Humane Society Of The United States
- Assets
- $454.7m
- Revenue
- $175.0m
- Investments
- $264.9m
- Employees
- 644
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 01/1956
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 53-0225390
Organization Overview
Humane Society Of The United States is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1956. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Humane Society Of The United States employed 644 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Humane Society Of The United States is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Humane Society Of The United States generated $175.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $177.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.0% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Humane Society Of The United States has awarded 2,535 individual grants totaling $228,638,096. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES FIGHTS THE BIG FIGHTS, WORKING TO END ALL FORMS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CARE FOR ANIMALS IN CRISIS AS THE HSUS WORKS TOWARD A HUMANE FUTURE, IT ALSO SEEKS TO ALLEVIATE THE SUFFERING HAPPENING TODAY. THE HSUS RESPONDS TO CRUELTY AND DISASTERS WHERE THE NEED IS GREATEST, ADVANCES TACTICS THAT REDUCE THE USE OF LETHAL AND CRUEL ANIMAL MANAGEMENT APPROACHES AND PROVIDES TRANSPORT AND SANCTUARY TO ANIMALS IN CRISIS. THE HSUS IS THERE FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE ANIMAL POPULATIONS AROUND THE WORLD WITH FOCUS ON LASTING SOLUTIONS. IN RECENT YEARS, THE HSUS HAS STEADILY INCREASED CAPACITY TO RESPOND TO ANIMAL CRUELTY AND NATURAL DISASTERS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
BUILD A STRONGER ANIMAL PROTECTION MOVEMENT THE HSUS WORKS TO STRENGTHEN ITS ALLIES IN THE FIGHT FOR ALL ANIMALS - LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND GLOBALLY. ENERGIZING THE MOVEMENT TO DRIVE CHANGE-THROUGH ADVOCACY, DIRECT CARE, EDUCATION, ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS AND CONSUMER CHOICE - IS FUNDAMENTAL TO BRINGING AN END TO ANIMAL CRUELTY. THE MISSION INCLUDES HELPING THOSE WHO STAND WITH THE HSUS TO BECOME STRONGER. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND TRAINING WORK, THE HSUS FOCUSES EFFORTS TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR PARTNER ENTITIES AND AGENCIES TO USE HUMANE AND EFFECTIVE METHODS FOR HANDLING DOMESTIC ANIMAL CASES AND FOR RESOLVING SITUATIONS INVOLVING HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
END THE CRUELEST PRACTICES THE HSUS FIGHTS THE WORST, MOST INSTITUTIONALIZED FORMS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY AROUND THE WORLD. CURRENT PRIORITIES INCLUDE ENDING COSMETICS TESTING ON ANIMALS, REDUCING TROPHY HUNTING OF WILDLIFE, ENDING THE USE OF FUR IN FASHION, EASING THE SUFFERING OF BILLIONS OF FARM ANIMALS BY ELIMINATING CRUEL SYSTEMS OF CONFINEMENT AND ENSURING THAT PUPPY MILLS CAN NO LONGER SELL PUPPIES VIA PET STORES. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 0.7 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 0.7 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 0.9 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Meta Platforms Inc Advertising | 12/30/23 | $6,606,272 |
Green Planet Sales Company Inc Fundraising Consultant | 12/30/23 | $3,609,425 |
Navistar Direct Marketing Llc Print, Design & Copy Services | 12/30/23 | $2,649,682 |
M&r Strategic Services Inc Digital And Website Consultants | 12/30/23 | $2,143,063 |
Google Llc Advertising | 12/30/23 | $1,823,312 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $145,732 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $962,604 |
| Related organizations | $32,701 |
| Government grants | $350,871 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $156,062,088 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $29,075,667 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $157,553,996 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,120,671 |
| Investment income | $5,857,487 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $291,966 |
| Net Rental Income | $101,934 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,299,937 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$830,049 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $174,968,233 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $50,580,240 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $44,745 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $342,624 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,858,089 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $320,993 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $46,181,300 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,317,274 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,396,880 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,258,318 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,288,060 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $320,939 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $2,222,268 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $7,373,993 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $526,243 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,808,328 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,654,847 |
| Office expenses | $3,715,207 |
| Information technology | $5,370,234 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,939,769 |
| Travel | $4,314,482 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $44,351 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $379,520 |
| Insurance | $1,155,412 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $177,657,489 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $37,129,525 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,982,219 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,783,291 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,072,774 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,283,066 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $125,814,979 |
| Investments—other securities | $264,893,998 |
| Investments—program-related | $430,000 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9,337,738 |
| Total assets | $454,727,590 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,332,817 |
| Grants payable | $293,659 |
| Deferred revenue | $511,751 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $29,185,113 |
| Total liabilities | $40,323,340 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $355,209,478 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $59,194,772 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $454,727,590 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Humane Society Of The United States has awarded $50,388,232 in support to 181 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ABBEVILLE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER PURPOSE: Provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | $81,892 |
ALL ABOUT SPAY & NEUTER PURPOSE: Provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | $19,800 |
ALLIANCE FOR CONTRACEPTION IN CATS & DOGS PURPOSE: study into where and how people find their pet dogs as part of the stop puppy mill campaign | $10,000 |
ALTUS ANIMAL WELFARE ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: Provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | $611,827 |
AMARILLO ANIMAL MANAGEMENT AND WELFARE PURPOSE: Provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | $168,130 |
AMADOR COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL PURPOSE: Provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | $87,544 |