Hounds in Pounds Inc
EIN: 47-3593757
Mission
The mission of Hounds in Pounds (HIP), is to end the daily killing of thousands of adoptable dogs in the United States. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New Jersey and Georgia, relying 100% on donations. HIP has a multi-faceted approach to achieving our mission, combining rescue, adoption, spay/neuter outreach, and public education. Dogs rescued by Hounds in Pounds are transported to private veterinarians for proper medical treatment. They are vetted, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and tested for heartworm before being placed into new, loving homes. We work as a team, communicating from sunrise to sundown to manage the many moving pieces that make our work successful.
Ruling year
2018
President
Cat Suzuki
Main address
189 Berdan Ave # 138
Wayne, NJ 07470 USA
EIN
47-3593757
Animal welfare
Population served
Age groups
NTEE code
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
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Death Row Dogs
One of the Hounds in Pound's most treasured tag lines is #dogood because we believe that by helping our co-rescuers, we can make an even more significant impact and save even more lives from death row, especially with our shelter partners, POLK COUNTY or CLAYTON Shelter, both in very rural and impoverished parts of Georgia. 83 of every 100 dogs we save are directly from DEATH ROW from POLK COUNTY, and most are now living their best lives.
We are a 501c3 organization that relies solely on donations. Your contribution makes a life-saving difference in saving a dog from death row and providing them with the urgent medical care they
Shelter Partners Lifesaving Improvements
Hounds in Pounds was formed as a rescue with the mission and life-saving motivation to partner with very rural and poor shelters to save dogs from death row specifically and to help provide the shelters with funding to operate even on a fundamental level.
We are improving shelter conditions for resident dogs in our partner shelters– by providing food, vaccines, disinfectant supplies, and system (Wishy Wash systems) to prevent the spread of Parvo.
Where we work
External reviews
Photos
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of animals rehomed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Death Row Dogs
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of animals rehabilitated
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Death Row Dogs
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of animal clinics/shelters improved as a direct result of the nonprofit's efforts
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Shelter Partners Lifesaving Improvements
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
We partner very closely with two rural underfunded and under-resourced shelters in Polk and Clayton Counties in GA, and we fund their shelters by offering life-saving supplies, food, etc.
Number of animals rescued
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Death Row Dogs
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total dollars of operating costs per animal per day
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Death Row Dogs
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
On average, it costs $125 per animal per day.
Number of animals vaccinated
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Death Row Dogs
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of dogs in hospice care
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Death Row Dogs
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
This number varies from year to year.
Number of dogs spayed or neutered
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Death Row Dogs
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Average adoption fee (in dollars) per dog adopted
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Death Row Dogs
Type of Metric
Other - describing something else
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Our average adoption fee is $415.00 and is contingent on the dog's age and any particular special programs.
Number of senior dogs (9+ years) rescued
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Death Row Dogs
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of senior dogs (9+ years) adopted
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Death Row Dogs
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Average cost per spay/neuter surgery
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Death Row Dogs
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
The average cost of spaying/neutering per dog is $250.00.
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2019 info
0.00
Months of cash in 2019 info
2.8
Fringe rate in 2019 info
0%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Hounds in Pounds Inc
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
Hounds in Pounds Inc
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
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: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
This snapshot of Hounds in Pounds Inc’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $17,936 | $9,026 | $21,676 |
| As % of expenses | 19.2% | 8.6% | 12.6% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $17,936 | $9,026 | $21,676 |
| As % of expenses | 19.2% | 8.6% | 12.6% |
| Revenue composition info | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $111,559 | $114,138 | $193,392 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 0.0% | 0.0% | 69.4% |
| Program services revenue | 100.0% | 34.3% | 27.9% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 0.0% | 65.6% | 72.1% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $93,623 | $105,112 | $171,716 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 0.0% | 0.0% | 63.4% |
| Personnel | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Professional fees | 0.0% | 12.5% | 7.6% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 100.0% | 87.5% | 92.4% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $93,623 | $105,112 | $171,716 |
| One month of savings | $7,802 | $8,759 | $14,310 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $101,425 | $113,871 | $186,026 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 2.3 | 2.1 | 2.8 |
| Months of cash and investments | 2.3 | 2.1 | 2.8 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 2.3 | 2.1 | 2.8 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $17,936 | $18,712 | $40,388 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $17,936 | $18,712 | $40,388 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
President
Cat Suzuki
My name is Cat Suzuki and I am the founder and President of Hounds in Pounds. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for being part of our journey to end the daily killing of thousands of adoptable dogs in the United States. This work has changed my life in unimaginable ways.
Hounds in Pounds is a nonprofit rescue founded in 2015 as a grassroots organization. We expected to save a few dogs. Never in our wildest dreams did we imagine the horrors that we would be facing, the overcrowded shelters where thousands of dogs are being euthanized, the horrific cases of abuse and neglect that we are asked to save, and the heroism of our team of vets and volunteers who give everything they’ve got to save our dogs. We quickly learned that to do this work, we could not sit on the sidelines; we had to throw ourselves in heart and soul, always putting the dogs first.
Now six years later, we have rescued thousands of dogs and have become the voice for the voiceless.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Hounds in Pounds Inc
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Hounds in Pounds Inc
Board of directorsas of 03/14/2023
Board of directors data
Cat Suzuki
Janet Kern
Hounds in Pounds
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
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CEO oversight
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Ethics and transparency
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Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Race & ethnicity
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Gender identity
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Disability
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Equity strategies
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- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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