Wyoming, MN

NORTHWOODS HUMANE SOCIETY

EIN 41-1487872

Environment & Animal Welfare Animal Rescue & Shelters

Mission

To enhance the lives of pets in need and the people who care about them.

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

About NORTHWOODS HUMANE SOCIETY

Northwoods Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization based in Wyoming, Minnesota; the organization's Employer Identification Number (EIN) 41-1487872 has been confirmed against its IRS Form 990 and public nonprofit records. The shelter’s stated mission is the adoption and care of companion animals and its programs include intake/surrender services, lost & found support, adoption, foster placement (including hospice foster), and community spay/neuter referrals. The organization operates as a limited-admissions shelter that places animals by appointment and uses a combination of on-site care, foster homes, and partnerships with other rescues to rehome animals or return them to owners. Recent filings and organizational summaries show substantial program activity and a professional veterinary/surgical capacity supporting spay/neuter and other medical services. Financial and operational reporting in the last 2–3 years show continued program scale and fiscal oversight, with year-end filings and independently reviewed financial statements documenting annual revenue and net assets consistent with an active, donor-facing animal welfare charity.

Notable achievements

2023 intake of 1,275 animals

In 2023 Northwoods reported taking in 1,275 cats and dogs and providing daily care, vaccinations, medical treatment, foster care when needed, and rehoming or return-to-owner services.

1,491 surgical and medical procedures (2023)

The organization's veterinary and surgical staff performed spay/neuter and other surgical/medical services for 1,491 dogs and cats during the 2023 reporting year, expanding access to essential care for shelter animals.

Maintained fiscal strength and reviewed statements (FY2024)

Recent year-end reporting and an independent review show the organization operating with annual revenues in the high hundreds of thousands and net assets over $1 million, supporting ongoing shelter operations and programs.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.2M
Annual revenue: $955K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 41-1487872
Location: Wyoming, MN
Website: northwoodshs.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Charity Navigator profile with a multi-star rating (Three-Star/84% score) recognizing strengths in accountability, finance and impact reporting.

Registered with the State of Minnesota charitable registration system and regularly files IRS Form 990 returns that are publicly available.

Independent review of financial statements completed, indicating external financial oversight and reporting controls.

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