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Humane World for Animals Inc

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.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Humane World for Animals Inc

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D200
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1956

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D200

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 7%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.29%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.07 ($143.7 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Humane World for Animals Inc 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 1954 and has been operating for 72 years. Its EIN is 530225390. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $208M in annual revenue. 168 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Humane World for Animals Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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 92/100.

Humane World for Animals Inc is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1954 and has been active for 72 years.

Based on official tax filings, Humane World for Animals Inc has $208M in annual revenue. It allocates 7% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% 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.

Humane World for Animals Inc is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $208M in annual revenue. The organization has 168 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Humane World for Animals Inc. 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.

Humane World for Animals Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 7% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Humane World for Animals Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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. Humane World for Animals Inc is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1954.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Humane World for Animals Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 7% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $208M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Humane World for Animals Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 530225390, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
7% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

WI
William H Hall
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Aditya K••••
Director
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Alexa H••••••
Chief People Officer
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Alison G•••• C•••••••
Chief Development & Marketing Officer
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Amy N••••••
Former Key Employee
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Angela C••••••
General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer
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Brad J••••••
Director
CA
Caren M F••••
Director
CA
Carolyn E••••••
Director
CA
Cathy K•••••
Director
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Charles A L•••
Director
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Cristobel B••••
President & Chief Executive Officer
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C T••••• M•••••••
Director
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David N••••••
Director
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Elizabeth B••••••
Director
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Erin F•••••••••
Chief Operating Officer
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Estelle M•••
Senior Associate General Counsel
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Georgina B••••••••
Director
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Jamie N•••••••
SVP. Marketing Operations
JE
Jeffrey F••••••
Chief International Officer
JO
Johanie V P••••
Secretary
JO
Jonathan L••••••
SVP. & Chief Counsel, APL
KA
Katherine K•••
General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer
KA
Kathleen M L•••••• E••
Director
KI
Kimberlee D•••
SVP., Philanthropy
MA
Marcus E•••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Congressman Brad Sherman Again Honored by Humane World for Animals for Animal Welfare Leadership - Congressman Brad Sherman | (.gov)

sherman.house.gov · · Positive

Humane World for Animals urges families seeking a holiday puppy to adopt from a shelter, avoid puppy mills - Yahoo Finance

finance.yahoo.com · · Neutral

Humane World for Animals Launches Global Cage- and Crate-Free Guide to Help Companies Meet Animal Welfare Commitments - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine

vegconomist.com · · Positive

Humane World for Animals delivers over 195,000 signatures to Target demanding action on animal welfare commitments - Yahoo Finance

finance.yahoo.com · · Neutral

Humane World for Animals provides update on animals rescued from Ohio fur and urine farm - Spectrum News

spectrumnews1.com · · Neutral

Humane World for Animals exposes 12 Iowa puppy mills in recent report - KCRG

www.kcrg.com · · Neutral

Humane World for Animals “Humane World for Animals ft. Sia” by Nexus Studios - Campaign

www.campaignlive.co.uk · · Neutral

Building a humane world for animals - Yahoo

www.yahoo.com · · Neutral

Cat advocate Joan Miller, 88, linked breed fanciers & humane world - Animals 24-7

www.animals24-7.org · · Neutral

Horrified by cruelty, this animal lover started an NGO that has rescued more than 6,000 animals in Karnataka - YourStory.com

yourstory.com · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Congressman Brad Sherman Again Honored by Humane World for Animals for Animal Welfare Leadership - Congressman Brad Sher
Mar 2026
sherman.house.gov
Humane World for Animals urges families seeking a holiday puppy to adopt from a shelter, avoid puppy mills - Yahoo Finan
Dec 2025
finance.yahoo.com
Humane World for Animals Launches Global Cage- and Crate-Free Guide to Help Companies Meet Animal Welfare Commitments -
Aug 2025
vegconomist.com
Humane World for Animals delivers over 195,000 signatures to Target demanding action on animal welfare commitments - Yah
Jul 2025
finance.yahoo.com
Humane World for Animals provides update on animals rescued from Ohio fur and urine farm - Spectrum News
Apr 2025
spectrumnews1.com
Humane World for Animals exposes 12 Iowa puppy mills in recent report - KCRG
Apr 2025
www.kcrg.com
Humane World for Animals “Humane World for Animals ft. Sia” by Nexus Studios - Campaign
Feb 2025
www.campaignlive.co.uk
Building a humane world for animals - Yahoo
Feb 2025
www.yahoo.com
Form filed
$207.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$175.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Cat advocate Joan Miller, 88, linked breed fanciers & humane world - Animals 24-7
Jun 2023
www.animals24-7.org
Form filed
$157.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$259.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Horrified by cruelty, this animal lover started an NGO that has rescued more than 6,000 animals in Karnataka - YourStory
Apr 2021
yourstory.com
Form filed
$124.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Humane World for Animals Inc This page 76 $207.9 million 7%
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
Wedrose Acres 93 $114,491 99%
Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
Arizona Poodle Rescue Inc 93 $658,982 100%
Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 168 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Humane World for Animals Inc

What is Humane World for Animals Inc?
Humane World for Animals Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. 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.
When was Humane World for Animals Inc founded?
Humane World for Animals Inc was founded in 1954.
Who leads Humane World for Animals Inc?
William H Hall serves as Treasurer.
Where is Humane World for Animals Inc located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is Humane World for Animals Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 7% of expenses go to program services.
Is Humane World for Animals Inc trustworthy?
Humane World for Animals Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Humane World for Animals Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 530225390.
What is Humane World for Animals Inc's website?
http://www.humaneworld.org