Humane Society Legislative Fund
- Assets
- $10.7m
- Revenue
- $7.3m
- Investments
- $2.1m
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 59-3786428
Organization Overview
Humane Society Legislative Fund is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (D01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Humane Society Legislative Fund employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Humane Society Legislative Fund is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Humane Society Legislative Fund generated $7.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.5% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PASS ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, AND SUPPORT HUMANE CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FEDERAL & STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY/FEDERAL REGULATORY ACTIVITY LEGISLATIVE: HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND (HSLF), FEDERAL AFFAIRS FOCUSES ON SUPPORT OF FEDERAL ANIMAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION AND REGULATION. FEDERAL AFFAIRS PLAYED A CRUCIAL ROLE IN THE INTRODUCTION OF THE BETTER COLLOBORATION, ACCOUNTABILITY AND REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT (CARE) FOR ANIMALS ACT (H.R.5041 / S.2555), A BILL THAT WOULD GIVE DOJ MORE TOOLS UNDER THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT TO SEEK THE REVOCATION OF LISCENSES, SEIZE SUFFERING ANIMALS AND PURSUE OTHER PENALTIES FOR SUBSTANDARD LICENSEES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
PUBLICATIONS AND EDUCATION ANIMALS & POLITICS: HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND (HSLF) PUBLISHED ONLINE VERSIONS OF THE HSLF BLOG "ANIMALS & POLITICS" WHICH PROVIDES DETAILED REPORTS OF HSLF'S ACTIVITIES REGARDING LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES AS WELL AS NEWS UPDATES AND ACTION ALERTS. THE BLOG IS A CRUCIAL CHANNEL FOR HSLF PUBLIC POLICY EDUCATION EFFORTS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
POLITICAL ACTIVITY HSLF ENDORSED ONE CANDIDATE FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE IN FLORIDA, 13 CANDIDATES FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE IN ILLINOIS, 10 CANDIDATES FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE IN INDIANA, SIX CANDIDATES FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE IN MICHIGAN, ONE CANDIDATE FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, 52 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN NEW JERSEY, 27 CANDIDATES FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE IN NEW YORK, THREE CANDIDATES FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE IN TEXAS, AND 32 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN VIRGINIA. HSLF SOLICITED FUNDS THROUGH PEER-TO-PEER FUNDRAISING OF HSLF MEMBERS FOR ITS FEDERAL AFFILIATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE AND SEVERAL STATE AFFILIATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Chair Of The Board | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Vice Chair Of The Board | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Anne Lewis Strategies Llc Dba Missionwired Fundraising Consultant | 12/30/23 | $597,051 |
Garrison Management Group Llc Advertising And Lobbying | 12/30/23 | $927,441 |
Navistar Direct Marketing Llc Print, Design & Copy Services | 12/30/23 | $297,902 |
Mark D Rodgers Federal Lobbying | 12/30/23 | $272,100 |
Meta Platforms Inc Advertising | 12/30/23 | $270,403 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,988,906 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,988,906 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $319,698 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,330,907 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $569,412 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,114 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,940,563 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $102,425 |
| Other employee benefits | $260,686 |
| Payroll taxes | $168,178 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,176 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $98,738 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $922,252 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $156,901 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,535 |
| Fees for services: Other | $807,935 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,048,091 |
| Office expenses | $78,432 |
| Information technology | $12,825 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $110,886 |
| Travel | $70,252 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,918 |
| Interest | $55,479 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $10,357 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,655,999 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $895,804 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,229,095 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $70,441 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,474,366 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,056,755 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,726,461 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $433,901 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $1,619,462 |
| Total liabilities | $2,053,363 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,533,314 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $139,784 |
| 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 | $10,726,461 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Humane Society Legislative Fund has awarded $130,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PREVENT CRUELTY CALIFORNIA PURPOSE: California State Ballot Initiative: Cage-Free Standards | $100,000 |
THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES PURPOSE: ANIMAL WELFARE | $25,000 |
REGISTER 2 VOTE PURPOSE: Voter Registation Work | $5,000 |