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HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INC: Form 990, tax year 2014

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Organization
HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INC (EIN 53-0225390)
Tax period
2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31
Filed
2015-11-04
IRS object ID
201503089349301250
Schema version
2014v5.0
Source
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Gross Receipts$198,061,881GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For AffiliatesfalseGroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.HUMANESOCIETY.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
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Activity Or MissionTHE HUMAN SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES SEEKS TO PREVENT AND BRING AN END TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IN ALL OF ITS FORMS, AND TO CELEBRATE AND STRENGTHEN THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND. ITS PRIORITY PROGRAMS FOCUS ON COMPANION ANIMALS, WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITAT, CAPTIVE ANIMAL ISSUES, HUMANE RESOLUTION OF HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT,FARM ANIMAL WELFARE, MARINE MAMMMALS, ANIMALS IN RESEARCH, EQUINE PROTECTION, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE, HUMANE EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC POLICY.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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Total Employee528TotalEmployeeCnt
Total Volunteers1520TotalVolunteersCnt
Total Gross UBI$818,294TotalGrossUBIAmt
Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm-$389,375NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt
PY Contributions Grants$115,513,194PYContributionsGrantsAmt
CY Contributions Grants$124,487,650CYContributionsGrantsAmt
PY Program Service Revenue$1,386,641PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
CY Program Service Revenue$1,086,774CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
PY Investment Income$14,201,203PYInvestmentIncomeAmt
CY Investment Income$8,584,661CYInvestmentIncomeAmt
PY Other Revenue$1,672,737PYOtherRevenueAmt
CY Other Revenue$1,339,965CYOtherRevenueAmt
PY Total Revenue$132,773,775PYTotalRevenueAmt
CY Total Revenue$135,499,050CYTotalRevenueAmt
PY Grants And Similar Paid$13,630,622PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
CY Grants And Similar Paid$15,843,692CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
CY Benefits Paid To Members$0CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid$44,293,012PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt
CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid$49,766,551CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt
PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns$4,433,335PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt
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CY Total Fundraising Expense$24,649,995CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt
PY Other Expenses$57,860,495PYOtherExpensesAmt
CY Other Expenses$59,510,821CYOtherExpensesAmt
PY Total Expenses$120,217,464PYTotalExpensesAmt
CY Total Expenses$128,921,223CYTotalExpensesAmt
PY Revenues Less Expenses$12,556,311PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses$6,577,827CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
Total Assets BOY$250,956,852TotalAssetsBOYAmt
Total Assets EOY$250,739,778TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$36,406,973TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$37,160,391TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY$214,549,879NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY$213,579,387NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
MissionTHE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES' (HSUS) MISSION IS TO CELEBRATE ANIMALS AND CONFRONT CRUELTY. MORE INFORMATION ON THE HSUS'S PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IS AVAILABLE AT HUMANESOCIETY.ORG. THE HSUS IS THE NATION'S LARGEST ANIMAL PROTECTION ORGANIZATION, WITH A DISTINCT MISSION, PROTECTING ANIMALS THROUGH DIRECT CARE, CORPORATE REFORM, EDUCATION, DISASTER AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE, FIELD WORK, INVESTIGATIONS, LITIGATION, RESEARCH, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ANALYSIS, MEDIA OUTREACH, PUBLIC ADVOCACY, AND LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY INITIATIVES. FROM HSUS' FOUNDING IN 1954, THE HSUS HAS SOUGHT TO COMPLEMENT AND ENHANCE THE WORK OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL HUMANE GROUPS, PROMOTING THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL, TACKLING ISSUES WHOSE SCOPE AND MAGNITUDE EXCEED THE CAPACITY OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND WORKING TO EXPAND THE HUMANE MOVEMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD. THE FOUNDERS OF THE HSUS DID NOT SEEK TO REPLICATE THE ACTIVITIES OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS BUT CHOSMissionDesc
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Grant$1,194,066GrantAmt
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DescADVOCACY AND PUBLIC POLICY, ENCOMPASSING SUCH ACTIVITIES AS EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF CORPORATE POLICIES CONCERNING THE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, URGING CONSUMERS TO MODIFY THEIR SPENDING AND LIFESTYLE HABITS TO FAVOR HUMANE PRODUCTS, INCREASING THE SCOPE AND STRENGTH OF ANIMAL PROTECTION STATUTES AND REGULATIONS, AND PERSUADING THEIR LEADERS TO ALLY THEMSELVES WITH HUMANE VALUES, ARE IMPORTANT ELEMENTS OF THE HSUS' WORK. (CONTINUED TO SCHEDULE O)Desc

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DescCRUELTY PREVENTION PROGRAM, AND DIRECT CARE AND SERVICE CRUELTY PREVENTION PROGRAMS SERVE THE FUNDAMENTAL HSUS MISSION OF CARRYING OUT LONG-TERM INITIATIVES TO ENSURE THE WELL-BEING OF ANIMALS IN A VARIETY OF CONTEXTS AND SETTINGS. THE HSUS'S DIRECT CARE AND SERVICE INITIATIVES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET ITS COMMITMENT TO ANIMALS AND THEIR BASIC CARE NEEDS ACROSS A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUE AND PROGRAM AREAS. THESE INITIATIVES INVOLVE EXTERNAL GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND THE DIRECT CARE WORK THAT IS CARRIED OUT BY THE HSUS AND ITS STAFF MEMBERS. (CONTINUED TO SCHEDULE O)Desc

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DescTHE WORK OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, WITH THE RELATED ACTIVITIES OF PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, IS A CORE ELEMENT OF THE HSUS'S PROGRAMS. THIS WORK IS CONDUCTED THROUGH MANY SECTIONS INCLUDING DONOR CARE, COMMUNICATIONS, MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS, CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, PUBLICATIONS AND CONTENT, THE HUMANE SOCIETY INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND POLICY, FAITH OUTREACH, RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH, HUMANE SOCIETY ACADEMY, AND THE HSUS LOS ANGELES OFFICE. DONOR CARE DONOR CARE, WHICH OVERSEES AND MANAGES THE MEMBERSHIP EXPERIENCE FOR THE HSUS, RESPONDS TO THOUSANDS OF SUPPORTER AND MEMBER INQUIRIES SENT ANNUALLY. IN 2014, DONOR CARE FIELDED 75,178 TELEPHONE CALLS ACROSS ALL HSUS AFFILIATES; 138,618 EMAILS ACROSS ALL HSUS AFFILIATES; AND PROCESSED 150 TO 200 PIECES OF MAIL PER DAY, HANDLING APPROXIMATELY 45,948 PIECES OF MAIL IN THE YEAR. COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATION WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER AUDIENCES IS A HIGH PRIORITY. THE CONTENT DEPARTMENT CREATES PRINT AND ELECTRONIC MAGAZINES, BROCHURES, ADVERTISEMENTS, REPORTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS. IN 2014, MORE THAN 773,000 PEOPLE RECEIVED THE HSUS'S BI-MONTHLY ALL ANIMALS MAGAZINE AND THERE WERE NEARLY 57,000 RECIPIENTS OF THE MAGAZINE ANIMAL SHELTERING AND ITS E-NEWSLETTER. THE COMBINED READERSHIP OF ALL ANIMALS, ANIMAL SHELTERING, AND KIND NEWS WAS MORE THAN 830,000. THE HSUS COMMUNICATES WITH MANY SUPPORTERS VIA PHONE, LETTER AND EMAIL, AND ON SOCIAL NETWORKS. THE HSUS HAS MORE THAN 2.2 MILLION SUPPORTERS ON FACEBOOK, UPDATES MORE THAN 300,000 FOLLOWERS VIA TWITTER, AND UPDATES MORE THAN 30,000 PEOPLE VIA INSTAGRAM. THE HSUS'S CEO/PRESIDENT WRITES A BLOG ABOUT ANIMAL ISSUES AND THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES, SENT TO APPROXIMATELY 6,000 SUBSCRIBERS. IN 2014, THE HSUS WEBSITE RECORDED NEARLY 26 MILLION VISITS, AND SUPPORTERS TOOK AN ESTIMATED 1.4 MILLION ONLINE ADVOCACY ACTIONS. HSUS ONLINE VIDEOS WERE VIEWED APPROXIMATELY 9.3 MILLION TIMES DURING 2014. THE HSUS HAS A DYNAMIC TEXT MESSAGE PROGRAM, ACTIVATING MORE THAN 100,000 CONSTITUENTS TO TAKE ACTION FOR ANIMALS, DIRECTLY FROM THEIR MOBILE PHONES. MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS THE MEDIA RELATIONS DEPARTMENT WORKS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT ANIMAL PROTECTION THROUGH MASS MEDIA. IN 2014, THE HSUS DISTRIBUTED NEARLY 200 PRESS RELEASES, 50 STATEMENTS, AND 70 NEWS BRIEFS TO JOURNALISTS; DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 300 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, OP-EDS, AND GUEST BLOGS; CONDUCTED INTERVIEWS WITH NEWS OUTLETS; AND PLACED RELATED ADVERTISEMENTS. THESE EFFORTS GENERATED MORE THAN 6,000 NEWS STORIES ABOUT THE HSUS AND ITS WORK. CONFERENCES AND EVENTS THE HSUS HOSTS A NUMBER OF CONFERENCES AND EVENTS FOR ANIMAL ADVOCATES. THESE INCLUDE ANIMAL CARE EXPO, THE MAJOR PROFESSIONAL ANIMAL CARE AND SERVICES CONFERENCE IN THE WORLD, AND TAKING ACTION FOR ANIMALS (TAFA), A MARQUEE EVENT FOR HUMANE ADVOCATES INTERESTED IN ENGAGEMENT AND TRAINING. IN 2014, 1758 PEOPLE FROM OVER 30 COUNTRIES ATTENDED ANIMAL CARE EXPO, AND 1222 PEOPLE ATTENDED TAFA. HUMANE SOCIETY INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND POLICY THE HUMANE SOCIETY INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND POLICY (HSISP) WORKS TO INTEGRATE THE SCIENCE OF ANIMAL WELFARE INTO PUBLIC POLICY AND OTHER FORUMS. HSISP FOCUSES THE ENERGY AND EXPERTISE OF THE HSUS'S CADRE OF SCIENTISTS AND OTHER SPECIALISTS ON THE MOST URGENT PUBLIC POLICY QUESTIONS AFFECTING ANIMALS WORLDWIDE, VIA CONFERENCES, CONSULTATIONS, AND OTHER CHANNELS. IN 2014, HSISP EXPANDED ITS DIGITAL ASSET REPOSITORY - A CURATED ON-LINE LIBRARY - TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO USEFUL ANIMAL WELFARE DOCUMENTS FOR A BROAD AUDIENCE, AND SPONSORED A CONFERENCE ON ANIMAL SENTIENCE THAT DREW PARTICIPANTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. HUMANE SOCIETY ACADEMY THROUGH HUMANE SOCIETY ACADEMY, THE HSUS PROVIDES TEACHING MATERIALS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT TEACHERS AND HUMANE EDUCATORS. IN 2014, THE HSUS REACHED HUNDREDS OF EDUCATORS THROUGH THE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL HUMANE EDUCATORS (APHE) CONFERENCE, NATIONAL SERVICE-LEARNING CONFERENCE, NATIONAL AFTERSCHOOL ASSOCIATION CONVENTION, ONLINE WEBINARS, AND THE HSUS'S CERTIFIED HUMANE EDUCATION SPECIALIST (CHES) PROGRAM. MORE THAN 565,000 STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO 6TH GRADE IN 19,367 CLASSROOMS RECEIVED AGE APPROPRIATE MESSAGES ABOUT ANIMALS AND KINDNESS IN KIND NEWS. THROUGH THE ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM PROGRAM, KIND NEWS REMAINED AMERICA'S NUMBER ONE HUMANE EDUCATION RESOURCE. THE HSUS ALSO MANAGED THE SHAW-WORTH AND FLORENCE KAUFELT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, AND HONORED THE NATIONAL HUMANE TEACHER WITH A SPECIAL AWARD. FAITH OUTREACH THE FAITH OUTREACH PROGRAM ENGAGES PEOPLE AND INSTITUTIONS OF FAITH WITH ANIMAL PROTECTION ISSUES. IN 2014, THE PROGRAM CULTIVATED MAJOR FAITH LEADERS BY CO-HOSTING REGIONAL DINNERS IN THE MIDWEST; CREATING A VIDEO SERIES WITH NATIONALLY-KNOWN FAITH LEADERS; CREATING THE HSUS DHARMIC LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, AND MORE. THE FAITH OUTREACH VOLUNTEER AND ALLY PROGRAM INCREASED BY 40 NEW VOLUNTEERS AND 300 ALLIES, AND HOSTED OVER 20 FAITH OUTREACH EVENTS AT LOCAL CHURCHES. IN AN EFFORT TO ENGAGE FAITH COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS NATIONWIDE, THE FAITH OUTREACH PROGRAM ATTRACTED 3,500 NEW SUPPORTERS THROUGH ITS ONGOING AND SEASONAL CAMPAIGNS INCLUDING FILL THE BOWL, HUMANE BACKYARD, EATING MERCIFULLY, AND ST. FRANCIS DAY IN A BOX. THE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR HSUS PUBLIC POLICY PRIORITIES BY FACILITATING SUPPORT FROM FAITH LEADERS FOR A VARIETY OF CAMPAIGNS. THE WORK OF THE FAITH OUTREACH PROGRAM WAS FEATURED BY A NUMBER OF NOTABLE OUTLETS INCLUDING THE NEW YORK TIMES. THE HSUS LOS ANGELES OFFICE THE HSUS'S LOS ANGELES OFFICE WORKS WITH INFLUENTIAL PUBLIC FIGURES FROM THE WORLD OF ENTERTAINMENT, INCLUDING ACTORS, MUSICIANS, ATHLETES, AUTHORS, AND FILMMAKERS, TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE CORE CAMPAIGNS AND PROGRAMS OF THE HSUS THROUGH EVENTS, PRINT ADVERTISEMENT AND VIDEO CAMPAIGNS, EXPOSES, AND OTHER ADVOCACY EFFORTS SUCH AS PUBLIC APPEALS, SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVITY, OPINION PIECES, AND ENDORSEMENTS FOR HUMANE LEGISLATION. THE HSUS'S DEDICATED CELEBRITY SUPPORTERS INCLUDE JAMES CROMWELL, BETTY WHITE, WOODY HARRELSON, KRISTEN BELL, KALEY CUOCO-SWEETING, KATE MARA, ANJELICA HUSTON, MARTHA STEWART, JON BERNTHAL, KESHA, CHASE UTLEY, AND GOLDEN TATE. THE LOS ANGELES OFFICE ACTS AS ADVISER FOR A VARIETY OF FILM AND TELEVISION PROJECTS - BOTH DOCUMENTARY AND NARRATIVE - TO ENSURE AND PROMOTE HUMANE MESSAGING, AND ENCOURAGES FILMMAKERS TO INVEST IN ALTERNATIVES TO THE USE OF EXOTIC ANIMAL ACTORS IN THEIR PRODUCTIONS. PARTNERSHIPS HAVE INCLUDED THE GROUNDBREAKING DOCUMENTARY BLACKFISH, THROUGH MAGNOLIA PICTURES, AND DARREN ARONOFSKY'S GLOBAL BLOCKBUSTER, NOAH, THROUGH PARAMOUNT PICTURES.Desc

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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (48 entries)

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ERIC L BERNTHAL ESQ
BOARD CHAIRMAN3.000Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
JENNIFER LEANING MD SMH
VICE CHAIRMAN2.000Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
JASON WEISS
2ND VICE CHAIRMAN2.000Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
KATHLEEN M LINEHAN ESQ
BOARD TREASURER2.000Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
JEFFREY J ARCINIACO
DIRECTOR1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ERIKA BRUNSON
DIRECTOR1.000Yes (X)$0$0$0
JERRY CESAK
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DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JANE GREENSPUN GALE
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
AMANDA HEARST
DIRECTOR1.000Yes (X)$0$0$0
CATHY KANGAS
DIRECTOR1.000Yes (X)$0$0$0
PAULA A KISLAK DVM
DIRECTOR1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
CHARLES A LAUE
DIRECTOR1.000Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOHN MACKEY
DIRECTOR1.000Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARY I MAX
DIRECTOR1.000Yes (X)$0$0$0
PATRICK L MCDONNELL
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
C THOMAS MCMILLEN
DIRECTOR1.000Yes (X)$0$0$0
JUDY NEY
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SHARON LEE PATRICK
DIRECTOR1.000Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARSHA PERELMAN
DIRECTOR1.000Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARIAN G PROBST
DIRECTOR1.0039.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JONATHAN M RATNER
DIRECTOR1.000Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOSHUA S REICHERT PhD
DIRECTOR1.000Yes (X)$0$0$0
WALTER J STEWART ESQ
DIRECTOR1.000Yes (X)$0$0$0
ANDREW WEINSTEIN
DIRECTOR1.000Yes (X)$0$0$0
DAVID O WIEBERS MD
DIRECTOR1.007.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
LONA WILLIAMS
DIRECTOR1.000Yes (X)$0$0$0
WAYNE PACELLE
PRESIDENT & CEO30.0010.00Yes (X)$372,023$0$53,260
MICHAEL MARKARIAN
CHIEF PROGRAM & POLICY OFFICER36.004.00Yes (X)$198,708$22,079$28,827
LAURA MALONEY
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER39.001.00Yes (X)$164,341$0$13,378
G THOMAS WAITE III
TREASURER & CFO26.0014.00Yes (X)$210,630$0$85,248
ANDREW N ROWAN PhD
CIO & CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER8.0032.00Yes (X)$39,294$157,176$98,476
ROGER A KINDLER
GENERAL COUNSEL, VP and CLO38.002.00Yes (X)$205,006$0$50,241
MICHAELEN BARSNESS
CONTROLLER & DEPUTY TREASURER31.009.00Yes (X)$11,489$0$0
KIMBERLY GETZ
CONTROLLER & DEPUTY TREASURER28.0012.00Yes (X)$101,837$0$7,405
THERESA REESE
SECOND DEPUTY TREASURER33.007.00Yes (X)$119,640$0$26,518
BERNARD O UNTI PhD
ASSISTANT TREASURER39.001.00Yes (X)$111,716$0$30,067
ARNOLD BAER
ASSISTANT TREASURER40.000Yes (X)$94,595$0$52,799
SARAH REDDING
ASSISTANT TREASURER38.002.00Yes (X)$53,924$0$9,008
AMY C RODGERS
SECRETARY33.007.00Yes (X)$76,462$0$18,684
CAROL ENGLAND
ASSISTANT SECRETARY10.0030.00Yes (X)$66,522$0$19,862
DONNA MOCHI
ASSISTANT SECRETARY40.000.00Yes (X)$76,221$0$20,756
JONATHAN LOVVORN
SVP. CHIEF COUNSEL32.008.00$155,200$0$35,216Yes (X)
JUDITH REED
VP HUMAN CAPITAL & DEVELOPMENT32.008.00$157,144$0$18,685Yes (X)
HOLLY HAZARD JD
SVP. PROGRAMS & INNOVATION35.005.00$147,892$36,973$41,886Yes (X)
HEIDI PRESCOTT
SVP. CAMPAIGNS & OUTREACH32.008.00$149,482$0$39,441Yes (X)
ELIZABETH LILEY
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER32.008.00$141,363$0$14,779Yes (X)
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Reportable Comp From Org$2,653,489TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt
Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org$216,228TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt
Total Other Compensation$664,536TotalOtherCompensationAmt
Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K36IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Former Ofcr Employees ListedfalseFormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd
Total Comp Greater Than150 KYes (true)TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other SrcsfalseCompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)

Address Line1ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCdServicesServicesDescCompensationCompensationAmt
NATIONAL OUTDOOR SPORTS AD
5151 WISCONSINAVE NW 4TH FLWASHINGTONDC20001FUNDRAISING CONSULT., print, design & copy serv.$10,953,377
QUADRIGA ART
825 HYLTON ROADPENNSAUKENNJ08110PRINTING,PROCUREMENT,PRODUCTION$7,590,862
TOUCHPOINT INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS
16 THORNDAL CIRCLEDARIENCT06820PURCHASE TV MEDIA SPACE$5,251,385
IMLAY INTERNATIONAL LLC
5101 BACKLICK ROADANNADALEVA22003PRINT MANAGEMENT$1,812,583
BLACKBAUD
PO BOX 930256ATLANTAGA31193FUNDRAISING SOFTWARE AND RELATED SUPPORT$1,383,504
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K54CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Info In Schedule O Part VIIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartVIIIInd
Federated Campaigns$917,217FederatedCampaignsAmt
Fundraising$1,751,065FundraisingAmt
All Other Contributions$121,819,368AllOtherContributionsAmt
Noncash Contributions$9,405,839NoncashContributionsAmt
Total Contributions$124,487,650TotalContributionsAmt

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmtUnrelated Business RevenueUnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmtExclusionExclusionAmt
ADVERTISING541800$505,094$0$494,122$10,972
CONSULTATION & SERVICE541990$159,581$159,581
SUBSCRIPTIONS511110$95,379$95,379

Total Oth Program Service Rev TotalOthProgramServiceRevGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$326,720TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$326,720RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$0UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$0ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Revenue$1,086,774TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt

Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$2,308,276TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$324,172UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$1,984,104ExclusionAmt

Royalties Revenue RoyaltiesRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$856,137TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$856,137ExclusionAmt

Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$0RealAmt
Personal$0PersonalAmt

Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$64,792,591SecuritiesAmt
Other$2,334,556OtherAmt

Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$59,554,973SecuritiesAmt
Other$1,295,789OtherAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$5,237,618SecuritiesAmt
Other$1,038,767OtherAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$6,276,385TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$6,276,385ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Fundraising Gross Income$1,579,323FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt
Contri Rpt Fundraising Event$1,751,065ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt
Fundraising Direct Expenses$1,712,069FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt

Net Incm From Fundraising Evt NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column-$132,746TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion-$132,746ExclusionAmt

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtExclusionExclusionAmt
OTHER INCOME900099$403,095$403,095
LIST RENTALS900099$96,579$96,579
OTHER FEES541990$116,900$116,900

Miscellaneous Revenue MiscellaneousRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$0TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$0RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$0UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$0ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$616,574OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$135,499,050TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$581,680RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$818,294UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$9,611,426ExclusionAmt

Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$14,411,624TotalAmt
Program Services$14,411,624ProgramServicesAmt

Foreign Grants ForeignGrantsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,432,068TotalAmt
Program Services$1,432,068ProgramServicesAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,335,271TotalAmt
Program Services$1,902,553ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$60,273ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$372,445FundraisingAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$36,780,698TotalAmt
Program Services$29,170,181ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,060,066ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$6,550,451FundraisingAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$4,052,927TotalAmt
Program Services$3,212,631ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$117,044ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$723,252FundraisingAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$3,608,207TotalAmt
Program Services$2,862,539ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$103,864ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$641,804FundraisingAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,989,448TotalAmt
Program Services$2,374,062ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$85,717ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$529,669FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,192,870TotalAmt
Program Services$1,818,811ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$65,669ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$308,390FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$209,666TotalAmt
Program Services$173,901ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$6,279ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$29,486FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$615,205TotalAmt
Program Services$510,264ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$18,423ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$86,518FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Prof Fundraising FeesForServicesProfFundraising

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$3,800,159TotalAmt
Fundraising$3,800,159FundraisingAmt

Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$600,426TotalAmt
Program Services$498,005ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$17,981ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$84,440FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$10,787,424TotalAmt
Program Services$8,947,309ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$323,048ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,517,067FundraisingAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$11,075,911TotalAmt
Program Services$9,183,217ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$332,279ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,560,415FundraisingAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$9,149,219TotalAmt
Program Services$7,588,548ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$273,989ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,286,682FundraisingAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$4,293,436TotalAmt
Program Services$3,561,063ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$128,574ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$603,799FundraisingAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,724,089TotalAmt
Program Services$1,429,994ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$51,631ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$242,464FundraisingAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$4,275,681TotalAmt
Program Services$3,537,184ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$129,649ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$608,848FundraisingAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$312,543TotalAmt
Program Services$259,229ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$9,360ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$43,954FundraisingAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,170,401TotalAmt
Program Services$970,754ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$35,050ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$164,597FundraisingAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$969,221TotalAmt
Program Services$803,892ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$29,025ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$136,304FundraisingAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmtFundraisingFundraisingAmt
EDUCATION MATERIAL$3,552,501$2,946,516$106,386$499,599
DIRECT RESPONSE COSTS$7,963,745$2,174,765$1,016,305$4,772,675
EQUIPMENT$349,770$290,107$10,474$49,189
OTHER TAXES$268,713$222,879$8,046$37,788

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$128,921,223TotalAmt
Program Services$100,282,096ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$3,989,132ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$24,649,995FundraisingAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Joint CostsYes (X)JointCostsInd

Total Joint Costs TotalJointCostsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$36,333,216TotalAmt
Program Services$20,586,213ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,089,996ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$14,657,007FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$6,300BOYAmt
EOY$6,300EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$19,488,408BOYAmt
EOY$14,103,627EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$8,173,573BOYAmt
EOY$11,491,563EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$10,272,427BOYAmt
EOY$5,602,956EOYAmt

Receivables From Officers Etc ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt

Rcvbl From Disqualified Prsn RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$642,520BOYAmt
EOY$729,896EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$20,229,557LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$10,446,058LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$11,198,491BOYAmt
EOY$9,783,499EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$154,384,954BOYAmt
EOY$142,305,898EOYAmt

Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$42,975,118BOYAmt
EOY$57,787,913EOYAmt

Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,100,000BOYAmt
EOY$1,330,000EOYAmt

Intangible Assets IntangibleAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,715,061BOYAmt
EOY$7,598,126EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$250,956,852BOYAmt
EOY$250,739,778EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$23,055,878BOYAmt
EOY$12,800,553EOYAmt

Grants Payable GrantsPayableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$16,459BOYAmt
EOY$84,983EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$159,973BOYAmt
EOY$392,385EOYAmt

Loans From Officers Directors LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$13,174,663BOYAmt
EOY$23,882,470EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$36,406,973BOYAmt
EOY$37,160,391EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$165,406,407BOYAmt
EOY$158,860,588EOYAmt

Temporarily Rstr Net Assets TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$15,764,998BOYAmt
EOY$20,879,571EOYAmt

Permanently Rstr Net Assets PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$33,378,474BOYAmt
EOY$33,839,228EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$214,549,879BOYAmt
EOY$213,579,387EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$250,956,852BOYAmt
EOY$250,739,778EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$6,577,827ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst-$798,261NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets-$6,750,058OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Consolidated Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredfalseFederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$115,481,949CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$105,049,788CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$112,833,027CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$115,513,194CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$124,487,650CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$573,365,608TotalAmt

Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$115,481,949CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$105,049,788CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$112,833,027CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$115,513,194CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$124,487,650CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$573,365,608TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantial Contributors Tot$0SubstantialContributorsTotAmt
Public Support Total170$573,365,608PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$8,317,712CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$9,408,585CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$4,979,488CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$3,671,930CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$3,164,413CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$29,542,128TotalAmt

Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$672,872CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$227,756CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$281,522CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$783,281CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$616,574CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$2,582,005TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$605,489,741TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$17,787,764GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.9469PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.9396PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSchedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other IncomeFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationDESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 611249.0, COLUMN B - 94800.0, COLUMN C - 25891.0, COLUMN D - 482685.0, COLUMN E - 403095.0, COLUMN F - 1617720.0; DESCRIPTION - LIST RENTALS, COLUMN A - 61623.0, COLUMN B - 132956.0, COLUMN C - 155631.0, COLUMN D - 177596.0, COLUMN E - 96579.0, COLUMN F - 624385.0; DESCRIPTION - OTHER FEES, COLUMN A - 0.0, COLUMN B - 0.0, COLUMN C - 100000.0, COLUMN D - 123000.0, COLUMN E - 116900.0, COLUMN F - 339900.0;ExplanationTxt

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
VolunteersYes (true)VolunteersInd
Paid Staff Or ManagementYes (true)PaidStaffOrManagementInd
Media AdvertisementsYes (true)MediaAdvertisementsInd
Media Advertisements$312,149MediaAdvertisementsAmt
Mailings MembersYes (true)MailingsMembersInd
Mailings Members$674,942MailingsMembersAmt
Publications Or BroadcastYes (true)PublicationsOrBroadcastInd
Publications Or Broadcast$467,291PublicationsOrBroadcastAmt
Grants Other OrganizationsYes (true)GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd
Grants Other Organizations$1,932,736GrantsOtherOrganizationsAmt
Direct Contact LegislatorsYes (true)DirectContactLegislatorsInd
Direct Contact Legislators$475,434DirectContactLegislatorsAmt
Rallies DemonstrationsYes (true)RalliesDemonstrationsInd
Rallies Demonstrations$55,824RalliesDemonstrationsAmt
Other ActivitiesYes (true)OtherActivitiesInd
Other Activities$247,509OtherActivitiesAmt
Total Lobbying Expenditures$4,165,885TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt
Not Described Section501c3falseNotDescribedSection501c3Ind

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (5 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1a VOLUNTEERSTHE HSUS UTILIZES UNPAID VOLUNTEERS TO COLLECT SIGNATURES FOR REFERENDA, CONTACT LEGISLATORS AND THEIR STAFF, AND PARTICIPATE IN RALLIES, DEMONSTRATIONS, SEMINARS, AND CONVENTIONS.
Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1b PAID STAFF OR MANAGEMENTTHE HSUS MANAGEMENT AND STAFF PLAN, COORDINATE, AND IMPLEMENT A PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES MAINTAINING AND EXPANDING CONTACTS WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, STATE LEGISLATORS, EXECUTIVE AND REGULATORY AGENCIES, ANIMAL WELFARE COALITIONS, AND OTHER NATIONAL AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS.
Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1c MEDIA ADVERTISEMENTSTHE HSUS PUBLISHED ADVERTISEMENTS THROUGH THE MEDIA IN AN EFFORT TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION AND TO INFLUENCE PUBLIC OPINION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS OR REFERENDA.
Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1d MAILINGS TO MEMBERS, LEGISLATORS, OR THE PUBLICTHE HSUS SENT ELECTRONIC UPDATES ON ANIMAL WELFARE LEGISLATION AND BALLOT INITIATIVES TO UNPAID VOLUNTEERS, MEMBERS, AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES. IN ADDITION, THE HSUS ASSISTED INTERESTED PARTIES IN SENDING EMAILS TO LAWMAKERS THROUGH THE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE.
Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1e PUBLICATIONS, OR PUBLISHED OR BROADCAST STATEMENTSIN FURTHERANCE OF ITS EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE WELFARE OF ANIMALS, THE HSUS MADE STATEMENTS IN ITS ELECTRONIC AND PRINT PUBLICATIONS, AS WELL AS IN PUBLISHED OR BROADCAST STATEMENTS INTENDED TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION AND TO INFLUENCE PUBLIC OPINION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS OR REFERENDA.

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$28,506,557BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$3,018ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$891,391InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$1,245,064OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$28,155,902EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$27,189,992BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$6,745ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$2,435,335InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$1,125,515OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$28,506,557EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$26,126,376BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$292,488ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$1,930,749InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$1,159,621OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$27,189,992EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$27,569,938BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$15,712ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses-$429,288InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$1,029,986OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$26,126,376EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$26,491,737BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$56,342ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$1,916,328InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$894,469OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$27,569,938EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Board Designated Balance EOY0.01BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY0.99PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated OrgfalseEndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related OrgfalseEndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd

Land LandGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$5,825,219OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$5,825,219BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$10,306,112OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$7,018,181DepreciationAmt
Book Value$3,287,931BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$2,740,887OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$2,232,356DepreciationAmt
Book Value$508,531BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$1,357,339OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$1,195,521DepreciationAmt
Book Value$161,818BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$9,783,499TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Closely Held Equity Interests CloselyHeldEquityInterestsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Book Value$57,787,913BookValueAmt
Method ValuationFMethodValuationCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Securities$57,787,913TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (5 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
ACCRUED SEVERANCE OBLIGATION$1,415,008
DEFERRED COMPENSATION ANNUITY CONTRACTS$285,879
SPLIT INTEREST ARRANGEMENTS LIABILITY$8,355,412
ACCRUED POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT OBLIGATION$13,826,171
DUE TO AFFILIATES
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$23,882,470TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$160,337,881TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst-$798,261NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Donated Services And Use Fclts$23,925,023DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt
Other Revenue$0OtherRevenueAmt
Revenue Not Reported$23,126,762RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$137,211,119RevenueSubtotalAmt
Other Revenues Not Included-$1,712,069OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt-$1,712,069RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$135,499,050TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$154,558,315TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Donated Services Use Fclts$23,925,023DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt
Other Expenses Included$1,712,069OtherExpensesIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Reported$25,637,092ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$128,921,223ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Other Expenses Not Included$0OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$0ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$128,921,223TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 INCOME FROM ENDOWMENTS IS EXPENDABLE TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING:DEFRAY BUILDING OPERATING EXPENSES, AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO CONNECTICUT SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, AND SUPPORT FOR THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND OTHER HUMANE ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING THE NORMA TERRIS HUMANE EDUCATION AND NATURE CENTER. ADDITIONALLY, FUNDS SUPPORT THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDLIFE AND THE BETTERMENT OF SONG BIRDS.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnoteTHE FOLLOWING FOOTNOTE IS FROM THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES AND AFFILIATES (THE SOCIETY): HSUS (HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES), FFA (FUND FOR ANIMALS), HSI (HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL), HSU (HUMANE SOCIETY UNIVERSITY), HSVMA (HUMANE SOCIETY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION), SFWC (SOUTH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CENTER), AND WLT (WILDLIFE LAND TRUST) QUALIFY UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) AND ARE CLASSIFIED AS ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE NOT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. DDAL (DORIS DAY ANIMAL LEAGUE) QUALIFIED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE IRC. THEREFORE, THE SOCIETY IS GENERALLY NOT SUBJECT TO TAX UNDER PRESENT INCOME TAX LAWS; HOWEVER, ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. THE SOCIETY HAD NO NET UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE SOCIETY'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE SOCIETY HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. GENERALLY, THE SOCIETY IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2011.
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statementsEXPENSES FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS - -1712069
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990EXPENSES FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS - 1712069

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (true)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Account Activities Outside US AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp (9 entries)

RegionRegionTxtOfficesOfficesCntEmployeeEmployeeCntType Of Activities ConductedTypeOfActivitiesConductedTxtRegion Total ExpendituresRegionTotalExpendituresAmt
Central America and the Caribbean00Grantmaking$272,170
Central America and the Caribbean00Investments$55,362,127
East Asia and the Pacific00Grantmaking$8,750
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)00Grantmaking$25,856
South Asia00Grantmaking$32,252
Sub-Saharan Africa00Grantmaking$8,250
Middle East and North Africa00Grantmaking$2,750
North America (Canada & Mexico only)00Grantmaking$1,079,290
South America00Grantmaking$2,750
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Subtotal Offices0SubtotalOfficesCnt
Subtotal Employees0SubtotalEmployeesCnt
Continutation Total Office0ContinutationTotalOfficeCnt
Continutation Total Employee0ContinutationTotalEmployeeCnt
Total Office0TotalOfficeCnt
Total Employee0TotalEmployeeCnt
Subtotal Spent$56,794,195SubtotalSpentAmt
Continuation Spent$0ContinuationSpentAmt
Total Spent$56,794,195TotalSpentAmt

Grants To Org Outside US GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp (21 entries)

RegionRegionTxtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxtCash GrantCashGrantAmtManner Of Cash DisbursementMannerOfCashDisbursementTxtNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmt
Central America and the CaribbeanRENOVATE & REPAIR SHELTERS$2,750WIRE$0
East Asia and the PacificANTI-SEAL TRADE CAMPAIGN$6,000WIRE$0
East Asia and the PacificVACCINATE/STERILIZE 250 DOGS$2,750WIRE$0
Central America and the CaribbeanSPAY/ NEUTER AND DEWORM PROGRAM$2,750WIRE$0
South AmericaSPAY/ NEUTER CAMPAIGN & EDUCATION COMPONENT$2,750WIRE$0
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)DOG POPULATION MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE$17,111WIRE$0
South AsiaDEVELOP OUTREACH CAMPAIGN TO ADDRESS ANIMAL CRUELTY$22,078WIRE$0
South AsiaSTREET DOGS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN - MUMBAI$1,003WIRE$0
South AsiaANIMAL CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP$500WIRE$0
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)2 SURGICAL LAMPS FOR OPERATING ROOM$2,750WIRE$0
Sub-Saharan AfricaSUPPORT FOR TRAP/NEUTER/RELEASE CAMPAIGN$2,750WIRE$0
North America (Canada & Mexico only)PURCHASE STERILIZATION EQUIPMENT$2,750WIRE$0
South AsiaBUILD A TRAINING FACILITY$2,750WIRE$0
South AsiaJANE GOODALL SPEECH, PROTECT ANIMALS FROM SACRIFICE FESTIVAL$5,922WIRE$0
Sub-Saharan AfricaSUPPORT STERILIZATION PROGRAM, PURCHASE OF STORAGE EQUIPMENT$2,750WIRE$0
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)REHABILITATION COSTS FOR RESCUED OTTERS$3,000WIRE$0
Sub-Saharan AfricaVACCINATION/EDUCATION PROGRAM$2,750WIRE$0
Middle East and North AfricaTO PURCHASE PHARMA-CEUTICAL PRODUCTS FOR SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES$2,750WIRE$0
North America (Canada & Mexico only)WORKS TO PROTECT ALL ANIMALS THROUGH EDUCATION, INVESTIGATION, LITIGATION, LEGISLATION, ADVOCACY, & FIELD WORK$1,076,540WIRE$0
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)REDUCE ANIMALS USED IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH & TESTING, PROJECT MARINE SPECIES, CURB WILDLIFE TRADE & INFLUENCE INT'L TRADE POLICIES TO PROTECT ANIMALS$2,995WIRE$0
Central America and the CaribbeanIMPROVING STANDARDS OF CARE FOR FARM ANIMALS AND IMPROVING WILDLIFE PROTECTION$266,670WIRE$0
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org21Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org0TotalOtherOrgCnt
Transfer To Foreign CorpfalseTransferToForeignCorpInd
Interest In Foreign TrustfalseInterestInForeignTrustInd
Foreign Corp OwnershipYes (true)ForeignCorpOwnershipInd
Passive Foreign Investmest CoYes (true)PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd
Foreign PartnershipYes (true)ForeignPartnershipInd
Boycott CountriesfalseBoycottCountriesInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant fundsTHE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES ISSUES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET OUR MISSION CRITERIA. GRANTS ARE USUALLY GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT (1) HSUS HAS THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED; (2) THE HSUS HAS AN EXISTING RELATIONSHIP WITH; (3) OR THAT THE HSUS HAS INTERACTED WITH IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN HSUS-SPONSORED EVENT. GRANT OVERSIGHT IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A VARIETY OF METHODS SUCH AS GRANT REPORTS, MEETINGS WITH GRANTEES, AND SITE VISITS.
Schedule F, Part II SCHEDULE F, PART IITHE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHEDULE F REQUIRE GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE GIVEN TO RECIPIENTS OVER $5,000 BE REPORTED IN DETAIL. HOWEVER, IN ORDER TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY AND PROVIDE THE USERS OF THE FORM WITH COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVIIES, MANAGEMENT HAS CHOSEN TO LIST THE GRANTS OF $500 OR GREATER IN DETAIL ON SCHEDULE F OF THE HSUS'S FORM 990.
Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 INVESTMENTS IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEANThe Society's' investments in the Caribbean are listed at their book value and include the aggregate value of investment transactions of current and prior years. As a tax exempt entity, the Society derives no tax related benefit from investments placed offshore.
Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANT FUNDSTHE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES ISSUES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET OUR MISSION CRITERIA. GRANTS ARE USUALLY GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT (1) HSUS HAS THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED; (2) THE HSUS HAS AN EXISTING RELATIONSHIP WITH; (3) OR THAT THE HSUS HAS INTERACTED WITH IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN HSUS-SPONSORED EVENT. GRANT OVERSIGHT IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A VARIETY OF METHODS SUCH AS GRANT REPORTS, MEETINGS WITH GRANTEES, AND SITE VISITS.

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Mail SolicitationsYes (X)MailSolicitationsInd
Email SolicitationsYes (X)EmailSolicitationsInd
Phone SolicitationsYes (X)PhoneSolicitationsInd
In Person SolicitationsYes (X)InPersonSolicitationsInd
Solicitation Of Non Govt GrantsYes (X)SolicitationOfNonGovtGrantsInd
Solicitation Of Govt GrantsYes (X)SolicitationOfGovtGrantsInd
Special Fundraising EventsYes (X)SpecialFundraisingEventsInd
Agrmt Prof Fundraising ActyYes (true)AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd

Fundraiser Activity Info FundraiserActivityInfoGrp (6 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdActivityActivityTxtFundraiser Control Of FundsFundraiserControlOfFundsIndGross ReceiptsGrossReceiptsAmtRetained By ContractorRetainedByContractorAmtNet To OrganizationNetToOrganizationAmt
NATIONAL OUTDOOR SPORTS
5151 WISCONSIN AVE NW 4TH FLWASHINGTONDC20016FUNDRAISING CONSULTANTSfalse$32,912,750$1,957,044$30,955,706
INTEGRATED DIRECT MARKETING LLC
1250 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE 200WASHINGTONDC20036DIRECT RESPONSEfalse$1,986,017$130,250$1,855,767
DONOR SERVICES GROUP LLC
6715 SUNSET DRIVE BLVDLOS ANGELESCA90028TELE FR TO OBTAIN MULTI YR REVENUEfalse$1,391,301$1,257,707$133,594
ADESA IMPACT
13085 HAMILTON CROSSING STE 500CARMELIN46032AUTO RECOVERY SERVICESYes (true)$849,374$194,252$655,122
M&R STRATEGIC SERVICES INC
1901 L ST NW SUITE 800WASHINGTONDC20036WEBSITE MARKETINGfalse$767,707$159,947$607,760
INFOCISION MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
325 SPRINGSIDE DRIVEAKRONOH44333TELE FR TO OBTAIN MULTI YR REVENUEfalse$385,466$78,893$306,573
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Gross Receipts$38,292,615TotalGrossReceiptsAmt
Total Retained By Contractors$3,778,093TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt
Total Net To Organization$34,514,522TotalNetToOrganizationAmt
Licensed StatesALLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesAKLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesARLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCTLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesFLLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesGALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesHILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesILLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesKSLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesKYLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMELicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesLALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMNLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMSLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMOLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNHLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNJLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNMLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNYLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNCLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesOHLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesOKLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesORLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesPALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesRILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesSCLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesTNLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesUTLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesVALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWVLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCOLicensedStatesCd

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Event1NY GALAEvent1Nm
Gross Receipts Event1$1,146,157GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Charitable Contri Event1$807,134CharitableContriEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event1$339,023GrossRevenueEvent1Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event1$130,957RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt
Food And Beverage Event1$9,236FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event1$316,242OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt
Event2ANIMAL CARE EXPOEvent2Nm
Gross Receipts Event2$626,543GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt
Charitable Contri Event2$420CharitableContriEvent2Amt
Gross Revenue Event2$626,123GrossRevenueEvent2Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event2$14,319RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt
Food And Beverage Event2$168,476FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event2$291,715OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt
Other Events Total8OtherEventsTotalCnt
Gross Receipts Other Events$1,557,688GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt
Charitable Contri Other Events$943,511CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt
Gross Revenue Other Events$614,177GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt
Rent Fclty Costs Other Events$128,004RentFcltyCostsOtherEventsAmt
Food And Beverage Other Events$267,251FoodAndBeverageOtherEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Other Events$385,869OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt
Gross Receipts Total$3,330,388GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Charitable Contributions Tot$1,751,065CharitableContributionsTotAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events$1,579,323GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Rent Fclty Costs Total Events$273,280RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt
Food And Beverage Total Events$444,963FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events$993,826OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events$1,712,069DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary-$132,746NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b(v) PAYMENT OF FUNDRAISING EXPENSESTHE AGREEMENTS HSUS ENTERED INTO WITH NATIONAL OUTDOOR SPORTS AND DONOR SERVICES GROUP ALLOWED FOR THE PAYMENT OF FUNDRAISING EXPENSES (SUCH AS PRINTING, PAPER, POSTAGE, ENVELOPES AND MAILING LIST RENTAL) IN ADDITIONAL TO THE PAYMENT OF FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES. HSUS PAID OUT $8,559,757 TO NATIONAL OUTDOOR SPORTS AND $50,620 TO DONOR SERVICES GROUP FOR FUNDRAISING EXPENSES. NATIONAL OUTDOOR SPORTS AND DONOR SERVICES GROUP PROVIDE DETAILS ON THEIR INVOICES WHICH ALLOW HSUS TO IDENTIFY WHICH COSTS ARE FOR PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING AND WHICH COSTS ARE RELATED TO GENERAL FUNDRAISING EXPENSES. IN ADDITION TO THE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH APPEAR ON SCHEDULE G, PART I; HSUS ENTERED INTO ARRANGEMENTS WITH TWO FUNDRAISING VENDORS WHERE THE ORGANIZATION MADE PAYMENTS EXCLUSIVELY FOR FUNDRAISING EXPENSES BUT NOT FOR PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES. ONE VENDOR HANDLES THE MAILING AND PROCESSING OF DIRECT MAIL PIECES, BUT DOES NOT ASSIST WITH THE CREATION OR PREPARATION OF THE DIRECT MAIL LETTERS. NOR IS THIS VENDOR INVOLVED IN ANY OTHER PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY. A SECOND VENDOR HANDLES THE PURCHASING AND SCHEDULING OF MEDIA SPACE FOR TELEVISION COMMERCIALS CREATED BY THE HSUS. THIS VENDOR IS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE CREATION OR PREPARATION OF THE TELEVISION COMMERCIALS.
Schedule G, Part I GENERAL EXPLANATION:THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES (HSUS) AND ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES RELY ON A SUBSTANTIAL AND LONGSTANDING PROGRAM OF DIRECT MAIL FUNDRAISING TO SUPPORT THE FULL RANGE OF ACTIVITIES THEY UNDERTAKE ON BEHALF OF ANIMALS, WHETHER IT INVOLVES HANDS-ON CARE, POLICY WORK, SCIENTIFIC OR TECHNICAL ANALYSIS, HUMANE EDUCATION, LITIGATION, PUBLICATION, OR COMMUNICATION. DIRECT MAIL HAS PLAYED A FUNDAMENTAL ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HSUS, AND IT REMAINS CRUCIAL TO THE ORGANIZATIONS' SUCCESS IN HELPING ANIMALS. AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL THAT DESCRIBES THE ORGANIZATIONS' NUMEROUS PROGRAMS AND CAMPAIGNS TO HELP ANIMALS, DIRECT MAIL FUNDRAISING HELPS TO CREATE GREATER AWARENESS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS' CAMPAIGNS AND THE ORGANIZATIONS' CONCERNS, AND HAS ALLOWED US TO BUILD A CONSTITUENCY OF SUPPORTERS UNMATCHED IN THE HUMANE FIELD, WITH TREMENDOUS SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND PRACTICAL BENEFITS TO THE ORGANIZATIONS' WORK. TO COMPLEMENT DIRECT MAIL, THE HSUS RELIES ON LARGER INDIVIDUAL GIFTS SOLICITED BY REGIONAL FUNDRAISERS, PLANNED GIVING, FOUNDATION GRANTS, TELEPHONE SOLICITATION, WORKPLACE GIVING, ONLINE SOLICITATION, BEQUESTS, AND DIRECT RESPONSE TELEVISION ADVERTISEMENTS. TOGETHER, THESE METHODS FORM THE BASIS OF A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO SECURING THE FUNDS AND THE CONSTITUENCY NECESSARY TO MEET OUR URGENT AND LONG TERM ANIMAL WELFARE GOALS.

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (true)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (294 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINIRC SectionIRCSectionDescCash GrantCashGrantAmtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxtAddress Line2USAddress/AddressLine2Txt
AFGHAN STRAY ANIMAL LEAGUE
6050 COLCHESTER RDFAIRFAXVA22030202119782501 ( c) 3$2,750SUPPORT SPAY/NEUTER PROJECT & SHELTER RENOVATION
ALAQUA ANIMAL REFUGE INC
959 WHITFIELD RDFREEPORTFL32439020806313501 ( c) 3$1,0002014 SHELTER GRANT
ALL 4 PAWS
67 WAVERLY RDPAWLEYS ISLANDSC29585453676896501 ( c) 3$10,000SPAY/NEUTER, VACCINATIONS, OTHER VETERINARY CARE FOR DOGS
ALL FOR LOVE ANIMAL RESCUE INC
137 W EL ROBLAR DROJAICA93023460658838501 ( c) 3$10,000TEMPORARY BOARDING, VETERINARY CARE
ALLIANCE FOR CONTRACEPTION IN CATS & DOGS
14245 NW BELLE CTPORTLANDOR97229412185841501 ( c) 3$45,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ALTERNATIVES CONGRESS TRUST
2100 L STREET NWWASHINGTONDC20037522294193501 ( c) 3$30,000WORLD CONGRESS ON ALTERNATIVES AND ANIMAL USE IN THE LIFE SCIENCES
AMERICAN PET PRODUCTS ASSOC INC
255 GLENVILLE ROADGREENWICHCT06831136146744501 ( c) 6$30,000SURVEY FOR WORK GROUP
AMERICAN PIT BULL FOUNDATION
9611 BROOKDALE DRIVE SUITE 100CHARLOTTENC28215272172311501 ( c) 3$10,000MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR DOGS
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CELLULAR AND COMPUTATIONAL TOXICOLOGY
4094 MAJESTIC LANEFAIRFAXVA22033272792207501 ( c) 3$500GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
AMIGOS DE LOS ANIMALES DE GUANAJUATO INC
256 WEST 10TH ST NO 4-DNEW YORKNY10014204820854501 ( c) 3$2,750SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM
ANDERSON ANIMAL SHELTER
1000 SOUTH LA FOX STREETSOUTH ELGINIL60177366164626501 ( c) 3$1,000GRANT FOR CANINE SURGERY
ANIMAL AID INC
200 SPRINGDALE LANEWILLIAMSTOWNNJ08094454473502501 ( c) 3$1,000TRANSPORT PUPPIES AND OTHER ANIMALS UP FOR ADOPTION
ANIMAL ALLIANCE OF BELLE MEAD INC
22 HARBOURTON MT AIRY RDLAMBETVILLENJ08530770632827501 ( c) 3$1,670CARE & TRANSPORTATION COSTS
ANIMAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION
405 URBAN ST 340LAKEWOODCO80014840715412501 ( c) 3$7502014 SHELTER GRANT
ANIMAL BALANCE
2401 10TH STREETBERKELEYCA94710680630714501 ( c) 3$2,750SPAY/ NEUTER AND VETERINARY SERVICES
ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL TEAM - PA
111 W HUNTING PARK AVEPHILADELPHIAPA19140453985637501 ( c) 3$13,948FUNDS FOR SPAY/NEUTER, VACCINES, AND DOG LICENSES
ANIMAL CARE LEAGUE
1011 GARFIELDOAK PARKIL60304237367847501 ( c) 3$11,209SUPPORT FOR SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES & OTHER VETERINARY SERVICES
ANIMAL CONTROL AND WELFARE PROJECT INC
PO BOX 236HINTONWV25951550774753501 ( c) 3$7,000PROVIDE SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES AND OTHER ANIMAL CARE
ANIMAL DEFENSE LEAGUE OF ARIZONA
PO BOX 33093PHOENIXAZ85067742493030501 ( c) 3$7,500WORLD SPAY DAY 2014 GRANT
ANIMAL FRIENDS HUMANE SOCIETY
1820 PRINCETON ROADHAMILTONOH45011310588218501 ( c) 3$1,0002014 SHELTER GRANT
ANIMAL GUARDIANS HORSE RESCUE INC
1876 SUNNYDALE AVESIMI VALLEYCA93065461912260501 ( c) 3$500TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR PLAN 4 PROGRESS CLINIC
ANIMAL OUTREACH OF CAPE MAY COUNTY INC
600 PARK BOULEVARD SUITE 3CAPE MAYNJ08204223592318501 ( c) 3$1,000EMERGENCY ANIMAL RESCUE FUND
ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF IOWA
5452 NE 22ND STREETDES MOINESIA503132528420680427501 ( c) 3$5,000MISSION SUPPORT
ANIMAL WELFARE FEDERATION OF NJ INC
PO BOX 955VOORHEES TOWNSHIPNJ08043223378806501 ( c) 3$1,000CONFERENCE GRANT
ANIMALS AND SOCIETY INSTITUTE
2512 CARPENTER ROADANN ARBORMI481081188222527462501 ( c) 3$3,500SUPPORT OF FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
ANIMALS ASIA FOUNDATION LIMITED
300 BROADWAY ST SUITE 32SAN FRANCISCOCA94133311802788501 ( c) 3$10,000SUPPORT EFFORT TO ELIMINATE CIRCUS PERFORMANCES IN CHINA
ATLANTA HUMANE SOCIETY & SPCA OF GEORGIA INC
981 HOWELL MILL RD NWATLANTAGA30318580685900501 ( c) 3$1,500SHELTER GRANT
BAKERSFIELD SPCA
3000 GIBSON STBAKERSFIELDCA93308952141790501 ( c) 3$2,0002014 SHELTER GRANT
BATH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
PO BOX 1124OWINGSVILLEKY40360562645821501 ( c) 3$1,000SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM
BEARTOOTH HUMANE ALLIANCE
178 MEETEETSE MEADOWS RDRED LODGEMT59068204513120501 ( c) 3$500SHELTER GRANT
BEAT THE HEAT ALLIANCE INC
101 HEDRICK DRIVENEWPORTTN37821455425390501 ( c) 3$1,452PURCHASE OF CAT TRAPS USED FOR SPAY/NEUTER CAMPAIGNS
BELMONT COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 704ST CLAIRESVILLEOH43950346597455501 ( c) 3$600SPONSORSHIP FOR HORSE STALL
BLOOMINGTON PETS ALIVE INC
2444 S WALNUT STREETBLOOMINGTONIN47401364516780501 ( c) 3$2,597MEDICAL SUPPLIES & VETERINARY SERVICES
BLOUNT COUNTY SPCA
1116 E BROADWAY AVEMARYVILLETN37804300585259501 ( c) 3$22,000ASSISTANCE WITH EXPENSES
BLUE RIDGE WILDLIFE CENTER
PO BOX 326MILLWOODVA22646541996991501 ( c) 3$500TREATMENT OF RED-TAILED HAWK
BOISE BULLY BREED RESCUE
11551 WEST PURITAN DRBOISEID83709272352979501 ( c) 3$1,000SHELTER GRANT
BORDERS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES RESCUE
239 NORTH VALENTINE STREETVALENTINENE69201208671625501 ( c) 3$1,0002014 SHELTER GRANT
BOWLING GREEN-WARREN COUNTY H S
PO BOX 1456BOWLING GREENKY421021456610653278501 ( c) 3$2,528TRANSPORT HOMELESS PETS TO HUMANE PET STORE
BREVARD AIDING SHELTER ANIMALS PROJECT INC
PO BOX 411596MELBOURNEFL32941272625969501 ( c) 3$10,000SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR LARGE/MIXED BREED AND PIT-BULL DOGS
BROOKHAVEN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
P O BOX 3477BROOKHAVENMS39603640659454501 ( c) 3$5002014 SHELTER GRANT
BROOKINGS REGIONAL HUMANE SOCIETY INC
120 WEST 2ND ST SOUTHBROOKINGSSD57006460452504501 ( c) 3$2,000SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC AT CHEYENNE RIVER
BROWN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 746NASHVILLEIN47448237276105501 ( c) 3$1,173TRANSPORTATION OF SEIZED CATS
CARE 4PAWS INC
PO BOX 60524SANTA BARBARACA93160270207473501 ( c) 3$19,925VETERINARY CARE FOR PIT BULL PUPPIES PRIOR TO ADOPTION
CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE OFFICERS FOUNDATION
2180 SAND HILL RD 100MENLO PARKCA94025208449229501 ( c) 3$5,000FOOD AND VETERINARY CARE FOR CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME WARDEN DOGS
CAROLINA WATERFOWL RESCUE
PO BOX 1484INDIAN TRAILNC28079201938232501 ( c) 3$8,000REPAIR SNOWSTORM DAMAGE AND PURCHASE 20 CHICKEN TRACTORS
CAROLINE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY LLC
407 WEST BELL STRIDGELYMD21639521528421501 ( c) 3$5002014 ANIMAL CARE EXPO
CARUTHERSVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 525HAYTIMO63851431519794501 ( c) 3$5002014 SHELTER GRANT
CATS AROUND TOWN SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 541OCEAN VIEWDE19970205610111501 ( c) 3$5002014 SPONSORSHIP
CCAO RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
209 E STATE STCOLUMBUSOH43215311317309501 ( c) 3$7,500TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DOG WARDENS
CENTRAL AROOSTOOK HUMANE SOCIETY
26 CROSS STREETPRESQUE ISLEME04769237333853501 ( c) 3$1,0002014 SHELTER GRANT
CENTRAL MISSOURI HUMANE SOCIETY
616 BIG BEAR BLVDCOLUMBIAMO65202430666742501 ( c) 3$2,0002014 GENERAL SHELTER GRANTS
CENTRAL NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY INC
1312 SKY PARK RDGRAND ISLANDNE68801470493705501 ( c) 3$3,550VETERINARY CARE FOR DOGS PRIOR TO ADOPTION AND GENERAL SPONSORSHIP
CHARM CITY COMPANIONS INC
805 E BALTIMORE STREETBALTIMOREMD21202465600469501 ( c) 3$1,0002014 SHELTER GRANT
CHIMP HAVEN INC
13600 CHIMPANZEE PLACEKEITHVILLELA71047742766663501 ( c) 3$13,500CARE OF CHIMPANZEES
CITIZENS FOR HUMANE ACTION INC
3765 CORPORATE DRCOLUMBUSOH43231510166864501 ( c) 3$1,0002014 SHELTER GRANT
CITY OF BOULDER
PO BOX 791BOULDERCO803060791846000566GOVERNMENT$5,000RELOCATION OF PRAIRIE DOGS
CITY OF CUSHING
PO BOX 311CUSHINGOK74023736005167GOVERNMENT$2,000DISCONTINUE USE OF GAS CHAMBER
CITY OF JASPER
400 WEST 19TH STREETJASPERAL35501636005340GOVERNMENT$1,0002014 SHELTER GRANT
CITY OF LIBERAL
PO BOX 2199LIBERALKS67905486009365GOVERNMENT$5002014 SHELTER GRANT
COALITION OF LOUISIANA ANIMAL ADVOCATES
PO BOX 741481NEW ORLEANSLA70174720933591501 ( c) 3$5002014 SPONSORSHIP
COCONINO COUNTY HUMANE ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 66FLAGSTAFFAZ86002860176883501 ( c) 3$500SUPPORT FOR AGENCIES TO ATTEND ANIMAL CONTROL CONFERENCE
COLORADO ASSOC OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS
P O BOX 740455ARVADACO800060455841000611501 ( c) 3$5002014 CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP
COLORADO FEDERATION OF ANIMAL WELFARE AGENCIES
PO BOX 22603DENVERCO80222030385844501 ( c) 3$5002014 CONFERENCE
COLORADOGS RESCUE AND REHAB
PO BOX 273217FORT COLLINSCO80527453620933501 ( c) 3$6,500CLASSES FOR OWNERS OF PIT BULLS
COLUMBIA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
N7768 INDUSTRIAL RDPORTAGEWI53901237219878501 ( c) 3$3,000GENERAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CARE OF ANIMALS
COLUMBUS DOG CONNECTION
2761 JOHNSTOWN RDCOLUMBUSOH43219311648642501 ( c) 3$5002014 CONFERENCE GRANT
COLUMBUS ZOOLOGICAL PARK ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 400 9990 RIVERSIDE DRIVEPOWELLOH430650400314390844501 ( c) 3$2,5002014 CONTRIBUTION: ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
354 PINE ST SUITE 700SAN FRANCISCOCA94104943255070501 ( c) 3$6,390SUPPORT FOR CARE OF CHIMPANZEES, SURGERY FOR INJURED PIGEON
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR PETS INC
112 FOUNDERS DRIVEFLAT ROCKNC28731202972350501 ( c) 3$20,000SPAY/NEUTER LARGE DOGS/PIT BULLS
CONNECTICUT COALITION FOR ANIMALS INC
224 WOOSTER STNEW BRITAINCT06052452698497501 ( c) 3$5002014 SHELTER GRANT
CORINTH-ALCORN ANIMAL SHELTER INC
1407A HARPER RDCORINTHMS38834452853255501 ( c) 3$1,000MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR INJURED DOG
COUNTY OF BROADWATER
515 BROADWAYTOWNSENDMT59644816001337GOVERNMENT$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT FOR EQUINE CARE
COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
311 EAST MARION STSHELBYNC281511210566000288GOVERNMENT$7,000GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL CARE
COUNTY OF HALIFAX
10 NORTH KING STREETHALIFAXNC27839566001836GOVERNMENT$2,000ASSISTANCE FOR CARE OF RESCUED DOGS
COUNTY OF MARTIN
PO BOX 668WILLIAMSTOWNNC27892566000317GOVERNMENT$10,000NC SHELTER SUPPORT
DANE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
5132 VOGES ROADMADISONWI53718390806335501 ( c) 3$5002014 SPONSORSHIP
DAYS END FARM HORSE RESCUE INC
1372 WOODBINE RDWOODBINEMD21797521759077501 ( c) 3$1,000MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR MIKA (HORSE)
DOGS AS FAMILY INC
9800 PROSPER DRIVEOKLAHOMA CITYOK73151264297812501 ( c) 3$1,0002014 SPONSORSHIP
EAU CLAIRE COUNTY HUMANE ASSOCIATION INC
3900 OLD TOWN HALL ROADEAU CLAIREWI54701396125537501 ( c) 3$5,276SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR 6 DOGS
EMANCIPET INC
7010 EASY WIND DRIVE SUITE 260AUSTINTX78752742913624501 ( c) 3$50,000CLINIC CONSTRUCTION COSTS
FARM FORWARD INC
374 OLD MONTAGUE RDAMHERSTMA01002261643614501 ( c) 3$18,000SUPPORT ANIMAL PROTECTION INITIATIVES WITHIN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
FELINE RESCUE INC
593 FAIRVIEW AVE NORTHST PAULMN55104411876072501 ( c) 3$1,0002014 SHELTER GRANT
FERAL CAT COALITION- SAN DIEGO
9528 MIRAMAR RD PMB 160SAN DIEGOCA92126330590141501 ( c) 3$5,000ASSIST APPROXIMATELY 500 ANIMALS
FIX NATION
7680 CLYBOURN AVELOS ANGELESCA91352830452460501 ( c) 3$8,095SPAY/NEUTER, VACCINATIONS AND MEDICINE
FIXIT FOUNDATION
2080 E OCEAN VIEW AVE UNIT 1NORFOLKVA23503270972079501 ( c) 3$7,600SPAY/NEUTER 100 PIT BULL TERRIERS
FJC (A FOUNDATION OF PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS)
520 8TH AVENUE 20TH FLNEW YORKNY10018133848582501 ( c) 3$10,0002015 CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP
FLOYD COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
215 WEST MARKET STREETNEW ALBANYIN47150311051392501 ( c) 3$7,900MEDICAL CARE FOR DOGS RESCUED FROM HOARDER
FOOTHILLS ANIMAL SHELTER
580 MCINTYRE STREETGOLDENCO80401841287053501 ( c) 3$7,000SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES AND OTHER VETERINARY SERVICES
FOOTHILLS EQUESTRIAN NATURE CENTER
3381 HUNTING COUNTRY RDTRYONNC28782581596812501 ( c) 3$650THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP PROGRAM
FORGOTTEN CATS INC
4023 KENNETT PIKE SUITE 422GREENVILLEDE19807200691180501 ( c) 3$19,305TRAPPING JOBS AND VETERINARY SERVICES
FOSTER PARROTS
35 VERNON STREETROCKLANDMA02370043458267501 ( c) 3$2,000RESCUE AND TRANSPORT 5 PORCUPINES
FOUR CORNERS EQUINE RESCUE
22 ROAD 3334AZTECNM87410200979636501 ( c) 3$500TRAVEL EXPENSES PLAN 4 PROGRESS LIVE CLINIC
FRANKLIN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
550 INDUSTRY RDFARMINGTONME04938010344891501 ( c) 3$1,0002014 SHELTER GRANT
FRIENDS OF A LEGACY
PO BOX 1043CODYWY82414432080446501 ( c) 3$5002014 CONTRIBUTION
FRIENDS OF FELINES
717 N COMMERCIALSEDGWICKKS67135364570528501 ( c) 3$500FERAL CATS OF KANSAS
FRIENDS OF SOUND HORSES INC
6614 CLAYTON ROAD 105ST LOUISMO63117912111194501 ( c) 3$10,000'14 EFFORTS TO PASS PAST ACT/EDUCATE PUBLIC ABOUT GAITED HORSES
FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS OF JESSAMINE COUNTY INC
5363 SUGAR CREEK PIKENICHOLASVILLEKY40356271909522501 ( c) 3$2,000MEDICAL TREATMENT AND CARE FOR DOGS
FRIENDS OF THE OHIO COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER INC
PO BOX 7HARTFORDKY42347272800405501 ( c) 3$4,500CARE & MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR 52 DOGS
FRIENDSWOOD ANIMAL ADVOCATES
PO BOX 722FRIENDSWOODTX77549271993746501 ( c) 3$5,000ADOPTION PROGRAM FOR LARGE BREED & SENIOR DOGS
FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
860 MARIETTA BLVDATLANTAGA30318010599278501 ( c) 3$5,200700 LICENSE TAGS AND VETERINARY SERVICES
GAITWAY WALKING HORSE ASSOCIATION
115 W LINCOLN LNWINFIELDMO63389431913725501 ( c) 3$1,000NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC
GASTON COUNTY
PO BOX 1578GASTONIANC28053566000300GOVERNMENT$3,000CONVERT SPACE INTO FELINE HOUSING UNIT
GLOBAL ANIMAL PARTNERSHIP
107 S WEST ST PMB771ALEXANDRIAVA22314202234609501 ( c) 3$25,500SUPPORT FOR FARM ANIMAL WELFARE CERTIFICATION
GLOBAL FEDERATION OF ANIMAL SANCTUARIES
PO BOX 32294WASHINGTONDC85541261676217501 ( c) 3$20,500FUNDS FOR GENERAL USE
GRANT PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE
PO BOX 187COLFAXLA71417726000498GOVERNMENT$1,000DOG HOUSES AT ANIMAL SHELTER - 2014 SPONSORSHIP
GREAT BASIN BIRD OBSERVATORY
1755 E PLUMB LANE SUITE 256RENONV89502860852927501 ( c) 3$5,000DOG POPULATION STUDY IN BURMA
GREEN RIVER ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE
PO BOX 298COLUMBIAKY42728753132399501 ( c) 3$1,000EMERGENCY ANIMAL RESCUE
GUAM ANIMALS IN NEED INC
PO BOX 22365GMF BARRIGADAGU96921660457503501 ( c) 3$3,250SPAY/ NEUTER AND VETERINARY SERVICES
GWHA INC
119 W LINCOLN LANEWINFIELDMO63389431913725501 ( c) 3$1,000NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC
HAMBURG EDEN ANIMAL RESCUE TEAM
6863 ALEXANDRA CTHAMBURGNY14075222544136501 ( c) 3$6,000MEDICAL CARE AND SHELTER FOR 15 RESCUED HUSKIES
HAMPTON COUNTY COUNCIL
200 JACKSON AVENUE EASTHAMPTONMS29924576000362GOVERNMENT$7502014 SHELTER GRANT
HAPPY TRAILS THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER INC
483 STEAKLEY RDNEW MARKETAL35761208263678501 ( c) 3$750THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORT
HEALING HEARTS ANIMAL SANCTUARY INC
766 N ROBSONMESAAZ85201651259371501 ( c) 3$1,900MEDICAL EXPENSES OF HORSES
HEALING WITH HORSES RANCH
10014 FM 973MANORTX78653452792151501 ( c) 3$1,000THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP PROGRAM
HEAVEN CAN WAIT ANIMAL HAVEN
511 SEMINOLEMUSKEGONMI49444261869768501 ( c) 3$1,440EMERGENCY ANIMAL RESCUE FUND
HELP THE ANIMALS INC
2101 WEST MAIN STRICHMONDIN47374351772951501 ( c) 3$1,0002014 SHELTER GRANT
HERITAGE DISCOVERY CENTER INC
40222 MILLSTREAM LANEMADERACA93636770308233501 ( c) 3$3,500HAY & COLIC TREATMENT
HIGH PLATEAU HUMANE SOCIETY
PO BOX 1383ALTURASCA96101680083409501 ( c) 3$10,000PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES, HELP LOW INCOME CITIZENS
HOMEWARD BOUND CANINE RESCUE & REHABILITATION INC
1818 FARISTON RDLONDONKY40744274007220501 ( c) 3$4,000CARE FOR 40 DOGS RELEASED BY SANCTUARY
HOOVERS HAUSE ALL DOG RESCUE
3135 FAIRHAVEN LOOPCRENSHAWMS38621274875144501 ( c) 3$5,000ASSISTANCE FOR DOG RESCUE
HOPE EQUINE RESCUE INC
1200 DIXIE DRAUBURNDALEFL33823262647977501 ( c) 3$500PLAN 4 PROGRESS LIVE CLINIC
HORSE HELPERS INC
1199 ODES WILSON RDZIONVILLENC28698030542550501 ( c) 3$508ANNIE LEE ROBERTS EMERGENCY FUND
HOUSTON POLICE FOUNDATION
1221 MCKINNEY STREET SUITE 2100HOUSTONTX77010201209272501 ( c) 3$1,000NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC
HUB CITY HUMANE SOCIETY
6804 HWY 98HATTIESBURGMS39402275160904501 ( c) 3$4,402MEDICAL EXPENSE & CARE FOR INJURED ANIMALS
HUMANE EDUCATION ADVOCATES REACHING TEACHERS
PO BOX 738MAMARONECKNY10543412055310501 ( c) 3$7,500ANNUAL GRANT - 2014 CONTRIBUTION
HUMANE LEAGUE OF LANCASTER COUNTY
2195 LINCOLN HWY EASTLANCASTERPA17602231489846501 ( c) 3$1,049MEDICAL CARE FOR CANINE
HUMANE SOCIETY OF BALTIMORE COUNTY
1601 NICODEMUS ROADREISTERSTOWNMD21136520623165501 ( c) 3$500TO ATTEND ANIMAL CARE EXPO
HUMANE SOCIETY OF CALVERT COUNTY
2210 DALRYMPLE RDSUNDERLANDMD20717521736501501 ( c) 3$1,200HEARTWORM TREATMENT FOR 2 DOGS
HUMANE SOCIETY OF CHARLOTTE INC
2700 TOOMEY AVECHARLOTTENC28203581342479501 ( c) 3$4,182VETERINARY SERVICES FOR DOGS
HUMANE SOCIETY OF COTTAGE GROVE
PO BOX 61COTTAGE GROVEOR97424931029577501 ( c) 3$552SPAY/NEUTER AND VETERINARY SERVICES
HUMANE SOCIETY OF DOUGLAS COUNTY INC
PO BOX 891SUPERIORWI54880510162250501 ( c) 3$2,500ANIMAL NEGLECT CASE- HORSES
HUMANE SOCIETY OF GREATER AKRON
7996 DARROW ROADTWINSBURGOH44087237060744501 ( c) 3$4,000CARE OF RESCUED SMALL ANIMALS
HUMANE SOCIETY OF HALL COUNTY
845 WEST RIDGE RDGAINESVILLEGA30501580678817501 ( c) 3$28,449SPAY/NEUTER AND VETERINARY SERVICES
HUMANE SOCIETY OF MORGAN COUNTY
PO BOX 705BERKELEY SPRINGSWV25411550594927501 ( c) 3$5002014 SHELTER GRANT
HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI
2615 25TH AVE SUITE BGULFPORTMS39501646034439501 ( c) 3$500SPONSORSHIP OF 2014 EVENT
HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
3450 N KELVIN BLVDTUCSONAZ85716860112798501 ( c) 3$5,500GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL CARE
ILLINOIS FEDERATION OF HUMANE SOCIETIES
1013 GARFIELD AVENUEOAK PARKIL60304363932650501 ( c) 3$2,000PRAIRIE STATES ANIMAL WELFARE CONFERENCE
INSTITUTE FOR WILDLIFE STUDIES
PO BOX 1104ARCATACA95518942612613501 ( c) 3$4,580RESEARCH GENETIC BASIS OF PLAGUE RESISTANCE IN PRAIRIE DOGS
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR ANTHROZOOLOGY
1089 VETERINARY MEDICINE DRIVEDAVISCA95616300275851501 ( c) 3$8,000SPONSOR NEW YORK ISAZ 2015 CONFERENCEUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
IOWA FEDERATION OF HUMANE SOCIETIES
5452 NE 22ND STREETDES MOINESIA50313421178225501 ( c) 3$2,000STATEWIDE CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
3910 KESWICK RD N-4327BBALTIMOREMD21211520595110501 ( c) 3$10,000SPONSOR NEUROTOXICITY TESTING CONFERENCE
K9 KOKUA
PO BOX 2471WAIANAEHI96792800505180501 ( c) 3$5,000SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES AND OTHER VETERINARY SERVICES
KANSAS ANIMAL CONTROL ASSOC
1020 S GARFIELD AVECHANUTEKS66720481047336501 ( c) 3$1,000CONFERENCE GRANT
KANSAS CITY PET PROJECT
PO BOX 414977KANSAS CITYMO64141453067615501 ( c) 3$1,000ASSIST WITH MEDICAL EXPENSES
KARMA RESCUE INC
1158 26TH ST 155SANTA MONICACA90403043782227501 ( c) 3$10,000SPAY/NEUTER AT-RISK DOGS
KATHY'S KITTIES
308B N GRAYKILLEENTX76541205174680501 ( c) 3$500SPAY/NEUTER 70-80 CATS IN TEXAS
KEEP MICHIGAN WOLVES PROTECTED
5859 W SAGINAW HWY 273LANSINGMI48917461677178501 ( c) 4$300,000SUPPORT FOR KEEP MICHIGAN WOLVES PROTECTED INITIATIVE
KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY
1000 LYNDON LANELOUISVILLEKY40222610463938501 ( c) 3$2,700VETERINARY CARE OF DOGS RESCUED FROM HOARDER
LAKE TAHOE WILDLIFE CARE INC
1485 CHERRY HILLS CIRCLESOUTH LAKE TAHOECA96150942799765501 ( c) 3$1,000CARE OF 9 ORPHANED CUBS
LAST DAY DOG RESCUE INC
PO BOX 51935LIVONIAMI481515935208736110501 ( c) 3$5,000SPAY /NEUTER 50 RESCUED DOGS
LEAVENWORTH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 308BASEHORKS66007010865151501 ( c) 3$500SHELTER GRANT
LICKING COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
825 THORNWOOD DRHEATHOH43056316062704501 ( c) 3$4,811SPAY/NEUTER VACCINATIONS & PROCEDURES FOR RESCUED DOGS
LIFELINE ANIMAL PROJECT INC
PO BOX 15466ATLANTAGA30333010599278501 ( c) 3$61,320SPAY/NEUTER AND OTHER VETERINARY SERVICES
LIFELINE SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC - COLLEGE PARK
129 LAKE STREETAVONDALEGA30002010599278501 ( c) 3$1,575VETERINARY SERVICES
LINCOLN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INC
200 N MEMORIAL DRIVEMERRILLWI54452391278307501 ( c) 3$2,667MEDICAL CARE FOR DOGS
LIONHEARTS INC
452 TV DRIVEFREDERICKSBURGVA22408541952672501 ( c) 3$5,000SUPPORT GALA & EUTHANASIA PROGRAM
LOST DOGS ILLINOIS
19003 RIGHEIMER RDHARVARDIL60033900656064501 ( c) 3$600ENGRAVED ID TAGS
LOUISIANA SPCA
1700 MARDI GRAS BLVDNEW ORLEANSLA70114720471368501 ( c) 3$83,333SUPPORT SPCA CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
LOVING COMPANION ANIMAL RESCUE INC
1360 OLD RICHARDSON HWYNORTH POLEAK99705721578941501 ( c) 3$2,500WORLD SPAY DAY 2014 GRANT
MAINERS FOR FAIR BEAR HUNTING
PO BOX 8483PORTLANDME04101462825459501 ( c) 4$1,360,000GRANT FOR FAIR BEAR HUNTING
MARIAN'S DREAM PHILANTHROPY FOR ANIMAL ADVOCATES
26 JEWELL STBRUNSWICKME04011222485794501 ( c) 3$5,000SUPPORT SPAY/NEUTER PROJECT
MARION COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 1642HAMILTONAL35570020788915501 ( c) 3$2,500ANNIE LEE ROBERTS EMERGENCY FUND
MAYOR'S ALLIANCE FOR NYC'S ANIMALS INC
244 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE RNEW YORKNY10001731653635501 ( c) 3$10,000COVER TRANSPORTATION COSTS OF ANIMALS TO REDUCE EUTHANASIA
MEIGS COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
PO BOX 682POMEROYOH45769237390605501 ( c) 3$1,5002014 CONTRIBUTION
MINNESOTA HOOVED ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION
PO BOX 47ZIMMERMANMN55398311708503501 ( c) 3$1,0002014 SHELTER GRANT
MISSOURIANS FOR THE PROTECTION OF DOGS
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
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PET ADOPTION AND WELFARE SERVICES OF OK
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PET ANGELS RESCUE INC
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PULASKI COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
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PUPPY PIPELINE RESCUE OF GA INC
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PURRHAVEN INC
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RAINBOW MEADOWS EQUINE RESCUE AND RETIREMENT INC
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RED BARN RABBIT RESCUE
PO BOX 1331CRESWELLOR97426454106567501 ( c) 3$1,5002014 SHELTER GRANT
RED LAKE ROSIE'S RESCUE INC
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REZQ DOGS
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RHODE ISLAND SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
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RHYTHM OF THE REIN INC
PO BOX 67MARSHFIELDVT05658134368143501 ( c) 3$2,000THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP PROGRAM FOR VETERANS
RICHMOND SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
2519 HERMITAGE RDRICHMONDVA23220540506328501 ( c) 3$15,000FUR BALL 2014 SPONSORSHIP (RAISES FUNDS FOR SICK/INJURED ANIMALS)
ROMANIA ANIMAL RESCUE INC
8000 MORGAN TERRITORY ROADLIVERMORECA94551721546354501 ( c) 3$2,750SUPPORT SPAY/NEUTER OF 200 ANIMALS
RUFF START RESCUE INC
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RUSSELL REFUGE INC
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SAFE HAVEN RESCUE ZOO
PO BOX 184IMLAYNV89418020785597501 ( c) 3$1,000ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP
SALINE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
PO BOX 305BENTONAR72018710511707501 ( c) 3$500SPONSORSHIP OF SHOT CLINIC
SAWA-SOCIETY OF ANIMAL WELFARE ADMINISTRATORS
15508 W BELL ROAD SUITE 101-613SURPRISEAZ85374411618666501 ( c) 6$25,000SUPPORT OF SAWA/NFHS MERGER TRANSITION & 2014 CONFERENCE
SCOTT COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INC
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SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL SHELTER
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SECOND CHANCE SHERIDAN CAT RESCUE
PO BOX 7254SHERIDANWV82801271336749501 ( c) 3$1,000CARE FOR INJURED STRAY CAT
SHELTER TRANSPORT ANIMAL RESCUE TEAM
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SOUTH CAROLINA ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL ASSOCIATION
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SOUTHERN COLORADO ANIMAL RESCUE
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SOUTHERN PINES ANIMAL SHELTER
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SPAY4LA INC
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STREETDOG FOUNDATION INC
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SUSTAINABLE VETS INTERNATIONAL
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TEXAS ANIMAL CONTROL ASSOC
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TEXAS FEDERATION OF ANIMAL CARE SERVICES
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TEXAS HUMANE LEGISLATION NETWORK
8333 DOUGLAS AVENUEDALLASTX75225752236932501 ( c) 4$1,5002014 SPONSORSHIP
THE ANIMAL SHELTER SOCIETY INC
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THE ARK ANIMAL SANCTUARY
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THE ARROW FUND INC
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THE BALTIMORE ANIMAL RESCUE & CARE SHELTER INC
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THE BHUTAN FOUNDATION
2100 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUEWASHINGTONDC20037133376290501 ( c) 3$20,000SUPPORT DOG POPULATION MANAGEMENT & RABIES CONTROL PROJECT
THE CENTRALIA HUMANE SOCIETY
8190 SHATTUC RDCENTRALIAIL62801376001261501 ( c) 3$2,000COVER COSTS OF VETERINARY EXPENSES FOR RESCUED CATS/DOGS
THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE
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THE GREATER NEW HAVEN CAT PROJECT INC
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THE HANCOCK COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 508NEW MANCHESTERPA26056550706014501 ( c) 3$5002014 SHELTER GRANT
THE KERULOS CENTER
800 BEAVER CREEK RDJACKSONVILLEOR97530261402190501 ( c) 3$3,400TORTOISE RESCUE EFFORTS
THE MARSHALL LEGACY INSTITUTE
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THE NATIVE AMERICA HUMANE SOCIETY
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THE NEW SCHOOL
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THE PET PROJECT INC
PO BOX 992BEARDE19701455629109501 ( c) 3$1,5002014 SPONSORSHIP
THE SPAYED CLUB
13 TALL TREE CIRCLEBROOMALLPA19008232822590501 ( c) 3$49,401SPAY/NEUTER, VACCINATIONS OTHER VETERINARY SERVICES
THE WASHINGTON ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
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TOLEDO AREA HUMANE SOCIETY
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TREE HOUSE HUMANE SOCIETY
TREE HOUSE ANIMAL FOUNDATIONCHICAGOIL60640237444825501 ( c) 3$10,320CAT SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES
TRI-LAKES HUMANE SOCIETY INC
255 GEORGE LAPAN MEMORIAL HIGHWAYSARANAC LAKENY12983237394117501 ( c) 3$3,000SUPPORT FOR 80 NEGLECTED CATS
TRUSTEES OF TUFTS UNIVERSITY
TUFTS AMBULATORY SERVICEWOODSTOCKCT06281042103634501 ( c) 3$35,275RESEARCH ON IMMUNOCONTRACEPTION OF HORSES/DEER
TUNICA HUMANE SOCIETY
PO BOX 236TUNICAMS38676263100061501 ( c) 3$5002014 SHELTER GRANT
UNITED ANIMAL COALITION
PO BOX 8JAMESTOWNNC27282562104458501 ( c) 3$10,990VETERINARY EXPENSES FOR RESCUED DOGS
UNITED IN LIGHT INC
101 BILLMAN LANELIVINGSTONMT59047200469874501 ( c) 3$5002014 SHELTER GRANT
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION
1848 UNIVERSITY AVENUEMADISONWI537264090390743975501 ( c) 3$5,000SHELTER MEDICINE FUND
UPLANDS PEAK SANCTUARY INC
4205 W GRANDVIEW RDSALEMIN47167461798261501 ( c) 3$5,0002014 SHELTER GRANT
VERMONT DISASTER ANIMAL RESPONSE TEAM
PO BOX 1423WHITE RIVER JUNCTIONVT05001800443426501 ( c) 3$500EMERGING ANIMAL SHELTERING WORKSHOP
VIEQUES HUMANE SOCIETY & ANIMAL RESCUE INC
PO BOX 1399VIEQUESPR00765660463223501 ( c) 3$2,750PURCHASE ADJACENT PROPERTY & RENOVATE FOR CANINE ENVIRONMENT
VIRGINIA BEACH SPCA
3040 HOLLAND ROADVIRGINIA BEACHVA23453546061532501 ( c) 3$7,494VETERINARY EXPENSES FOR RESCUED DOGS
VIRGINIA GERMAN SHEPARD RESCUE INC
PO BOX 126STERLINGVA201670126542033647501 ( c) 3$868HEARTWORM & ARTHRITIS TREATMENT FOR GERMAN SHEPHERD
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WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
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WALKING HORSE OWNER'S ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC
PO BOX 4007MURFREESBOROTN371294667620994695501 ( c) 3$1,000SUPPORT HUMANE TRAINING AND EDUCATION
WANDERERS' REST HUMANE ASSOCIATION INC
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WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY
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WETZEL COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER SUPPORTERS
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WHATCOM HUMANE SOCIETY
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WILDLIFE RESCUE & REHABILITATION INC
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WILDLIFE RESCUE INC
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WISCONSIN FEDERATED HUMANE SOCIETIES INC
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WISCONSIN HUMANE SOCIETY
4500 W WISCONSIN AVENUEMILWAUKEEWI53207390810533501 ( c) 3$12,500MEDICAL CARE FOR RESCUED ANIMALS AND PETS FOR LIFE GRANT
WISE MONKEY FOUNDATION
12327 SE 23RD STBELLEVUEWA98005455178583501 ( c) 3$4,800MANAGE DATABASES & ANALYSIS OF STREET DOG POPULATION
YALE UNIVERSITY
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HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL-US
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HUMANE SOCIETY UNIVERSITY
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HUMANE SOCIETY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
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FUND FOR ANIMALS INC
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Total Other Org10TotalOtherOrgCnt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Description Of Procedure For Monitoring Use Of Grant FundsTHE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES ISSUES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET THE MISSION CRITERIA. GRANTS ARE USUALLY GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT EITHER WE HAVE (1) THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED; (2) HAVE AN EXISTING RELATIONSHIP WITH; (3) INTERACTED WITH IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN HSUS SPONSORED EVENT. GRANT OVERSIGHT IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A VARIETY OF METHODS SUCH AS GRANT REPORTS, MEETINGS WITH GRANTEES, AND SITE VISITS.
Schedule I, Part II SCHEDULE I, PART IITHE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHEDULE I REQUIRE GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE GIVEN TO RECIPIENTS OVER $5,000 BE REPORTED IN DETAIL. HOWEVER, IN ORDER TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY AND PROVIDE THE USERS OF THE FORM WITH COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES, MANAGEMENT HAS CHOSEN TO LIST THE GRANTS OF $500 OR GREATER IN DETAIL ON SCHEDULE I OF THE HSUS'S FORM 990.
Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds.THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES ISSUES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET THE MISSION CRITERIA. GRANTS ARE USUALLY GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT EITHER WE HAVE (1) THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED; (2) HAVE AN EXISTING RELATIONSHIP WITH; (3) INTERACTED WITH IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN HSUS SPONSORED EVENT. GRANT OVERSIGHT IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A VARIETY OF METHODS SUCH AS GRANT REPORTS, MEETINGS WITH GRANTEES, AND SITE VISITS.

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Independent ConsultantYes (X)IndependentConsultantInd
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance PaymentfalseSeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanYes (true)SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp ArrngmfalseEquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng OrgfalseCompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
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Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng OrgfalseCompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd OrgsfalseCompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsfalseAnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
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Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (11 entries)

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WAYNE PACELLE
PRESIDENT & CEO$328,688$0$0$0$43,335$0$42,472$0$10,788$0$425,283$0$0$0
MICHAEL MARKARIAN
CHIEF PROGRAM & POLICY OFFICER$198,708$22,079$0$0$0$0$18,412$2,046$7,532$837$224,652$24,962$0$0
LAURA MALONEY
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER$164,341$0$0$0$0$0$5,829$0$7,549$0$177,719$0$0$0
G THOMAS WAITE III
TREASURER & CFO$210,630$0$0$0$0$0$69,360$0$15,888$0$295,878$0$0$0
ANDREW N ROWAN PhD
CIO & CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER$39,294$157,176$0$0$0$0$13,600$54,401$6,095$24,380$58,989$235,957$0$0
ROGER A KINDLER
GENERAL COUNSEL, VP and CLO$205,006$0$0$0$0$0$27,048$0$23,193$0$255,247$0$0$0
JONATHAN LOVVORN
SVP. CHIEF COUNSEL$155,200$0$0$0$0$0$24,556$0$10,660$0$190,416$0$0$0
JUDITH REED
VP HUMAN CAPITAL & DEVELOPMENT$157,144$0$0$0$0$0$8,023$0$10,662$0$175,829$0$0$0
HOLLY HAZARD JD
SVP. PROGRAMS & INNOVATION$147,892$36,973$0$0$0$0$31,689$7,922$1,820$455$181,401$45,350$0$0
HEIDI PRESCOTT
SVP. CAMPAIGNS & OUTREACH$149,482$0$0$0$0$0$28,803$0$10,638$0$188,923$0$0$0
ELIZABETH LILEY
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER$141,363$0$0$0$0$0$4,431$0$10,348$0$156,142$0$0$0

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Form And Line ReferenceSchedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement planFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationWayne Pacelle: $12,250. To be received in October 2015 and 2016, contingent upon his being an HSUS employee as of October 1st of each of those years.ExplanationTxt

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ExplanationSCH L, PART IV, BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS: (A) NAME OF PERSON: GRACE MARKARIAN (B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND ORGANIZATION: GRACE MARKARIAN IS A FAMILY MEMBER OF AN OFFICER. (D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: GRACE MARKARIAN, FAMILY MEMBER OF OFFICER, WORKS AT THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES.ExplanationTxt

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

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Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Contribution1371ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$849,374NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
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Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
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Yes (X)ANIMAL CARE SUPPLIES1$3,173,917Market value
Yes (X)Donated Food2$469Market value
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Form8283 Received0Form8283ReceivedCnt
Any Property That Must Be HeldfalseAnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC GiftsYes (true)ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
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Schedule M, Part I, Line 31 NON-STANDARD CONTRIBUTIONSEXPLANATION: ANY NONSTANDARD ITEMS ARE REVIEWED, AND ACCEPTED IF: -THE DONATED GOODS CAN BE USED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONS, OR -IF DONATED GOODS HAVE VALUE LARGE ENOUGH THAT THEY ARE WORTH SELLING.
Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b Third parties used to solicit, process, or sell noncash contributionsADESA IMPACT ACTS AS HSUS'S AGENT FOR THE VEHICLE DONATION PROGRAM FOR THE PROCESSING OF DONATED VEHICLES. ADESA IMPACT MAKES PAYMENTS TO HSUS FOR UNITS SOLD UNDER THEIR AGREEMENT NET OF FEES AND EXPENSES.
Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number on contributionsCars and other vehicles: Number of contributions Securities - Publicly traded: Number of contributions. Other: Number of contributions. Other: Number of contributions.
Schedule M, Part I, Line 6 Number of contributions or items contributedNumber of contributions
Schedule M, Part I, Line 9 Number of contributions or items contributedNumber of contributions.

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

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Form 990, Part III, Line 4a Form 990, Part III, Line 4a (Cont.)CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4A (1 OF 5) STATE AFFAIRS THE HSUS EMPLOYED 45 STATE DIRECTORS IN 2014, WHO ADVANCED ANIMAL PROTECTION THROUGH OUTREACH TO THE PUBLIC; SUPPORTING THE WORK OF LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTERS AND HUMANE SOCIETY FEDERATIONS; NETWORKING WITH GRASSROOTS ADVOCATES, COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS, LEGISLATORS, AND OTHERS; PARTICIPATING IN OR SUPPORTING HSUS FIELD RESCUE WORK REGARDING HOARDING, ANIMAL FIGHTING, AND OTHER CRUELTIES; ADVOCATING FOR CORPORATE AND INSTITUTIONAL POLICY CHANGES LIKE THE PURCHASING OF PRODUCTS FROM NON-CONFINED FARM ANIMALS, PLEDGES TO BOYCOTT CERTAIN SEAFOOD, OR MAKING PUPPY-FRIENDLY COMMITMENTS; WORKING WITH OTHER RESPONDERS IN EMERGENCIES AND NATURAL DISASTERS AFFECTING ANIMALS; AND BUILDING VOLUNTEER NETWORKS OF LIKE-MINDED SUPPORTERS IN THEIR INDIVIDUAL STATES. STATE DIRECTORS ALSO ASSISTED WITH THE WORK OF HSUS STATE COUNCILS, HSUS STATE AGRICULTURE AND FAITH COUNCILS, AND THE HSUS DISTRICT LEADER PROGRAM. IN 2014, THE HSUS HELPED TO PASS 139 NEW STATE AND LOCAL ANIMAL PROTECTION MEASURES (THE HIGHEST NUMBER IN FIVE YEARS). IN ADDITION, 50 BILLS THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN HARMFUL TO ANIMALS WERE PREVENTED FROM PASSAGE AT THE STATE LEVEL. SOUTH DAKOTA BECAME THE 50TH STATE TO ENACT FELONY-LEVEL PENALTIES FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY AND FIGHTING; NEW JERSEY AND NEW YORK BECAME THE FIRST STATES TO BAN THE SALE OF IVORY AND RHINO HORNS; MICHIGAN DEFEATED TWO BALLOT MEASURES THAT WOULD HAVE ALLOWED WOLF HUNTING; COLORADO BANNED GREYHOUND RACING WITH ARIZONA AND IOWA ALSO RESTRICTING RACING; KENTUCKY PHASED OUT THE USE OF VEAL CRATES; WEST VIRGINIA RESTRICTED THE PRIVATE POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS AS PETS; VIRGINIA BEGAN THE PHASE-OUT OF FOX PENNING; LOUISIANA MADE COCKFIGHTING A FELONY ON THE FIRST OFFENSE; CONNECTICUT BECAME THE FIRST STATE TO PLACE RESTRICTIONS ON WHERE PET STORES CAN SOURCE ANIMALS; MARYLAND BREED DISCRIMINATION PASSED; NORTH CAROLINA ELIMINATED THE USE OF GAS CHAMBERS; MINNESOTA REGULATED PUPPY MILLS; MASSACHUSETTS BECAME THE NINTH STATE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF SHARK FINS; VIRGINIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, AND IOWA ENACTED PET PROTECTIVE ORDERS; RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, AND VERMONT PASSED COST OF ANIMAL CARE LAWS; AG-GAG BILLS DESIGNED TO BLOCK UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATIONS WERE DEFEATED IN NINE STATES (ARIZONA, COLORADO, KENTUCKY, INDIANA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, PENNSYLVANIA, TENNESSEE, VERMONT, AND NORTH CAROLINA), AND RIGHT TO FARM BILLS FAVORING CORPORATE FARMING WERE DEFEATED IN OKLAHOMA AND HAWAII. IN 2014, THE HSUS CONTINUED ITS HUMANE STATE RANKINGS, AN ACCOUNT OF ANIMAL-FRIENDLY REGULATIONS AND LAWS IN ALL FIFTY STATES.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4b Form 990, Part III, Line 4b (Cont.)CONTINUED FROM PART III, 4B (1 OF 5) (FOR FURTHER DETAILS, SEE ENTRIES CONCERNING THE FUND FOR ANIMALS AND THE HSUS SOUTH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CENTER ON SCHEDULE O, THE FUND FOR ANIMALS 2014 FORM 990, THE HSUS SOUTH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CENTER 2014 FORM 990, THE HUMANE SOCIETY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ENTRY ON SCHEDULE O, AND THE HUMANE SOCIETY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 2014 FORM 990.) COMPANION ANIMALS THE HSUS IS COMMITTED TO CREATING A BETTER, KINDER WORLD FOR CATS, DOGS AND OTHER ANIMAL COMPANIONS. THE COMPANION ANIMALS SECTION CONDUCTS A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS AIMED AT REDUCING EUTHANASIA OF HEALTHY AND TREATABLE ANIMALS, PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOVING, REWARDING, AND LASTING COMPANION ANIMAL-HUMAN BONDS, AND WORKS WITH SHELTERS AND RESCUE GROUPS TO PREVENT ANIMAL SUFFERING WHEN THAT BOND BREAKS. THE SECTION INTERACTS WITH THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES INCLUDING SPAYING AND NEUTERING, TETHERING OF DOGS, GREYHOUND RACING, MICRO-CHIPPING, AND THE MANAGEMENT OF OUTDOOR CATS, AND WORKS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITIES, SHELTERS, AND PET OWNERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO ELIMINATE ANIMAL CRUELTY, END PET OVERPOPULATION, AND PROVIDE SAFE, HAPPY HOMES FOR COMPANION ANIMALS. IN 2014, OUR GROUNDBREAKING PETS FOR LIFE PROGRAM BROUGHT VITAL PET CARE SERVICES TO 18,000 PETS, PROVIDING OVER 12,000 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN CHICAGO, PHILADELPHIA, ATLANTA, AND LOS ANGELES. THE PETS FOR LIFE TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, FUNDED BY PETSMART CHARITIES AND SEVERAL KEY DONORS, EXPANDED TO 12 NEW CITIES, SERVING 12,000 PETS AND PERFORMING 7,500 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES. PETS FOR LIFE IS NOW IN 30 COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE (4 DIRECT CARE AND 26 MENTORSHIP). THE SHELTER PET PROJECT, A COLLABORATION OF THE HSUS, THE AD COUNCIL, AND MADDIE'S FUND, SPONSORS GAME-CHANGING TELEVISION, PRINT, RADIO, ONLINE, AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISEMENTS TO PROMOTE ADOPTION OF SHELTER PETS NATIONWIDE AND TO REDUCE THE EUTHANASIA OF HEALTHY ANIMALS. IN 2014, THE SHELTER PET PROJECT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS (PSA'S) RAN MORE THAN 1.2 MILLION TIMES IN PRINT, RADIO, TELEVISION, AND OUT-OF-HOME ADVERTISING. THE TOTAL DONATED REVENUE WAS $43,874,096. SINCE THE CAMPAIGN'S LAUNCH IN 2009, THE PSAS HAVE RUN OVER 4.2 MILLION TIMES ($224 MILLION IN FREE ADVERTISING), AND THE CAMPAIGN IS EXPECTED TO GENERATE AN ADDITIONAL $40 MILLION IN FUTURE ADVERTISING IN 2015. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2009, THE SHELTER PET PROJECT HAS WORKED TO LIFT PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF ANIMAL SHELTERS AND SHELTER PETS, AND HAS BEEN PART OF DRIVING DOWN THE NUMBER OF PETS WHO LOSE THEIR LIVES IN SHELTERS BY 12 PERCENT. SOME 3 TO 4 MILLION SHELTER PETS GET ADOPTED EACH YEAR, WHICH MEANS THAT JUST 35 PERCENT OF DOGS AND 43 PERCENT OF CATS IN AMERICAN HOMES WERE ADOPTED FROM SHELTERS OR RESCUE GROUPS. BUT 2.4 MILLION HEALTHY OR TREATABLE PETS STILL NEED OUR HELP TO FIND A HOME EACH YEAR. IN 2014, THE SHELTER PET PROJECT CAMPAIGN RANKED 14TH IN DONATED MEDIA AMONG CURRENT AD COUNCIL CAMPAIGNS. THE CAMPAIGN RELEASED NEW PSA'S AND RECEIVED ADDITIONAL MEDIA AND VIDEO SUPPORT FROM BELLAMY YOUNG, BEST KNOWN FOR HER ROLE AS FIRST LADY MELODY GRANT IN THE ABC DRAMA SERIES "SCANDAL," AND LANCE BASS. WORLD SPAY DAY 2014, ORGANIZED BY THE HSUS AND HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL, TOOK PLACE IN 41 COUNTRIES AND MORE THAN 500 CITIES WORLDWIDE. DURING THIS MILESTONE 20TH ANNUAL WORLD SPAY DAY, NEARLY 70,000 CATS, DOGS AND OTHER COMPANION ANIMALS WERE REPORTED SPAYED OR NEUTERED. THE HSUS DISBURSED $50,000 IN GRANTS TO BENEFIT PARTICIPATING SHELTERS AND RESCUE GROUPS. IN 2014, THE SECTION HELPED TO CLOSE 14 CARBON MONOXIDE GAS CHAMBERS IN SIX STATES AND ONE CANADIAN PROVINCE. SOUTH DAKOTA BECAME THE 50TH STATE TO ADOPT FELONY-LEVEL PENALTIES FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY, CAPPING THE HSUS'S 25-YEAR LONG CAMPAIGN TO ESTABLISH STRONG PENALTIES FOR MALICIOUS CRUELTY IN EVERY STATE. FINALLY, THE SECTION PLAYED A LEADING ROLE IN OPPOSING STATEWIDE BREED-SPECIFIC LEGISLATION IN MARYLAND. WHILE MUCH OF THE HSUS'S WORK IS TARGETED AT RESOLVING THE UNDERLYING CAUSES OF PET HOMELESSNESS AND SUFFERING, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SEEKS TO HELP SHELTERS IMPROVE THEIR WORK FOR ANIMALS AND SAVE LIVES OF PETS THAT DO LOSE THEIR HOMES, FOR WHATEVER REASON. THE HSUS'S SHELTER AND RESCUE SERVICES TEAM PROVIDED EXPERT ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND TRAINING ON OPERATIONS, STANDARDS, AND BEST PRACTICES TO SHELTERS AND RESCUE GROUPS ACROSS THE NATION. ANIMAL SHELTERING MAGAZINE OFFERS BIMONTHLY, FULL-COLOR, AND BROAD-REACHING COVERAGE OF THE LATEST LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND GLOBAL NEWS ABOUT ANIMALS; ANALYSIS OF TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FIELD OF ANIMAL SHELTERING; INSPIRATION AND ADVICE FROM LEADERS IN THE FIELD; AND INFORMATION ON THE LATEST TRAINING AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. THE MAGAZINE IS SENT TO THOUSANDS OF CONCERNED INDIVIDUALS, FROM HUMANE SOCIETY DIRECTORS AND CITY ANIMAL CONTROL MANAGERS TO RESCUERS, KENNEL STAFF, FERAL CAT CARETAKERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS, BREED RESCUERS, WILDLIFE REHABILITATION SPECIALISTS, VETERINARIANS, AND OTHERS. THE HSUS'S WEBSITE ANIMALSHELTERING.ORG REMAINS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE RESOURCE FOR THOSE IN THE ANIMAL WELFARE FIELD, WITH MORE THAN 563,065 VISITS (367,171 UNIQUE VISITORS) IN 2014. THE SITE FEATURES A COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE LIBRARY OF ARTICLES, GUIDELINES, AND TRAINING INFORMATION ON TOPICS FROM ADOPTION TO ZOONOTIC DISEASE CONTROL; THE MOST POPULAR JOB SEARCH ENGINE FOR THE FIELD WITH LISTINGS OF AVAILABLE POSITIONS; A SHARED TRAINING AND EVENTS CALENDAR FOR THE HUMANE MOVEMENT; AN ARCHIVE OF BACK ISSUES OF ANIMAL SHELTERING MAGAZINE; AND MORE. THE FOCUS OF THE CAT PROTECTION AND POLICY PROGRAM IS TO ELEVATE THE STATUS AND IMPROVE THE WELFARE OF CATS. THROUGH EFFORTS TO ENSURE HUMANE ACQUISITION OF CATS, KEEP CATS IN LOVING HOMES, AND HUMANELY MANAGE OUTDOOR CAT POPULATIONS, THE PROGRAM WORKS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF UNOWNED CATS AND INCREASE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR AMERICA'S TOP COMPANION.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A (CONT.)CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4A (2 OF 5) ANIMAL PROTECTION LITIGATION THE HSUS'S ANIMAL PROTECTION LITIGATION (APL) SECTION CARRIES OUT PRECEDENT-SETTING LEGAL WORK ON BEHALF OF ANIMALS IN STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS AROUND THE COUNTRY, RESEARCHING, PREPARING, AND PROSECUTING ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWSUITS, MAINLY IN AREAS COVERED BY FIVE CORE LITIGATION GROUPS: FARM ANIMALS, COMPANION ANIMALS AND ANIMAL CRUELTY, WILDLIFE, LEGISLATION, AND INTERNATIONAL LAW. SINCE 2005, APL HAS FILED MORE THAN 140 LEGAL ACTIONS; SECURED 125 FAVORABLE RULINGS FOR ANIMALS IN STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS; AND WON MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN JUDGMENTS, SETTLEMENTS, AND ATTORNEYS' FEES FROM A RANGE OF PARTIES. APL ALSO DEVOTES ENERGY AND RESOURCES TO DEFEND AGAINST LAWSUITS SEEKING TO OVERTURN LEGISLATIVE GAINS FOR ANIMALS SECURED BY THE HSUS AND OTHER GROUPS. APL LEVERAGES THE IMPACT OF ITS WORK BY COOPERATING CLOSELY WITH PRO BONO LAWYERS THROUGHOUT THE NATION. IN 2014, APL WON A NUMBER OF SIGNIFICANT CASES. ITS SUCCESSES FOR MARINE SPECIES INCLUDED CONTRIBUTING BRIEFING AND CRITICAL EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF TWO INTERNATIONAL CASES OF GREAT IMPORTANCE. IN ONE, THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION'S APPELLATE BODY UPHELD THE EUROPEAN UNION'S RIGHT TO BAN TRADE IN COMMERCIAL SEAL PRODUCTS. IN THE OTHER, THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE ISSUED A LANDMARK RULING THAT JAPAN'S WHALING ACTIVITIES VIOLATE THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE REGULATION OF WHALING'S MORATORIUM ON COMMERCIAL HUNTING. APL ALSO WON A LAWSUIT CHALLENGING APPROVAL OF THE NAVY'S "LOW FREQUENCY ACTIVE" SONAR TRAINING PROGRAM IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN AND SECURED TWO LEGAL VICTORIES ON BEHALF OF SHARKS. IN THE FIRST, A FEDERAL COURT DISMISSED A LAWSUIT CHALLENGING CALIFORNIA'S SHARK FIN LAW. IN THE SECOND, THE HSUS WON ITS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING THE NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE'S DENIAL OF A PETITION TO LIST PORBEAGLE SHARKS AS ENDANGERED UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT. IN NOVEMBER, THE HSUS REACHED A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE TO EXPAND CRITICAL HABITAT PROTECTIONS FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALE -- ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST ENDANGERED WHALES. IN 2009, THE HSUS PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO EXPAND HABITAT PROTECTIONS TO INCLUDE ALL THE WHALES' NURSERY AND BREEDING AND FEEDING GROUNDS. APL'S 2014 VICTORIES IN THE ARENA OF FARM ANIMAL WELFARE WERE ALSO IMPORTANT. IN CALIFORNIA, A FEDERAL COURT GRANTED THE HSUS'S MOTION TO DISMISS A LAWSUIT BY ATTORNEYS GENERAL FROM STATES THAT CHALLENGED AB 1437, A LAW THAT BANS THE SALE OF EGGS FROM BATTERY CAGES IN CALIFORNIA. APL WON ITS LAWSUIT ON BEHALF OF RURAL RESIDENTS IN MINNESOTA AGAINST A GIANT GESTATION CRATE FACILITY AND A STATE AGENCY, IN A CASE INVOLVING MASSIVE ANIMAL WASTE SPILLS. HSUS ATTORNEYS ALSO JOINED WITH SMALL FARMERS AND THE UNITED FARM WORKERS TO DEFEAT A LAWSUIT CHALLENGING THE USDA'S COUNTRY-OF-ORIGIN LABELING RULE WHICH REQUIRES INFORMATION LABELING SO THAT CONSUMERS CAN TELL WHERE THEIR FOOD WAS PRODUCED. FINALLY, THE HSUS WON A LAWSUIT TO COMPEL A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY TO TURN OVER DOCUMENTS CONCERNING ILLEGAL LOBBYING AGAINST PROPOSITION 2 IN CALIFORNIA. IN THE WILDLIFE ARENA, THE HSUS WON LAWSUITS CHALLENGING TWO REGULATIONS OF THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS) TO REMOVE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT PROTECTIONS FOR WOLVES IN WYOMING AND THE GREAT LAKES, AND CONVINCED THE USFWS TO GRANT ITS LEGAL PETITION TO LIST AFRICAN LIONS AS THREATENED UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT. APL PERSUADED THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT TO UPHOLD OHIO'S DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS AND RESTRICTED SNAKES ACT, AND SUCCESSFULLY PETITIONED FEDERAL AUTHORITIES TO REVOKE THE EXHIBITOR LICENSE OF A ROADSIDE ZOO IN MISSISSIPPI. IN ADDITION, APL HELPED THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD WIN DISMISSAL OF A CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGE TO ITS FUR SALES BAN. IN ITS WORK FOR COMPANION ANIMALS, APL PREVAILED IN A LAWSUIT CHALLENGING NEW USDA REGULATIONS EXPANDING THE NUMBER OF DOGS PROTECTED BY THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT, AND REGULATING INTERNET SALES OF PUPPY MILL DOGS. THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE D. C. CIRCUIT RULED IN THE HSUS'S FAVOR IN A MAJOR FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CASE, HOLDING THAT THE USDA MUST RELEASE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN RELICENSING APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY COMMERCIAL DOG BREEDERS. IN ADDITION, THE MASSACHUSETTS SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT HELD, CONSISTENT WITH AN AMICUS BRIEF SUBMITTED BY THE HSUS, THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL MAY ENTER PRIVATE PROPERTY TO ASSIST ANIMALS IN URGENT NEED OF CARE, WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A WARRANT. APL ALSO SUBMITTED AN AMICUS BRIEF TO THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT, WHICH UPHELD THE CRUELTY CONVICTION OF A NOTORIOUS MALAMUTE BREEDER. FINALLY, APL HELPED TO CONVINCE THE FIFTH CIRCUIT TO REINSTATE THE 2010 ANIMAL CRUSH VIDEO PROHIBITION ACT AFTER A LOWER COURT DECLARED IT IN VIOLATION OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT. IN SEVERAL KEY CASES, APL WORKED WITH THE HSUS INVESTIGATIONS DEPARTMENT TO EXPOSE ANIMAL CRUELTY AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF FINDINGS TO STATE AND FEDERAL AUTHORITIES. THE LEGISLATIVE GROUP IN APL HELPED TO DRAFT MORE THAN 100 NEW STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS TO PROTECT ANIMALS FROM CRUELTY AND ABUSE IN 2014. THESE INCLUDED BILLS TO END THE IVORY TRADE, BAN LEAD AMMUNITION, STOP CRUEL FARM ANIMAL CONFINEMENT PRACTICES, AND AID IN MOVING PET STORES TOWARDS MORE HUMANE BUSINESS MODELS. THE GROUP ALSO HELPED DEFEND AGAINST OVER A DOZEN "AG-GAG" BILLS, AND OVERSAW THE DEVELOPMENT AND FILING OF THREE BALLOT MEASURES AND REFERENDA IN MAINE AND MICHIGAN.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A (CONT.)CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4A (3 OF 5) CAMPAIGNS THE HSUS PURSUES A NUMBER OF HIGH-PRIORITY ISSUES THROUGH A CAMPAIGNS SECTION THAT FOCUSES EXTRA ATTENTION AND RESOURCES ON DYNAMIC PROGRESS. IN 2014, THE CAMPAIGNS SECTION WORKED ON FARM ANIMAL PROTECTION, RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH, AND PUPPY MILLS. FARM ANIMAL PROTECTION THE FARM ANIMAL PROTECTION CAMPAIGN WORKS WITH CONSUMERS, CORPORATIONS, AND POLICY MAKERS TO SPUR REFORM IN THE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS RAISED FOR FOOD. THE HSUS SUPPORTS HUMANE FARMERS AND HUMANE, SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES, AND ENCOURAGES THE PUBLIC TO FOLLOW THE 3 RS, I.E., REDUCTION IN CONSUMPTION OF ANIMAL PRODUCTS; REFINEMENT, BY WORKING TO ACHIEVE REFORMS IN THE WAYS IN WHICH ANIMALS ARE RAISED AND TREATED IN THE AGRIBUSINESS SECTOR, AND BY ENCOURAGING CONSUMERS TO CHOOSE PRODUCTS NOT DERIVED FROM FACTORY FARMING; AND REPLACEMENT, THE INCORPORATION OF PLANT FOODS INTO THE DIET. 2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED SUCCESS IN PERSUADING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, RESTAURANT CHAINS, AND CORPORATIONS TO IMPROVE ANIMAL WELFARE PURCHASING POLICIES IN RELATION TO CRATE-FREE PORK, CAGE-FREE EGGS, AND OTHER ANIMAL PRODUCTS. FOLLOWING AN 18-MONTH HSUS CAMPAIGN, TYSON FOODS REVERSED ITS POSITION ON GESTATION CRATES BY ADVISING ITS CONTRACT FARMERS THAT "FUTURE SOW HOUSING" SHOULD ALLOW ANIMALS TO TURN AROUND AND ENGAGE IN OTHER BASIC BEHAVIORS PREVENTED BY CRATE CONFINEMENT. TYSON'S ANNOUNCEMENT CAME JUST DAYS AFTER THE HSUS PREVAILED IN ITS EFFORTS TO PERSUADE SMITHFIELD FOODS - THE WORLD'S LARGEST PORK PRODUCER - TO EXTEND ITS GROUP HOUSING POLICY TO ITS CONTRACTORS, A MOVE THAT WILL POSITIVELY AFFECT SEVERAL HUNDRED THOUSAND PIGS. MONTHS LATER, CARGILL - THE LARGEST PRIVATE CORPORATION IN THE UNITED STATES - ANNOUNCED WITH THE HSUS THAT IT WOULD PHASE OUT GESTATION CRATES FROM ITS SUPPLY CHAIN. CLEMONS FOOD GROUP (HATFIELD PORK) MADE A SIMILAR ANNOUNCEMENT WITH THE HSUS. THE HSUS ALSO HELPED WENDY'S, SAFEWAY, SUPERVALU, DUNKIN DONUTS, DENNY'S, JACK IN THE BOX, AND OTHER COMPANIES STRENGTHEN THEIR GESTATION CRATE POLICIES. AT THE HSUS'S URGING, STARBUCKS MADE A GROUNDBREAKING ANNOUNCEMENT THAT IT WOULD IMPLEMENT A NORTH AMERICAN CAGE-FREE EGG POLICY. THE COMPANY PLEDGED TO PHASE OUT GESTATION CRATES FOR PIGS AND CAGES FOR CHICKENS, ELIMINATE THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL FAST-GROWING PRACTICES THAT CAUSE CHICKENS TO SUFFER CHRONIC PAIN, END THE DEHORNING, TAIL DOCKING, AND CASTRATION OF ANIMALS WITHOUT ANESTHESIA, AND MOVE AWAY FROM THE MOST INHUMANE CHICKEN SLAUGHTER PRACTICES. THE HSUS ALSO HELPED PERSUADE THE LARGEST FOOD MANUFACTURER IN THE WORLD, NESTLE, TO ANNOUNCE A SIMILAR POLICY TO ELIMINATE A RANGE OF CRUEL FACTORY FARMING PRACTICES, INCLUDING CAGES FOR LAYING HENS, TAIL-CUTTING OF DAIRY COWS, CASTRATION, AND FORCED RAPID GROWTH OF POULTRY. THE HSUS WORKED WITH UNILEVER TO ANNOUNCE ITS INTENTION TO BE THE FIRST MAJOR EGG USER TO SEEK ALTERNATIVES TO THE STANDARD INDUSTRY PRACTICE OF KILLING MALE CHICKS. THE SECTION SUCCESSFULLY OPPOSED ELEVEN "AG-GAG BILLS" DESIGNED TO SQUELCH WHISTLEBLOWING CONCERNING FACTORY FARMING IN A NUMBER OF STATES, AND SUPPORTED PASSAGE OF RHODE ISLAND'S PROHIBITION OF GESTATION CRATE CONFINEMENT OF PIGS. AN HSUS INVESTIGATION AT THE CATELLI BROS. CALF SLAUGHTER PLANT, IN MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, RESULTED IN A TWO-WEEK SHUTDOWN, AFTER AN HSUS UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATOR DOCUMENTED CRUELTIES THAT INCLUDED CALVES BEING FORCED TO RISE TO THEIR FEET BY MEN WHO WRAPPED THE CALVES' TAILS AROUND THEIR HANDS - LIFTING THE ENTIRE WEIGHT OF THE CALF BY THIS APPENDAGE. ONE CALF WITH A BROKEN LEG WAS DRAGGED BY A CHAIN AROUND HIS NECK, WHILE OTHER CALVES WERE STRUCK, KICKED, PULLED BY THEIR EARS, AND SPRAYED WITH WATER. THE SECTION ALSO WORKED IN SUPPORT OF MEATLESS MONDAY, HELPING SCHOOL DISTRICTS FROM COAST TO COAST, INCLUDING SOME OF THE NATION'S LARGEST, IMPLEMENT "MEATLESS MONDAY" PROGRAMS. THAT LIST INCLUDES MANY BIG CITIES, AS WELL AS KNOWLEDGE UNIVERSE, THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF CHILDCARE IN THE UNITED STATES, WITH MORE THAN 2,000 LOCATIONS GLOBALLY. THE HSUS ALSO PARTNERED WITH ARAMARK, THE LARGEST U.S.-BASED FOOD SERVICE COMPANY, TO LAUNCH PERHAPS THE LARGEST CAMPAIGN OF ANY COMPANY IN ITS SECTOR CENTERED ON REPLACING MEAT WITH PLANT-BASED FOODS.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A (CONT.)CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4A (4 OF 5) RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH THE SECTION SEEKS TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF FARMERS WHO REJECT INHUMANE CONFINEMENT PRACTICES AND WANT TO PRESERVE FAMILY FARMS, AND PARTNERS WITH FARMERS TO CONFRONT THREATS AND ACTIVITIES THAT UNDERMINE THE FAMILY FARM IN AMERICA. THROUGHOUT 2014, THE HSUS STRENGTHENED ITS COLLABORATION WITH FARMERS COMMITTED TO HUMANE AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND THE STRONGEST STANDARDS OF ANIMAL CARE. THE HSUS WORKED WITH RANK-AND-FILE FARMERS TO CREATE AGRICULTURAL COUNCILS IN MISSOURI, INDIANA, NORTH CAROLINA, WISCONSIN, MICHIGAN, AND OKLAHOMA, WHILE MAINTAINING ITS COUNCILS IN COLORADO, IOWA, NEBRASKA, AND OHIO. THE HSUS ALSO PARTNERED WITH FARMERS ON LAWSUITS TO CHALLENGE THE MISUSE OF FUNDS IN THE BEEF AND PORK CHECK-OFF PROGRAMS FOR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES THAT UNDERMINE THE FAMILY FARM IN AMERICA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH CONDUCTED WORKSHOPS IN INDIANA, OHIO, NEBRASKA, AND NORTH CAROLINA FOR CONSUMERS AND LOCAL LEADERS, EXPLAINING THE REAL ECONOMIC COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH FACTORY FARMS AND THE ECONOMIC BENEFIT OF TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURE TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES. IN COLORADO, NEBRASKA, AND OHIO, RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH HOSTED FARM TOURS EDUCATING PEOPLE ON HIGHER ANIMAL WELFARE PRACTICES AND FAMILY FARMS. THE SECTION JOINED AN ALLIANCE IN IOWA WITH 30 OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO OPPOSE THE EXPANSION OF CONFINED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS (CAFOS). THE PROGRAM ALSO HELPED TO CONNECT FAMILY FARMERS AND RANCHERS WHO ARE GOOD STEWARDS OF THEIR ANIMALS AND THE LAND TO GROCERY STORES AND RESTAURANTS IN OHIO, NEBRASKA, COLORADO, AND NORTH CAROLINA, AND WORKED DIRECTLY WITH FARMERS IN NEBRASKA, IOWA, AND MINNESOTA TO HELP THEM TRANSITION TO CERTIFIED HIGHER ANIMAL WELFARE PRACTICES. FINALLY, THE SECTION PROMOTED THE GLOBAL ANIMAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM TO PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS NATIONALLY THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND SOCIAL MEDIA, IMPACTING OVER 147 MILLION ANIMALS. PUPPY MILLS CAMPAIGN THE PUPPY MILLS CAMPAIGN EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT HOW TO OBTAIN DOGS AS PETS WITHOUT SUPPORTING THE PUPPY MILL INDUSTRY, WHILE SEEKING TO HIGHLIGHT THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH HIGH-VOLUME, SUBSTANDARD COMMERCIAL DOG BREEDING OPERATIONS. THE SECTION SUPPORTS RESPONSIBLE DOG BREEDERS BY GIVING INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON HOW TO SELECT A BREEDER, AND BY WORKING WITH A BREEDERS' ADVISORY AND RESOURCE COUNCIL (BARC). THE CAMPAIGN CELEBRATED ITS 2014 PUPPY MILL ACTION WEEK NATIONWIDE DURING THE WEEK OF MOTHER'S DAY, BY RELEASING 101 PUPPY MILLS, A REPORT DOCUMENTING SPECIFIC PROBLEMS AT 101 PUPPY MILLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, AND GIVING UPDATES ON THE 100 DEALERS LISTED IN THE 2013 REPORT. THE REPORT GENERATED DOZENS OF MEDIA ARTICLES, AND MANY OF THE BREEDERS LISTED IN THE REPORT HAVE BEEN SHUT DOWN. IN ADDITION, ADVOCATES USED THE INFORMATION IN THE REPORT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BREEDERS SELLING TO PET STORES IN THEIR TOWNS, AND MANY HELPED PASS NEW LOCAL ORDINANCES THAT BAN THE SALE OF PUPPIES. THE BIGGEST LOCALITY TO PASS SUCH A LAW WAS THE CITY OF CHICAGO, WHICH PASSED A CITY-WIDE BAN ON THE SALE OF PUPPIES IN PET STORES. THE BAN WAS THEN PASSED IN COOKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ONE OF THE LARGEST COUNTIES IN THE U.S. THE CAMPAIGN SUPPORTED 10 SUCCESSFUL BILLS CRACKING DOWN ON PUPPY MILLS IN 2014, INCLUDING LEGISLATION IN MINNESOTA (WHICH HAS SOME OF THE LARGEST PUPPY MILLS IN THE COUNTRY), WHICH WILL NOW REQUIRE LICENSING AND INSPECTION; AND A GROUNDBREAKING LAW IN CONNECTICUT THAT PROHIBITS PET STORES FROM BUYING FROM BREEDERS WITH SOME OF THE WORST ANIMAL WELFARE ACT VIOLATIONS. THE PUPPY MILLS CAMPAIGN HELPS TO RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATE PROBLEM PUPPY MILLS, OFTEN LEADING TO PUPPY MILL CLOSURES AND RESCUES. THROUGH OUR BREEDER SURRENDER FUND, THE CAMPAIGN ASSISTS SHELTERS IN CARING FOR DOGS DISCARDED FROM PUPPY MILLS THAT ARE CLOSING DOWN. THE HSUS CONDUCTED AN UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATION SHOWING PUPPY MILL DOGS BEING SOLD AT VIRGINIA PET STORES, AT LEAST ONE OF WHICH HAS SUBSEQUENTLY CLOSED ITS DOORS. IN ADDITION, THE CAMPAIGN ASSISTED IN CONVERTING SIX PET STORES THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY SOLD PUPPIES TO A HUMANE MODEL THAT OFFERS DOGS AND PUPPIES FROM LOCAL SHELTERS INSTEAD, WHICH RESULTED IN ALMOST 2,000 SHELTER DOGS SAVED. FEDERAL AFFAIRS THE HSUS FEDERAL AFFAIRS SECTION FOCUSES ON SUPPORT AND PASSAGE OF FEDERAL ANIMAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION AND REGULATION. IN 2014, THE SECTION PLAYED A CRUCIAL ROLE IN SECURING LANGUAGE IN THE FARM BILL MAKING IT A FEDERAL CRIME TO KNOWINGLY ATTEND OR BRING A CHILD TO AN ORGANIZED ANIMAL FIGHT AND STRIKING A PROVISION (KNOWN AS THE "KING AMENDMENT") THAT WOULD NEGATE STATE LAWS PROTECTING FARM ANIMALS. THIS SECTION HELPED PASS LANGUAGE IN THE FY15 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO PARTNER WITH CIVILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT TO COMBAT WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING. FEDERAL AFFAIRS HELPED SECURE LANGUAGE IN THE FY15 OMNIBUS TO FIGHT WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING ($55 MILLION); TO BAR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) FROM FUNDING INSPECTIONS AT HORSE SLAUGHTER PLANTS, EFFECTIVELY MAKING IT ILLEGAL TO SLAUGHTER HORSES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN THIS COUNTRY; TO PRIORITIZE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NON-ANIMAL RESEARCH METHODS IN THE BRAIN INITIATIVE AND THROUGH THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR ADVANCING TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCES; TO ENCOURAGE THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT TO CONSIDER NEW, MORE HUMANE METHODS OF WILD HORSE POPULATION MANAGEMENT (INCLUDING $1 MILLION FOR A STUDY SO THAT THE AGENCY CAN MOVE BEYOND ROUND-UP AND LONG-TERM PENNING) AND TO PROHIBIT HUMAN CONSUMPTION OF WILD HORSES AND BURROS; TO PRESERVE FUNDING FOR USDA'S ENFORCEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF KEY ANIMAL WELFARE LAWS INCLUDING THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT AND HORSE PROTECTION ACT; AND TO KEEP OUT HARMFUL LANGUAGE BLOCKING THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FROM CRACKING DOWN ON THE ILLICIT IVORY TRADE. FEDERAL AFFAIRS WORKED IN SUPPORT OF BILLS INCLUDING THE VETERINARY MEDICINE MOBILITY ACT (H.R.1528/S.950), THE MULTINATIONAL SPECIES CONSERVATION FUNDS SEMIPOSTAL STAMP REAUTHORIZATION ACT (H.R.262/S.231), THE PET AND WOMEN SAFETY ACT (H.R.5267), HUMANE COSMETICS ACT (H.R.4148), THE EGG PRODUCTS INSPECTION ACT AMENDMENTS (H.R.1731/S.820), THE PREVENT ALL SORING TACTICS ACT (H.R.1518/S.1406), THE SAFEGUARD AMERICAN FOOD EXPORTS (SAFE) ACT (H.R.1094/S.541), THE CAPTIVE PRIMATE SAFETY ACT (H.R.2856/S.1463), THE BIG CATS AND PUBLIC SAFETY PROTECTION ACT (H.R.1998/S.1381), AND THE TARGETED USE OF SANCTIONS FOR KILLING ELEPHANTS IN THEIR RANGE ACT (H.R.5454). FEDERAL AFFAIRS OPPOSED HARMFUL BILLS SUCH AS THE BIPARTISAN SPORTSMEN'S ACT (H.R.3590/S.2363), WHICH WOULD HAVE OPENED SENSITIVE FEDERAL LANDS TO HUNTING, STRIPPED THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) OF ITS ABILITY TO MAKE SCIENCE-BASED DECISIONS REGARDING THE USE OF LEAD AMMUNITION, AND CREATED A CONGRESSIONAL CARVE- OUT TO ALLOW HUNTERS TO IMPORT SPORT-HUNTED TROPHIES OF THREATENED POLAR BEARS. FEDERAL AFFAIRS ADVANCED REGULATORY ACTIONS ON THE FEDERAL LEVEL BY WORKING TO SUPPORT USDA REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE 2008 BAN ON PUPPY IMPORTS, STOPPING LINE SPEEDS FROM INCREASING AT POULTRY SLAUGHTER PLANTS, CLOSING A LOOPHOLE IN FEDERAL REGULATIONS ALLOWING DOWNER CALVES (THOSE TOO SICK, INJURED, OR WEAK TO STAND) TO BE SLAUGHTERED FOR FOOD INSTEAD OF HUMANELY EUTHANIZED, STOPPING THE USE OF ANIMALS IN A VARIETY OF MEDICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND DISCONTINUING FUNDING RESEARCH INVOLVING DOGS FROM RANDOM SOURCE CLASS B DEALERS. FEDERAL AFFAIRS WORKED TO SUPPORT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR REGULATIONS TO BAN IMPORTATION OF FOUR LARGE CONSTRICTOR SNAKE SPECIES, TO SUSPEND IMPORTATION OF SPORT-HUNTED AFRICAN ELEPHANT TROPHIES TAKEN IN TANZANIA AND ZIMBABWE, TO RELEASE A PROPOSED RULE ON THE COMMERCIAL TRADE OF IVORY IN THE U.S, TO LIST THE SOUTHERN WHITE RHINO AS THREATENED UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT (ESA), AND TO INCREASE (INSTEAD OF DECREASE) PROTECTIONS FOR MANATEES UNDER THE ESA. FEDERAL AFFAIRS SUPPORTED THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S EFFORTS TO EXPAND REQUIREMENTS THAT AIR CARRIERS REPORT INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE LOSS, INJURY, OR DEATH OF AN ANIMAL DURING AIR TRANSPORT. FEDERAL AFFAIRS SUPPORTED THE NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICES' EFFORT TO RESTRICT FISHING GEAR HARMFUL TO ENDANGERED RIGHT WHALES, TO INCLUDE CAPTIVE INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE ESA LISTING OF SOUTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES, AND TO COMBAT SHARK FINNING. THIS SECTION ALSO SUPPORTED THE EPA'S WORK TO END THE SALE OF CERTAIN RODENTICIDES ALREADY BANNED BY THE AGENCY.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A (CONT.)CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4A (5 OF 5) INVESTIGATIONS CONSISTENT WITH ITS FOUNDERS' VISION, THE HSUS CONDUCTS UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATIONS INTO ANIMAL CRUELTY. IN 2014, THE HSUS INVESTIGATED VIRGINIA PET STORES AND THE ORIGINS OF THE PUPPIES THEY SELL, USING THE EVIDENCE TO POINT OUT THE HUGE DISPARITY IN WHAT CONSUMERS ARE TOLD BY PET STORES, AND TO UNDERSCORE THE TRUTH, WHICH IS THAT THE MAJORITY OF PUPPIES IN VIRGINIA PET STORES ARE FROM PUPPY MILLS. HSUS INVESTIGATORS WENT BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE NATURAL BRIDGE ZOO IN VIRGINIA AND TIGER SAFARI IN OKLAHOMA, TWO ROADSIDE ZOOS WITH HISTORIES OF VIOLATING THE MINIMUM STANDARDS OF THE FEDERAL ANIMAL WELFARE ACT. BOTH FACILITIES ALLOW UNFETTERED BREEDING OF LARGE EXOTIC CATS - MOSTLY TIGERS - FOR PUBLIC PHOTO SHOOTS, CONTRIBUTING TO THE ALREADY DIRE SITUATION WITH SURPLUS BIG CATS IN THE U.S. AS A RESULT OF THESE INVESTIGATIONS, THE HSUS FILED AN ADDENDUM TO ITS PETITION TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROHIBIT SUCH PUBLIC CONTACT AND BOTH FACILITIES ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION BY THE USDA. THE HSUS CONDUCTED THE FIRST-EVER INVESTIGATION INTO THE SLAUGHTER OF SPENT HENS AT BUTTERFIELD IN MINNESOTA. ALTHOUGH BIRDS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THE HUMANE METHODS OF SLAUGHTER ACT, THE USDA'S FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION SERVICE FOUND THAT OUR EVIDENCE WAS ACCURATE - FULLY CONSCIOUS HENS WERE GOING INTO THE SCALD TANKS AND SUFFERING GRUESOME DEATHS. THE FSIS DIVISION FILED A REPORT OF IMPROVEMENTS THAT NEED TO BE MADE AND BUTTERFIELD HAS AGREED TO IMPLEMENT THE CHANGES. THE HSUS INVESTIGATED THE USE OF GESTATION CRATES ON A KENTUCKY SOW FARM CALLED IRON MAIDEN WHERE PIGLETS DYING FROM THE HIGHLY INFECTIOUS PORCINE EPIDEMIC DIARRHEAL VIRUS WERE BEING GROUND UP AND FED BACK TO THEIR MOTHERS IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE SPREAD OF DISEASE WHILE BIOSECURITY MEASURES WERE IGNORED. VIDEO THE HSUS PRODUCES VIDEOS TIED TO ITS MAJOR CAMPAIGNS AND ACTIVITIES. THE COMBINED NUMBER OF VIDEOS VIEWED (YOUTUBE AND HSUS WEBSITE) FOR 2014 WAS OVER 13.7 MILLION. ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS THE HSUS USES ONLINE MEDIA TO REACH ITS SUPPORTERS AND MEMBERS, AND SENDS THOUSANDS OF EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS TO ITS CONSTITUENTS APPRISING THEM OF PROGRESS IN ITS WORK. VOLUNTEER OUTREACH THE HSUS VOLUNTEER OUTREACH DEPARTMENT STANDS AT THE HEART OF THE HSUS'S EFFORTS TO PROMOTE ANIMAL WELFARE VOLUNTEERISM IN GENERAL AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE HSUS AND ITS AFFILIATES IN PARTICULAR, VIA EMERGENCY RESPONSE DEPLOYMENT, ANIMAL CARE, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS, INTERNSHIPS, AND CITIZEN ADVOCACY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORTERS WITH SUGGESTIONS FOR VOLUNTEERISM AND HELPS LINK THEM TO SPECIFIC CHANNELS WHERE VOLUNTEER SERVICE IS NEEDED. VOLUNTEER OUTREACH BUILT AND MANAGES A VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT AND GRASSROOTS DATABASE TO CAPTURE SUPPORTERS' INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES, AND ENGAGE THEM FURTHER IN OUR WORK. IN 2014, THE DEPARTMENT SUPPORTED THE INVOLVEMENT OF 2943 VOLUNTEERS WHO PERFORMED NEARLY 158,000 HOURS OF SERVICE, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 157 INTERNS WHO WORKED OVER 49,000 HOURS ON BEHALF OF THE HSUS AND ITS AFFILIATES. THE PROGRAM HAS BOLSTERED OR DEVELOPED THE ENGAGEMENT OF VOLUNTEERS AND INTERNS IN NEARLY 80 DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION AND PROVIDES VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO MANAGERS OF VOLUNTEERS ACROSS THE ANIMAL PROTECTION FIELD.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4b FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B (CONT.)CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4B (2 OF 5) EQUINE PROTECTION THE EQUINE PROTECTION PROGRAM EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT RESPONSIBLE HORSE OWNERSHIP AND CARE; CONFRONTS CRUELTY, NEGLECT AND OTHER FORMS OF MISTREATMENT OF HORSES; OPPOSES HORSE SORING IN THE TENNESSEE WALKING HORSE INDUSTRY; CAMPAIGNS AGAINST HORSE SLAUGHTER AND THE SHIPMENT OF AMERICAN HORSES TO SLAUGHTER PLANTS ELSEWHERE; ADVOCATES FOR THE PROHIBITION OF RACE-DAY MEDICATIONS, AND SUPPORTS THE PROFESSIONALIZATION OF HORSE RESCUE IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH A NETWORK OF EQUINE SANCTUARIES AND OTHER MEANS. IN 2014, THE HSUS'S CAMPAIGN TO HALT THE CRUELTY OF SORING OF TENNESSEE WALKING HORSES CONTINUED TO ADVANCE. THE PREVENT ALL SORING TACTICS (PAST) ACT, LEGISLATION TO UPGRADE THE FEDERAL LAW AGAINST SORING, GATHERED SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT WITH MORE THAN 308 HOUSE MEMBERS AND 60 SENATORS SIGNING ON TO THE BILL, AND THE USDA STEPPED UP ITS ENFORCEMENT OF THE HORSE PROTECTION ACT. THE HSUS'S EFFORTS TO STOP HORSE SLAUGHTER IN THE UNITED STATES CONTINUED AS WELL, AS THE ORGANIZATION FOUGHT OFF EFFORTS TO REOPEN HORSE SLAUGHTERHOUSES. THE HSUS WORKED HARD TO RESTORE A PROHIBITION ON FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE INSPECTION OF HORSE SLAUGHTERHOUSES, AND TO PROHIBIT OTHER USDA EXPENDITURES FOR HORSE SLAUGHTER. THE HSUS SUPPORTED THE SAFEGUARD AMERICAN FOOD EXPORTS (SAFE) ACT, WHICH PROPOSED A BAN ON SLAUGHTER AND EXPORT OF AMERICAN HORSES FOR CONSUMPTION. WE JOINED WITH PARTNERS TO SEEK AN INJUNCTION AGAINST THE OPENING OF A HORSE SLAUGHTERHOUSE IN NEW MEXICO. THE HSUS SECURED "NO SLAUGHTER" PLEDGES FROM MORE BREEDERS, BRINGING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF BREEDERS WHO HAVE MADE THE COMMITMENT IN THE LAST TWO YEARS TO 1,100. THE SECTION EXTENDED ITS EFFORTS TO PROMOTE MORE HUMANE MANAGEMENT OF WILD HORSES AND BURROS ON PUBLIC LANDS. THE HSUS IS WORKING TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF BURROS ADOPTED FROM BLM HOLDING FACILITIES AND PROMOTE GREATER PROTECTIONS FOR THE ANIMALS. WORKING WITH PARTNERS, THE HSUS PLACED MORE THAN 200 BURROS IN NEW HOMES OR SANCTUARIES. THE HSUS ALSO STYMIED THREE ATTEMPTS IN TENNESSEE TO PROHIBIT THE KIND OF INVESTIGATION THAT LED TO THE HISTORIC CASE IT BUILT AGAINST WALKING HORSE TRAINER JACKIE MCCONNELL IN 2011.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4b FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B (CONT.)CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4B (3 OF 5) ANIMAL RESEARCH ISSUES THE ANIMAL RESEARCH ISSUES DEPARTMENT WORKS TO MINIMIZE AND TO END HARM TO ANIMALS IN RESEARCH, TESTING, AND EDUCATION, THROUGH POLICY EFFORTS; COLLABORATION WITH SCIENTISTS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS; AND PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL OUTREACH. THE PROTECTION AND RETIREMENT OF CHIMPANZEES ONCE USED IN RESEARCH IS A PRIORITY. IN 2014, MERCK, ALONG WITH MORE THAN TWO DOZEN OTHER PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES, COMMITTED TO ENDING THE USE OF CHIMPANZEES. THE SAME YEAR, THE LAST GOVERNMENT-OWNED CHIMPANZEES FROM NEW IBERIA RESEARCH CENTER, WHERE THE HSUS CONDUCTED AN UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATION IN 2009, WERE RETIRED TO THE NATIONAL CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY, CHIMP HAVEN. THE HSUS CONTINUED TO WORK WITH THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH) ON A PLAN TO RETIRE ADDITIONAL CHIMPANZEES AFTER THE AGENCY ANNOUNCED THAT IT WOULD RETIRE NEARLY 90% OF CHIMPANZEES OWNED BY THE GOVERNMENT. NIH ALSO COMMITTED TO RESTRICTING CHIMPANZEE RESEARCH AND APPROVED NO APPLICATIONS FOR INVASIVE CHIMPANZEE GRANTS IN 2014. THE HSUS WORKS TO ENSURE THE PROPER ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS SUCH AS THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT (AWA). IN 2014, THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (OIG) ANNOUNCED AUDIT FINDINGS CONCERNING USDA'S ENFORCEMENT OF THE AWA SPECIFICALLY AT RESEARCH FACILITIES. HAVING LEARNED OF THE PLANNED AUDIT IN 2011, THE HSUS SUBMITTED EVIDENCE TO OIG THAT DEMONSTRATED MULTIPLE AREAS OF CONCERN, PARTICULARLY THE LONG-STANDING PROBLEM OF LOW PENALTIES. THE OIG AUDIT CONCLUSIONS WERE IN LINE WITH THE CONCERNS THE HSUS EXPRESSED, AND AS A RESULT, MULTIPLE CHANGES ARE UNDERWAY, INCLUDING STRONG PENALTIES AGAINST INSTITUTIONS THAT VIOLATE THE AWA. IN THE PRODUCT TESTING ARENA, THE HSUS LED WORK ON FEDERAL LEGISLATION, THE HUMANE COSMETICS ACT, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT TESTING OF COSMETICS ON ANIMALS IN THE U.S. AND THE SALE OF COSMETICS THAT INVOLVED ANIMAL TESTING, EVEN IF CONDUCTED OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. IN EARLY 2014, FOLLOWING THE RELEASE OF A 2013 HSUS UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATION OF LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS AT GEORGIA REGENTS UNIVERSITY IN AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, THE SCHOOL ENDED THE PURCHASE OF DOGS FROM CLASS B DEALERS, DEALERS THAT COLLECT DOGS AND CATS FROM RANDOM SOURCES AND RE-SELL THEM FOR EXPERIMENTATION. THE DOGS IN THE EXPERIMENTS UNDERWENT PAINFUL DENTAL SURGERY -- NO ADDITIONAL DOGS EXPERIENCED THIS IN 2014. 2014 WAS ALSO THE YEAR IN WHICH THE NIH STOPPED FUNDING RESEARCH THAT INVOLVES CLASS B DOGS, AFTER A LONGSTANDING EFFORT BY THE HSUS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. IN FURTHER PURSUIT OF ITS WORK TO EXPOSE THE PLIGHT OF PRIMATES IN LABORATORIES, THE HSUS RELEASED THE RESULTS OF AN UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATION AT TEXAS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES, REVEALING DISTRESS, WOUNDING, OVERCROWDING, POOR VETERINARY CARE AND DEATHS AT THIS FACILITY THAT HOUSES THOUSANDS OF PRIMATES FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH. THE USDA CITED THE FACILITY FOR SERIOUS VIOLATIONS OF THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT, AND ENFORCEMENT ACTION IS PENDING. IN THE TOXICITY TESTING ARENA, THE HSUS LED WORKSHOPS TO ADDRESS SCIENTIFIC GAPS IN THE ARENA OF NON-ANIMAL ALTERNATIVES DEVELOPMENT, PUBLISHED PAPERS IN THE PEER-REVIEWED LITERATURE, AND PARTICIPATED ON COMMITTEES WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT (OECD). OECD RELEASED MULTIPLE GUIDELINES ON NON-ANIMAL ALTERNATIVES THAT WILL SPARE ANIMALS FROM SUFFERING INVOLVED WITH BEING SUBJECTED TO TOXICITY TESTING. THE CREDIBILITY OF THE HSUS IN THIS ARENA RESULTED IN AN INVITATION TO TESTIFY IN CONGRESS IN REGARDS TO THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT, SPECIFICALLY IN REGARDS TO LEGISLATIVE LANGUAGE TO COMPEL THE USE OF NON-ANIMAL ALTERNATIVES FOR TOXICITY TESTING. THE HSUS CONTINUED TO LEAD THE HUMAN TOXICOLOGY PROJECT CONSORTIUM (WHOSE PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE PROMINENT MULTI-NATIONAL CORPORATIONS), WHICH WORKS TO IDENTIFY SCIENTIFIC OPPORTUNITIES AND TO SECURE SIGNIFICANT FUNDING, AS WELL AS EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT NON-ANIMAL ALTERNATIVES THROUGH ITS WEBSITE. THE HSUS COMMUNICATES WITH THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY THROUGH ALTTOX.ORG, A WEBSITE THAT NOT ONLY PROVIDES SCIENTIFIC AND POLICY UPDATES, BUT ENCOURAGES INFORMATION EXCHANGE AMONG STAKEHOLDERS. ALTTOX.ORG WAS REDESIGNED IN 2014, MAKING THE SITE EASIER TO NAVIGATE AND ATTRACTING NEW USERS. THE HSUS ALSO FURTHER ADVANCED ITS PAIN AND DISTRESS INITIATIVE TO END ALL PAIN AND DISTRESS IN ANIMALS IN RESEARCH BY THE YEAR 2020, CHALLENGING UNIVERSITIES CONDUCTING ANIMAL RESEARCH TO ADOPT POLICIES PROHIBITING SEVERE SUFFERING THROUGH PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, MEDIA PRESSURE, AND THE HIGHLIGHTING OF VIOLATIONS OF ANIMAL RESEARCH POLICIES.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4b FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B (CONT.)CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4B (4 OF 5) WILDLIFE THE HSUS WILDLIFE PROTECTION SECTION IS A LEADER IN EFFORTS TO DEFEND AND ASSIST WILD ANIMALS, WHETHER IT COMES TO BASIC CRUELTY; THE FATE OF CHARISMATIC MEGAFAUNA; WILDLIFE CONFLICT RESOLUTION; URBAN WILDLIFE ISSUES, HUMANE CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT; LAND ACQUISITION AND PRESERVATION; EXOTIC PET OWNERSHIP; INVASIVE SPECIES; AND CLIMATE CHANGE AND ASSOCIATED ANTHROPOGENIC IMPACTS. THE SECTION PROMOTES HUMANE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND THOSE THAT PRESERVE BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY; ADVOCATES FOR RESPONSIBLE, HUMANE APPROACHES TO THE CONSERVATION OF THREATENED, ENDANGERED, AND OTHER SPECIES; PROMOTES THE PROTECTION AND HUMANE TREATMENT OF ALL WILDLIFE, CAPTIVE AND FREE; SUPPORTS THE PROTECTION OF QUALITY WILDLIFE HABITAT; AND SEEKS TO FOSTER RESPECT AND APPRECIATION FOR WILD ANIMALS AND NATURE. THE SECTION PROVIDES SCIENTIFIC AND POLICY ANALYSES CONCERNING WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS AND PREDATOR AND OTHER WILDLIFE DAMAGE CONTROL INITIATIVES; FOCUSES ON MISTREATMENT OF WILD ANIMALS IN CAPTIVE SETTINGS, INCLUDING ZOOS, ROADSIDE EXHIBITS, AND AQUARIA, AUCTIONS, THE EXOTIC MEAT INDUSTRY, CANNED HUNTS, AND OTHER SITUATIONS; CAMPAIGNS AGAINST TRAPPING AND CALLOUS KILLING OF ANIMALS FOR RECREATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL PURPOSES; PROMOTES THE IMPLEMENTATION OF WILDLIFE CONTRACEPTION TECHNIQUES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF MULTIPLE SPECIES; CARRIES OUT INITIATIVES TO PROTECT WHALES AND OTHER MARINE MAMMALS; DISCOURAGES THE KEEPING OF WILD ANIMALS AS PETS; AND WORKS TOWARD SOLUTIONS FOR THE CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH FREE-ROAMING CAT POPULATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE SECTION SEEKS TO HARMONIZE HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS WITH WILD ANIMALS LIVING IN OR NEAR HUMAN COMMUNITIES, HELPING PEOPLE TO ADDRESS CONFLICTS THROUGH HUMANE, EFFECTIVE APPROACHES. IT ALSO WORKS ON PHEASANT STOCKING, FOX PENNING, DOVE SHOOTING, RATTLESNAKE ROUNDUPS, FISHERIES, TROPHY HUNTING, AND INTERNET HUNTING. THE HSUS SUCCESSFULLY STOPPED THE TROPHY HUNTING OF WOLVES FOR THE 2014 SEASON IN MICHIGAN THROUGH BALLOT VICTORIES ON PROPOSALS 1 AND 2. WOLVES CAME OFF THE HUNTING AND TRAPPING MENU IN WYOMING, AND BACK ON THE FEDERAL ENDANGERED SPECIES LIST, THANKS TO A RULING BY A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE IN LAWSUITS FILED BY THE HSUS AND SEVERAL OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. VIRGINIA PASSED A LAW THAT WILL PHASE OUT EXISTING FOX PENS, AND PROHIBIT ANY NEW PENS FROM OPENING. THE HSUS SUCCESSFULLY STOPPED THE EXPANSION OF A SPRING BEAR HUNT IN SOUTHEAST OREGON. IN INDIANA, THE HSUS HELPED TO STOP A BILL THAT WOULD HAVE ALLOWED CAPTIVE HUNTS FOR CERVIDS AND IN MISSOURI, IT WORKED TO DEFEAT A VETO OVERRIDE THAT WOULD HAVE RECLASSIFIED CAPTIVE CERVIDS AS LIVESTOCK AND TRANSFERRED AUTHORITY TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. AFTER MUCH PRESSURE FROM THE HSUS, RECKITT BENCKISER, MAKER OF D-CON, AND THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) ANNOUNCED THAT RECKITT BENCKISER WOULD STOP FIGHTING EPA ON THE SECOND GENERATION ANTICOAGULANT RODENTICIDES (SGAR) CANCELLATION AND WILL CEASE MAKING NON-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS. WEST VIRGINIA PASSED A LAW TO PROHIBIT THE PRIVATE POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS. WITH PASSAGE OF THIS BILL, ONLY FIVE STATES - ALABAMA, NEVADA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND WISCONSIN - HAVE NO LAWS ON THE KEEPING OF EXOTIC ANIMALS AS PETS. RHODE ISLAND PASSED A RESOLUTION URGING CIRCUSES NOT TO USE THE BULL HOOK ON ELEPHANTS. THE HSUS FILED A FEDERAL PETITION TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF LEAD AMMUNITION ON FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND NATIONAL PARK SERVICE LANDS. OUR PETITIONERS INCLUDE 12 ANIMAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AND FOUR SPORTSMEN. WE LAUNCHED OUR NATIONAL LEAD-FREE WILDLIFE ADVISORY COUNCIL WITH FIVE MEMBERS INCLUDING TWO SCIENTISTS, TWO SPORTSMEN, AND A WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR. THE HSUS ALSO FILED A LEGAL PETITION WITH THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ASKING THE AGENCY TO TAKE AGGRESSIVE ENFORCEMENT ACTION AGAINST ONLINE CLOTHING RETAILER DRJAYS.COM OVER RACCOON DOG AND RABBIT FUR SOLD AS "FAUX." DRJAYS.COM WAS NAMED IN PREVIOUS HSUS PETITIONS IN 2008 AND AGAIN IN 2011. THE HSUS ONCE AGAIN BROUGHT PUBLIC ATTENTION TO KOHL'S FOR ADVERTISING RACCOON DOG FUR AS "FAUX FUR" ON A MEN'S PARKA. CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD'S ORDINANCE BANNING THE SALE OF FUR APPAREL IN CITY LIMITS WAS UPHELD; THE HSUS; FILED AN AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT. MASSACHUSETTS PASSED A BILL TO BAN SHARK FINS. IN MARCH, A FEDERAL COURT GRANTED THE HSUS'S MOTION TO DISMISS A LAWSUIT CHALLENGING CALIFORNIA'S RECENTLY-ENACTED BAN ON THE SALE OF SHARK FIN PRODUCTS. IN 2014, AFTER A LONG HSUS-LED INITIATIVE, THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO CLOSE THE CHILDREN'S POOL BEACH IN LA JOLLA TO PREVENT HARASSMENT AND HARM TO MOTHER SEALS AND THEIR NEWBORNS DURING THE PUPPING SEASON FROM JANUARY THROUGH MAY. IN RESPONSE TO HSUS LITIGATION, THE NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) AGREED TO PROTECT MORE HABITAT FOR CRITICALLY ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES. IN 2009, A COALITION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMAL PROTECTION GROUPS (INCLUDING THE HSUS) FORMALLY PETITIONED THE NMFS TO INCLUDE MORE OF THE WHALES' NURSERY AND BREEDING AND FEEDING GROUNDS IN THE AREA DESIGNATED AS THEIR CRITICAL HABITAT. THE AGENCY'S AGREEMENT SETS ENFORCEABLE DEADLINES FOR DESIGNATING ADDITIONAL PROTECTED AREAS. THE HSUS AND THE NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL WON A LAWSUIT CHALLENGING APPROVAL OF THE NAVY'S "LOW-FREQUENCY ACTIVE" SONAR TRAINING PROGRAM IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN. THE HSUS WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT PROVIDED HANDS-ON RESCUE/TRANSPORT/REHABILITATION TO MORE THAN 4,700 WILD ANIMALS IN 2014. THIS INCLUDED OVER 300 PRAIRIE DOGS, MORE THAN 650 GOPHER TORTOISES, 67 DESERT TORTOISES; 260 BURROS, COUNTLESS DEER, COYOTES, DUCKS, SNAKES, AND ORPHANED BABY WILDLIFE AND OVER 2,400 ANIMALS RESCUED BY OUR HUMANE WILDLIFE SERVICES PROGRAM. THE HSUS ALSO LAUNCHED A HUMANE WILDLIFE SERVICES PROGRAM AT THE SOUTH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CENTER, AND ASSISTED MORE THAN 400 COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE ON HOW TO COEXIST WITH WILD NEIGHBORS, INCLUDING COYOTES, GEESE, BEAVERS, AND DEER. THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AND THE VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS CREATED HUMANE COYOTE MANAGEMENT POLICIES FOR SOLVING CONFLICTS AMONG PEOPLE, PETS AND COYOTES WITHIN THESE CITIES. THE HSUS WORKED WITH THESE COMMUNITIES TO DEVELOP THESE POLICIES, WHICH EMPHASIZE COEXISTENCE AND TOLERANCE FOR COYOTES, RATHER THAN CRUEL AND INEFFECTIVE TRAPPING AND KILLING PROGRAMS. LAST FALL THE DESERT TORTOISE CONSERVATION CENTER (DTCC), LOCATED NEAR LAS VEGAS AND OPERATED BY THE UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, ANNOUNCED IT WAS CLOSING DOWN AND WOULD HAVE TO EUTHANIZE HUNDREDS OF THE TORTOISES AT THE FACILITY BECAUSE THEY WERE NON-RELEASABLE. DUE TO PUBLIC PRESSURE FROM THE HSUS THE CENTER CHOSE NOT TO EUTHANIZE THE ANIMALS, BUT TO WORK TO RELEASE AS MANY AS POSSIBLE, AND TO PARTNER WITH THE HSUS IN PLACING THE NON-RELEASABLE TORTOISES. THE HSUS SUCCESSFULLY PLACED THE 67 NON-RELEASABLE DESERT TORTOISES AT THREE SANCTUARIES/FACILITIES. THE HSUS LAUNCHED A FIVE-YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT AT THE VILLAGE OF HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON IN NEW YORK TO HUMANELY STABILIZE AND SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE THE LOCAL DEER POPULATION OVER TIME THROUGH THE USE OF THE IMMUNOCONTRACEPTION VACCINE PORCINE ZONA PELLUCIDA (PZP). WE ALSO SUPPORTED THE FIRST DEER SURGICAL STERILIZATION PROJECT EVER APPROVED BY THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF GAME & INLAND FISHERIES AND CONDUCTED IT IN FAIRFAX CITY, VA. THE HSUS IS ACTIVELY PROMOTING SURGICAL STERILIZATION AS WELL AS IMMUNOCONTRACEPTION AS NON-LETHAL ALTERNATIVES TO CRUEL, INEFFECTIVE LETHAL MANAGEMENT METHODS AND PRESENTS THESE ALTERNATIVES TO SELECT TOWNS AS VIABLE DEER MANAGEMENT TOOLS.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4b FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B (CONT.)CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4B (5 OF 5) DIRECT CARE AND SERVICE AS A CORE CONCERN OF THE HSUS, DIRECT CARE AND SERVICE COMPRISES THE WORK OF SUCH SECTIONS AND PROGRAMS AS THE ANIMAL RESCUE TEAM, AND HUMANE WILDLIFE SERVICES. A LARGE PORTION OF THE HSUS'S WORK ON DIRECT CARE AND SERVICE COMES VIA SUCH AFFILIATED ENTITIES AS THE FUND FOR ANIMALS, THE SOUTH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CENTER, HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL, THE HUMANE SOCIETY WILDLIFE LAND TRUST, AND THE HUMANE SOCIETY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, WHICH, TOGETHER, CARE FOR, RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND PROTECT TENS OF THOUSANDS OF ANIMALS YEARLY. ON THE DIRECT CARE OF ANIMALS IN SANCTUARIES AFFILIATED WITH THE HSUS, SEE ENTRIES CONCERNING THE FUND FOR ANIMALS AND THE HSUS SOUTH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CENTER ON SCHEDULE O, THE FUND FOR ANIMALS 2014 FORM 990, AND THE HSUS SOUTH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CENTER 2014 FORM 990. HUMANE SOCIETY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION PRIMARILY THROUGH ITS AFFILIATE, THE HUMANE SOCIETY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (HSVMA), THE HSUS PROVIDES DIRECT CARE SERVICES TO ANIMALS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES BOTH WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF THE BORDERS OF THE UNITED STATES. FOR FURTHER DETAILS, SEE THE HUMANE SOCIETY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ENTRY ON SCHEDULE O, OR THE HUMANE SOCIETY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 2014 FORM 990. ANIMAL RESCUE TEAM THE HSUS'S ANIMAL RESCUE TEAM DEPLOYS TO ASSIST ANIMALS IN IMMEDIATE OR IMMINENT DISTRESS, AND WORKS TO END MALICIOUS ACTS OF CRUELTY AND ALL FORMS OF ANIMAL FIGHTING, AND TO SENSITIZE PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL AUDIENCES ABOUT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CRUELTY TO ANIMALS AND INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE. IN 2014, THE ANIMAL RESCUE TEAM DEPLOYED 18 TIMES AND RESCUED 1,979 ANIMALS FROM SITUATIONS OF EXTREME CRUELTY. OF THE ANIMALS RESCUED, 999 WERE FROM PUPPY MILLS, 181 FROM ANIMAL FIGHTING OPERATIONS, AND 799 FROM HOARDING AND NEGLECT. THE ANIMAL RESCUE TEAM CONTINUED TO CARE FOR OVER 100 DOGS RESCUED FROM THE SECOND LARGEST DOGFIGHTING RAID IN U.S. HISTORY, INVOLVING 13 LOCATIONS IN FOUR STATES AND THE TOTAL SEIZURE OF 367 DOGS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HSUS'S 125 DOGFIGHTING RESCUE COALITION PARTNERS, 123 SURVIVORS OF DOGFIGHTING WERE PLACED. THE DEPARTMENT FIELDED MORE THAN 8,800 COMPLAINTS OF ILLEGAL ANIMAL CRUELTY AND FIGHTING AND PAID 25 REWARDS FOR TIPS THAT RESULTED IN SUCCESSFUL CASES AND ANIMALS RESCUED. TO DATE, THE DEPARTMENT HAS PAID 171 REWARDS. THE ANIMAL RESCUE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM DEPLOYED 381 VOLUNTEERS TO FIVE CASES AND THOSE VOLUNTEERS LOGGED 33,303 HOURS TO THE SERVICE OF RESCUED ANIMALS. HUMANE WILDLIFE SERVICES IN 2014, HUMANE WILDLIFE SERVICES, WHICH PROVIDES WILDLIFE-CONFLICT SOLUTION SERVICES TO HOMEOWNERS, BUSINESSES, AND INDUSTRY IN THE WASHINGTON AREA, RESCUED SEVERAL THOUSAND URBAN ANIMALS FROM HARM WHILE PROVIDING LONG-LASTING SOLUTIONS TO HUMANE WILDLIFE CONFLICTS. HWS DISPENSED FREE CONFLICT RESOLUTION RESOURCES AND ADVICE TO CALLERS, AND PROVIDED WILDLIFE-CONFLICT TRAINING SERVICES TO MUNICIPALITIES AND COMMUNITIES. GRANTS DIRECT CARE AND SERVICE ALSO INCLUDES THE HSUS'S DIRECT GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN PROMOTING ANIMAL WELFARE. THIS INCLUDES NUMEROUS LOCAL SOCIETIES WORKING FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS AND PROVIDING CARE TO ANIMALS. IN 2014, GRANTS TO SUCH ENTITIES AMOUNTED TO $6.5 MILLION DOLLARS. INTERNATIONAL PRIMARILY THROUGH ITS AFFILIATE HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL (HSI), THE HSUS PROTECTS ANIMALS BEYOND THE BORDERS OF THE UNITED STATES, BECAUSE ANIMAL PROTECTION CONCERNS HAVE A STRONG INTERNATIONAL DIMENSION. FOR FURTHER DETAILS, SEE THE HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL ENTRY ON SCHEDULE O, OR THE HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL 2014 FORM 990.
CoreFormPartIII_PartIIILine4d Description of other program services(Expenses $ including grants of $) DONATED IN-KIND SERVICES REPORTED PER INSTRUCTIONS: P&A: $21,167,406 LEGAL SERVICES: $2,684,209 FACILITIES RENTAL: $4,935 ADVERTISING: $19,750 AIRLINE MILES/TICKETS: $48,723 TOTAL: $23,925,023
Form 990, Part V, Line 3b Reason for not filing Form 990-TREQUIRED SIGNATURES HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED. THE FORM 990-T WILL BE FILED WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 10b AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONSTHE HSUS ENSURES THAT ITS CONTROLLED AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS' ACTIVITIES ARE CONSISTENT WITH ITS OWN PRIMARILY THROUGH THE USE OF OVERLAPPING PERSONNEL ON BOARDS AND EXECUTIVE STAFF. (HSUS DOES NOT HAVE LOCAL CHAPTERS, BRANCHES, OR UNITS.) ACTIVE CONTROLLED AFFILIATES TYPICALLY HAVE A PROVISION IN THEIR BYLAWS REQUIRING THAT THEIR BOARD MEMBERS BE APPROVED BY HSUS'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committeeTHE HSUS'S BYLAWS PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS AND MAY EXERCISE ALL THE POWERS OF THE HSUS BOARD WHEN THE BOARD IS NOT IN SESSION, EXCEPT THE POWER TO ELECT AND REMOVE OFFICERS. THE BYLAWS REQUIRE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO BE COMPOSED OF AT LEAST (7) SEVEN MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. DURING 2014, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAD TEN VOTING MEMBERS, ALL OF WHOM WERE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. THE SOCIETY'S GENERAL COUNSEL/CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER IS A NON-VOTING MEMBER, AND THE SOCIETY'S PRESIDENT/CEO MAY PARTICIPATE, BUT WITHOUT VOTE.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested personsOFFICERS MARKARIAN, PACELLE, WAITE, RODGERS, KINDLER, GETZ AND BARSNESS WERE EMPLOYED BY HSUS ALONG WITH OTHER AFFILIATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS ON WHOSE BOARD HSUS DIRECTORS WIEBERS, COUPE, AND PROBST SERVED. THEREFORE, THESE INDIVIDUALS HAD "BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS" WITH EACH OTHER. -
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholdersEXPLANATION: INDIVIDUALS WHO CONTRIBUTE $25 OR MORE ANNUALLY ARE "VOTING MEMBERS" OF THE SOCIETY.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing bodyEXPLANATION: INDIVIDUALS WHO CONTRIBUTE $25 OR MORE ANNUALLY AND WHO ARE IN GOOD STANDING ARE "VOTING MEMBERS" OF THE SOCIETY WHO ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE IN THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A ROTATING ONE-THIRD OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED EACH YEAR.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholdersEXPLANATION: ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS, AND ANY OTHER QUESTIONS THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECIDES TO SUBMIT TO THE VOTING MEMBERSHIP, MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL TO THAT MEMBERSHIP BY REFERENDUM.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing bodyEXPLANATION: 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 policyEXPLANATION: THE HSUS'S POLICY OF NOT DOING BUSINESS WITH DIRECTORS OR THEIR COMPANIES, AND OTHER CONFLICT-AVOIDANCE PRACTICES, ARE SUBJECTS COVERED IN ORIENTATION SESSIONS HELD FOR NEW BOARD MEMBERS. COPIES OF THE FULL DISCLOSURE POLICY AND RELATED QUESTIONNAIRE ARE DISTRIBUTED, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TO HSUS OFFICERS AND SELECTED SENIOR STAFF MEMBERS. THE QUESTIONNAIRES ARE COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND RETURNED TO THE CORPORATE SECRETARY, WHO NOTIFIES THE GENERAL COUNSEL OF ANY CONCERNS. ADDITIONAL QUESTIONNAIRES SENT TO BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS TO ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO ANSWER PART VI, LINES 1B AND 2, COVER MUCH THE SAME GROUND. A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS - - THE LEGAL, BYLAWS, ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE - - WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY ESTABLISHED IN 1988, IS CHARGED WITH CONSIDERING ETHICS QUESTIONS AND CASES BROUGHT TO ITS ATTENTION BY ANY BOARD MEMBER OR OFFICER OR BY THE BOARD ITSELF, AND WITH MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS THEREON TO THE BOARD. INDIVIDUALS HAVING POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST CANNOT VOTE, PARTICIPATE IN BOARD OR COMMITTEE DELIBERATIONS ON THE SUBJECT, OR BE COUNTED TOWARD MEETING A QUORUM. (THEY MAY ANSWER QUESTIONS.)
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management officialEXPLANATION: A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE OFFICER EVALUATION, COMPENSATION AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE ("OECNC"), ESTABLISHED IN 1997, IS CHARGED WITH ANNUALLY EVALUATING THE JOB PERFORMANCE OF THE PRINCIPAL SALARIED HSUS OFFICERS (PRESIDENT/CEO, THE CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICERS, THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, THE TREASURER/CFO, THE CORPORATE SECRETARY, AND THE GENERAL COUNSEL/CLO - THE BOARD CHAIR, VICE CHAIR, AND BOARD TREASURER ARE UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITIONS) AND ANY KEY EMPLOYEES, AND WITH MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ABOUT EACH OFFICER'S COMPENSATION, WHICH THE FULL BOARD DETERMINES. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE "SAFE HARBOR" PROVISIONS OF TREAS. REG. 53.4958-6, THE ANNUAL OECNC PROCESSES INVOLVE ATTENTION TO AND AVOIDANCE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, USE OF COMPARABILITY DATA GATHERED AND PRESENTED BY AN OUTSIDE COMPENSATION EXPERT, AND CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION OF THE MEETINGS, DELIBERATIONS, AND DECISIONS. THESE PROCESSES WERE MOST RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN IN 2014, AS WELL AS IN 2013.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employeesPLEASE REFER TO FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the publicEXPLANATION: THE HSUS MAKES COPIES OF ITS CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS AVAILABLE TO VOTING MEMBERS FREE-OF-CHARGE, 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 SOCIETY'S WEBSITE AND WILL ALSO BE MAILED, ON REQUEST, 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 VII, Section B, Line 1 NATIONAL OUTDOOR SPORTS - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICESNATIONAL OUTDOOR SPORTS IS ONE OF OUR TOP FIVE CONSULTANTS AND IS NOT ONLY A FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT BUT ALSO PROVIDES PRINTING, DESIGN AND COPYING SERVICES.
Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2f Other Program Service RevenueOTHER PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE - Total Revenue: 326720, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 326720, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ;
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balancesPENSION BENEFITS ADJUSTMENT - -6750058;
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c AUDIT OVERSIGHTCONSISTENT WITH PRIOR YEARS, THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES (HSUS), THROUGH ITS AUDIT COMMITTEE, PROVIDES OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT (APPOINTED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF HSUS) THAT AUDITED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1f GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONSTHE HSUS MADE GRANTS TO STATE BALLOT COMMITTEES 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. THE HSUS ALSO HELD A "TAKING ACTION FOR ANIMALS" CONFERENCE WHICH INCLUDED A LOBBYING DAY FOR VOLUNTEERS AND ATTENDEES.
Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1i OTHER ACTIVITIESTHE HSUS STAFF CONDUCT RESEARCH AND HAVE INTERNAL MEETINGS AND COMMUNICATIONS AS WELL AS EXTERNAL MEETINGS AND COMMUNICATIONS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO DISCUSS PROPOSED LEGISLATION AND STRATEGY FOR INFLUENCING SUCH LEGISLATION.
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Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b Third parties used to solicit, process, or sell noncash contributionsADESA IMPACT ACTS AS HSUS'S AGENT FOR THE VEHICLE DONATION PROGRAM FOR THE PROCESSING OF DONATED VEHICLES. ADESA IMPACT MAKES PAYMENTS TO HSUS FOR UNITS SOLD UNDER THEIR AGREEMENT NET OF FEES AND EXPENSES.
AFFILIATE DESCRIPTIONS(PART 1 OF 2) THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES AND AFFILIATES (COLLECTIVELY, THE SOCIETY) IS A NOT-FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS THE WORLDWIDE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND AWARENESS PROGRAMS. THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA, PRESENTED IN THE ANNUAL REPORT OF 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 (HSUSWLT), FOUNDED IN 1993, CELEBRATES AND PROTECTS WILD ANIMALS BY CREATING AND MANAGING PERMANENT SANCTUARIES, BY PRESERVING AND ENHANCING NATURAL HABITAT, AND BY CONFRONTING CRUELTY. THE HSUSWLT PROTECTS NATURAL HABITAT IN PERPETUITY AND SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT ANIMALS LIVING ON PROTECTED LANDS ARE NOT HUNTED, TRAPPED, OR FISHED, WORKING ON ITS OWN OR IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. THE TRUST MAINTAINS A PORTFOLIO OF MORE THAN 112 PERMANENT WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES AND HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF MORE THAN TWO MILLION ACRES OF HABITAT IN NEARLY 40 STATES AND SEVEN COUNTRIES, SANCTUARIES WHERE RECREATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL HUNTING -- AND A VARIETY OF PRACTICES THREATENING TO ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITAT -- WILL ALWAYS BE PROHIBITED. STAFF MEMBERS WORK WITH LANDOWNERS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING PERMANENT PROTECTION FOR THEIR PROPERTIES AND THE WILDLIFE WHO CALL IT HOME. SOMETIMES THAT INVOLVES TRANSFERRING THE LAND TO THE TRUST FOR PROTECTION. AT OTHER TIMES, IT INVOLVES PERMANENT CONSERVATION AGREEMENTS, OR CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, WHICH ESTABLISH RESTRICTIONS ON HOW THE LAND CAN BE USED TO ENSURE THAT IT WILL ALWAYS BE A SAFE HOME FOR WILDLIFE. THE TRUST WORKS IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD TO PROMOTE ITS VALUES CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF HABITAT AND WILDLIFE. THESE PARTNERSHIP EFFORTS TAKE THE FORM OF ACTIVE CONSULTATION BY TRUST STAFF AS WELL AS LIMITED FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION, MAINTENANCE, ENHANCEMENT, AND PROTECTION. IN 2014, THE TRUST WAS INVOLVED IN 30 SUCH PROJECTS, INVOLVING SOME TWO MILLION ACRES IN TOTAL. THE FUND FOR ANIMALS EIN #13-6218740 (THE FUND), SINCE 2005, IS THE ENTITY RESPONSIBLE FOR MOST HSUS ANIMAL CARE FACILITIES INCLUDING, FOR 2014, THE CLEVELAND AMORY BLACK BEAUTY RANCH (TX), THE CAPE WILDLIFE CENTER (MA), THE DUCHESS SANCTUARY (OR), AND THE FUND FOR ANIMALS WILDLIFE CENTER (CA). THESE FACILITIES FOCUS ON REHABILITATION AND RELEASE, AND OTHER HANDS-ON CARE AND RESCUE OF INJURED, ORPHANED, AND ABANDONED ANIMALS, AS WELL AS PROMOTING THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ALL ANIMALS AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. THE CLEVELAND AMORY BLACK BEAUTY RANCH IN MURCHISON, TEXAS IS A 1,437-ACRE SANCTUARY FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,000 ANIMALS YEAR ROUND, REPRESENTING 42 SPECIES, RESCUED FROM ABUSE OR ABANDONMENT. RESCUED ANIMAL RESIDENTS INCLUDE EXOTIC AS WELL AS DOMESTIC SPECIES, INCLUDING HORSES AND BURROS, CATTLE AND BUFFALO, DEER, PIGS, TORTOISE, TIGERS, CHIMPANZEES, AND OTHER PRIMATE SPECIES. IN 2011, THE DORIS DAY EQUINE CENTER OPENED AT BLACK BEAUTY RANCH, TO PROVIDE CARE AND REHABILITATION FOR RESCUED HORSES AND TRAIN THEM FOR PLACEMENT AND ADOPTION WITH NEW FAMILIES. THE CAPE WILDLIFE CENTER IN BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS IS A FIVE-ACRE FACILITY AND MODEL REHABILITATION PROGRAM THAT WORKS TO REHABILITATE NATIVE AND TRANSITORY WILDLIFE, PROVIDING MEDICAL AND REHABILITATIVE TREATMENT TO INJURED AND ORPHANED ANIMALS AND RELEASING THEM BACK INTO THE WILD. THE CAPE WILDLIFE CENTER IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CAPE COD COMMUNITY, ADVISING PEOPLE ON HUMANE SOLUTIONS TO HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICTS, WHILE SUPPORTING PUBLIC POLICIES THAT BENEFIT WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS. THE CENTER'S EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM DRAWS VETERINARY TECHNICIANS, PRE-VETERINARY UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS, AND VETERINARY STUDENTS AND CREDENTIALED VETERINARIANS FROM ACROSS THE U.S. AND ABROAD. IN 2014, MORE THAN 1,820 ANIMALS RECEIVED CARE AND SEVERAL DOZEN PROFESSIONAL VISITORS STUDIED WILDLIFE REHABILITATION, VETERINARY CARE, AND CONSERVATION MEDICINE AT THE CENTER. THE CENTER ALSO ASSISTED HUNDREDS MORE ANIMALS THROUGH TELEPHONE AND IN-PERSON CONSULTATIONS WITH THE PUBLIC, ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS, VETERINARIANS AND OTHERS WHO FOUND ABANDONED/INJURED ANIMALS AND SOUGHT HELP. THE 1,120-ACRE DUCHESS SANCTUARY IN OAKLAND, OREGON CARES FOR ABOUT 200 FORMERLY ABUSED, ABANDONED, AND NEGLECTED HORSES. MARES RESCUED FROM THE PREGNANT MARE URINE (PMU) INDUSTRY AND THEIR OFFSPRING MAKE UP THE MAJORITY OF THE HERD AT THE SANCTUARY. THE FUND FOR ANIMALS WILDLIFE CENTER IN RAMONA, CALIFORNIA IS A 13-ACRE FACILITY WHICH PROVIDES MEDICAL TREATMENT, CARE, AND REHABILITATION OF NATIVE WILDLIFE, AND RELEASES THEM BACK INTO THE WILD. IN 2014, THE CENTER MODIFIED AN OUTDOOR RECOVERY HABITAT TO EXPAND ITS CAPACITY TO PROVIDE CARE AND TREATMENT FOR NATIVE WILDLIFE. THE CENTER FOCUSES PRIMARILY ON THE REHABILITATION AND RELEASE OF PREDATOR SPECIES NATIVE TO CALIFORNIA, SUCH AS SKUNKS, COYOTES, BOBCATS, EAGLES, HAWKS, AND OWLS. IN 2014, 550 ANIMALS RECEIVED CARE AND TREATMENT. PRESENTLY, 15 NON-RELEASABLE OR NON-NATIVE ANIMALS RESCUED FROM THE EXOTIC PET TRADE AND CRUELTY CASES LIVE AT THE CENTER, INCLUDING AN AFRICAN LION, PYGMY HIPPO, AND MOUNTAIN LION, ALL OF WHOM ONCE LANGUISHED WITH PRIVATE OWNERS. IN ADDITION, THE CENTER SERVES AS A SHELTER FOR A COLONY OF 40 FERAL CATS RESCUED FROM NEARBY SAN NICOLAS ISLAND. IN 2014, AT THE REQUEST OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, THE CENTER BEGAN TO ACCEPT A NEW SPECIES, BLACK BEARS, FOR REHABILITATION. DORIS DAY ANIMAL LEAGUE EIN# 95-4117651 (DDAL) THE DORIS DAY ANIMAL LEAGUE, FOUNDED IN 1987 BY THE LEGENDARY ACTRESS AND ANIMAL ADVOCATE, IS A NONPROFIT, NATIONAL, CITIZEN'S LOBBYING ORGANIZATION WORKING FOR THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, DDAL, A 501(C)(4) ENTITY, HAS BEEN A LEADER ON ANIMAL WELFARE LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC POLICY. DDAL WORKS WITH THE U.S. CONGRESS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS, AND OTHER POLICY STAKEHOLDERS TO SECURE THE PASSAGE OF NEW LAWS AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF EXISTING LAWS THAT REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THE SUFFERING OF ANIMALS. IN 2014, DDAL CONTINUED ITS EFFORTS TO GAIN SUPPORT FOR NON-ANIMAL METHODS OF RESEARCH WITHIN RELEVANT FEDERAL AGENCIES SUCH AS THE EPA AND NIH AND WITHIN INTERNATIONAL BODIES CHARGED WITH REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRODUCT TESTING AND SAFETY. IN 2014, AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL, DDAL SUPPORTED LANGUAGE IN THE FARM BILL MAKING IT A FEDERAL CRIME TO KNOWINGLY ATTEND OR BRING A CHILD TO AN ORGANIZED ANIMAL FIGHT AND STRIKING A PROVISION THAT WOULD HAVE NEGATED STATE LAWS PROTECTING FARM ANIMALS. DDAL HELPED TO SECURE LANGUAGE IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 OMNIBUS PACKAGE TO BAR THE USDA FROM FUNDING INSPECTIONS AT HORSE SLAUGHTER PLANTS, EFFECTIVELY MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO LEGALLY SLAUGHTER HORSES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN THE UNITED STATES. DDAL ALSO SOUGHT TO PRIORITIZE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NON-ANIMAL RESEARCH METHODS, AND TO PRESERVE FUNDING FOR USDA ENFORCEMENT OF AND IMPLEMENTATION OF KEY ANIMAL WELFARE LAWS INCLUDING THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT AND HORSE PROTECTION ACT. DDAL WORKED FOR THE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION INCLUDING THE VETERANS DOG TRAINING THERAPY ACT; THE VETERINARY MEDICINE MOBILITY ACT; THE SAFEGUARD AMERICAN FOOD EXPORTS (SAFE) ACT; THE HORSERACING INTEGRITY AND SAFETY ACT; THE PREVENT ALL SORING TACTICS (PAST) ACT; AND THE PUPPY UNIFORM PROTECTION AND SAFETY (PUPS) ACT.
AFFILIATE DESCRIPTIONSCONTINUED FROM ABOVE (PART 2 OF 2) HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL EIN# 52-1769464 (HSI) FOUNDED IN 1991, HSI SEEKS TO EDUCATE AUDIENCES WORLDWIDE ABOUT COMPASSION TOWARD ANIMALS, CARRY OUT DIRECT ANIMAL CARE, RESCUE, AND DISASTER RESPONSE; PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT TO LOCAL PARTNERS; AND TO INCREASE THE PRIORITY GIVEN WORLDWIDE TO ANIMAL PROTECTION ISSUES BY POLICY-MAKERS, INDUSTRY, AND CIVIL SOCIETY. HSI'S CORE CAMPAIGNS FOCUS ON THE HUMANE MANAGEMENT OF STREET ANIMALS VIA STERILIZATION AND VACCINATION IN MUCH OF ASIA, LATIN AMERICA, AND SOUTH AMERICA; THE ELIMINATION OF THE DOG MEAT TRADE IN ASIA; AN END TO THE CONFINEMENT OF FARM ANIMALS IN BATTERY CAGES AND GESTATION CRATES IN INDIA, BRAZIL, MEXICO, AND ELSEWHERE; THE END OF ANIMAL TESTING FOR HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD AND RISK ASSESSMENT; A HALT TO THE KILLING OF SEALS FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES; THE CESSATION OF SHARK FINNING AND SHARK FIN SOUP CONSUMPTION; AND THE CURTAILMENT OF MERCY RELEASE PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE THE CAPTURE AND SUBSEQUENT RELEASE OF WILD ANIMALS. HSI WORKS AGGRESSIVELY TO CURB AND ELIMINATE THE ILLICIT GLOBAL WILDLIFE TRADE (VIA PARTICIPATION IN CITES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES), ADVANCES EFFORTS TO STOP COMMERCIAL WHALING (VIA THE INTERNATIONAL WHALING COMMISSION), AND SEEKS TO IMPROVE WILDLIFE PROTECTION MECHANISMS IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS. HSI ALSO CAMPAIGNS AGAINST THE TRAPPING AND RANCHING OF ANIMALS FOR FUR GARMENTS, AND PROMOTES WILDLIFE CONTRACEPTION AS A HUMANE WAY TO MANAGE WILDLIFE POPULATIONS (PARTICULARLY ELEPHANTS) WITHOUT THE STRESS OF CAPTURE AND TRANSLOCATION OR CULLING. IN ADDITION, HSI RESPONDS TO CASES OF COMPANION ANIMAL SUFFERING (E.G. RESCUING DOGS FROM THE DOG MEAT TRADE IN ASIA OR FROM PUPPY MILLS IN CANADA) AND TO MAJOR DISASTERS THAT AFFECT ANIMALS BY SENDING SKILLED RESPONDERS AND FUNDING SUPPORT WHEN DISASTERS OCCUR. HSI ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF ANIMAL PROTECTION ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE THROUGH A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL AND HANDS-ON PROGRAMS. EVERY YEAR, HSI ORGANIZES AN INTERNATIONAL TRACK AS PART OF ANIMAL CARE EXPO, AIMED SPECIFICALLY AT ATTENDEES FROM INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL ORGANIZATIONS. HSI ALSO ORGANIZES AND SUPPORTS WORKSHOPS ACROSS THE WORLD TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY AND SKILLS OF THE INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL PROTECTION MOVEMENT. AS PART OF THIS APPROACH, HSI HAS DEVELOPED PROGRAMS AND TECHNOLOGIES THAT FACILITATE HIGH-VOLUME STERILIZATION OF STREET DOGS. THESE PROJECTS TRAIN VETERINARIANS, VETERINARY TECHNICIANS AND ANIMAL HANDLERS, CHANGE THE WAY COMMUNITIES VIEW STREET ANIMALS, AND INDIRECTLY AND DIRECTLY ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WHILE ALSO IMPROVING THE WELL-BEING OF STREET ANIMALS. SOUTH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CENTER EIN# 23-7086391 (SFWC), INCORPORATED IN 1969, HELPS ANIMALS IN SOUTH FLORIDA'S TRI-COUNTY REGION (PALM BEACH, BROWARD, AND MIAMI-DADE). STAFF MEMBERS RESCUE, REHABILITATE, AND RELEASE HARMED OR DISPLACED NATIVE WILDLIFE; TREAT AND PLACE DOMESTIC, EXOTIC AND FARM ANIMALS IN NEED; AND TEACH THE PUBLIC ABOUT LIVING ALONGSIDE OUR WILD NEIGHBORS. IN 2014, SFWC ADMITTED OVER 12,000 ANIMALS SPANNING OVER 255 DIFFERENT SPECIES. THE SFWC DAILY PERFORMS FIELD RESCUES OF INJURED, ORPHANED, AND IMPERILED ANIMALS, COVERING MORE THAN 7,000 MILES A MONTH TO SAVE LIVES. A PROFESSIONAL STAFF OF SIXTY INCLUDES THREE LICENSED VETERINARIANS, THREE LICENSED WILDLIFE REHABILITATORS, AND A CADRE OF ANIMAL CARE AND RESCUE SPECIALISTS PROVIDE A FULL RANGE OF LIFESAVING VETERINARY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES TO WILD ANIMALS IN NEED. SFWC PERSONNEL RESTORE MOBILITY AND FUNCTION TO INJURED WILDLIFE, PROVIDE REHABILITATIVE CARE IN ENRICHED, SPECIES-SPECIFIC HABITATS, AND RELEASE REHABILITATED ANIMALS BACK INTO THE WILD. HUMANE SOCIETY UNIVERSITY EIN # 27-0263498 (HSU), INCORPORATED IN 2008 AS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT INSTITUTION, MANAGES THE HIGHER EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING DIVISIONS OF THE HSUS. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONNEL AND SUPPORTERS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE GROWTH AND STRENGTH OF THE HUMANE MOVEMENT, AND DIRECTLY ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE HSUS AS WELL AS THE THOUSANDS OF LOCAL SOCIETIES AND OTHER ANIMAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT RELY ON TRAINED PROFESSIONAL STAFF. HSU OFFERS ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION, DEGREE PROGRAMS IN ANIMAL STUDIES, POLICY, ADVOCACY, AND HUMANE LEADERSHIP, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL PROFESSIONALS AND OTHERS WITH ADVANCED TRAINING IN SUCH AREAS AS ANIMAL BEHAVIOR, ANIMAL CARE, DISASTER RESPONSE, HUMANE EDUCATION, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND COMMUNITY COALITION-BUILDING. THE HUMANE SOCIETY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION EIN #22-2768664 (HSVMA) IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING VETERINARY LEADERSHIP IN ANIMAL ADVOCACY, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND DIRECT CARE TO AID ANIMALS IN NEED. HSVMA'S MAIN PROGRAM AREAS INCLUDE COMMUNICATION, EDUCATIONAL, LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY EFFORTS TO PROMOTE ANIMAL WELFARE, CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENTS FOCUSING ON ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUES, ADVOCATING FOR HUMANE ALTERNATIVES IN VETERINARY EDUCATION, AND A DIRECT CARE PROGRAM CALLED RAVS (RURAL AREA VETERINARY SERVICE) THAT PROVIDES MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR ANIMALS ON NATIVE AMERICAN RESERVATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES AND REMOTE LOCATIONS ABROAD. DURING 2014, THE RAVS PROGRAM PROVIDED NO-COST, QUALITY MEDICAL CARE FOR APPROXIMATELY 7,300 ANIMALS (FOR A TOTAL VALUE OF SERVICES PROVIDED OF $1.5 MILLION). APPROXIMATELY 140 PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEERS (VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS) PARTICIPATED IN THE RAVS CLINICS, ALONG WITH MORE THAN 300 VETERINARY STUDENTS. HSVMA'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2014 INCLUDE WORKING TO COLLECT VETERINARY ENDORSEMENTS IN SUPPORT OF ADVANCES IN THE AREAS OF FARM ANIMAL WELFARE, COMPANION ANIMAL WELFARE, LABORATORY ANIMAL WELFARE, AND THE PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE; EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND THE VETERINARY PROFESSION ABOUT ANIMAL WELFARE ACROSS A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS. HSVMA CONTINUED ITS ANIMAL WELFARE WEBINAR SERIES FOR VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS, PROVIDING SIX PRESENTATIONS ON TOPICS NON-SURGICAL STERILIZATION, CAT-FRIENDLY HANDLING IN VETERINARY PRACTICE, SEPARATION ANXIETY IN DOGS, AND FARM ANIMAL WELL-BEING. HSVMA ALSO HOSTED 45 PRESENTATIONS ON VETERINARY SCHOOL CAMPUSES, REACHING MORE THAN 2,500 VETERINARY STUDENTS ON TOPICS RANGING FROM EARLY-AGE STERILIZATION AND PUPPY MILLS, TO COSMETIC SURGERIES AND OUTDOOR CAT ISSUES, TO THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVICE LEARNING VIA RAVS FIELD CLINICS. HSVMA ISSUES AN E-NEWSLETTER, STAFFS BOOTHS AT CONFERENCES, AND ENGAGES IN MEDIA OUTREACH ON THE FULL RANGE OF ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUES.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp (16 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionTxtBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1TxtControlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationIndAddress Line1ForeignAddress/AddressLine1TxtAddress Line2ForeignAddress/AddressLine2TxtCityForeignAddress/CityNmCountryForeignAddress/CountryCdLegal Domicile Foreign CountryLegalDomicileForeignCountryCdPublic Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusTxtProvince Or StateForeignAddress/ProvinceOrStateNmForeign PostalForeignAddress/ForeignPostalCd
DORIS DAY ANIMAL LEAGUE
2100 L ST NWWASHINGTONDC20037954117651ANIMAL WELFARECA501(c)(4THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE USYes (true)
FRIENDS OF HUMANE SOC INTL'L FOR THE PROTECTION & CONSERVATION OF ANIMALS
ANIMAL WELFARETHE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE USYes (true)1250 RENE-LEVESQUE BLVDSTE 2500WEST MONTREALCACA
HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL
2100 L ST NWWASHINGTONDC20037521769464ANIMAL WELFAREDC501(c)(3THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE USYes (true)7
HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL CANADA
ANIMAL WELFARETHE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE USYes (true)460 ST CATHERINE WESTSUITE 506MONTREALCACAQUEBECH3B1A7
HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL INDIA
ANIMAL WELFARETHE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE USYes (true)112 SAFAL PEGASUS NRPRAHLADNAGAR AUDA GARFEET RD AHMEDABADININGUJARAT
HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL LATIN AMERICA
ANIMAL WELFARETHE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE USYes (true)250 MTS OESTE DEL MALL SAN PEDROOFICENTROSAN JOSECSCSSE1 1NP
HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL UK
ANIMAL WELFARETHE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE USYes (true)5 UNDERWOOD STLONDONUKUKN1 7LY
HUMANE SOCIETY OF HONG KONG LIMITED
ANIMAL WELFARETHE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE USYes (true)3C WING YEE COMMERCIAL BLDG5 WING KUT STCHCHHONG KONG
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES CALIFORNIA BRANCH
2100 L ST NWWASHINGTONDC20037946050420ANIMAL WELFARECA501(c)(3THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE USYes (true)7
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES NEW JERSEY BRANCH INC
2100 L ST NWWASHINGTONDC20037221671626ANIMAL WELFARENJ501(c)(3THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE USYes (true)7
HUMANE SOCIETY UNIVERSITY
2100 L ST NWWASHINGTONDC20037270263498ANIMAL WELFARE EDUCATIONDC501(c)(3THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE USYes (true)2
HUMANE SOCIETY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INC
2100 L ST NWWASHINGTONDC20037222768664ANIMAL WELFARENY501(c)(3THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE USYes (true)7
SOUTH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CENTER INC
3200 SW 4TH AVEFORT LAUDERDALEFL33315237086391ANIMAL WELFAREFL501(c)(3THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE USYes (true)9
THE FUND FOR ANIMALS
200 W 57TH STNEW YORKNY10019136218740ANIMAL WELFARENY501(c)(3THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE USYes (true)7
THE HUMANE SOCIETY WILDLIFE LAND TRUST
2100 L ST NWWASHINGTONDC20037521808517ANIMAL WELFAREDC501(c)(3THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE USYes (true)7
HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL EUROPE
ANIMAL WELFARETHE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATESYes (true)BASTION TOWER5 PLACE DU CHAMP DE MARSBEBE1050 BRUSSELS
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts RyltsfalseReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth OrgYes (true)GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth OrgfalseGiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgYes (true)LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related OrganizationfalseDivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other OrgfalseAssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other OrgfalseAssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset ExchangefalseAssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgYes (true)PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other OrgfalsePerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of FacilitiesYes (true)SharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees SharingYes (true)PaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgYes (true)ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other OrgYes (true)TransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgYes (true)TransferFromOtherOrgInd

Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp (30 entries)

Transaction TypeTransactionTypeTxtInvolvedInvolvedAmtMethod Of Amount DeterminationMethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt
HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL
B$6,002,560PROGRAM GRANT
FUND FOR ANIMALS
B$1,726,208PROGRAM GRANT
SOUTH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CENTER INC
B$2,462,729PROGRAM GRANT
HUMANE SOCIETY UNIVERSITY
B$594,548PROGRAM GRANT
HUMANE SOCIETY VETERINARY MEDICAL CENTER
B$1,505,316PROGRAM GRANT
WILDLIFE LAND TRUST
O$545,583SALARIES
HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL
O$1,820,540SALARIES
FUND FOR ANIMALS
O$2,119,632SALARIES
SOUTH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CENTER INC
O$1,988,062SALARIES
HUMANE SOCIETY UNIVESITY
O$355,867SALARIES
HUMANE SOCIETY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
O$646,987SALARIES
DORIS DAY ANIMAL LEAGUE
O$93,155SALARIES
WILDLIFE LAND TRUST
Q$764,061INTERCOMPANY ACTIVITY
HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL
Q$5,909,682INTERCOMPANY ACTIVITY
FUND FOR ANIMALS
Q$2,799,932INTERCOMPANY ACTIVITY
SOUTH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CENTER INC
Q$3,453,567INTERCOMPANY ACTIVITY
HUMANE SOCIETY UNIVERSITY
Q$842,482INTERCOMPANY ACTIVITY
HUMAN SOCIETY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Q$1,926,736INTERCOMPANY ACTIVITY
DORIS DAY ANIMAL LEAGUE
Q$2,569,403INTERCOMPANY ACTIVITY
WILDLIFE LAND TRUST
R$876,424CASH TRANSFER
HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL
R$1,921,581CASH TRANSFER
FUND FOR ANIMALS
R$201,507CASH TRANSFER
SOUTH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CENTER INC
R$187,740CASH TRANSFER
DORIS DAY ANIMAL LEAGUE
R$1,006,687CASH TRANSFER
WILDLIFE LAND TRUST
S$1,666,284CASH TRANSFERS
HUMAN SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL
S$3,632,109CASH TRANSFERS
FUND FOR ANIMALS
S$6,222,181CASH TRANSFERS
SOUTH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CENTER INC
S$928,815CASH TRANSFERS
HUMANE SOCIETY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
S$60,000CASH TRANSFERS
DORIS DAY ANIMAL LEAGUE
S$4,858,701CASH TRANSFERS