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HUBBARD DAVIS CPAS, LLP990 LAKE HUNTER CIRCLE, SUITE 207MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464MAY 2, 2016CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY2455 REMOUNT ROADNORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY:ENCLOSED IS THE ORGANIZATION'S 2015 EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONRETURN.SPECIFIC FILING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS.FORM 990 RETURN:THIS RETURN HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR ELECTRONIC FILING. IF YOUWISH TO HAVE IT TRANSMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO THE IRS, PLEASESIGN, DATE, AND RETURN FORM 8879-EO TO OUR OFFICE. WE WILLTHEN SUBMIT THE ELECTRONIC RETURN TO THE IRS. DO NOT MAIL APAPER COPY OF THE RETURN TO THE IRS.A COPY OF THE RETURN IS ENCLOSED FOR YOUR FILES.THAT YOU RETAIN THIS COPY INDEFINITELY.VERY TRULY YOURS,CAROL HUBBARDWE SUGGEST
Form990OMB No. 1545-0047Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax2015Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginningand endingOpen to PublicInspectionDepartment of the TreasuryInternal Revenue ServiceBC Name of organizationCheck ngD Employer identification numberCHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETYActivities & GovernanceRevenueExpensesNet Assets orFund BalancesRoom/suite E Telephone number2455 REMOUNT ROADCity or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal codeNORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406F Name and address of principal officer:HILTON SMITH, III) § (insert no.)501(c) (I Tax-exempt status: X 501(c)(3)CHARLESTONANIMALSOCIETY.ORGJ Website: TrustAssociationK Form of organization: X CorporationPart I57-6021863Doing business asNumber and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)4947(a)(1) orOther Summary843-747-484912,459,075.GH(a) Is this a group returnfor subordinates? H(b) Are all subordinates included?Gross receipts Yes X NoYesNo527If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)H(c) Group exemption number Yearofformation: 1874 M State of legal domicile: SCLTO PREVENT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.1Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities:234567abCheck this box if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets.31Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) 331Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4130Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) 50Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 60.Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 7a0.Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 7bPrior YearCurrent Year3,053,408.4,507,889.Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) 1,013,265.1,097,708.Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) 628,496.266,474. Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d)232,954.433,633.Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 4,928,123.6,305,704.Total revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 0.0.Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) 0.0.Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 2,250,692.2,971,945.Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) 0.0.Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) 740,747. Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25)2,308,015.2,675,767.Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, 11f-24e) 4,558,707.5,647,712.Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 369,416.657,992.Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 Beginning of Current YearEnd of Year18,486,701. 17,480,655.Total assets (Part X, line 16) 1,615,036.250,305.Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) 16,871,665.17,230,350. Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 208910111213141516ab171819202122Part IISignature BlockUnder penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it istrue, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.SignHere Signature of officerType or print name and titlePrint/Type preparer's namePaidPreparerUse OnlyDateHILTON SMITH, III, TREASURERPreparer's signatureCAROL HUBBARDHUBBARD DAVIS CPAS, LLPFirm's name990 LAKE HUNTER CIRCLE, STE 207Firm's addressMOUNT PLEASANT, SC 2946499Date05/02/16Checkifself-employedFirm's EIN9PTINP0041297027-1780668Phone no.843-881-3315May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) 532001 12-16-15LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.XYesNoForm 990 (2015)
CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETYPart III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments57-6021863Form 990 (2015)1Page 2Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III Briefly describe the organization's mission:XTO PREVENT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.4aDid the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed onthe prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? Yes X NoIf "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? Yes X NoIf "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses.Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, andrevenue, if any, for each program service reported.3,398,393. including grants of 501,968. )(Code:) (Expenses ) (Revenue 4b(Code:234ANIMAL SERVICES:FINDING HOMES FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS-THROUGH ADOPTIONS, RETURN-TO-OWNERSAND A FREE ROAMING CATS INITIATIVE."WE SUCCESSFULLY PLACED MORE THAN 7,916 ANIMALS LAST YEAR. OUR DOGS ANDCATS GO THROUGH CANINE-ALITY AND FELINE-ALITY ASSESSMENTS TO STRIVE FORTHE BEST POSSIBLE MATCH WITH A NEW FAMILY BASED ON THEIR PERSONALITYAND LIFESTYLE. IN ADDITION, WE ARE THE ONLY SHELTER IN SOUTH CAROLINATO PLACE EVERY DOG OVER 6 MONTHS THROUGH AN ASPCA SAFER AGGRESSIONASSESSMENT PERFORMED BY ONE OF OUR CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENTSTAFF." - DR. PERRY JAMESON, CAS BOARD MEMBER AND DIPLOMATE OF THEAMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY INTERNAL MEDICINE.) (Expenses SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC:870,591.) (Revenue including grants of 298,738.)PREVENTING BIRTHS OF UNWANTED ANIMALS-THROUGH A HIGH-VOLUME,HIGH-QUALITY AFFORDABLE SPAY/NEUTER INITIATIVE."OUR SPECIALIZED SURGEONS SPAYED OR NEUTERED NEARLY 8,000 FAMILY PETSAND 3,000 SHELTER ANIMALS LAST YEAR LEADING TO A 13% DECREASE IN OURCOMMUNITY'S ANIMALS ENTERING SHELTERS. OUR CLINIC SPAYS/NEUTERS MOREANIMALS THAN ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA" - DR. SARAHBOYD, CAS DIRECTOR OF SHELTER MEDICINE AND PRESIDENT, TRIDENTVETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION4c180,302. including grants of ) (Expenses EDUCATION AND OTHER PROGRAMS:(Code:) (Revenue 92,782.)GUIDING CHILDREN TO GROW INTO HUMANITARIANS - THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVEHUMANE EDUCATION INITIATIVE."LAST YEAR, CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY REACHED THOUSANDS OF STUDENTSTHROUGHOUT THE CHARLESTON AREA, INTRODUCING THEM TO HUMANE EDUCATION,WHERE THEY LEARN HOW TO BE KIND TO BOTH ANIMALS AND OTHER HUMANS. THEIMPACT OF HUMANE EDUCATION IS VITAL TO OUR COMMUNITY AND TEACHESCOMPASSION AND RESPONSIBILITY TO OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS." - DEDALTORIO, CAS DIRECTOR OF HUMANE EDUCATIONFIGHTING HUNGER WHEN FOOD IS UNAFFORDABLE - THROUGH A NONJUDGMENTAL4d4eOther program services (Describe in Schedule O.)292,439. including grants of (Expenses 4,741,725.Total program service expenses 53200212-16-15) (Revenue 204,220.)SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION(S)Form 990 (2015)
CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETYPart IV Checklist of Required SchedulesForm 990 (2015)57-6021863Page 3Yes1234567891011abcdef12ab1314ab1516171819Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)?If "Yes," complete Schedule A Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates forpublic office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effectduring the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, orsimilar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right toprovide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IDid the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," completeSchedule D, Part III Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian foramounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services?If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanentendowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or Xas applicable.Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete Schedule D,Part VI Did the organization report an amount for investments - other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its totalassets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Did the organization report an amount for investments - program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its totalassets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported inPart X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addressesthe organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," completeSchedule D, Parts XI and XII Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than 10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business,investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at 100,000or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than 5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for anyforeign organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than 5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance toor for foreign individuals? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV Did the organization report a total of more than 15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX,column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I Did the organization report more than 15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II Did the
2455 remount road north charleston, sc 29406 charleston animal society: enclosed is the organization’s 2015 exempt organization return. specific filing instructions are as follows. form 990 return: this return has been prepared for electronic filing. if you wish to have it transmitted electronically to the irs, please
