Funding and Financials

Donor support of HSSW is critical in providing care to more than 8,000 animals each year. Together, we are building a community where all living creatures are treated with dignity and respect. Whether a donation of time, money, food and other pet-related items, or donating gently used items to ReTails Thrift Store, HSSW relies on these contributions to provide care to the animals.

Audited Financials, Documentation, and Form 990

We know our donors have options when it comes to charitable giving. The investment and management of these generous contributions is one we take seriously. We invite you to see how we're doing when considering a donation to support our efforts. To ensure transparency and accountability, HSSW observes the following Document Retention Policy as part of it's best practices. 

Check the links below for our current financial reports.

990 Form
Auditor's Report/Financial Statements

Give with Confidence

HSSW is proud to have achieved the highest ratings possible by both Charity Navigator and Candid. These ratings measure the financial health and transparency of our work. When you give to HSSW, you can rest easy knowing we will ensure your gift will make the greatest possible impact for the animals. Learn more about these ratings below.

Charity Navigator

Charity Navigator is America's premier independent charity evaluation tool and the standard by which the industry and donors alike measure the financial health, accountability, and transparency of America's largest non-profit organizations. 

We are proud to have earned a Four-Star Rating - the highest possible rating on Charity Navigator. This rating indicates that we are using donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s comprehensive criteria that go beyond financials to reflect the work charities do.

You can visit the Humane Society for Southwest Washington on Charity Navigator to view our organization's report card.

Candid

HSSW has achieved the Platinum Seal of Transparency Rating on Candid (formerly Guidestar), the world’s largest source of of information on non-profit organizations. This rating places HSSW at the top of charities nationally in terms of transparency.

The Platinum Seal of Transparency indicates that HSSW shares clear and important information with the public about our goals, strategies, capabilities, achievements and progress indicators that highlight the impact we make in our community.

At our Candid profile, you'll find in-depth financial information about our organization as you consider a gift that supports our mission to rescue • return • restore • rehome • reconnect one animal at a time.