Walker, MI

HUMANE SOCIETY OF WEST MICHIGAN

EIN 38-1360926

Environment & Animal Welfare Animal Rescue & Shelters Low-income Children & youth

Mission

Our mission is to inspire a humane future for animals through education and support.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About HUMANE SOCIETY OF WEST MICHIGAN

Humane Society of West Michigan (HSWM) is a donor-funded, donor-facing animal welfare organization and open-admission shelter serving Walker / Grand Rapids and the surrounding West Michigan community. The organization operates an adoption shelter, on-site veterinary services, low-cost community vaccine clinics, a pet food bank (Kibble Konnection), foster and behavior programs, and humane-education offerings for youth and schools. In recent impact reporting (fiscal 2023–24 and 2024–25 publications) HSWM reported strong outcomes including more than 1,700 adoptions and a live-release rate above 95%, while continuing outreach efforts to help keep pets with families through low-cost clinics and emergency pet food assistance. HSWM also participates in regional shelter partnerships and grant programs to expand adoption and medical capacity. HSWM maintains a public web presence, files IRS Form 990s, and is listed as a registered Michigan animal shelter; it continues active fundraising, community programs, and youth education initiatives (summer camps, Tales to Tails, Junior Volunteer Club) year-round.

Notable achievements

High live-release rate

Reported a live-release rate of 95.9% in its 2023–24 impact report, reflecting strong outcomes for adoptable animals through medical care, behavior intervention, fostering and rehoming.

Strong recent adoption volume

Facilitated 1,714 adoptions in the 2023–24 reporting year while managing intake across species (dogs, cats, small animals), demonstrating significant placement activity and shelter throughput.

Major national foundation partnerships

Recipient and active partner in recurring grant programs (including BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Partners for Pets / Empty the Shelters and Grateful Pet initiatives), which have supported adoption events, medical care, and special programs.

At a glance

Total assets: $9.1M
Annual revenue: $2.9M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 38-1360926
Location: Walker, MI
Website: www.hswestmi.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Registered animal shelter with the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) and listed in state shelter rosters.

Maintains public IRS filings (Form 990) and nonprofit directory listings (Candid/GuideStar, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer), indicating regular financial reporting and transparency.

Recognized partner of national animal-welfare funders (BISSELL Pet Foundation, PetSmart Charities and similar grant programs), which have funded adoption campaigns, medical support and community clinics.

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