Humane Society of the United States | Company Overview & News (2024)

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Founded in 1954, Humane Society of the United States is an animal protection organization that focuses on such issues as puppy mills, factory farming and seal slaughter.

Humane Society of the United States Company Stats

As of December 2023

Industry
Environment & Animals
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
Country/Territory
United States
Top Person
Kitty Block

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#99

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By The Numbers

Private Donations
$194M
Total Revenue
$166M

Private Donations$194M

Other Income-$28M

Total Expenses
$213M

Charitable Services$154M

Management & General$14M

Fundraising$45M

Surplus/Loss
-$47M
Net Assets
$410M
Charitable Commitment
72%
Fundraising Efficiency
77%
Donor Dependency
124%
Highest Compensation
$608,129

Fiscal Year ending on Dec 31, 2022

Results may be skewed due to unconsolidated data of national and affiliate groups, rounding or incomplete information.

1: Charitable services as percent of total expenses.

  • 2: Percent of private donations remaining after fundraising expenses.
  • 3: Percent of private donations remaining after surplus.
  • 4: Highest compensation, which includes benefits, one-time payments and deferred compensation, is based on latest available information. In some cases, sum is for a different year. Highest compensation may not be that of listed top person.
  • U- Ratio increase from previous available period or listing.
  • D- Ratio decrease from previous available period or listing.
  • S- Ratio same as previous available period or listing.
  • N- New or no comparable data.
  • SOURCES: IRS Form 990s, statements of individual charities, annual reports, databases, Forbes analysis.

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