Ann Arbor, MI (April 22, 2025) — The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) proudly announces its 15th consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent charity evaluator. This distinction places HSHV among the top 1% of charities nationwide, underscoring its enduring commitment to financial health, accountability, and transparency and to using donations effectively and efficiently to support its mission.

Charity Navigator assesses nonprofit organizations based on key indicators, including Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability. HSHV’s perfect score of 100% reflects its excellence in these areas, affirming its status as a “Give with Confidence” charity.

“We are honored to receive Charity Navigator’s highest rating once again,” said Tanya Hilgendorf, President and CEO of HSHV. “Charity Navigator’s continued recognition is more than just a badge of honor—it’s a testament to the trust our community places in us to do right by the animals.”

“We hope this endorsement encourages even more people to join us in creating a more compassionate world for animals and the people who love them.”

HSHV, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1896, relies solely on the generosity of its community to provide critical programs and services. Recognized for its best practices and highest animal save rate among similar shelters in Michigan, HSHV continues to set the standard for animal welfare.

For more information on HSHV’s programs, services, and how to get involved, visit hshv.org. To view HSHV’s Charity Navigator profile, go to charitynavigator.org.

 

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About The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV):

The Humane Society of Huron Valley, located in Ann Arbor, is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and relies solely on the generosity of our supporters to provide critical community programs and services. HSHV is an award-winning organization, recognized for our best practices and highest animal “save-rate” among all similar shelters in Michigan. Charity Navigator, the nation’s top charity evaluator, awarded HSHV a 4-star ranking, the highest possible. The mission of HSHV is to promote the loving, responsible care of all animals in our community. HSHV is not affiliated with any other humane organization and does not receive funding from the United Way. More information can be found on HSHV’s website (hshv.org) and on our annual report (hshv.org/annualreport).