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American Humane Association

Founded in 1877, american humane association, dba american humane society (american humane) is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and well-being of animals. Our leadership programs are first …

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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About American Humane Association

Join American Humane Society to create a compassionate world for animals. Protecting over 1 billion lives annually through rescue, care, humane standards and conservation efforts.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1942

Mission

Founded in 1877, american humane association, dba american humane society (american humane) is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and well-being of animals. Our leadership programs are first to serve in promoting and nurturing the bonds between animals and humans.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 75%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.78%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.75
Program$0.75

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, American Humane Association has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1877, it is among the oldest animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Humane Association is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1877 and has been operating for 149 years. Its EIN is 840432950. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $37M in annual revenue. 137 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Humane Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 840432950. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

American Humane Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

American Humane Association is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1877 and has been active for 149 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Humane Association has $37M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Humane Association is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $37M in annual revenue. The organization has 137 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Humane Association. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, American Humane Association holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Join American Humane Society to create a compassionate world for animals. Protecting over 1 billion lives annually through rescue, care, humane standards and conservation efforts. American Humane Association is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1877.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $37M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to American Humane Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Humane Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 840432950, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
75% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
127

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

RO
Robin R G•••••• P••
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Critically ill pug gets life-saving blood donation from rescued pit bull at Arizona Humane Society - KTAR News 92.3 FM
Jul 2026
ktar.com
Humane Society of the Pikes Region houses hundreds of pets displaced by Aspen Acres fire - Colorado Springs Gazette
Jul 2026
gazette.com
American Humane Society offers tips to protect pets during Fourth of July celebrations - wbbjtv.com
Jul 2026
www.wbbjtv.com
American Humane Society offers tips to protect pets during Fourth of July celebrations - wbbjtv.com
Jul 2026
www.wbbjtv.com
American Humane Society shares fireworks safety tips to protect pets during America 250 celebrations - WWAYTV3
Jun 2026
www.wwaytv3.com
American Humane Hero Dog Awards: 10th Anniversary Celebration (2020) - IMDb
Jun 2026
www.imdb.com
Spike Wine Pledges 50% of Sales to American Humane Society - Wine Business
Jun 2026
www.winebusiness.com
American Humane Society and Frontier Airlines Launch Sweepstakes Featuring Dream Vacations to Certified Zoos and Aquariu
May 2026
news.flyfrontier.com
American Humane Society assists animals impacted by Kona low storm - KITV
Mar 2026
www.kitv.com
Form filed
$36.6M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$28.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$25.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$24.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$15.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 137 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 137 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1877
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about American Humane Association

What is American Humane Association?
American Humane Association is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Join American Humane Society to create a compassionate world for animals. Protecting over 1 billion lives annually through rescue, care, humane standards and conservation efforts.
When was American Humane Association founded?
American Humane Association was founded in 1877.
Who leads American Humane Association?
Robin R Ganzert Phd serves as President & CEO.
Where is American Humane Association located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is American Humane Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Humane Association trustworthy?
American Humane Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is American Humane Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 840432950.
What is American Humane Association's website?
http://www.americanhumane.org