%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$2,312,620	$1,284,640	$894,933	$992,582	$1,144,690
Total revenue, % change over prior year	170.4%	-44.5%	-30.3%	10.9%	15.3%
Program services revenue	2.9%	5.5%	9.6%	9.5%	9.7%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	2.3%	5.2%	0.9%	2.5%	1.4%
Government grants	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	11.1%	0.0%
All other grants and contributions	94.7%	88.8%	88.3%	76.9%	88.8%
Other revenue	0.0%	0.4%	1.2%	0.0%	0.1%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$804,145	$847,330	$890,657	$967,254	$1,053,755
Total expenses, % change over prior year	6.1%	5.4%	5.1%	8.6%	8.9%
Personnel	35.6%	33.9%	42.6%	41.5%	39.6%
Professional fees	14.3%	11.7%	3.3%	2.0%	2.0%
Occupancy	4.6%	4.7%	8.1%	6.5%	7.5%
Interest	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other expenses	45.5%	49.7%	46.1%	50.0%	50.9%

Full cost components (estimated)	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$818,492	$899,439	$968,314	$1,098,354	$1,186,244
One month of savings	$67,012	$70,611	$74,221	$80,605	$87,813
Debt principal payment	$0	$0	$0	$55,103	$0
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$3,953,432	$0	$0
Total full costs (estimated)	$885,504	$970,050	$4,995,967	$1,234,062	$1,274,057

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Months of cash	20.4	5.8	3.8	2.4	1.0
Months of cash and investments	59.2	21.2	12.4	10.8	10.2
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	56.8	53.7	11.0	10.9	10.0

Balance sheet composition	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Cash	$1,364,336	$408,906	$280,817	$195,394	$89,086
Investments	$2,605,059	$1,088,921	$642,707	$675,037	$804,532
Receivables	$266,432	$319,011	$6,075	$34,973	$18,310
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$789,446	$784,547	$4,478,085	$4,480,779	$4,486,265
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	25.7%	31.7%	1.5%	4.4%	7.3%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	1.6%	4.5%	2.6%	0.7%	0.9%
Unrestricted net assets	$4,389,859	$4,327,151	$5,224,907	$5,159,038	$5,034,184
Temporarily restricted net assets	$462,727	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$462,727	$956,344	$4,598	$0	$0
Total net assets	$4,852,586	$5,283,495	$5,229,505	$5,159,038	$5,034,184

Key data checks

Key data checks	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination is not available for this organization

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Principal Officer

Carolyn Mossberger

Carolyn Mossberger has been the Executive Director of the West Suburban Humane Society for nineteen years. Before becoming the director, she served on the Executive Board of the shelter for five years; two years as Recording Secretary and three years as President and was a kennel volunteer for twelve years. Carolyn has a B.A. in Business Management from National Louis University. She recently led the shelter through a capital campaign and the building of our new adoption center. She is excited to continue to guide this organization to become a premier adoption center in the western suburbs.

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

West Suburban Humane Society

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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Compensation data

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There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.

West Suburban Humane Society

Board of directors
as of 07/20/2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Board of directors data

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Board chair

Scott McMillin

Kerry Kopera

Christian Ambler

Brian Wasielewski

Mark Motuelle

Sarah Marshall

Colleen Attwell

Dr. Lyn Edmonson

Bob Koch

Marci Levites

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

West Suburban Humane Society

Love Is A Pet Away

Mission

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Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

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Our programs

Dog and Cat adoptions

Where we work

How we listen

Financials

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2022 info

11.24

Months of cash in 2022 info

1

Fringe rate in 2022 info

9%

Funding sources info

Assets & liabilities info

Financial data

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

West Suburban Humane Society

West Suburban Humane Society

West Suburban Humane Society

Business model indicators

Capital structure indicators

Key data checks

Operations

Documents

Principal Officer

Carolyn Mossberger

Number of employees

West Suburban Humane Society

Compensation data

West Suburban Humane Society

Board of directors data

Scott McMillin

Board leadership practices

Board orientation and education

CEO oversight

Ethics and transparency

Board composition

Board performance

Liquidity in 2022

Months of cash in 2022

Fringe rate in 2022

Funding sources

Assets & liabilities