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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 124,782,166 | 119,093,171 | 237,362,075 | 146,810,602 | 157,553,996 | 785,602,010 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | 0 | |||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 124,782,166 | 119,093,171 | 237,362,075 | 146,810,602 | 157,553,996 | 785,602,010 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | 115,619,298 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 669,982,712 | |||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 124,782,166 | 119,093,171 | 237,362,075 | 146,810,602 | 157,553,996 | 785,602,010 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 4,378,638 | 2,699,528 | 3,504,373 | 5,080,405 | 6,149,453 | 21,812,397 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 1,116,812 | 942,026 | 841,585 | 583,121 | 572,291 | 4,055,835 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 811,470,242 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
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Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023: | ||||
| a From 2018....... | ||||
| b From 2019....... | ||||
| c From 2020....... | ||||
| d From 2021....... | ||||
| e From 2022....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income | DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 533136.0, COLUMN B - 483248.0, COLUMN C - 279371.0, COLUMN D - 219089.0, COLUMN E - 239541.0, COLUMN F - 1754385.0; DESCRIPTION - LIST RENTALS, COLUMN A - 286640.0, COLUMN B - 216181.0, COLUMN C - 290287.0, COLUMN D - 174601.0, COLUMN E - 162349.0, COLUMN F - 1130058.0; DESCRIPTION - OTHER FEES, COLUMN A - 297036.0, COLUMN B - 242597.0, COLUMN C - 271927.0, COLUMN D - 189431.0, COLUMN E - 170401.0, COLUMN F - 1171392.0; |
| Software ID: | 23017437 |
| Software Version: | 2023v5.1 |
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 4a Care for animals in crisis (continued) | CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4a The Animal Rescue Team collaborates with law enforcement and government officials, as well as other non-profit organizations, to provide rescue, relief and evacuation of animals in the U.S. and around the world. The HSUS coordinates the distribution of food and other resources during emergency field rescues and other operations. The animals rescued are suffering in puppy mills and fighting rings, are victims of other cruelty and neglect or are imperiled by disaster and/or emergency situations. The HSUS also works to prevent future threats to animals in such instances by partnering with local, regional and federal response agencies on advance disaster preparations and animal safety plans. In Florida, the HSUS transported dozens of shelter animals out of harm's way as Hurricane Idalia approached and distributed free pet food and farm animal feed in the aftermath, reaching 872 families and 9,083 animals. In Hawaii, after the Maui wildfires, the HSUS sent urgent and critical supplies to local responders and helped to process reports concerning lost and found pets. In North Carolina, the HSUS rescued 114 dogs from suspected neglect at a breeding operation and brought all of them to our care and rehabilitation center, where they and 26 puppies born after the rescue were looked after until ready for adoption. In a separate case there, the HSUS helped police officials respond to a suspected animal fighting operation, rescuing 14 dogs. In Oklahoma, the HSUS assisted in a case involving nearly 200 cats, rescuing them and placing them with shelter partners. In Puerto Rico, the HSUS took part in the rescue of hundreds of wild animals languishing in a now-shuttered zoo facility. More than 700 wild animals went to new homes, including 23 who went to our Black Beauty Ranch, which cares for more than 650 animals, from bison to burros to antelopes and apes, many rescued from near-death situations, cruelty cases, roadside zoos and the exotic pet trade. Rescue teams also responded to animal-related needs in disaster and war zones, including in Chile, Mexico, Turkiye and Ukraine. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4c End the Cruelest Practices (continued) | CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4c (1 of 2) Stop puppy mills: The HSUS's tenth undercover investigation of a Petland store, this one in Michigan, drew wide coverage with its revelations concerning sick puppies sourced from puppy mills for sale. The annual Horrible Hundred report, which exposes the cruelty of mass breeding puppy mills, led to the rescue of nearly 500 dogs in 2023 alone. The HSUS helped to ban the sale of puppy mill puppies in Oregon's pet stores through advocacy and mobilization of public support; Oregon became the seventh state to do so. Together with advocates in a host of communities, the HSUS helped to pass 37 local humane pet store ordinances for a total of 480 in recent years. Washington state passed a law to prohibit financing for the purchase of dogs and cats, and in Illinois, the governor signed into law a measure to address loopholes on predatory lending with sky-high interest rates. In both cases, the HSUS advanced the argument that pet stores were exploiting animals and the public with exorbitant financing schemes, setting the stage for passage of these laws. END THE USE OF FUR IN FASHION: THE HSUS ANTI-FUR CAMPAIGN DROVE A NUMBER OF EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS IN 2023 THROUGH MEDIA WORK, PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OUTREACH. DILLARD'S, THE LAST MAJOR DEPARTMENT STORE CHAIN IN THE U.S. STILL SELLING FUR, REMOVED ALL FUR ITEMS FROM ITS WEBSITE IN RESPONSE TO THE HSUS CORPORATE CAMPAIGN. ANTI-FUR EFFORTS ALSO FLOURISHED INTERNATIONALLY. FOUR ROMANIAN FASHION BRANDS PLEDGED TO GO FUR-FREE AFTER WORKING WITH HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL. IN CANADA, The HSUS HELPED TO WIN A FUR-FREE COMMITMENT FROM THE HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY, A LONGTIME FUR TRADE BUSINESS AND NOW THE PARENT COMPANY OF SAKS FIFTH AVENUE. End animal testing: In the United States, the HSUS made great gains at the state level in efforts to help animals. In Oregon, the HSUS helped to pass a ban on the sale of cosmetics tested on animals. In Maryland, the HSUS supported the successful passage of a law to require that laboratories that test on animals contribute to a research fund that provides grants for the advancement of non-animal research methods. In Illinois, the HSUS helped to push through a law that prohibits the use of dogs and cats in toxicity testing. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4c End the Cruelest Practices (continued) | Continued from Part III, Line 4c (2 of 2) Finally, a California law supported by the HSUS will help to expand the list of non-animal alternatives designated for use by laboratories in the state. In the U.S. Congress, the Humane Cosmetics Act, a priority for the HSUS's animal research and government affairs teams, attracted more than 200 co-sponsors, and the endorsement of the Personal Care Products Council, which represents 600 global cosmetics and personal care products companies. End the use of gestation crates and cages for egg-laying hens: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld California's Proposition 12, the world's strongest farm animal protection law, following the vigorous defense by the HSUS. The HSUS led the campaign for passage of Proposition 12 in 2018 and helped to defend it in court and in public settings at every turn before it reached the highest court in the land. The governor of New Jersey signed into law a measure prohibiting the cruel confinement of mother pigs in gestation crates and calves in veal crates. The HSUS was among the primary backers of the measure through media outreach, public policy advocacy and mobilization of constituents. The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued its final Organics Livestock and Poultry Standards, a priority concern of the HSUS. To encourage finalization of this rule, the HSUS submitted comments detailing legal, political and scientific support for the proposed standards, and worked on a grassroots campaign to build public support. Producers of organically labeled food products must now adhere to specific welfare standards in the treatment of animals. The HSUS carried out a range of activities to prevent passage of the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act, a bill in Congress that seeks to undermine California's Proposition 12 and other animal welfare laws like it at the state level. Social media campaigns, an op-ed strategy and public policy advocacy were used, among other actions. There was substantial progress at the international level in the protection of animals raised for food. Mondelez International, which operates in 80 countries, made a commitment to use only cage-free eggs by 2025. Humane Society International also secured new corporate and institutional commitments in Brazil, Canada, India, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand and across Southeast Asia, resulting in better conditions for chickens and pigs. In Brazil, in another notable development, university and other foodservice providers served 22 million more plant-based meals with the encouragement and support of Humane Society International. End trophy hunting: The HSUS won a favorable initial finding on the petition to list hippos under the Endangered Species Act, the first step toward legal protections for a species threatened by illegal trade, and the HSUS settled the litigation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over its failure to respond to the HSUS petition on increasing ESA protections for African leopards. The HSUS overcame multiple attempts to open trophy hunting seasons on bears in Connecticut and Florida and wolves in Minnesota. The HSUS blocked an effort to remove protections for cougars in Oregon. In Washington state, the HSUS helped to defeat a bill that proposed to take wolves off the state's endangered species list. End cruel wildlife killing: Oregon and New York-two states where the HSUS exposed the cruelty of wildlife killing contests with undercover investigations-lawmakers passed, and the governors signed bills banning the brutal practice. In Oregon, the HSUS championed a successful campaign that brought together a coalition of 22 local and national wildlife organizations along with hunters, wildlife management professionals, scientists, veterinarians, and advocates. The joint effort prompted members of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission to vote unanimously to prohibit wildlife killing contests. In New York, the HSUS led a coalition of advocates, environmentalists, and traditional hunters to pass a law prohibiting wildlife killing contests, through a grassroots campaign that involved outreach to farmers, who value the role of wildlife in our communities, and veterinarians who detailed the inherent cruelty of these wildlife-for-cash events. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4b Build a stronger animal protection movement (Continued) | Continued from Part III, Line 4b (1 of 2) Access to care: The Pets for Life (PFL) and Rural Area Veterinary Service (RAVS) programs support pets and their families living in underserved and indigenous communities, tackling the systemic inequity and institutional barriers that limit access to care, resources and support for companion animals in those communities. In 2023, PFL and RAVS helped pets across the U.S, in cities large and small, and communities in rural and remote areas. In the fourteen core communities, the HSUS helped over 14,000 animals and provided 66,000 pet health services worth nearly $23 million at no charge to owners and caregivers. In more than 50 mentorship/supported communities, the HSUS provided over 100,000 pet care services, to 30,600 animals, and distributed $2 million in grants. The HSUS also distributed 8.9 million pounds of food and 2,233 pallets of pet supplies. The HSUS also supported important public policy measures to help keep people and pets together. In Washington state, the HSUS worked with the veterinary medical board to update regulations that will allow nonprofit organizations to offer medical services to the public. In California, the HSUS worked to clear the way for limited types of veterinary telemedicine and the administration of preventive vaccines by registered technicians under the supervision of licensed veterinarians. The success of the South Asian nation of Bhutan in achieving a 100 percent sterilization rate of its street dogs made 2023 a signature year in direct care work involving companion animals abroad. Humane Society International played a central role in getting 150,000 dogs vaccinated and sterilized, and in 2023 extended its street dog work in other countries. In India, HSI sterilized and vaccinated 30,189 street dogs in the state of Uttarakhand and 23,361 in Lucknow, capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh. Elsewhere in the world, in Bolivia, a veterinary outreach program provided affordable spay/neuter services to 3,810 dogs and cats. In South Africa, a Healthier Pets, Healthier Community project in Cape Agulhas spayed and neutered more than 1,300 dogs and cats. In Romania, veterinary personnel performed more than 2,000 spay/neuter surgeries and provided medical care to an additional 2,000 animals in need. In Chile, veterinary teams reached a milestone of more than 45,000 animals treated in remote and underserved communities. Training and Education: The annual Animal Care Expo -the largest international educational conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers in the world-is designed to strengthen the broader animal protection movement. Expo hosts over 2,500 attendees each year and is the largest, lowest-priced annual international professional development conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers. In workshop tracks, learning labs, and main stage sessions expert presenters cover all aspects of animal welfare - animal sheltering, rescue work, animal care and field services and investigations. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4b Build a stronger animal protection movement (Continued) | Continued from Part III, Line 4b (2 of 2) Establishing and strengthening legal protections for all animals: While they did not pass, the HSUS's government affairs team helped to secure approximately 200 co-sponsors each for the Puppy Protection Act and the Better Collaboration, Accountability and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) for Animals Act, two of the HSUS's federal legislative priorities. The HSUS led the successful effort to ban public contact with nonhuman primates and bears in Illinois. Promoting peaceful co-existence with wildlife: The HSUS conducted trainings on human-wildlife conflict resolution for 1,327 animal care and service professionals from more than 620 agencies and organizations. Some 100 agencies and organizations signed the Wild Neighbors pledge and the HSUS trained 82 agencies, individuals and organizations on non-lethal prairie dog management. Trainings occur in other nations, too. In Costa Rica and El Salvador, experts trained nearly 600 law enforcement officers in veterinary forensics for investigations of the illegal wildlife trade. In Guatemala, El Salvador and Costa Rica, experts trained more than 1,300 law enforcement and government officials. In Mexico, experts trained 75 people across a range of professions. In Viet Nam, trainers staged a workshop on elephant-human conflict resolution, and in India, experts conducted 316 workshops on dog behavior, conflict resolution and first aid for human dog bite victims, serving more than 5,500 people. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 1 MISSION | Together with Humane Society International and other affiliated organizations, the HSUS works around the globe to protect companion animals and wildlife, improve farm animal welfare, promote animal-free testing methods and reform industries that harm animals. Through the rescue, response and sanctuary work, as well as other direct services, THE HSUS helps thousands of animals in need. The HSUS works to end the cruelest practices toward animals, care for animals in crisis and build a stronger animal protection movement worldwide. The HSUS tackles the root causes of animal cruelty. |
| Form 990, Part V, Line 3b Reason for not filing Form 990-T | THE ORGANIZATION IS AWAITING RECEIPT OF CERTAIN K-1'S RELATED TO INVESTMENT INCOME THAT ARE NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990-T. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee | The HSUS's bylaws permit the board of directors to establish an executive committee. Pursuant to the bylaws, the Executive Committee has and may exercise all the powers of the board when the board is not in session except (1) the power to approve or adopt, or recommend to the managing members, any action or matter (other than the election or removal of directors) expressly required by Delaware law to be submitted to the managing members for approval; (2) the power to amend, adopt, or repeal the bylaws; (3) the power to elect and remove officers; and (4) such powers as the board may specifically reserve to itself or may be specifically assigned to any other board committee or officer. The Executive Committee consists of the board chair, the chairs of the board's six other standing committees, and one at-large member (who is a director), if appointed by the board in its discretion. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons | OFFICERS ABI-HASSAN, BLOCK, CICCOLO, CORCORAN, FRACKLETON, HALL, PAQUETTE, PARRA, AND TAYLOR WERE EMPLOYED BY HSUS AND ALSO SERVED AS OFFICERS OF OTHER AFFILIATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS ON WHOSE BOARD HSUS DIRECTORS ATHERTON, KANGAS, LAUE, MCMILLEN, AND SABATINO SERVED. ADDITIONALLY, OFFICERS AMUNDSON AND FLOCKEN WERE EMPLOYED BY AND SERVED AS OFFICERS OF OTHER AFFILIATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS ON WHOSE BOARDS HSUS DIRECTORS ATHERTON, KANGAS, LAUE, MCMILLEN, AND SABATINO SERVED. THEREFORE, THESE INDIVIDUALS HAD "BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS" WITH EACH OTHER. - Business relationship, CHARLES LAUE IS THE CHAIR, CEO, AND A GREATER-THAN-10% OWNER OF AN UNAFFILIATED BUSINESS ENTITY ON WHOSE BOARD CAREN FLEIT SERVES. - Business relationship |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | AFTER THE HSUS'S INTERNAL ACCOUNTING STAFF DRAFTS THE 990, THE DRAFT IS SUBMITTED TO THE HSUS'S CORPORATE OFFICERS AND OUTSIDE INDEPENDENT TAX PREPARERS FOR THEIR REVIEW, REACTION, AND REVISION. ADDITIONALLY, THE HSUS'S TREASURER/CFO, WHO IS AN OFFICER, AND THE BOARD'S AUDIT COMMITTEE CONDUCT A FURTHER REVIEW OF AN ADVANCED OR FINAL DRAFT. PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS, THE FINALIZED FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW AND COMMENTS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy | The HSUS'S conflict of interest policy applies to all directors, officers, key persons, and employees of the HSUS. The policy is incorporated in the HSUS's Employee Handbook, which all employees (including officers) receive upon joining the organization, and the Board Manual, which all directors receive upon joining the board. The policy is also covered in orientation sessions for new board directors. Additionally, a questionnaire is distributed to directors, officers, and key persons on an annual basis in order to ascertain the presence of any conflicts and enable the organization to answer Part VI, Lines 1b and 2. The questionnaires are completed, signed, and returned to the Corporate Secretary, who notifies the General Counsel of any concerns. A committee of the board of directors--the Governance Committee--is charged with considering conflicts of interest involving directors, officers and key persons. Individuals having possible conflicts of interest cannot vote, participate in committee deliberations on the subject, or be counted toward meeting a quorum (they may answer questions). Conflicts of interest involving employees who are not officers or key persons are reviewed by the General Counsel. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official | A committee of the board of directors, the Human Resources Committee ("HR Committee"), is charged with annually leading the compensation determination process for the President/CEO. The HR Committee makes a recommendation to the board of directors about the President/CEO's job performance and compensation, each of which must be approved by the full board. In accordance with the "safe harbor" provisions of Treas. Reg. 53.4958-6, the process of determining the President/CEO's compensation involves attention to and avoidance of conflicts of interest, use of comparability data, and contemporaneous documentation of the meetings, deliberations, and decisions. This process, which is completed annually, was undertaken for the tax year in March 2023. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE HSUS'S "EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT" (I.E., THE TREASURER/CFO, COO, GENERAL COUNSEL/CLO, CHIEF DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING OFFICER, CHIEF PROGRAMS & POLICY OFFICER, CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER, CHIEF ANIMAL RESCUE CARE & SANCTUARY OFFICER, CHIEF INTERNATIONAL OFFICER, AND CHIEF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS OFFICER) AS WELL AS ANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS DEEMED TO BE "DISQUALIFIED PERSONS" UNDER SECTION 4958 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE BOARD'S HR COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE REVIEWS OF EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND OTHER DISQUALIFIED PERSONS, AS WELL AS THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S RECOMMENDED COMPENSATION FOR SUCH INDIVIDUALS. THE HR COMMITTEE THEN RECOMMENDS THE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE "SAFE HARBOR" PROVISIONS OF TREAS. REG. 53.4958-6, THE BOARD PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE HSUS'S EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND DISQUALIFIED PERSONS INVOLVES ATTENTION TO AND AVOIDANCE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, USE OF COMPARABILITY DATA, AND CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION OF THE MEETINGS, DELIBERATIONS, AND DECISIONS. THIS PROCESS, WHICH IS COMPLETED ANNUALLY, WAS UNDERTAKEN FOR THE TAX YEAR IN MARCH 2023. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | THE HSUS'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE POSTED ON THE HSUS'S WEBSITE AND ARE ALSO AVAILABLE BY MAIL UPON REQUEST. THE FORMAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED ON HSUS'S WEBSITE, ARE FILED WITH STATE CHARITABLE SOLICITATION REGISTRATIONS, AND PROVIDED TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS, AND TO MAJOR DONORS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES, BY MAIL, UPON REQUEST (FINANCIAL INFORMATION IN OTHER FORMATS - E.G., THE FORM 990 AND THE ANNUAL REPORT - IS AVAILABLE ON THE HSUS'S WEBSITE AND WILL ALSO BE MAILED, ON REQUEST, AS SET FORTH IN IRS CODE SECTION 6104(D)). |
| Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1f GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS | THE HSUS MADE GRANTS TO 501(C)(3) AND 501(C)(4) ORGANIZATIONS TO FURTHER ANIMAL WELFARE LEGISLATION. |
| Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1g DIRECT CONTACT WITH LEGISLATORS, THEIR STAFF, ETC. | IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS EFFORTS TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION AND TO INFLUENCE PUBLIC OPINION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS OR REFERENDA, HSUS STAFF, UNPAID VOLUNTEERS, AND PAID CONSULTANTS HAD DIRECT CONTACT WITH LEGISLATORS AND THEIR STAFF, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND LEGISLATIVE BODIES. |
| Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1h RALLIES, DEMONSTRATIONS, SEMINARS, CONVENTIONS, ETC. | THE HSUS HELD LOBBY DAYS IN VARIOUS STATE CAPITALS FOR CITIZENS WHO ARE CONCERNED ABOUT ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUES, AND WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICY. |
| Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1i OTHER ACTIVITIES | THE HSUS STAFF CONDUCTED RESEARCH AND HAD INTERNAL MEETINGS AND COMMUNICATIONS AS WELL AS EXTERNAL MEETINGS AND COMMUNICATIONS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO DISCUSS PROPOSED LEGISLATION AND STRATEGY FOR INFLUENCING SUCH LEGISLATION. |
| AFFILIATE DESCRIPTIONS | AFFILIATE DESCRIPTIONS FOR HSUS 990, SCHEDULE O THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES AND AFFILIATES (COLLECTIVELY, THE SOCIETY) ARE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS THE WORLDWIDE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS THROUGH PROGRAMS TO END THE CRUELEST PRACTICES, CARE FOR ANIMALS IN CRISIS AND BUILD A STRONGER ANIMAL PROTECTION MOVEMENT. THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA, PRESENTED IN THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES (THE HSUS), INCLUDES THE OPERATIONS OF THE HSUS AND THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES WHOSE MISSIONS ARE DESCRIBED BELOW: THE HUMANE SOCIETY WILDLIFE LAND TRUST EIN # 52-1808517 (HSWLT), FOUNDED IN 1993, PROTECTS WILDLIFE BY PERMANENTLY PRESERVING HABITAT AND PROVIDING HUMANE STEWARDSHIP. WITH HUMANE STEWARDSHIP, CAREFUL MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT OF THOUSANDS OF ACRES, HSWLT PROTECTS SPACES WHERE WILD ANIMALS THRIVE IN THEIR NATURAL HABITATS AND SEEKS TO CONNECT THESE LANDS WITH OTHER LAND TRUSTS THAT SHARE HSWLT'S MISSION OF PROTECTING ANIMALS. THE FUND FOR ANIMALS EIN #13-6218740 (THE FUND) CARES FOR THOUSANDS OF ANIMALS AT ITS RESCUE AND REHABILITATION CENTERS, SANCTUARIES AND THROUGH MOBILE VETERINARY CLINICS. THE FUND OPERATES BLACK BEAUTY RANCH (TX), DUCHESS SANCTUARY (OR), AND RURAL AREA VETERINARY SERVICES, AND HAS BEEN AN AFFILIATE OF THE HSUS SINCE 2005. THE RURAL AREA VETERINARY SERVICES PROGRAM WORK NOTED WITHIN THE HSUS PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS WAS PERFORMED BY THE FUND FOR ANIMALS. THE HSUS GRANTS FUNDS TO THE FUND FOR ANIMALS TO SUPPORT THE FUND'S OPERATIONS. HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL EIN #52-1769464 (HSI), FOUNDED IN 1991, IS THE INTERNATIONAL ARM OF THE HSUS. HSI WORKS AROUND THE GLOBE TO PROMOTE THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND, RESCUE AND PROTECT DOGS AND CATS, IMPROVE FARM ANIMAL WELFARE, PROTECT WILDLIFE, PROMOTE ANIMAL-FREE TESTING AND RESEARCH, RESPOND TO NATURAL DISASTERS AND CONFRONT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IN ALL FORMS. The HSUS focuses its animal care and advocacy work domestically. HSI, a related party organization, works on similar animal campaigns within foreign countries. HSI carries out spay and neuter campaigns, law enforcement wildlife training, fur-free clothing campaigns, and the campaign to end intensive confinement of farmed animals within various countries around the world. The international activities described in this form 990 Part III were carried out by HSI. The HSUS grants funds to HSI to support foreign animal care activities and operations. For further details see the HSI 2023 form 990. THE HUMANE SOCIETY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, INC. EIN #22-2768664 (HSVMA) MOBILIZES VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS WHO WANT TO ENGAGE IN DIRECT CARE PROGRAMS FOR ANIMALS IN NEED AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND OTHERS IN THE PROFESSION ABOUT ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUES. HSVMA ADVANCES ANIMAL WELFARE VIA ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND SERVICE. |
| GENERAL NOTE JOINT COST ALLOCATIONS | For many years, the HSUS has relied on direct mail, email, telephone and other means of solicitation to recruit, expand and maintain its membership. Direct marketing and other donor channels allow the HSUS to share specific details about recent accomplishments and to provide information about current campaigns and priorities to millions of supporters. The HSUS also uses postal mail -- and other channels -- to educate and to call the public to action to advance its mission and lifesaving work for animals. This is why, in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) guidelines, the HSUS allocates a portion of its direct mail, email, phone and other communication costs to program services and to fundraising. Such costs are allocated to each major program, including - 1) End the cruelest practices - The HSUS is focused on ending the worst forms of institutionalized animal suffering - puppy mills, fur farms, trophy hunting, extreme confinement of farm animals, the use of animals in cosmetics tests and the dog meat trade. The progress is the result of the work with governments, the private sector and multinational bodies; public awareness and consumer education campaigns; public policy efforts and more. 2) Care for animals in crisis - The HSUS responds to large-scale cruelty cases and disasters around the world, providing rescue, hands-on care, logistics and expertise when animals are caught in crises. The HSUS's care centers heal and provide lifelong sanctuary to abused, abandoned, exploited vulnerable and neglected animals. 3) Build a stronger animal protection movement - Through partnerships, trainings, support, collaboration and more, the HSUS is building a more humane world by empowering and expanding the capacity of animal welfare advocates and organizations in the United States and across the globe. Together, faster change will be brought about for animals. |
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