Humane Society Legislative Fund

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2004

Legal Domicile

Phone

2026762314

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Humane Society Legislative Fund, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $7.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 36% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND'S (HSLF) MISSION IS TO UNDERTAKE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE AND PROTECT THE STATUS OF ANIMALS THROUGH EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC AND MOBILIZATION OF PUBLIC OPINION AND THROUGH THE REFORM OF LAWS, ENACTMENT OF REMEDIAL LEGISLATION AND CHANGES IN PUBLIC POLICY. THE GOAL OF HSLF IS TO ADVANCE SOCIAL WELFARE BY HELPING TO PASS STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS THAT PROTECT ANIMALS FROM CRUELTY, SUFFERING, AND UNNECESSARY KILLING AND USE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,736,933

FEDERAL & STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY/FEDERAL REGULATORY ACTIVITY LEGISLATIVE: HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND (HSLF), FEDERAL AFFAIRS FOCUSES ON SUPPORT OF FEDERAL ANIMAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION AND REGULATION. FEDERAL AFFAIRS PLAYED A CRUCIAL ROLE IN THE INTRODUCTION OF THE BETTER COLLOBORATION, ACCOUNTABILITY AND REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT (CARE) FOR ANIMALS ACT (H.R.5041 / S.2555), A BILL THAT WOULD GIVE DOJ MORE TOOLS UNDER THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT TO SEEK THE REVOCATION OF LISCENSES, SEIZE SUFFERING ANIMALS AND PURSUE OTHER PENALTIES FOR SUBSTANDARD LICENSEES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Program 2

Expenses: $2,260,566

Publications and Education ANIMALS & POLITICS: Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) PUBLISHED ONLINE VERSIONS OF THE HSLF BLOG "ANIMALS & POLITICS" WHICH PROVIDES DETAILED REPORTS OF HSLF'S...

Publications and Education ANIMALS & POLITICS: Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) PUBLISHED ONLINE VERSIONS OF THE HSLF BLOG "ANIMALS & POLITICS" WHICH PROVIDES DETAILED REPORTS OF HSLF'S ACTIVITIES REGARDING LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES AS WELL AS NEWS UPDATES AND ACTION ALERTS. THE BLOG IS A CRUCIAL CHANNEL FOR HSLF PUBLIC POLICY EDUCATION EFFORTS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Program 3

Expenses: $228,046

POLITICAL ACTIVITY HSLF ENDORSED ONE CANDIDATE FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE IN FLORIDA, 13 CANDIDATES FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE IN ILLINOIS, 10 CANDIDATES FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE IN INDIANA, SIX CANDIDATES FOR...

POLITICAL ACTIVITY HSLF ENDORSED ONE CANDIDATE FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE IN FLORIDA, 13 CANDIDATES FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE IN ILLINOIS, 10 CANDIDATES FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE IN INDIANA, SIX CANDIDATES FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE IN MICHIGAN, ONE CANDIDATE FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, 52 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN NEW JERSEY, 27 CANDIDATES FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE IN NEW YORK, THREE CANDIDATES FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE IN TEXAS, AND 32 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN VIRGINIA. HSLF SOLICITED FUNDS THROUGH PEER-TO-PEER FUNDRAISING OF HSLF MEMBERS FOR ITS FEDERAL AFFILIATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE AND SEVERAL STATE AFFILIATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,988,906

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $319,698

Other Revenue $22,303

TOTAL REVENUE $7,330,907

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $3,041,264

Fundraising Expenses $1,260,070

Program Expenses $6,225,545

Other Expenses $4,457,834

TOTAL EXPENSES $7,655,999

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$7,330,907	$5,406,886	+0.4%
Expenses	$7,655,999	$7,205,777	+0.1%
Net Income	$-325,092	$-1,798,891	-0.8%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✓ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$344,024

Total Directors

Key Employees

$225,388

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
N/A	Director	0.2	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Director	0.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Chair of the Board	0.3	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Vice Chair of the Board	0.3	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Director	0.2	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Director	0.3	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Director	0.2	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Director	0.3	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Director	0.1	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Director	0.1	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Chief Development & Marketing Officer	1.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
N/A	General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer	1.5	Officer	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Chief Executive Officer	0.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Chief Operating Officer	1.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Chief International Officer	0.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Secretary	2.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Chief People Officer	1.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Chief Animal Rescue, Care and Sanctuary Officer	1.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Chief Programs & Policy Officer	1.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
N/A	President	38.0	Officer	$306,834	$37,190	$344,024
N/A	Chief Financial Officer	2.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
N/A	VP. Federal Affairs	40.0	Key Emp	$191,053	$34,335	$225,388
N/A	Political Director	40.0	Highest	$135,616	$18,181	$153,797
N/A	Senior Philanthropy Officer	40.0	Highest	$144,616	$18,675	$163,291
N/A	Director, Legislative	40.0	Highest	$142,024	$17,494	$159,518
N/A	Director, Digital Communications	40.0	Highest	$127,778	$16,596	$144,374
N/A	Senior Policy Adviser, Federal Affairs	40.0	Highest	$132,110	$28,937	$161,047

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$7,330,907	$7,655,999	$10,726,461	$-325,092
2022	$5,406,886	$7,205,777	$10,034,678	$-1,798,891
2021	$14,350,994	$5,052,737	$11,185,575	$9,298,257
2020	$5,732,356	$5,273,137	$1,472,278	$459,219
2019	$5,307,457	$5,402,263	$1,365,861	$-94,806
2018	$5,101,488	$6,262,573	$1,430,349	$-1,161,085