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Minnesota Valley Humane Society (Detailed Report)

1313 Highway 13 E
Burnsville, MN 55337

Principal Staff: Lynae Gieseke, Executive Director
Board Chair: Cathy McCoy
EIN: 41-1409266

Phone: (952)894-5000
Fax: (952)894-6669
Main E-mail: pets@MVHSpets.org
Website: www.MVHSpets.org
IRS Code: 501(c)(3)

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MISSION

To prevent and alleviate animal suffering through shelter, adoption, education, collaboration and community outreach; and to strengthen the relationship between people and companion animals.

990 SNAPSHOT (2005-2007)

Programs and Expenses (2007)

Shelter/Adoptions: $592,601

Canine U: $55,141

Volunteer: $39,588

Humane Education: $26,265


3-Year Average Charity Expenses		% of total expenses
Program Services:	$693,981	63.5%
Management:	$177,146	16.2%
Fundraising:	$221,524	20.3%

Accountability Review Results:

Date of final report: 05/27/2009

= Meets standard

= Doesn't meet standard

Read this charity's response to its review results

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

Legal Compliance (1A)

Financial & Annual Reporting (1B)
Annual report did not include mission statement, list of board of directors, and major programs as listed in 990.

Accomplishments (1C)

Reporting Consistency (1D)
Program accomplishments and expenses not listed individually in Annual Report.

GOVERNANCE

Board Meetings (2A)

Conflict Of Interest Policy (2B)

Board Compensation (2C)

Board/Staff Positions (2D)

Board Term Limits (2E)

FINANCIAL ACTIVITY

Use Of Funds (3A)
Average program expenses over the last 3 years is 63.5%.

Reserve Limits (3B)

Financial Health (3C)
Total net assets and unrestricted net assets have decreased in the past 3 years.

Board Fiduciary Oversight (3D)

FUNDRAISING

Ethical Fundraising (4A)

Voluntary Charitable Giving (4B)

Soliciting Practices (4C)

CHARITY RESPONSE TO REVIEW:

Financial & Annual Reporting (1B) will be in compliance going forward as MVHS will include mission statement, list of board of directors, and major programs as listed in our 990 and audit in our 2009 Annual Report and/or posted to our website. Reporting Consistency (1D) will be in compliance going forward as MVHS will list program accomplishments and expenses individually in our 2009 Annual Report. Use of Funds(3A) not in compliance due to fundraising expenses higher than normal due to Capital Campaign. Please contact our Executive Director for further information. Financial Health (3C) not in compliance due to Capital Campaign. Please contact our Executive Director for further information.

NON-CASH DONATIONS
(952)894-5000 More on non-cash donations to this charity. Type of Goods Accepted: Automobiles Sold to Raise Funds Other (non-clumping cat litter, kitten food (canned/dried), kitten milk replacer formula, knotted white rawhide bones, durable dog toys (chew toys), dry dog food (we prefer IAMS or Purina), cat litter scoops, disposable plastic or styrofoam bowls, aluminum cake pans (9 x 13), Natural Balance dog food, cupcake liners, crates (new or used), liquid laundry soap, hand sanitizer, paper towels, facial tissues, paper napkins, toilet paper, garbage bags (13 & 39 gal size), copy paper (8 1/2 x 11 - any color), laminating sheets, postage stamps, plastic sandwich bags with zipper-style tops, paper plates, paper bowls, plastic knives (forks & spoons), non-working fire hydrants, airline tickets/miles/certificates, gift cards (Target, Walmart, OfficeMax, Office Depot, or gas stations), empty black ink cartridges)	Goods Donation Instructions/Restrictions: Donation drop-off during regular business hours. Please allow sufficient time for pick-up and call MVHS to schedule a pick-up. Drop Off's Accepted In: Dakota County Drop-off Locations: Burnsville
CHARITY DETAILS
Number of FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):	14
Number of Volunteers:	450
Number of clients served in the last fiscal year:	100000


	Other Affiliations/Accreditations: Volunteers of America