2015-09-18T12:03:07-05:00 2014-12-31 420714325 McGladrey LLP 9737 Washingtonian Blvd Suite 400 Gaithersburg MD 20878 990 2014-01-01 593786428 Humane Society Legislative Fund HUMA 2026762314 2100 L Street NW Washington DC 20037 G THOMAS WAITE III TREASURER 2015-08-17 true William E Turco CPA P00369217 3012963600 2014 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z Michael Markarian 2100 L Street NW Washington DC 20037 5588611 false X www.HSLF.org X 2004 DC TO PASS ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, AND SUPPORT HUMANE CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE. 11 11 9 20 0 0 5539399 4318923 0 0 7053 931652 60077 16194 5606529 5266769 372600 1738486 0 845987 843742 125681 150346 488727 2566961 4551863 3911229 7284437 1695300 -2017668 2870845 1159757 328470 635050 2542375 524707 THE 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 THE LEGISLATIVE FUND IS TO ADVANCE SOCIAL WELFARE BY HELPING TO PASS STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS THAT PROTECT ANIMALS FROM CRUELTY, SUFFERING, AND UNNECESSARY KILLING AND USE. false false 6424907 471836 FEDERAL & STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY/FEDERAL REGULATORY ACTIVITY THE HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND (HSLF) PLAYED A CRUCIAL ROLE IN SECURING LANGUAGE IN THE FARM BILL MAKING IT A FEDERAL CRIME TO KNOWINGLY ATTEND OR BRING A CHILD TO AN ORGANIZED ANIMAL FIGHT AND STRIKING A PROVISION (KNOWN AS THE "KING AMENDMENT") THAT WOULD NEGATE STATE LAWS PROTECTING FARM ANIMALS. HSLF HELPED SECURE LANGUAGE IN THE FY15 OMNIBUS TO BAR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) FROM FUNDING INSPECTIONS AT HORSE SLAUGHTER PLANTS, EFFECTIVELY MAKING IT ILLEGAL TO SLAUGHTER HORSES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN THIS COUNTRY; TO PRIORITIZE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NON-ANIMAL RESEARCH METHODS THROUGH THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR ADVANCING TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCES; AND TO PRESERVE FUNDING FOR USDA'S ENFORCEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF KEY ANIMAL WELFARE LAWS INCLUDING THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT AND HORSE PROTECTION ACT. HSLF ALSO LOBBIED MEMBERS OF THE RESPECTIVE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEES IN SUPPORT OF PRIORITIZATION OF NON-ANIMAL ALTERNATIVES AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. HSLF WORKED IN SUPPORT OF BILLS INCLUDING THE VETERAN'S DOG TRAINING THERAPY ACT (H.R. 183), VETERINARY MEDICINE MOBILITY ACT (H.R.1528/S.950), PUPPY UNIFORM PROTECTION AND SAFETY ACT (H.R. 847/S. 395), HUMANE COSMETICS ACT (H.R.4148), EGG PRODUCTS INSPECTION ACT AMENDMENTS (H.R.1731/S.820), PREVENT ALL SORING TACTICS ACT (H.R.1518/S.1406), SAFEGUARD AMERICAN FOOD EXPORTS ACT (H.R.1094/S.541), HORSERACING INTEGRITY AND SAFETY ACT (H.R. 2012/S. 973), CAPTIVE PRIMATE SAFETY ACT (H.R.2856/S.1463), AND BIG CATS AND PUBLIC SAFETY PROTECTION ACT (H.R.1998/S.1381). HSLF OPPOSED HARMFUL BILLS SUCH AS THE BIPARTISAN SPORTSMEN'S ACT (H.R.3590/S.2363), WHICH WOULD HAVE OPENED SENSITIVE FEDERAL LANDS TO HUNTING, STRIPPED THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) OF ITS ABILITY TO MAKE SCIENCE-BASED DECISIONS REGARDING THE USE OF LEAD AMMUNITION, AND CREATED A CONGRESSIONAL CARVE OUT TO ALLOW HUNTERS TO IMPORT SPORT-HUNTED TROPHIES OF THREATENED POLAR BEARS. HSLF SUPPORTED REGULATORY ACTIONS ON THE FEDERAL LEVEL BY WORKING TO SUPPORT USDA REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE 2008 BAN ON PUPPY IMPORTS. COALITIONS: INTERNATIONAL COALITION FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION IN THE OECD (ICAPO): WITH PARTNERS IN EUROPE, JAPAN, CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES, HSLF SERVED FOR THE DORIS DAY ANIMAL LEAGUE (DDAL) ON THE STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE ICAPO, WHICH WORKS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT (OECD) 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. COALITION FOR CONSUMER INFORMATION ON COSMETICS (CCIC): HSLF PROVIDED DORIS DAY ANIMAL LEAGUE (DDAL) REPRESENTATION ON THE STEERING COMMITTEE, WHICH MANAGES THE US STANDARD FOR "CRUELTY-FREE" COSMETICS AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS. WE WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR EUROPEAN PARTNERS FOR A NORTH AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN STANDARD. BALLOT INITIATIVES MICHIGAN: HSLF worked to develop a coalition and gather signatures for two referendums challenging acts of the legislature that opened wolf hunting seasons and handed authority over game species decisions to an unelected, politically appointed commission. Both referendums were successful in defeating the acts of the legislature. MAINE: HSLF WORKED TO DEVELOP A COALITION, REFINE LANGUAGE AND GATHER SIGNATURES FOR A BALLOT MEASURE TO END THE BAITING, HOUNDING, AND TRAPPING OF BEARS IN THE STATE OF MAINE. THIS INITIATIVE DID NOT PASS. 162089 PUBLICATIONS AND EDUCATION HUMANE ACTIVIST: HSLF PUBLISHED ITS NEWSLETTER FIVE TIMES AND DISTRIBUTED IT TO OUR MEMBERS. IT PROVIDES DETAILED REPORTS ON HSLF'S ACTIVITIES REGARDING LAWS AND POLICIES. HUMANE ACTIVIST INFORMS THE READER ON HSLF SUPPORTED ANIMAL PROTECTION BILLS BEFORE THE U.S. CONGRESS. HUMANE SCORECARD: HSLF PUBLISHED ITS ONLINE AND PRINT VERSIONS OF ITS ANALYSIS OF VOTES AND CO-SPONSORSHIPS BY FEDERAL LEGISLATORS ON ANIMAL PROTECTION ISSUES. IT ENABLES THE READER TO ASSESS HOW THE U.S. SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES ACTED ON THESE ISSUES. 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. 42099 1266650 POLITICAL ACTIVITY HSLF MADE ENDORSEMENTS IN 222 FEDERAL RACES AND 71 STATE RACES. HSLF ALSO MADE INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES SUCH AS DIRECT MAIL, TELEVISION ADS, AND/OR PHONE CALLS IN FIFTEEN FEDERAL RACES AND THIRTEEN STATE RACES, AND SENT ENDORSEMENT EMAILS IN MANY OTHERS. HSLF SOLICITED FUNDS THROUGH A DIRECT MAIL PIECE TO MEMBERS OF THE HSLF AND THROUGH PEER-TO-PEER FUNDRAISING OF HSLF MEMBERS FOR ITS FEDERAL, AFFILIATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE. 6629095 false true true true false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true true false true 15 0 true 9 true false false false false true true false X 11 11 true false false false true false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false AL AK AR CA CO CT FL GA HI IL KS KY LA ME MD MA MN MS NC ND NJ NY OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WA WV WI MO X X G Thomas Waite III 2024521100 700 Professional Drive Gaithersburg MD 20879 DAVID O WIEBERS MD CHAIRMAN 5.00 0 X X 0 0 0 SUSAN ATHERTON DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00 0 X X 0 0 0 JERRY CESAK DIRECTOR 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 ANITA W COUPE ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 JANE GREENSPUN GALE DIRECTOR 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 MARIAN G PROBST DIRECTOR 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 REENIE BROWN DIRECTOR 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 PATRICIA GAY DIRECTOR 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 NIKKI LAFFERTY DIRECTOR 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 DAVID ROBB DIRECTOR 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 CHERI SHANKAR DIRECTOR 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL MARKARIAN PRESIDENT 2.00 0 X 0 0 0 WAYNE PACELLE EXECUTIVE VP 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 G THOMAS WAITE III TREASURER 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 ROGER A KINDLER GENERAL COUNSEL 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 THERESA REESE ASSISTANT TREASURER 0.00 0 X 0 0 0 BERNARD O UNTI PhD ASSISTANT TREASURER 0.00 0 X 0 0 0 CAROL ENGLAND ASSISTANT TREASURER 0.00 0 X 0 0 0 DONNA MOCHI ASSISTANT TREASURER 0.00 0 X 0 0 0 MICHAELEN BARSNESS ASSISTANT TREASURER 0.00 0 X 0 0 0 KIMBERLY GETZ ASSISTANT TREASURER 0.00 0 X 0 0 0 AMY C RODGERS SECRETARY 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 SARA AMUNDSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 0 X 109119 0 31813 109119 0 31813 1 false false false JOE TRIPPI AND ASSOCIATES INC 606A N TALBOT ST STE 303 ST MICHAELS MD 21663 MEDIA BUYING CONSULTANTS 1582591 NATIONAL OUTDOOR SPORTS AD 5151 WISCONSIN AVENUE NW 4TH FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20016 FUNDRAISING, MARKETING & MAILING CONSULTANTS 837176 CANDIDATE COMMAND LLC 1831 NW VIVION RD STE 101 RIVERSIDE MO 64150 DESIGN-PRINT-MAIL SERVICES 380083 WEST COAST PUBLIC AFFAIRS 16060 VENTURA BLVD 10 ENCINO CA 91436 TARGETED DIRECT MAILING 194881 IMLAY INTERNATIONAL LLC 5101 BACKLICK ROAD SUITE I ANNANDALE VA 22003 PRINT MANAGEMENT SERVICES 159376 5 4318923 321842 4318923 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1253494 321842 931652 0 931652 931652 List Rental 511140 16194 16194 0 0 0 0 16194 5266769 0 0 947846 1738486 1738486 657886 580362 19710 57814 74262 65511 2225 6526 69594 61393 2085 6116 42000 37051 1258 3691 13655 12442 423 790 74967 67938 1897 5132 81616 73878 1967 5771 150346 150346 515339 471322 17930 26087 1614353 1471000 49957 93396 137072 119384 6163 11525 8268 7534 256 478 53388 48647 1652 3089 67787 61767 2123 3897 7726 7040 239 447 Direct Response Costs 946854 832948 38386 75520 Education Material 653093 595099 20210 37784 State Registration Fees 5084 4632 134 318 INCOME TAX EXPENSE (1120-POL) 372661 372661 0 0 0 0 7284437 6629095 166615 488727 X 1178765 831344 35363 312058 2632694 715275 51482 406696 0 0 14684 7583 0 0 0 0 0 171985 30203 2870845 1159757 328470 635050 0 0 0 328470 635050 X 1552364 524707 990011 0 2542375 524707 2870845 1159757 -2017668 0 X false true X true false RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2596730 3210 1330080 1266650 2596730 true DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION 1401 K Street NW - SUITE 200 WASHINGTON DC 20005 521304889 10000 0 DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMM OF MICHIGAN 606 TOWNSEND LANSING MI 48933 381323848 16000 0 HSLF MICHIGAN PAC 503 MALL COURT 333 LANSING MI 48912 471968026 708556 0 MISSOURI'S FOOD FOR AMERICA PO BOX 1714 JEFFERSON CITY MO 65102 465491175 532094 0 true false false Schedule C, Part I-A, Line 1 DESCRIPTION OF POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES HSLF MADE ENDORSEMENTS IN 222 FEDERAL RACES AND 71 STATE RACES. HSLF ALSO MADE INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES SUCH AS DIRECT MAIL, TELEVISION ADS, AND/OR PHONE CALLS IN FIFTEEN FEDERAL RACES AND THIRTEEN STATE RACES, AND SENT ENDORSEMENT EMAILS IN MANY OTHERS. HSLF SOLICITED FUNDS THROUGH A DIRECT MAIL PIECE TO MEMBERS OF THE HSLF AND THROUGH PEER-TO-PEER FUNDRAISING OF HSLF MEMBERS FOR ITS FEDERAL, AFFILIATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE. 0 X 4894108 -372661 -372661 5266769 0 0 5266769 6911776 -372661 -372661 7284437 0 0 7284437 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote THE FUND (HSLF) IS GENERALLY EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. INCOME WHICH IS NOT RELATED TO EXEMPT PURPOSES, LESS APPLICABLE DEDUCTIONS, IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE CORPORATE INCOME TAXES. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014, HSLF ACCRUED A TAX LIABILITY OF $372,661 RELATED TO A STOCK DONATION RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR THEN ENDED. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED HSLF'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT HSLF HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. GENERALLY, HSLF IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2011. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 ACCRUED TAX LIABILITY NETTED AGAINST INCOME IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - -372661 - Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 ACCRUED TAX LIABILITY NETTED AGAINST INCOME IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - -372661 X X X X true NATIONAL OUTDOOR SPORTS ADVERTISING INC 5151 WISCONSIN AVENUE NW 4TH FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20016 FUNDRAISING CONSULTANTS false 1656868 105788 1551080 DONOR SERVICES GROUP LLC 11500 OLYMPIC BLVD 540 LOS ANGELES CA 90064 FUNDRAISING CONSULTANTS false 15417 44558 -29141 1672285 150346 1521939 AL AK AR CA CO CT FL GA HI IL KS KY LA ME MD MA MN MS MO NH NJ NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WA WV WI true DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION 1401 K Street NW - SUITE 200 WASHINGTON DC 20005 521304889 527 10000 0 PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ELECT DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS AND CANDIDATES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMM OF MICHIGAN 606 TOWNSEND LANSING MI 48933 381323848 527 16000 0 IN SUPPORT OF DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES IN MICHIGAN KEEP MICHIGAN WOLVES PROTECTED 5859 W SAGINAW HWY 273 LANSING MI 48917 461677178 501 (C) (4) 53076 0 PROVIDE SUPPORT TO STOP LEGISLATION ALLOWING GREY WOLF HUNTING MAINERS FOR FAIR BEAR HUNTING PO BOX 8483 PORTLAND ME 04101 462825459 501 (C) (4) 418760 0 PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PROTECT MAINE'S BEAR POPULATION HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND MICHIGAN PAC 503 MALL COURT 333 LANSING MI 48912 471968026 527 708556 0 GENERAL SUPPORT MISSOURI'S FOOD FOR AMERICA PO BOX 1714 JEFFERSON CITY MO 65102 465491175 527 532094 0 PROVIDE SUPPORT AGAINST "RIGHT TO FARM" AMENDMENT IN MISSOURI 0 6 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Description Of Procedure For Monitoring Use Of Grant Funds THE HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND (HSLF) ISSUES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET OUR MISSION CRITERIA. GRANTS ARE USUALLY GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED BY HSLF OR TO ONES WITH WHICH WE HAVE AN EXISTING RELATIONSHIP. GRANT OVERSIGHT IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A VARIETY OF METHODS SUCH AS GRANT REPORTS, MEETINGS WITH GRANTEES, AND SITE VISIT. Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. THE HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND (HSLF) ISSUES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET OUR MISSION CRITERIA. GRANTS ARE USUALLY GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED BY HSLF OR TO ONES WITH WHICH WE HAVE AN EXISTING RELATIONSHIP. GRANT OVERSIGHT IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A VARIETY OF METHODS SUCH AS GRANT REPORTS, MEETINGS WITH GRANTEES, AND SITE VISIT. X 12832 321842 Cost 0 false true false Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number on contributions Securities - Publicly traded: NUMBER OF SHARES RECEIVED Schedule M, Part I, Line 9 Number of contributions or items contributed NUMBER OF SHARES RECEIVED Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS OFFICERS MARKARIAN. PACELLE, WAITE, RODGERS, KINDLER, GETZ, BARSNESS, REESE, MOCHI, ENGLAND, AND UNTI WERE EMPLOYED BY ANOTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION ON WHOSE BOARD DIRECTORS COUPE, PROBST, AND WIEBERS SERVED. THEREFORE, THESE INDIVIDUALS HAD "BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS" WITH EACH OTHER. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL CONSIST OF THE PERSONS NAMED AS THE INITIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND SUCH OTHER NATURAL PERSON(S) 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. THE "PERSONS NAMED AS THE INITIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION" ARE DIRECTORS COUPE, PROBST, AND WIEBERS 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) OF 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 body AFTER 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 policy THE 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 public HSLF 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 SET FORTH IN IRS CODE SECTION 6104(D). THE THREE MOST RECENTLY-FILED FORMS 990 ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE ON THE HSLF WEBSITE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY HAS NOT BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. Form 990, Part VII, Section B, Line 1 NATIONAL OUTDOOR SPORTS - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES National Outdoor Sports is one of our top five consultants and is not only a fundraising consultant but also provides marketing & mailing services. Form 990, Part VII, Section A AVG HOURS PER WEEK THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS HAVE MINIMAL WEEKLY TASKS WHICH IS WHY THEIR TOTAL ESTIMATED HOURS PER WEEK IS BEING REPORTED AS ZERO: REESE, UNTI, ENGLAND, MOCHI, BARSNESS, GETZ AND RODGERS. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c AUDIT OVERSIGHT THE 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. HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 2100 L STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20037 270906603 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE DC 527 THE HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND true HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND MICHIGAN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 503 MALL CT SUITE 333 LANSING MI 489125200 471968026 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE MI 527 THE HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND true false true false false false false false false false false false true false true true false false false false HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND MICHIGAN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE B 708556 Accrual method