HUMANE WORLD ACTIN FUND: Form 990, tax year 2018

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Organization
HUMANE WORLD ACTIN FUND (EIN 59-3786428)
Tax period
2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31
Filed
2019-09-18
IRS object ID
201902619349300500
Schema version
2018v3.1
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

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Susan Atherton
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Charles A Laue
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David Robb
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Marian G Probst
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Jerry Cesak
Director0.01.1Yes (X)$0$0$0
Anita W Coupe Esq
Director0.21.8Yes (X)$0$0$0
Patricia Gay
Director0.20Yes (X)$0$0$0
Jane Greenspun Gale
Director0.10.2Yes (X)$0$0$0
Nikki Lafferty
Director0.10Yes (X)$0$0$0
Cheri Shankar
Director0.20Yes (X)$0$0$0
G Thomas Waite III
Treasurer1.039.0Yes (X)$0$230,253$41,475
Michaelen Barsness
Assistant Treasurer2.038.0Yes (X)$0$161,370$21,658
Wayne Pacelle
Executive Vice President0.13.2Yes (X)$0$204,249$4,054
Theresa Reese
Assistant Treasurer2.038.0Yes (X)$0$139,205$15,751
Susannah May
Secretary2.038.0Yes (X)$0$136,095$19,926
Carol England
Assistant Treasurer2.038.0Yes (X)$0$75,977$20,423
Katherine Karl
General Counsel1.039.0Yes (X)$0$242,543$13,897
Sara Amundson
President30.010.0Yes (X)$147,123$0$30,923
Michael Markarian
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Donna Mochi
Assistant Treasurer2.038.0Yes (X)$0$88,122$16,557
Johanie V Parra
Secretary2.038.0Yes (X)$0$71,797$12,528
Hans Dunshee
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Tracie Letterman
Vice President, Federal Affairs40.00$108,416$0$25,389Yes (X)
Rachel Querry
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Bernard O Unti PhD
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JOE TRIPPI AND ASSOCIATES INC
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State Registrations Fees, Income and Other Tax$6,125$4,495$109$1,521

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Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

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BOY$100,365BOYAmt
EOY$49,134EOYAmt

Receivables From Officers Etc ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Rcvbl From Disqualified Prsn RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$0EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$8,125BOYAmt
EOY$8,000EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$0LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$0LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt

Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,651,752BOYAmt
EOY$1,430,349EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$520,812BOYAmt
EOY$389,785EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$10,000BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Loans From Officers Directors LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$0EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$45,151BOYAmt
EOY$125,860EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$575,963BOYAmt
EOY$515,645EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,347,009BOYAmt
EOY$778,149EOYAmt

Temporarily Rstr Net Assets TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$728,780BOYAmt
EOY$136,555EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,075,789BOYAmt
EOY$914,704EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,651,752BOYAmt
EOY$1,430,349EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss-$1,161,085ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$0OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Consolidated Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredfalseFederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Political Expenditures$1,334,309PoliticalExpendituresAmt
Volunteer Hours0VolunteerHoursCnt
Expended527 Activities$1,334,309Expended527ActivitiesAmt
Internal Funds Contributed$0InternalFundsContributedAmt
Total Exempt Function Expend$1,334,309TotalExemptFunctionExpendAmt
Form1120 POL FiledYes (true)Form1120POLFiledInd
Substantially All Dues NondedYes (true)SubstantiallyAllDuesNondedInd
Only In House LobbyingfalseOnlyInHouseLobbyingInd
Agree Carryover Prior YearfalseAgreeCarryoverPriorYearInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSchedule C, Part I-A, Line 1 Description of Political ActivitiesFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationHSLF ENDORSED 249 CANDIDATES FOR U.S. HOUSE AND 19 CANDIDATES FOR U.S. SENATE, 2 GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES, 1 CANDIDATE FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL, AND MULTIPLE STATE BALLOT INITIATIVES. HSLF MADE INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES OF 1 CANDIDATE-SPECIFIC DIGITAL ADVERTISEMENT; 1 CANDIDATE-SPECIFIC TELEVISION ADVERTISEMENT; 19 CANDIDATE-SPECIFIC VIDEO ADVERTISEMENTS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS; THE CREATION OF 1 PETITION WEBSITE AND CORRESPONDING WEB ADVERTISEMENT IN OPPOSITION OF 1 CANDIDATE; A PAID DOOR-TO-DOOR PROGRAM IN CA-48 AND CA-49 TO SUPPORT THREE FEDERAL CANDIDATES; THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DIRECT MAIL PIECES, SENT TO DISTRICT VOTER HOUSEHOLDS IN SUPPORT OF 11 CANDIDATES; THE DISTRIBUTION OF VOLUNTEER-AUTHORED POSTCARDS TO DISTRICT VOTER HOUSEHOLDS IN SUPPORT OF 2 CANDIDATES; VOTER LIST ACQUISITION IN 22 DISTRICTS; PEER-TO-PEER TEXTING PLATFORM USAGE; AND STAFF TIME TO CONDUCT THE ACTIVITY LISTED. HSLF SOLICITED FUNDS THROUGH PEER TO PEER FUNDRAISING OF HSLF MEMBERS FOR ITS FEDERAL, AFFILIATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE. Ballot Initiatives: HSLF ENDORSED 3 STATE BALLOT INITIATIVES IN THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA AND OHIO. HSLF INCLUDED OUTREACH IN SUPPORT OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE BALLOT INITIATIVE, YES ON 12, AS PART OF ITS PAID DOOR-TO-DOOR PROGRAM.ExplanationTxt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescDUE TO THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATESDesc
Amt$125,860Amt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$125,860TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$5,101,488TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Other Revenue$0OtherRevenueAmt
Revenue Not Reported$0RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$5,101,488RevenueSubtotalAmt
Other Revenues Not Included$0OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$0RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$5,101,488TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$6,262,573TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Other Expenses Included$0OtherExpensesIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Reported$0ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$6,262,573ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Other Expenses Not Included$0OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$0ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$6,262,573TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSchedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnoteFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE FUND IS GENERALLY EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. INCOME THAT IS NOT RELATED TO EXEMPT PURPOSES, LESS APPLICABLE DEDUCTIONS, IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE CORPORATE INCOME TAXES. THERE WAS NO INCOME TAX EXPENSE FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018. IN ACCORDANCE WITH FASB ASC 740 INCOME TAXES, HSLF RECOGNIZES TAX LIABILITIES FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT A TAX POSITION WILL NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION AND SETTLEMENT WITH VARIOUS TAXING AUTHORITIES. LIABILITIES FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS ARE MEASURED BASED UPON THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF BENEFIT THAT IS GREATER THAN 50% LIKELY OF BEING REALIZED UPON SETTLEMENT. THE GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES ALSO ADDRESSES DE-RECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES ON INCOME TAXES, AND ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, HSLF IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND PRIOR. MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED HSLF'S TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT HSLF HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE.ExplanationTxt

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Mail SolicitationsYes (X)MailSolicitationsInd
Email SolicitationsYes (X)EmailSolicitationsInd
Phone SolicitationsYes (X)PhoneSolicitationsInd
In Person SolicitationsYes (X)InPersonSolicitationsInd
Agrmt Prof Fundraising ActyYes (true)AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd

Fundraiser Activity Info FundraiserActivityInfoGrp (2 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdActivityActivityTxtFundraiser Control Of FundsFundraiserControlOfFundsIndGross ReceiptsGrossReceiptsAmtRetained By ContractorRetainedByContractorAmtNet To OrganizationNetToOrganizationAmt
DONOR SERVICES GROUP LLC
11500 OLYMPIC BLVD 540LOS ANGELESCA90064FUNDRAISING CONSULTANTSfalse$11,478$12,494-$1,016
AB DATA LTD
600 AB DATA DRIVEMILWAUKEEWI53217FUNDRAISING CONSULTANTSfalse$1,614,000$227,013$1,386,987
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Gross Receipts$1,625,478TotalGrossReceiptsAmt
Total Retained By Contractors$239,507TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt
Total Net To Organization$1,385,971TotalNetToOrganizationAmt
Licensed StatesCALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCOLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCTLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesDCLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesFLLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesGALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesALLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesHILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesILLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesKSLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesKYLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesLALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMELicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesAKLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMNLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMSLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMOLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNJLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNYLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNCLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesOHLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesOKLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesORLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesPALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesRILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesSCLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesTNLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesUTLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesVALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesARLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWVLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWILicensedStatesCd

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (true)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (3 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtAddress Line2USAddress/AddressLine2TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINIRC SectionIRCSectionDescCash GrantCashGrantAmtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt
PREVENT CRUELTY CALIFORNIA
119 NORTH FAIRFAX AVE613LOS ANGELESCA90036822669758501(c)4$100,000California State Ballot Initiative: Cage-Free Standards
THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
1255 23RD STSUITE 450WASHINGTONDC20037530225390501 c(3)$25,000ANIMAL WELFARE
REGISTER 2 VOTE
611 Pennsylvania Ave SENum 143WashingtonDC20003830567866501(c)4$5,000Voter Registation Work
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org1Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org2TotalOtherOrgCnt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSchedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds.FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationHUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND (HSLF) ISSUES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET THE MISSION CRITERIA. GRANTS ARE USUALLY GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED BY HSLF OR TO ONES WITH WHICH THERE IS AN EXISTING RELATIONSHIP. GRANT OVERSIGHT IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A VARIETY OF METHODS SUCH AS GRANT REPORTS, MEETINGS WITH GRANTEES, AND SITE VISITS.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Severance PaymentYes (true)SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanfalseSupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp ArrngmfalseEquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng OrgfalseCompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related OrgsfalseCompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng OrgfalseCompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd OrgsfalseCompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsfalseAnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract ExceptionfalseInitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (9 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
Bernard O Unti PhD
Former Assistant Treasurer$0$134,960$0$0$0$0$0$12,427$0$7,795$0$155,182$0$0
G Thomas Waite III
Treasurer$0$230,253$0$0$0$0$0$22,619$0$18,856$0$271,728$0$0
Michaelen Barsness
Assistant Treasurer$0$161,370$0$0$0$0$0$8,412$0$13,247$0$183,028$0$0
Wayne Pacelle
Executive Vice President$0$69,909$0$0$0$134,340$0$2,162$0$1,892$0$208,302$0$0
Theresa Reese
Assistant Treasurer$0$139,205$0$0$0$0$0$13,372$0$2,380$0$154,957$0$0
Susannah May
Secretary$0$136,095$0$0$0$0$0$12,488$0$7,438$0$156,021$0$0
Katherine Karl
General Counsel$0$242,543$0$0$0$0$0$12,171$0$1,726$0$256,440$0$0
Sara Amundson
President$147,123$0$0$0$0$0$14,439$0$16,484$0$178,046$0$0$0
Michael Markarian
President$5,544$186,214$0$0$0$126,000$137$6,704$213$10,425$5,894$329,343$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSchedule J, Part I, Line 4a Severance or change-of-control paymentFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationMICHAEL MARKARIAN : $126,000 received as severance.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (12 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Form 990, Part III, Line 1 ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONHUMANE 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.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a FEDERAL & STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY/FEDERAL REGULATORY ACTIVITYCONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4A (1 OF 2) THIS BILL SUSTAINED FUNDING FOR ENFORCEMENT OF KEY LAWS SUCH AS THE HORSE PROTECTION ACT (HPA), ANIMAL WELFARE ACT (AWA), AND HUMANE METHODS OF SLAUGHTER ACT. ADDITIONALLY, THIS BILL PROVIDED $2 MILLION MORE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE AWA, INCLUDING A DIRECTIVE TO OVERSEE ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARDS AT USDA FACILITIES CONDUCTING RESEARCH ON FARM ANIMALS, $8,000 MORE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE HPA, $1.5 MILLION MORE FOR VETERINARY STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT, AND LEVEL FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL THAT HELPS ENFORCE ANIMAL FIGHTING PROHIBITIONS; AND RENEWED THE PROHIBITION OF LICENSING/RE-LICENSING "CLASS B" RANDOM SOURCE DEALERS OF ANIMALS. FEDERAL AFFAIRS SECURED LANGUAGE IN THE FY18 INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS BILL TO MAINTAIN ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT (ESA) PROTECTIONS FOR GRAY WOLVES IN THE WYOMING AND GREAT LAKES REGION, AND OPPOSE HARMFUL LANGUAGE PROPOSED TO UNDERMINE ESA PROTECTIONS FOR VARIOUS SPECIES. THIS BILL MAINTAINED LEVEL FUNDING FOR THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE'S OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND $2 MILLION MORE FOR FWS' INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION TO FIGHT WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING. IT ALSO PROVIDED INCREASED FUNDING ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL TESTS. THE OMNIBUS DOUBLED FUNDING FOR THE WOUNDED WARRIOR SERVICE DOG PROJECT. FEDERAL AFFAIRS PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE IN GARNERING BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FROM 190 REPRESENTATIVES AND 38 SENATORS TO CALL FOR AMPLE FY19 FUNDING AND STRONG LANGUAGE TO ENFORCE IMPORTANT ANIMAL WELFARE LAWS AND RESTORE PURGED USDA INSPECTION REPORTS AND OTHER RECORDS REGARDING ANIMAL WELFARE ACT AND HORSE PROTECTION ACT ENFORCEMENT. SEVERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILLS, IN BOTH THE HOUSE AND SENATE PASSED THROUGH COMMITTEE AND WERE BROUGHT TO THE FLOOR CONTAINING ANIMAL PROTECTION PROVISIONS FOR WILDLIFE, COMPANION ANIMALS, ANIMALS USED IN RESEARCH AND TESTING, AND FARM ANIMALS. ALTHOUGH A FEW HAVE BEEN PASSED INTO LAW, SOME OF THE BILLS WERE STALLED IN CONFERENCE AND ARE AWAITING ACTION. SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE UDALL AMENDMENT PROHIBITING HORSE SLAUGHTER FACILITIES FROM OPENING IN THE U.S. THE COMMITTEE REPORT ACCOMPANYING HOUSE LABOR-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS BILL CONTAINED STRONG LANGUAGE ENCOURAGING NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH) TO EXPEDITE RETIREMENT OF NIH-OWNED CHIMPANZEES AND CONSIDER A POSSIBLE EXPANSION OF THE NATIONAL SANCTUARY SYSTEM. THE HOUSE AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS BILL PROVIDES STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION'S (FDA) PROGRAM TO REPLACE ANIMALS FOR DRUG AND OTHER TESTING. THE COMMITTEE REPORT ACCOMPANYING THE HOUSE AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS BILL CONTAINED STRONG LANGUAGE URGING USDA TO PROMPTLY RESTORE AND RESUME POSTING ONLINE SEARCHABLE RECORDS RELATED TO AWA AND HPA ENFORCEMENT, AND INCLUDES PROHIBITION ON LICENSING/RE-LICENSING OF CLASS B DEALERS WHO SELL "RANDOM SOURCE" DOGS AND CATS FOR USE IN RESEARCH. ADDITIONALLY, THE HOUSE AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS REPORT LANGUAGE ENCOURAGES WILDLIFE SERVICES TO EVALUATE ALTERNATIVES TO M-44 CYANIDE BOMBS FOR PREDATOR CONTROL. THE HOUSE INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS BILL INCLUDES STRONG FUNDING AND COMMITTEE REPORT LANGUAGE FOR EPA'S COMPUTATIONALTOXICOLOGY PROGRAM, WHICH DEVELOPS ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL TESTING. FINALLY, SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT LANGUAGE ACCOMPANYING THE FY18 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT (P.L. 115-91) CALLED FOR A NATIONAL ACADEMIES STUDY ON MODELING AND SIMULATION TECHNIQUES FOR MEDICAL TRAINING. THESE METHODS COULD REPLACE THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT'S USE OF LIVE ANIMALS FOR MEDICAL TRAINING. HSLF PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE IN ENSURING THE PET AND WOMEN SAFETY (PAWS) ACT (H.R. 909/S. 322), PARITY IN ANIMAL CRUELTY ENFORCEMENT ACT (H.R. 4202/S. 2971), AND DOG AND CAT MEAT TRADE PROHIBITION ACT (H.R. 1406) WERE INCLUDED IN THE FINAL VERSION OF THE AGRICULTURE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2018 (H.R. 2). HSLF WAS ESSENTIAL TO BUILDING A BIPARTISAN COALITION AGAINST THE PROTECTING INTERSTATE COMMERCE (PICA) ACT (H.R. 3599/H.R.4879) AND KEEPING THAT PROVISION OUT OF THE FINAL FARM BILL. FEDERAL AFFAIRS WORKED IN SUPPORT OF BILLS INCLUDING THE PET AND WOMEN SAFETY (PAWS) ACT (H.R. 909/S. 322); THE PREVENT ANIMAL CRUELTY AND TORTURE (PACT) ACT (H.R. 1494/S. 654); THE PREVENT ALL SORING TACTICS (PAST) ACT (H.R. 1847); THE HUMANE COSMETICS ACT (H.R. 2790); THE SHARK FIN SALES ELIMINATION ACT (H.R. 1456) AND SHARK FIN TRADE ELIMINATION ACT (S. 793); THE DOG AND CAT MEAT TRADE PROHIBITION ACT (H.R. 1406), CONDEMNING THE DOG MEAT FESTIVAL IN YULIN (H. RES. 30), AND THE GLOBAL RESOLUTION URGING COUNTRIES TO END THE DOG AND CAT MEAT TRADE (H. RES. 401); THE HELP EXTRACT ANIMALS FROM RED TAPE (HEART) ACT (H.R. 398); THE PUPPIES ASSISTING WOUNDED SERVICE MEMBERS (PAWS) ACT (H.R. 2327); THE HORSERACING INTEGRITY ACT (H.R. 2651); THE SAFEGUARD AMERICAN FOOD EXPORTS (SAFE) ACT (H.R. 113/ S.1706); THE BIG CAT PUBLIC SAFETY ACT (H.R. 1818); THE VOLUNTARY CHECKOFF PROGRAM PARTICIPATION ACT (H.R. 1752/S. 740); OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAIRNESS IN FARMING (OFF) ACT (H.R. 1753/S. 741); PARITY IN ANIMAL CRUELTY ENFORCEMENT (PACE) ACT (H.R. 4202); PUPPY PROTECTION ACT (H.R.4693); WELFARE OF OUR FRIENDS (H.R. 4691); AND WELFARE OF OUR FURRY FRIENDS (H.R.5315/S.2556) . FEDERAL AFFAIRS DEFENDED THE ESA AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED LEGISLATIVE ATTACKS THROUGHOUT THE 115TH CONGRESS. AMONG THOSE HARMFUL BILLS WERE THE GRAY WOLF STATE MANAGEMENT ACT (H.R. 424/S. 164); THE SAVING AMERICA'S ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT (H.R. 2603); THE HUNTING HERITAGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEGACY PRESERVATION FOR WILDLIFE ACT (S. 1514); THE GRAND CANYON BISON MANAGEMENT ACT (H.R. 3005); LISTING REFORM ACT (H.R. 717); STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL SPECIES TRANSPARENCY AND RECOVERY ACT (H.R. 1274); ENDANGERED SPECIES LITIGATION REASONABLENESS ACT (H.R. 3131); THE SPORTSMEN'S HERITAGE AND RECREATIONAL ENHANCEMENT ACT (H.R. 3668), WHICH WOULD OPEN SENSITIVE FEDERAL LANDS TO HUNTING, EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF HUNTING TO INCLUDE TRAPPING, STRIP CERTAIN FEDERAL AGENCIES OF THEIR ABILITY TO MAKE SCIENCE-BASED DECISIONS REGARDING THE USE OF LEAD AMMUNITION, AND CREATE A CONGRESSIONAL CARVE OUT TO ALLOW HUNTERS TO IMPORT SPORT-HUNTED TROPHIES OF THREATENED POLAR BEARS. FEDERAL AFFAIRS PARTICIPATED IN A MEETING WITH EXECUTIVE OFFICIALS, USDA OFFICIALS, MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, AND STAKEHOLDERS TO DISCUSS RAISING THE STANDARDS OF CARE FOR DOGS IN LARGE-SCALE COMMERCIAL BREEDING OPERATIONS. HSLF SUPPORTED UPGRADING DOG DEALER STANDARDS AND TIGHTENING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR DEALERS AND EXHIBITORS. FEDERAL AFFAIRS SUPPORTED THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR'S (DOI) NATIONWIDE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION ON ILLEGAL TRADE IN RHINOCEROS HORN AND ELEPHANT IVORY IN RESPONSE TO INTERNATIONAL POACHING AND SMUGGLING SYNDICATES (OPERATION CRASH). FEDERAL AFFAIRS OPPOSED THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE (USFWS) DECISION TO ALLOW THE IMPORT OF ELEPHANT AND LION TROPHIES FROM ZIMBABWE AND ZAMBIA AND URGED THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO WITHDRAW THE USFWS POSITIVE ENHANCEMENT FINDINGS. ADDITIONALLY, FEDERAL AFFAIRS SUPPORTED THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR'S REGULATORY ACTION APPROVING THE USE OF CORROSION-INHIBITED COPPER AMMUNITION FOR HUNTING MIGRATORY WATERFOWL AND COOTS AND PROVIDING AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE USE OF TOXIC LEAD AMMUNITION. FEDERAL AFFAIRS IS WORKING WITH STAKEHOLDERS AND THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT ON A PROPOSAL ON USING NON-LETHAL METHODS TO MANAGE WILD HORSES AND BURROS ON FEDERAL LAND. FEDERAL AFFAIRS IS SUPPORTIVE OF DOI'S SECRETARIAL ORDER TO IMPROVE WILDLIFE CORRIDORS, AND FORMER SECRETARY ZINKE'S SUPPORT FOR RESTORING GRIZZLY BEARS IN THE NORTH CASCADES ECOSYSTEM. FEDERAL AFFAIRS SUPPORTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S STRATEGIC PLAN TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ALTERNATIVE TEST METHODS. FEDERAL AFFAIRS SUPPORTED THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMITMENT TO HUMANE AND JUDICIOUS ANIMAL RESEARCH BY PLEDGING TO CONDUCT AN INDEPENDENT, THIRD-PARTY INVESTIGATION OF THE AGENCY'S ANIMAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS, ESTABLISH A NEW ANIMAL WELFARE COUNCIL, AND REAFFIRMED AND STRENGTHENED ITS COMMITMENT TO REPLACING, REDUCING, AND/OR REFINING ANIMAL STUDIES. FEDERAL AFFAIRS CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US TO SUPPORT VETERANS' WELL-BEING AND SOCIAL INTEGRATION THROUGH INTERACTIONS WITH AND ADOPTION OF RESCUED ANIMALS FOR PETS. FEDERAL AFFAIRS SUPPORTED THE FINAL RULES ISSUED BY NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE AT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO LIST THE OCEANIC WHITETIP SHARK AS THREATENED UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT, AND DESIGNATE CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE MAIN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS INSULAR FALSE KILLER WHALE DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a FEDERAL & STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY/FEDERAL REGULATORY ACTIVITYCONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4A (2 OF 2) FEDERAL AFFAIRS CONTINUED TO ENCOURAGE THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) TO PUBLISH A RULE STRENGTHENING HORSE PROTECTION ACT REGULATIONS. FEDERAL AFFAIRS OPPOSED THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S REMOVAL OF ANIMAL WELFARE ACT AND HORSE PROTECTION ACT ENFORCEMENT DATA FROM ITS ONLINE REPOSITORY OF PUBLIC INFORMATION. FEDERAL AFFAIRS SUPPORTED USDA'S CONSIDERATION OF WAYS TO IMPROVE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT LICENSING REGULATIONS AND DECISION TO DENOUNCE AN EARLIER PROPOSAL THAT WOULD ALLOW THIRD-PARTY INSPECTIONS OF LICENSED FACILITIES. Ballot Initiatives: OHIO: HSLF SUPPORTED A MEASURE TO IMPROVE THE STANDARDS OF CARE IN COMMERCIAL BREEDING FACILITIES; AND PROHIBIT COMMERCIAL BREEDERS AND OTHER SELLERS, REGARDLESS OF WHERE THEY ARE LOCATED, FROM SELLING DOGS TO OHIO CONSUMERS UNLESS THEY MEET THESE HUMANE STANDARDS OF CARE. CALIFORNIA: HSLF SUPPORTED A MEASURE THAT WOULD END EXTREME CONFINEMENT OF CERTAIN ANIMALS ON FACTORY FARMS AND SET A NEW RETAIL STANDARD SUPPORTING ANIMAL WELFARE. FLORIDA: HSLF SUPPORTED A MEASURE THAT WOULD END THE CRUELTY OF GREYHOUND RACING IN FLORIDA BY PHASING OUT COMMERCIAL GREYHOUND RACING BY 2020. COALITIONS: INTERNATIONAL COALITION FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION IN THE OECD (ICAPO): WITH PARTNERS IN EUROPE, JAPAN, CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES, HSLF SERVED FOR DDAL ON THE STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE ICAPO, WHICH ACTIVELY LOBBIES FOR CHANGES IN TEST GUIDELINES TO HARMONIZE INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVES AND ANIMAL TESTS. HSLF SUPPORTED EXPERT COMMENTS ON TEST GUIDELINE REVIEWS AND PROPOSED POLICY CHANGES, LOBBIED THE U.S. AND CANADIAN REPRESENTATIVES TO OECD AND PROVIDED GUIDANCE FOR THE DIRECTION OF THE WORKING GROUPS. COALITION FOR CONSUMER INFORMATION ON COSMETICS (CCIC): HSLF PROVIDED DORIS DAY ANIMAL LEAGUE (DDAL) REPRESENTATION ON THE STEERING COMMITTEE FOR DDAL, WHICH MANAGES THE U.S. STANDARD FOR "CRUELTY-FREE" COSMETICS AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS. WE WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR EUROPEAN PARTNERS FOR A NORTH AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN STANDARD.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4b POLITICAL ACTIVITYCONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4B (1 OF 1) THE DISTRIBUTION OF VOLUNTEER-AUTHORED POSTCARDS TO DISTRICT VOTER HOUSEHOLDS IN SUPPORT OF 2 CANDIDATES; VOTER LIST ACQUISITION IN 22 DISTRICTS; PEER-TO-PEER TEXTING PLATFORM USAGE; AND STAFF TIME TO CONDUCT THE ACTIVITY LISTED. HSLF SOLICITED FUNDS THROUGH PEER-TO-PEER FUNDRAISING OF HSLF MEMBERS FOR ITS FEDERAL, AFFILIATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4c PUBLICATIONS AND EDUCATION:CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4C (1 OF 1) COALITION-BUILDING: HSLF CONTINUES RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING ON AREAS OF COMMON INTEREST WITH INDUSTRY TRADE ASSOCIATIONS AND THEIR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS AND "THINK-TANKS" FOR FEDERAL AND INTERNATIONAL REGULATORY TOXICOLOGY WORK.
Form 990, Part V, Line 2a Number of Employees Reported on Form W-3The Humane Society of the United States pays wages to the employees of HSLF and files all required federal employment tax returns, including Form W-3. HSLF does not report employees on Form W-3.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested personsOFFICERS MARKARIAN, PACELLE, WAITE, KARL, BARSNESS, REESE, MOCHI, ENGLAND, MAY AND PARRA WERE EMPLOYED BY ANOTHER ORGANIZATION ON WHOSE BOARD DIRECTORS ATHERTON, CESAK, COUPE, GREENSPUN GALE, LAUE, PROBST, AND WIEBERS SERVED. THEREFORE, THESE INDIVIDUALS HAD "BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS" WITH EACH OTHER. - Business relationship
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholdersTHE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL CONSIST OF PERSONS WHO SUPPORT THE CORPORATION'S PURPOSES AND WHO AFFIRMATIVELY RESPOND TO THE CORPORATION'S INVITATION TO JOIN. MEMBERS SHALL PAY ANNUAL DUES IN SUCH AMOUNT AS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY PERSON WHO RESPONDS AFFIRMATIVELY TO AN INVITATION TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND (HSLF) AND EITHER 1) MAKES A SINGLE CONTRIBUTION OF TEN DOLLARS ($10) OR MORE TO HSLF AS MEMBERSHIP DUES, OR 2) MAKES A SERIES OF CONTRIBUTIONS THAT TOTAL TEN DOLLARS ($10) OR MORE IN THE AGGREGATE WITHIN FOUR (4) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST CONTRIBUTION SHALL BE CONSIDERED A MEMBER OF HSLF FOR THE TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD ENDING ON THE ANNIVERSARY DATE ON WHICH HSLF HAS DETERMINED THAT AN AGGREGATE OF TEN DOLLARS HAS BEEN REACHED IN THE CASE OF CONTRIBUTORS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 2, ABOVE.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing bodyAFTER INTERNAL ACCOUNTING STAFF DRAFTS THE 990, THE DRAFT IS SUBMITTED TO HSLF'S INDEPENDENT TAX PREPARERS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND REVISION, AS MAY BE APPROPRIATE. THE REVISED DRAFT IS THEN GIVEN TO HSLF'S TREASURER FOR FURTHER REVIEW. ONCE ALL STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS/REVISIONS ARE DONE, THE TREASURER SENDS THE PROPOSED FINAL OF THE FORM 990 TO THE HSLF BOARD FOR ITS CONSIDERATION. ONCE THE BOARD HAS HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND COMMENT, THE FINALIZED VERSION IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policyTHE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY EMPHASIZES AVOIDING CONFLICTS TO BEGIN WITH. THE GENERAL COUNSEL'S OFFICE FIELDS AND USUALLY RESOLVES CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND QUESTIONS RAISED BY STAFF OR BOARD MEMBERS. THIS ORGANIZATION WAS OF SUCH A SIZE, IN TERMS OF BOARD AND STAFF, THAT MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE WAS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH LEGAL AND EXECUTIVE DILIGENCE ON AN ONGOING BASIS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the publicHSLF MAKES ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS AVAILABLE TO DONORS FREE OF CHARGE UPON REQUEST. FORMAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE FILED WITH STATE CHARITABLE SOLICITATION REGISTRATIONS AND ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO MAJOR DONORS AND, WHERE REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY MAIL UPON REQUEST. HSLF MAKES COPIES OF ITS FORM 1024 APPLICATION FOR RECOGNITION OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST BOTH BY MAIL AND IN PERSON AT HSLF'S HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON, DC. HSLF MAKES COPIES OF THE THREE MOST RECENTLY-FILED FORMS 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST BOTH BY MAIL AND IN PERSON AT HSLF'S HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON, DC, AS WELL AS ON HSLF'S WEBSITE, AS SET FORTH IN IRS CODE SECTION 6104(D). THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY HAS NOT BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c AUDIT OVERSIGHTTHE PROCESS FOR OVERSEEING THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT THAT AUDITED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HAS BEEN CONSISTENT WITH PRIOR YEARS. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD WHICH ACTS AS ITS OWN COMMITTEE.

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