KHS Earns High Marks
for Fiscal Responsibility
One of Only Nine State Charities to Receive Four-Star Rating

August 1 , 2007 (Louisville, Ky.) The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) was awarded the highest overall rating by Charity Navigator, the nation’s leading charity evaluator. KHS was one of only nine state charities and the only animal welfare organization in Kentucky and Indiana to receive the four-star rating.

“We are proud to announce that the Kentucky Humane Society has earned our 4-star rating for its ability to efficiently manage and grow its finances,” wrote Trent Stamp, president of Charity Navigator. “This ‘exceptional’ designation from Charity Navigator differentiates [KHS] from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.”

With less than 25 percent of evaluated charities earning the premier four-star rating, this accolade recognizes KHS as a non-profit organization that outperforms most other national charities through sound fiscal management, program and financial growth, and commitment to donor privacy.

Charity Navigator rates each charity from zero to four stars by examining their financial health in two broad areas – organizational efficiency and organizational capacity. KHS received an overall rating of 60.27 out of 70, with 27.5 out of 30 for organizational capacity.

“We work hard to make sure every dollar helps us continue advocating the humane treatment for all companion animals now and in the future,” said KHS Community Relations Director Krista Roberts.

To learn more about Charity Navigator and review KHS’ rating, visit www.charitynavigator.org.

The Kentucky Humane Society, awarded a top four-star rating by Charity Navigator, advocates the humane treatment of companion animals through leadership and proactive solutions to pet overpopulation.

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