A local humane society had more than $272,000 in unclaimed funds. They had no idea.

AKRON, Ohio — Fundraising never stops at the Humane Society of Summit County.

So it came as a bit of a surprise when News 5 notified the nonprofit that they held the largest single unclaimed funds claim in Summit County, according to documents obtained by News 5 from the Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds.

An amount that added up to $272,333.11.

"Good lord. $272,000," said Nick Browning, President and CEO of the Humane Society of Summit County. "Clay, you need to come more often."

Where did the money come from?

As Browning quickly connected the dots, he realized the claim was tied to mineral rights in Texas, a gift left to the nonprofit from a donor following their passing.

The discovery came as part of News 5's ongoing efforts to connect people and entities to their unclaimed money.