Humane World For Animals Inc
74% goes to programs $21 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Humane World For Animals Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, registered in 1956, with $207,939,996 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 74% of spending to programs.
700 Professional Dr, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879 EIN 53-0225390 Since 1956
Revenue (FY2024)
$207.9M
▲ 18.8% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$194.9M
Net assets
$457.7M
Employees
663
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating74% to programs · $21 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Humane World For Animals Inc: 74% to programs · $21 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating28 mo reserves · +6% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Humane World For Animals Inc: 28 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Humane World For Animals Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Humane World For Animals Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Humane world for animals, inc., formerly known as the humane society of the united states (the hsus), seeks to tackle the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering.
What they do
Build a stronger animal protection movement humane world for animals, inc., fka the hsus, works to strengthen its allies in the fight for all animals - locally, nationally and globally. energizing the movement to drive change-through advocacy, direct care, education, enforcement of laws and consumer choice - is fundamental to bringing an end to animal cruelty. in addition to education, outreach and training work, the organization focuses on efforts to build capacity for partner entities and agencies to use humane and effective methods for handling domestic animal cases and for resolving situations involving human-wildlife conflict. continued on schedule o
End the cruelest practices humane world for animals, inc., fka the hsus, fights the worst, most institutionalized forms of animal cruelty. current priorities include replacing product safety and pharmaceutical testing on animals with non-animal methodologies, reducing trophy hunting of wildlife, ending the use of fur in fashion, easing the suffering of billions of farm animals by eliminating cruel systems of confinement, ending the dog and cat meat trade, and ensuring that puppy mills can no longer sell puppies via pet stores. continued on schedule o
Contact & location
- Address
- 700 Professional Dr, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879
- City
- Gaithersburg
- State
- Maryland
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $132.8M (FY2013) to $207.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $39.4MNet assets $457.7M
Operating margin
6.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$497.2M
Total liabilities
$39.4M
Net assets
$457.7M
Salaries & benefits
$68.6M
35% of expenses
Board members
17
17 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $207,939,996▲18.8% | $194,917,959▲9.7% | $457,733,148▲10.5% | $497,168,604▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $174,968,233▲11.1% | $177,657,489▲6.4% | $414,404,250▲10.3% | $454,727,590▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $157,445,864▼39.3% | $166,959,267▲20.8% | $375,616,629▼10.3% | $416,909,787▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $259,519,738▲108% | $138,173,863▲1.9% | $418,778,549▲47.3% | $449,724,533▲40.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $124,684,806▼21.7% | $135,642,472▼2.2% | $284,308,690▲6.8% | $321,064,965▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $159,191,532▲23.6% | $138,682,954▲1.3% | $266,315,205▲21.7% | $298,469,906▲20.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $128,828,801▼9.5% | $136,857,433▲8.5% | $218,911,799▼12.1% | $248,018,850▼13.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $142,355,222▲12.5% | $126,131,691▼4.3% | $249,138,831▲18.3% | $285,044,623▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $126,573,499▼5.1% | $131,778,319▼5.7% | $210,562,298▲3.9% | $244,783,010▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $133,322,929▼1.6% | $139,799,262▲8.4% | $202,715,933▼5.1% | $249,379,458▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $135,499,050▲2.1% | $128,921,223▲7.2% | $213,579,387▼0.5% | $250,739,778▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $132,773,775 | $120,217,464▼0.1% | $214,549,879▲9.8% | $250,956,852▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $120,316,900▲9.3% | $195,410,586▲6.7% | $229,962,360▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $110,078,617▼12.9% | $183,215,830▼2.3% | $217,017,288▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $126,361,401 | $187,515,301 | $215,161,305 | 990 |
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Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Cristobel Block — $641,210 (0.33% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cristobel Block | President & Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $641,210 |
| Angela Ciccolo | General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer | 37 | $405,419 |
| Alison Gregg Corcoran | Chief Development & Marketing Officer | 38 | $392,125 |
| Erin Frackleton | Chief Operating Officer | 32.5 | $380,574 |
| William H Hall | Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer | 32.5 | $311,880 |
| Nicole Paquette | Chief Programs & Policy Officer | 36.7 | $311,084 |
| Kimberlee Dinn | Svp., Philanthropy | 40 | $243,979 |
| Rebecca Branzell | Svp., Operational Risk | 40 | $239,573 |
| Jonathan Lovvorn | Svp. & Chief Counsel, Apl | 40 | $239,466 |
| Stacy Stonich | Svp. Technology & Information Solutions | 40 | $234,407 |
| Reva Bhatia | Svp., Finance & Accounting/controller | 24.5 | $224,845 |
| Steven Mcveigh | Vp. Business Development & Corporate Relations | 40 | $222,488 |
| Stephanie Briggs | Chief People Officer | 40 | $165,366 |
| Marshall Taylor | Chief People Officer | 38 | $148,211 |
| Jamie Natelson | Former Key Employee | 40 | $113,362 |
| Johanie V Parra | Secretary | 30 | $97,242 |
| Sara Amundson | Chief Government Relations Officer | 1 | $16,054 |
| Aditya Kumar | Director | 1.1 | — |
| Bhavana Bartholf | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Brad Jakeman | Director | 0.9 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms Inc | Advertising | $7,579,789 |
| Green Planet Sales Company Inc | Fundraising Consultant | $3,507,862 |
| Google LLC | Advertising | $2,099,631 |
| Coegi LLC | Advertising | $1,971,046 |
| Princeton Temporary Services Inc | Staffing Services | $1,886,029 |
Grants received · $59.8M total
433 grants to Humane World For Animals Inc totaling $59.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $1,360,066 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $547,054 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $206,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $166,764 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Environment & animal protection | 2024 | $156,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Animal-related | 2024 | $99,445 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $82,050 |
| Petsmart Charities Inc | Conferences | 2024 | $67,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Environment and animals | 2024 | $55,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, animals | 2024 | $52,200 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | Topeka, ks rescue mission, general operating support | 2024 | $52,162 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $42,457 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | Charitable contribution | 2024 | $41,268 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | The fund for animals | 2024 | $40,979 |
| Greater Horizons | Environment & animals | 2024 | $40,947 |
Grants made · $58.3M in FY2024
234 grants totaling $58.3M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Humane World For Animals Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane World For Animals International | General support | $17,882,265 |
| Project Chimps | Funding to provide sanctuary and care for former research chimpanzees | $2,500,000 |
| Humane World Actin Fund | General support | $2,100,000 |
| Provision Ministry Inc | Provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | $1,481,798 |
| Companion Animal Alliance | Collection of data on the current landscape of affordable, pet-inclusive housing. funding to provide no cost pet care supplies and services to people in the community, funding to attend animal care expo, provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | $922,372 |
| Geronimo Animal Rescue Team | Provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | $690,599 |
| Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe | Fund pets for life activities such as providing pet supplies, spay and neuter services and general veterinary services, provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | $685,422 |
| Blackfeet Tribe | Fund pets for life activities such as providing pet supplies, spay and neuter services and general veterinary services, animal care expo funding, provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | $626,250 |
| Wichita Animal Action League | Provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | $568,180 |
| Blackfeet Tribe | Provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | $553,542 |
| P A A C People Assisting Animal Control | General support, provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | $520,589 |
| Shoshone-paiute Tribes | Fund pets for life activities such as providing pet supplies, spay and neuter services and general veterinary services, provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | $499,071 |
| Beyond Fences Inc | Spay and neuter services for community owned animals, provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | $474,776 |
| Good Shepherd Humane Society | Animal care expo 2024 speaker grant, provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | $468,805 |
| Ruff Haven | Funds for vaccines, spay/neuter, micro-chips, grooming and supplies, provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | $462,010 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Humane World For Animals Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Humane World For Animals Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 53-0225390, based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Humane World For Animals Inc's EIN?
- Humane World For Animals Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 53-0225390.
- How much revenue does Humane World For Animals Inc report?
- Humane World For Animals Inc reported $207,939,996 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Humane World For Animals Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Humane World For Animals Inc spends about 74% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Humane World For Animals Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Humane World For Animals Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Humane World For Animals Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Humane World For Animals Inc's latest Form 990 is $641,210, paid to Cristobel Block (President & Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Humane World For Animals Inc (EIN 53-0225390) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.