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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Inspection
Name of the organization
Humane Society Legislative Fund
Employer identification number
59-3786428
59-3786428
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 1 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND'S (HSLF) MISSION IS TO UNDERTAKE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE AND PROTECT THE STATUS OF ANIMALS THROUGH EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC AND MOBILIZATION OF PUBLIC OPINION AND THROUGH THE REFORM OF LAWS, ENACTMENT OF REMEDIAL LEGISLATION AND CHANGES IN PUBLIC POLICY. THE GOAL OF HSLF IS TO ADVANCE SOCIAL WELFARE BY HELPING TO PASS STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS THAT PROTECT ANIMALS FROM CRUELTY, SUFFERING, AND UNNECESSARY KILLING AND USE. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4b FEDERAL & STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY/FEDERAL REGULATORY ACTIVITY | CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4b (1 of 2) HSLF LOBBIED ON THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT (H.R. 7776, SIGNED INTO LAW IN DECEMBER 2022), A BILL THAT INCLUDED ANIMAL PROVISIONS REGARDING WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING. THE NDAA INCLUDED LANGUAGE FROM BOTH THE ELIMINATE, NEUTRALIZE AND DISRUPT (END) WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING REAUTHORIZATION AND IMPROVEMENTS ACT AND THE SHARK FIN SALES ELIMINATION ACT, WHICH ARE MEASURES THAT HELP TO COMBAT ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING AND REMOVE THE U.S. FROM THE GLOBAL SHARK FIN TRADE, RESPECTIVELY. PRIOR TO INCLUSION OF THESE BILLS IN THE NDAA, HSLF LOBBIED ON THESE BILLS SEPARATELY. HSLF WORKED IN SUPPORT OF THE PLANNING FOR ANIMAL WELLNESS ACT (S. 4205, SIGNED INTO LAW IN OCTOBER 2022), WHICH DIRECTED FEMA TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY GROUP OF OUTSIDE EXPERTS TO ENSURE FEMA GUIDANCE IS ALIGNED WITH BEST PRACTICES IN ANIMAL CARE FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY. FEDERAL AFFAIRS PLAYED A CRUCIAL ROLE IN THE REINTRODUCTION OF THE FOLLOWING BILLS: HUMANE COSMETICS ACT (H.R. 6207/S. 3357), PREVENT ALL SORING TACTICS (PAST) ACT (H.R. 5441/S. 2295), PUPPY PROTECTION ACT (H.R. 2840/S. 1385), SAVE AMERICA'S FORGOTTEN EQUINES (SAFE) ACT (H.R. 3355/S. 2732), SHARK FIN SALES ELIMINATION ACT (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) AND ELIMINATE, NEUTRALIZE AND DISRUPT (END) WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING REAUTHORIZATION AND IMPROVEMENTS ACT (H.R. 5996/S. 3211). FEDERAL AFFAIRS ALSO WORKED IN SUPPORT OF OTHER ANIMAL PROTECTION BILLS SUCH AS THE REFUGE FROM CRUEL TRAPPING ACT (H.R. 4716), AND BRING ANIMALS RELIEF AND KIBBLE (BARK) ACT (H.R. 5684). FEDERAL AFFAIRS LOBBIED AGAINST THE EXPOSING AGRICULTURAL TRADE SUPPRESSION (EATS) ACT (S.2619/H.R.4999), WHICH COULD WIPE OUT THOUSANDS OF STATE LAWS RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, MANDATING THAT IF ANY STATE TOLERATES A PRACTICE - NO MATTER HOW HAZARDOUS, DESTRUCTIVE, OR INHUMANE TO PEOPLE OR ANIMALS - OTHER STATES MUST PERMIT IT, TOO. REGULATORY: FEDERAL AFFAIRS ENCOURAGED THE USDA TO FINALIZE A PROPOSED RULE TO STRENGTHEN ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARDS ON ORGANIC FARMS BY CLARIFYING SPACE AND FREEDOM-TO-MOVE REQUIREMENTS FOR FARM ANIMALS IN THE ORGANIC PROGRAM. FEDERAL AFFAIRS ALSO URGED THE USDA TO FINALIZE A PROPOSED RULE OUTLINING THE HANDLING, CARE AND TREATMENT OF BIRDS HELD IN CAPTIVITY. THIS RULE WILL APPLY TO BREEDERS, DISTRIBUTERS AND EXHIBITORS OF BIRDS, AS WELL AS TO CARRIERS AND INTERMEDIATE HANDLERS. IT WILL ALSO REGULATE THE TREATEMENT OF WILD CAUGHT BIRDS AT RESEARCH FACILITIES. FEDERAL AFFAIRS ENCOURAGED THE USFWS TO FINALIZE A RULE THAT WOULD BETTER REGULATE THE IMPORTS OF AFRICAN ELEPHANTS AND THEIR PARTS, LIKE HUNTING TROPHIES, INTO THE UNITED STATES, AND TO PROVIDE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT PROTECTIONS FOR THE COMMON HIPPOPOTAMUS. FEDERAL AFFAIRS ENCOURAGED THE USDA TO END THE USE OF THEIR ENFORCEMENT APPROACH OF USING "TEACHABLE MOMENTS" WHICH SERVED AS A WAY FOR INSPECTORS TO AVOID DOCUMENTING PROBLEMS AT PUPPY MILLS, ROADSIDE ZOOS AND OTHER REGULATED FACILITIES. THIS PROGRAM WAS OFFICIALLY ENDED BY USDA IN AUGUST 2022. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4a Publications and Education | CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4a COALITION-BUILDING: HSLF BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATES IN AREAS OF COMMON INTEREST WITH INDUSTRY TRADE ASSOCIATIONS AND THEIR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS AND WORKS WITH OTHER NON-PROFITS ON A RANGE OF ANIMAL-RELATED ISSUES. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4b FEDERAL & STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY/FEDERAL REGULATORY ACTIVITY | CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4b (2 OF 2) APPROPRIATIONS: HSLF PRIORITIZED SEEKING POSITIVE ANIMAL PROTECTION PROVISIONS AND LANGUAGE IN THE FY23 APPROPRIATIONS LEGISLATION. THIS INCLUDED INCREASED FUNDING TO STRENGTHEN ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS AGAINST HORSE SORING, FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL TESTING, EXPAND SHELTERING OPTIONS FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR PETS, AND PROVIDE STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT TO VETERINARIANS WORKING IN UNDERSERVED AREAS. HSLF ALSO WORKED TO SECURE DIRECTIVES TO PREVENT HORSE SLAUGHTER IN THE U.S., PERMANENTLY BAR THE USE OF USDA FUNDS TO LICENSE CLASS B RANDOM SOURCE DOG AND CAT DEALERS, PERMANENTLY REQUIRE INSPECTIONS OF USDA LABORATORIES FOR ANIMAL WELFARE ACT COMPLIANCE, ENHANCE ANIMAL WELFARE ENFORCEMENT AT PUPPY MILLS, ZOOS, AND OTHER FACILITIES, SUPPORT EGG FARMERS' TRANSITION TO CAGE-FREE AND CRATE-FREE OPERATIONS, PROHIBIT IMPORTS OF ELEPHANT AND LION TROPHIES FROM CERTAIN COUNTRIES INTO THE U.S., IMPROVE LONG-TERM HUMANE MANAGEMENT OF WILD HORSES AND BURROS, ENCOURAGE SWIFT TRANSFER OF CHIMPANZEES FROM LABORATORIES TO FEDERAL SANCTUARIES, PROTECT FLORIDA MANATEES, AND INCREASE RESOURCES TO END GLOBAL WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4c POLITICAL ACTIVITY | CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4C 17 CANDIDATES FOR THE NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE LEGISLATURE,ONE CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK, ONE CANDIDATE FOR LT. GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK, ONE CANDIDATE FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL OF NEW YORK, 36 CANDIDATES FOR THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE, SEVEN CANDIDATES FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE LEGISLATURE, NINE CANDIDATES FOR THE OREGON STATE LEGISLATURE, AND ONE CANDIDATE FOR THE VERMONT STATE LEGISLATURE. HSLF MADE INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES IN THE FORM OF DIGITAL ADS, A TELEVISION AD, AND DIRECT MAIL TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE. 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. |
| Form 990, Part V, Line 2a Number of Employees Reported on Form W-3 | The Humane Society of the United States pays wages to the employees of HSLF and files all required federal employment tax returns, including Form W-3. HSLF does not report employees on Form W-3. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons | OFFICERS Abi-Hassan, Barsness, Block, Ciccolo, Corcoran, Frackleton, Flocken, Hall, KARL, Paquette, PARRA, and Taylor WERE EMPLOYED BY ANOTHER ORGANIZATION ON WHOSE BOARD DIRECTORS ATHERTON, LAUE, LINEHAN, Mcmillen, AND SABATINO SERVED. THEREFORE, THESE INDIVIDUALS HAD "BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS" WITH EACH OTHER. - Business relationship |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders | THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL CONSIST OF PERSONS WHO SUPPORT THE CORPORATION'S PURPOSES AND WHO AFFIRMATIVELY RESPOND TO THE CORPORATION'S INVITATION TO JOIN. MEMBERS SHALL PAY ANNUAL DUES IN SUCH AMOUNT AS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY PERSON WHO RESPONDS AFFIRMATIVELY TO AN INVITATION TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND (HSLF) AND EITHER 1) MAKES A SINGLE CONTRIBUTION OF TEN DOLLARS ($10) OR MORE TO HSLF AS MEMBERSHIP DUES, OR 2) MAKES A SERIES OF CONTRIBUTIONS THAT TOTAL TEN DOLLARS ($10) OR MORE IN THE AGGREGATE WITHIN FOUR (4) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST CONTRIBUTION SHALL BE CONSIDERED A MEMBER OF HSLF FOR THE TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD ENDING ON THE ANNIVERSARY DATE ON WHICH HSLF HAS DETERMINED THAT AN AGGREGATE OF TEN DOLLARS HAS BEEN REACHED IN THE CASE OF CONTRIBUTORS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 2, ABOVE. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | AFTER INTERNAL ACCOUNTING STAFF DRAFTS THE 990, THE DRAFT IS SUBMITTED TO HSLF'S INDEPENDENT TAX PREPARERS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND REVISION, AS MAY BE APPROPRIATE. THE REVISED DRAFT IS THEN GIVEN TO HSLF'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER FOR FURTHER REVIEW. ONCE ALL STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS/REVISIONS ARE DONE, THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER SENDS THE PROPOSED FINAL OF THE FORM 990 TO THE HSLF BOARD FOR ITS CONSIDERATION. ONCE THE BOARD HAS HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND COMMENT, THE FINALIZED VERSION IS FILED WITH THE IRS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy | HSLF IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES (HSUS). ALL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE HSUS APPLY TO HSLF INCLUDING, INTER ALIA, THOSE CODIFIED IN THE CURRENT HSUS EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. IN CASES WHERE THE LITERAL READING OF THE HSUS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MAY OR COULD CAUSE CONFUSION (E.G., THE HSUS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY'S REFERENCES TO HSUS DIRECTORS), FOR PURPOSES OF INTERNAL HSLF ACTIVITIES, THESE POLICIES WILL BE READ TO APPLY AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO HSLF, MAKING SUBSTITUTIONS IN TERMINOLOGY AS NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED GOAL. IN CASE OF ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE HSUS AND HSLF, THE STRICTER WILL CONTROL. HSLF HAS ADOPTED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO REINFORCE THE OBLIGATION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. THE POLICY COVERS HSLF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. HSLF BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR OFFICERS WHO ARE DIRECTORS OR SENIOR STAFF MEMBERS OF THE HSUS ARE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL ANNUAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS IN THOSE CAPACITIES. A DECISION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND HOW IT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED WITH REGARD TO HSLF IS MADE AT THE HSLF EXECUTIVE LEVEL OR, IF NECESSARY, BY ITS BOARD. CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE CONFLICTS IS ALSO PROVIDED DURING THE LEGAL REVIEW OF PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS AND CONCERNS ARE ADDRESSED BEFORE PROCEEDING. INDIVIDUALS HAVING POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST CANNOT VOTE OR PARTICIPATE IN BOARD OR COMMITTEE DELIBERATIONS ON THE SUBJECT OR TO BE COUNTED TOWARD MEETING A QUORUM; HOWEVER, THEY MAY RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | HSLF MAKES ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS AVAILABLE TO DONORS FREE OF CHARGE UPON REQUEST. FORMAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE FILED WITH STATE CHARITABLE SOLICITATION REGISTRATIONS AND ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO MAJOR DONORS AND, WHERE REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY MAIL UPON REQUEST. HSLF MAKES COPIES OF ITS FORM 1024 APPLICATION FOR RECOGNITION OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST BOTH BY MAIL AND IN PERSON AT HSLF'S HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON, DC. HSLF MAKES COPIES OF THE THREE MOST RECENTLY-FILED FORMS 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST BOTH BY MAIL AND IN PERSON AT HSLF'S HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON, DC, AS WELL AS ON HSLF'S WEBSITE, AS SET FORTH IN IRS CODE SECTION 6104(D). THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY HAS NOT BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. |
| Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c AUDIT OVERSIGHT | THE PROCESS FOR OVERSEEING THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT THAT AUDITED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HAS BEEN CONSISTENT WITH PRIOR YEARS. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD WHICH ACTS AS ITS OWN COMMITTEE. |
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Schedule O (Form 990) 2021
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