Humane World for Animals
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Humane World for Animals meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Complaints
Number of complaints processed by the BBB in the last 36 months: 6
The organization addressed the complaint issues brought to its attention: 6
The organization did not address the complaint issues brought to its attention: 0
The complaints involved individuals seeking to have their name and contact information removed from mailing lists.
Stated Purpose:
"to fight the big fights to end suffering for all animals,"
Year, State Incorporated:
1954, DE
Also Known As:
Humane Society of the United States
Humane World for Animals (HWA, formerly the Humane Society of the United States) reports that it protects animals through advocacy, direct care, education, investigation, litigation, field work, emergency response services, and public policy initiatives. The organization has programs focusing on companion animals, wild animals and habitat, captive animal issues, farm animal welfare, marine mammals, animals in research, equine protection, animal cruelty and rescue, and humane education. HWA also has a roster of scientists and other experts in animal welfare. The organization is a provider of direct care for animals, rescuing thousands every year from natural and human-caused disasters, running two sanctuaries, and providing low-cost spay/neuter programs in rural areas and pet wellness clinics in needy communities. HWA confronts large-scale national and international problems facing animals, such as animal fighting, puppy mills, seal killing, the wildlife trade, inhumane slaughter, and factory farming. The organization also works to pass local, state, and federal laws, makes sure existing animal protection laws are properly enforced, and conducts public awareness campaigns and undercover investigations to highlight cruelty to animals and the need for reform in their treatment. Some ($21,224,067 or 17%) of HWA's programs are conducted in conjunction with informational materials that include fundraising appeals.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Humane World for Animals's program expenses were:
| End the cruelest practices | $27,734,655 |
| Caring for animals in crisis | $56,395,620 |
| Building a stronger animal protection movement | $40,863,758 |
| Total Program Expenses | $124,994,032 |
Chief Executive
Kitty Block, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$486,156
Chair of the Board
Susan Atherton and Thomas Sabatino, Jr.
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Information Technology Executive; Attorney
Board Size
20
Paid Staff Size
577
*2021 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Telemarketing, Print advertisements, Corporate solicitation
HWA incurred joint costs of $50,586,852 for informational materials and activities that included fund raising materials. Of those costs, $29,362,785 was allocated to fundraising expenses and $21,224,067 was allocated to program expenses.
Fundraising costs were 25% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $155,043,612, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Humane World for Animals's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Investment loss, net | $-28,086,217 |
| Program support | $40,655 |
| Royalty income | $311,100 |
| Event income | $1,474,955 |
| Other income | $3,775,187 |
| In-kind contributions | $24,863,493 |
| Bequests | $36,806,288 |
| Contributions | $91,898,876 |
| Total Income | $131,084,337 |
Programs: 72% Fundraising: 22% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $131,084,337 |
| Total expenses: | $173,585,433 |
| Program expenses | $124,994,032 |
| Fundraising expenses | $38,117,164 |
| Administrative expenses | $10,474,237 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-42,501,096 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $418,778,549 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-660,824 |
| Ending Net Assets | $375,616,629 |
| Total Liabilities | $42,103,196 |
| Total Assets | $417,719,825 |
Note 1: In the financial section above, "other changes in net assets" refers to an annuity liability change in valuation (-$600,048) and foreign currency loss (-$60,776).
Note 2: According to HWA's 2022 audited, consolidated financial statements, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $18,533,932 in the form of public service announcements ($7,550,000), animal care and medical supplies ($7,038,349) legal services ($3,897,402), goods for fundraising events ($47,531), and office supplies ($650).
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance