Your gift to HSSW will make a life-changing difference for animals and the people who love them. Whether it’s a one-time donation, a recurring monthly gift, a tribute or a bequest, your contribution makes our work possible.

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HSSW is a private nonprofit, operating independently of other shelters and animal welfare groups. HSSW does not receive any portion of donations paid to national organizations. We rely on the generous support of donors in our community to accomplish our lifesaving work with the animals.

Learn more about the many ways to support our work below or contact our team at [email protected]

Our tax ID#: 91-0759124

 

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.

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Monthly Giving

Monthly giving makes supporting the animals easy! Your gift will provide consistent support for our work.

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Holiday Giving

There are many ways to give. Help us make the holidays merry and bright for animals in need.

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Fundraise for the Animals

Easy and effective ways to help the animals. Learn more about making an impact with your fundraiser.

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Honorary Gifts

Honor a loved one with a gift to the animals, or purchase a brick or paver for a lasting tribute.

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Wish List and Supplies

What's on the list for the animals? Check out a few of the items that can benefit the animals of HSSW.

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Gifts of Stock and QCD

Stock gifts make a big difference for the animals at HSSW and has tax benefits for you!

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Estate Gifts

Your estate gift will make a difference for the animals. Learn more about planned and estate giving.

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Vehicle Donations

Donate your vehicle to support the animals of HSSW. It's easy, convenient, and make a difference.

Shopping Programs

Whether you're shopping online or in-person, your next purchase could benefit the animals of HSSW.

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Financials and Funding

Statistics, funding and financials for our work. All the fine print.