Humane Society Of The United States

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 12/2021, Humane Society Of The United States employed 577 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 12/2020, Humane Society Of The United States generated $124.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $135.6m during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.5%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Humane Society Of The United States has awarded 1,884 individual grants totaling $129,098,688. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES (THE HSUS) FIGHTS THE BIG FIGHTS, WORKING TO END ALL FORMS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY AND ACHIEVE THE VISION BEHIND ITS NAME: A HUMANE SOCIETY. THE HSUS WORKS TO END THE CRUELEST PRACTICES, RESCUE AND CARE FOR ANIMALS IN CRISIS, AND BUILD A STRONGER ANIMAL PROTECTION MOVEMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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BUILD A STRONGER ANIMAL PROTECTION MOVEMENT THE HSUS SUPPORTS THE EFFORTS OF ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTNERS-LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND GLOBALLY-TO ADVANCE HUMANE WORK THROUGH ADVOCACY, DIRECT CARE, EDUCATION, ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS AND CONSUMER CHOICE INITIATIVES. THE MISSION INCLUDES HELPING THOSE WHO STAND WITH THE HSUS BECOME STRONGER AND BETTER AND TO ENGAGE THEM MORE DEEPLY IN CAMPAIGNS. IN ADDITION TO FOUNDATIONAL EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND TRAINING WORK, THE HSUS IS FOCUSING EFFORTS TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR AGENCIES TO USE HUMANE AND EFFECTIVE METHODS FOR RESOLVING HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICTS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O


END THE CRUELEST PRACTICES THE HSUS FIGHTS THE WORST, MOST INSTITUTIONALIZED FORMS OF ANIMAL ABUSE AND CRUELTY. THE CURRENT PRIORITIES INCLUDE ENDING COSMETICS TESTING ON ANIMALS, REDUCING THE 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 IN THE UNITED STATES. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O


CARE FOR ANIMALS IN CRISIS THE HSUS WORKS WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO RESPOND TO CRUELTY AND DISASTERS WHERE THE NEED IS GREATEST, ADVANCE ALTERNATIVES TO THE USE OF LETHAL AND CRUEL ANIMAL MANAGEMENT APPROACHES, AND PROVIDE TRANSPORT AND SANCTUARY TO ANIMALS IN CRISIS. THE HSUS IS CURRENTLY INCREASING CAPACITY TO RESPOND TO ANIMAL CRUELTY AND NATURAL DISASTERS AROUND THE WORLD. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Name Not Listed
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Facebook Inc
Advertising
$5,628,706
Navistar Direct Marketing Llc
Print, Design & Copy Services
$5,107,260
Givebridge Inc
Fundraising Consultant
$3,498,687
Green Planet Sales Company Inc
Fundraising Consultant
$2,754,707
Google Llc
Advertising
$2,036,229
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$119,093,171
Investment income $2,298,962
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $188,133
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$745,758
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$394,464
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $124,684,806

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Humane Society Of The United States has awarded $24,578,027 in support to 133 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE FUND FOR ANIMALS INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$6,105,051

HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General support and support for Liberia Chimps

$5,679,457

HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Funds to cover federal affairs costs

$1,617,159

Blue Ridge, GA

PURPOSE: General Support

$1,025,000

HUMANE SOCIETY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$504,877

IDAHO HUMANE SOCIETY INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Boise, ID

PURPOSE: Distribute pet food to those in need, provide spay and neuter services and general veterinary services through the pets for life program

$337,948
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Humane Society Of The United States has recieved totaling $38,158.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Keith And Mattie Stevenson Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: BLACK BEAUTY RANCH

$17,500
The India Blake Foundation Inc

Key West, FL

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$6,000
Keith And Mattie Stevenson Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: OHIO HORSES/GOATS

$5,000
John A Delegan Memorial Tr

Evansville, IN

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$4,783
Peter And Deborah Lamm Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$2,500
Mazars Usa Philanthropic Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$35,975,307
Earnings$4,432,527
Net Contributions$79,001,049
Other Expense$710,254
Ending Balance$118,698,629

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