HUMANE WORLD ACTIN FUND: Form 990, tax year 2012
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- Organization
- HUMANE WORLD ACTIN FUND (EIN 59-3786428)
- Tax period
- 2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31
- Filed
- 2013-08-21
- IRS object ID
- 201342339349300604
- Schema version
- 2012v2.1
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Timestamp | 2013-08-21T08:40:49-05:00 | Timestamp |
| Tax Period End Date | 2012-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDate |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirm
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 420714325 | EIN |
Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | MCGLADREY LLP | BusinessNameLine1 |
Preparer Firm US Address PreparerFirmUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 8000 TOWERS CRESCENT DR STE 500 | AddressLine1 |
| City | VIENNA | City |
| State | VA | State |
| ZIP Code | 221826205 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnType |
| Tax Period Begin Date | 2012-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDate |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 593786428 | EIN |
Name Name
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | THE HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND | BusinessNameLine1 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name Control | HUMA | NameControl |
| Phone | 2026762314 | Phone |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 2100 L STREET NW NO 310 | AddressLine1 |
| City | WASHINGTON | City |
| State | DC | State |
| ZIP Code | 20037 | ZIPCode |
Officer Officer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name | G THOMAS WAITE III | Name |
| Title | TREASURER | Title |
| Phone | 2026762314 | Phone |
| Date Signed | 2013-08-20 | DateSigned |
| Authorize Third Party | 1 | AuthorizeThirdParty |
Preparer Preparer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name | YONG ZHANG CPA | Name |
| PTIN | P01249785 | PTIN |
| Phone | 7033366400 | Phone |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Year | 2012 | TaxYear |
| Build TS | 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name Of Principal Officer Person | MICHAEL MARKARIAN | NameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson |
Address Principal Officer US AddressPrincipalOfficerUS
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 2100 L STREET NW NO 310 | AddressLine1 |
| City | WASHINGTON | City |
| State | DC | State |
| ZIP Code | 20037 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | 5579447 | GrossReceipts |
| Group Return For Affiliates | 0 | GroupReturnForAffiliates |
| Organization501c | X | Organization501c |
| Web Site | WWW.HSLF.ORG | WebSite |
| Type Of Organization Corporation | X | TypeOfOrganizationCorporation |
| Year Formation | 2004 | YearFormation |
| State Legal Domicile | DC | StateLegalDomicile |
| Activity Or Mission Description | TO PASS ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND SUPPORT HUMANE CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE. | ActivityOrMissionDescription |
| Nbr Voting Members Governing Body | 7 | NbrVotingMembersGoverningBody |
| Nbr Independent Voting Members | 7 | NbrIndependentVotingMembers |
| Total Nbr Employees | 0 | TotalNbrEmployees |
| Total Nbr Volunteers | 0 | TotalNbrVolunteers |
| Total Gross UBI | 0 | TotalGrossUBI |
| Net Unrelated Business Txbl Income | 0 | NetUnrelatedBusinessTxblIncome |
| Contributions Grants Prior Year | 3017873 | ContributionsGrantsPriorYear |
| Contributions Grants Current Year | 5516172 | ContributionsGrantsCurrentYear |
| Program Service Revenue Prior Year | 0 | ProgramServiceRevenuePriorYear |
| Program Service Revenue CY | 0 | ProgramServiceRevenueCY |
| Investment Income Prior Year | 4223 | InvestmentIncomePriorYear |
| Investment Income Current Year | 7742 | InvestmentIncomeCurrentYear |
| Other Revenue Prior Year | 73217 | OtherRevenuePriorYear |
| Other Revenue Current Year | 55533 | OtherRevenueCurrentYear |
| Total Revenue Prior Year | 3095313 | TotalRevenuePriorYear |
| Total Revenue Current Year | 5579447 | TotalRevenueCurrentYear |
| Grants And Similar Amnts Prior Year | 8000 | GrantsAndSimilarAmntsPriorYear |
| Grants And Similar Amnts CY | 788950 | GrantsAndSimilarAmntsCY |
| Benefits Paid To Members Prior Year | 0 | BenefitsPaidToMembersPriorYear |
| Benefits Paid To Members CY | 0 | BenefitsPaidToMembersCY |
| Salaries Etc Prior Year | 577939 | SalariesEtcPriorYear |
| Salaries Etc Current Year | 850903 | SalariesEtcCurrentYear |
| Total Prof Fundrsng Exp Prior Year | 138640 | TotalProfFundrsngExpPriorYear |
| Total Prof Fundrsng Exp CY | 181749 | TotalProfFundrsngExpCY |
| Total Fundrsng Exp Current Year | 677689 | TotalFundrsngExpCurrentYear |
| Other Expense Prior Year | 1994308 | OtherExpensePriorYear |
| Other Expenses Current Year | 4213106 | OtherExpensesCurrentYear |
| Total Expenses Prior Year | 2718887 | TotalExpensesPriorYear |
| Total Expenses Current Year | 6034708 | TotalExpensesCurrentYear |
| Revenues Less Expenses Prior Year | 376426 | RevenuesLessExpensesPriorYear |
| Revenues Less Expenses CY | -455261 | RevenuesLessExpensesCY |
| Total Assets BOY | 1584769 | TotalAssetsBOY |
| Total Assets EOY | 1519537 | TotalAssetsEOY |
| Total Liabilities BOY | 282433 | TotalLiabilitiesBOY |
| Total Liabilities EOY | 674272 | TotalLiabilitiesEOY |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | 1302336 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | 845265 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | X | InfoInScheduleOPartIII |
| Mission Description | HSLF'S 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. | MissionDescription |
| Significant New Program Services | 0 | SignificantNewProgramServices |
| Significant Change | 0 | SignificantChange |
| Expense | 3057109 | Expense |
| Grants | 549950 | Grants |
| Description | FEDERAL & STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY/FEDERAL REGULATORY ACTIVITYFEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITYVETERANS DOG TRAINING THERAPY ACT:SPONSORS: REP. MICHAEL GRIMM (R-NY); SENS. MAX BAUCUS (D-MT) AND JOHN BOOZMAN (R-AR).TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM ALLOWING VETERANS SUFFERING FROM POST- DEPLOYMENT MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS TO TRAIN THERAPY DOGS. HSLF LOBBIED FOR PASSAGE OF THE SENATE BILL.FUNDING LETTER: | Description |
Activity2 Activity2
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | 1823856 | Expense |
| Grants | 239000 | Grants |
| Description | POLITICAL ACTIVITYHSLF MADE 199 FEDERAL ENDORSEMENTS AND OPPOSED FIVE CANDIDATES FOR FEDERAL OFFICE. ADDITIONALLY, HSLF MADE SEVEN STATE ENDORSEMENTS AND OPPOSED TWO CANDIDATES FOR STATE OFFICE. HSLF ENGAGED IN INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES SUPPORTING/OPPOSING SELECT CANDIDATES FOR ELECTED OFFICE THROUGH OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. THIS INCLUDED TV, RADIO, AND ONLINE ADVERTISEMENTS, AS WELL AS THE DISBURSEMENT OF DIRECT MAIL, DOOR HANGERS, AND PALM CARDS. ADDITIONALLY, HSLF WORKED TO MOBILIZE OUR MEMBERSHIP THROUGH EMAIL OUTREACH, PHONE BANKING OPERATIONS, AND DOOR-TO-DOOR CANVASSING. 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. | Description |
Activity3 Activity3
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | 284714 | Expense |
| Grants | 0 | Grants |
| Description | PUBLICATIONS AND EDUCATIONHUMANE 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 VERSION 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. HSLF ALSO PUBLISHED A 2012 CALIFORNIA HUMANE SCORECARD TO EVALUATE THE ANIMAL PROTECTION VOTING RECORDS OF CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATORS.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 AND TO PASS BITTERING AGENT/ANTIFREEZE LEGISLATION ON THE STATE LEVEL.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 PROVIDED EXPERT COMMENTS ON TEST GUIDELINE REVIEWS AND PROPOSED POLICY CHANGES, LOBBIED THE US 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 US STANDARD FOR "CRUELTY-FREE" COSMETICS AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS. WE WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR EUROPEAN PARTNERS FOR A NORTH AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN STANDARD. | Description |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expense | 5165679 | TotalProgramServiceExpense |
| Described In501 C3 | 0 | DescribedIn501C3 |
| Schedule B Required | 1 | ScheduleBRequired |
| Political Activities | 1 | PoliticalActivities |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | 1 | SubjectToProxyTax |
| Donor Advised Funds | 0 | DonorAdvisedFunds |
| Conservation Easements | 0 | ConservationEasements |
| Collections Of Art | 0 | CollectionsOfArt |
| Credit Counseling | 0 | CreditCounseling |
| Term Or Permanent Endowments | 0 | TermOrPermanentEndowments |
| Report Land Bldg Equip | 0 | ReportLandBldgEquip |
| Report Invest Oth Securities | 0 | ReportInvestOthSecurities |
| Report Prog Rel Invest | 0 | ReportProgRelInvest |
| Report Other Assets | 1 | ReportOtherAssets |
| Report Other Liabilities | 0 | ReportOtherLiabilities |
| Report Fin48 Footnote | 1 | ReportFin48Footnote |
| Independent Audit Financial Stmt | 0 | IndependentAuditFinancialStmt |
| Consolidated Audit Financial Stmt | 1 | ConsolidatedAuditFinancialStmt |
| School | 0 | School |
| Foreign Office | 0 | ForeignOffice |
| Foreign Activities | 0 | ForeignActivities |
| More Than5000 K To Organizations | 0 | MoreThan5000KToOrganizations |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | 0 | MoreThan5000KToIndividuals |
| Professional Fundraising | 1 | ProfessionalFundraising |
| Fundraising Activities | 0 | FundraisingActivities |
| Gaming | 0 | Gaming |
| Hospital | 0 | Hospital |
| Grants To Organizations | 1 | GrantsToOrganizations |
| Grants To Individuals | 0 | GrantsToIndividuals |
| Schedule J Required | 0 | ScheduleJRequired |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | 0 | TaxExemptBonds |
| Excess Benefit Transaction | 0 | ExcessBenefitTransaction |
| Prior Excess Benefit Transaction | 0 | PriorExcessBenefitTransaction |
| Loan To Officer Or DQP | 0 | LoanToOfficerOrDQP |
| Grant To Related Person | 0 | GrantToRelatedPerson |
| Bsnss Rltnshp With Organization | 0 | BsnssRltnshpWithOrganization |
| Bsnss Rltnshp Thru Family Member | 0 | BsnssRltnshpThruFamilyMember |
| Officer Entity With Bsnss Rltnshp | 0 | OfficerEntityWithBsnssRltnshp |
| Deductible Non Cash Contributions | 0 | DeductibleNonCashContributions |
| Deductible Contributions Of Art | 0 | DeductibleContributionsOfArt |
| Terminated | 0 | Terminated |
| Partial Liquidation | 0 | PartialLiquidation |
| Disregarded Entity | 0 | DisregardedEntity |
| Related Entity | 0 | RelatedEntity |
| Related Org Controlled Entity | 0 | RelatedOrgControlledEntity |
| Activities Conducted Partnership | 0 | ActivitiesConductedPartnership |
| Schedule O Required | 1 | ScheduleORequired |
| Number Forms Transmitted With1096 | 35 | NumberFormsTransmittedWith1096 |
| Number W2 G Included | 0 | NumberW2GIncluded |
| Compliance With Backup Witholding | 1 | ComplianceWithBackupWitholding |
| Number Of Employees | 0 | NumberOfEmployees |
| Unrelated Business Income | 0 | UnrelatedBusinessIncome |
| Foreign Financial Account | 0 | ForeignFinancialAccount |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | 0 | ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans |
| Taxable Party Notification | 0 | TaxablePartyNotification |
| Non Deductible Contributions | 1 | NonDeductibleContributions |
| Non Deductible Disclosure | 1 | NonDeductibleDisclosure |
| Indoor Tanning Services | 0 | IndoorTanningServices |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | X | InfoInScheduleOPartVI |
| Nbr Voting Governing Body Members | 7 | NbrVotingGoverningBodyMembers |
| Number Independent Voting Members | 7 | NumberIndependentVotingMembers |
| Family Or Business Relationship | 1 | FamilyOrBusinessRelationship |
| Delegation Of Management Duties | 0 | DelegationOfManagementDuties |
| Changes To Organizing Docs | 0 | ChangesToOrganizingDocs |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | 0 | MaterialDiversionOrMisuse |
| Members Or Stockholders | 1 | MembersOrStockholders |
| Election Of Board Members | 0 | ElectionOfBoardMembers |
| Decisions Subject To Approval | 0 | DecisionsSubjectToApproval |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | 1 | MinutesOfGoverningBody |
| Minutes Of Committees | 0 | MinutesOfCommittees |
| Officer Mailing Address | 0 | OfficerMailingAddress |
| Local Chapters | 0 | LocalChapters |
| Form990 Provided To Governing Body | 1 | Form990ProvidedToGoverningBody |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | 1 | ConflictOfInterestPolicy |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Persons | 1 | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPersons |
| Regular Monitoring Enforcement | 1 | RegularMonitoringEnforcement |
| Whistleblower Policy | 1 | WhistleblowerPolicy |
| Document Retention Policy | 1 | DocumentRetentionPolicy |
| Compensation Process CEO | 0 | CompensationProcessCEO |
| Compensation Process Other | 0 | CompensationProcessOther |
| Investment In Joint Venture | 0 | InvestmentInJointVenture |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Filed | AL | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Filed | AK | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled |
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| States Where Copy Of Return Is Filed | CA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Filed | CO | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Filed | CT | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled |
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| States Where Copy Of Return Is Filed | ME | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled |
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| States Where Copy Of Return Is Filed | HI | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled |
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| States Where Copy Of Return Is Filed | ND | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Filed | OH | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Filed | OK | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Filed | OR | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled |
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| States Where Copy Of Return Is Filed | WI | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Filed | NH | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled |
| Own Website | X | OwnWebsite |
| Upon Request | X | UponRequest |
The Books Are In Care Of TheBooksAreInCareOf
Name Business NameBusiness
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | G THOMAS WAITE III | BusinessNameLine1 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Number | 2024521100 | TelephoneNumber |
Address US AddressUS
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 700 PROFESSIONAL DRIVE | AddressLine1 |
| City | GAITHERSBURG | City |
| State | MD | State |
| ZIP Code | 20879 | ZIPCode |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (15 entries)
| TitleTitle | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeek | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirector | Reportable Comp From OrganizationReportableCompFromOrganization | Reportable Comp From Related OrgsReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs | Other CompensationOtherCompensation | OfficerOfficer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID O WIEBERS MD | ||||||
| CHAIR/DIRECTOR | 2.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| SUSAN ATHERTON | ||||||
| VICE CHAIR/DIRECTOR | 2.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| REENIE BROWN | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| ANITA W COUPE ESQ | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| PATRICIA GAY | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| MARIAN G PROBST | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| CHERI SHANKAR | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| MICHAEL MARKARIAN | ||||||
| PRESIDENT | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | |
| WAYNE PACELLE | ||||||
| EXECUTIVE VP | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | |
| G THOMAS WAITE III | ||||||
| TREASURER | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | |
| JANET D FRAKE | ||||||
| SECRETARY | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | |
| ROGER KINDLER | ||||||
| GENERAL COUNSEL | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | |
| GWEN ELLEN CRANE | ||||||
| ASSISTANT TREASURER | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | |
| DONNA MOCHI | ||||||
| ASSISTANT TREASURER | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | |
| SARA AMUNDSON | ||||||
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 | 104420 | 0 | 24025 | X | |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | 104420 | TotalReportableCompFromOrg |
| Total Reportable Comp Frm Rltd Orgs | 0 | TotalReportableCompFrmRltdOrgs |
| Total Other Compensation | 24025 | TotalOtherCompensation |
| Number Individuals GT100 K | 1 | NumberIndividualsGT100K |
| Formers Listed | 0 | FormersListed |
| Total Comp GT150 K | 0 | TotalCompGT150K |
| Compensation From Other Sources | 0 | CompensationFromOtherSources |
Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensation (5 entries)
| Address Line1AddressOfContractor/AddressUS/AddressLine1 | CityAddressOfContractor/AddressUS/City | StateAddressOfContractor/AddressUS/State | ZIP CodeAddressOfContractor/AddressUS/ZIPCode | Description Of ServicesDescriptionOfServices | CompensationCompensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOE TRIPPI & ASSOCIATES INC | |||||
| 606A N TALBOT ST STE 303 | ST MICHAELS | MD | 21663 | MEDIA BUYING CONSULTANTS | 517008 |
| CANDIDATE COMMAND LLC | |||||
| 1831 NW VIVION RD STE 101 | RIVERSIDE | MO | 64150 | DESIGN-PRINT-MAIL SERVICES | 306037 |
| WINNING MARK INVOICE LLC | |||||
| 1220 SW MORRISON ST 910 | PORTLAND | OR | 97205 | DESIGN-PRINT-MAIL SERVICES | 241650 |
| IMLAY INTERNATIONAL LLC | |||||
| 5101 BACKLICK ROAD SUITE I | ANNANDALE | VA | 22003 | PRINT MANAGEMENT SERVICES | 154742 |
| WEST COAST PUBLIC AFFAIRS | |||||
| 16060 VENTURA BLVD 10 | ENCINO | CA | 91436 | VOTER OUTREACH | 146944 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Contractors GT100 K | 6 | NumberOfContractorsGT100K |
| All Other Contributions | 5516172 | AllOtherContributions |
| Noncash Contributions | 1045 | NoncashContributions |
| Total Contributions | 5516172 | TotalContributions |
Investment Income InvestmentIncome
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 7742 | TotalRevenueColumn |
| Exclusion | $7,742 | ExclusionAmount |
Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMisc (2 entries)
| DescriptionDescription | Business CodeBusinessCode | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumn | ExclusionExclusionAmount |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER INCOME | 541990 | 48113 | $48,113 |
| LIST RENTAL | 511140 | 7420 | $7,420 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Other Revenue | 55533 | TotalOtherRevenue |
Total Revenue TotalRevenue
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 5579447 | TotalRevenueColumn |
| Related Or Exempt Function Income | 0 | RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | 0 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenue |
| Exclusion | $63,275 | ExclusionAmount |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part IX | X | InfoInScheduleOPartIX |
Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgs
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 788950 | Total |
| Program Services | 788950 | ProgramServices |
Comp Current Officers Directors CompCurrentOfficersDirectors
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 128445 | Total |
| Program Services | 110463 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 3853 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 14129 | Fundraising |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWages
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 545729 | Total |
| Program Services | 463631 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 18182 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 63916 | Fundraising |
Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributions
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 52597 | Total |
| Program Services | 44789 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 1719 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 6089 | Fundraising |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefits
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 77221 | Total |
| Program Services | 64672 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 2869 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 9680 | Fundraising |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxes
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 46911 | Total |
| Program Services | 39947 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 1533 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 5431 | Fundraising |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegal
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 10122 | Total |
| Program Services | 8945 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 343 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 834 | Fundraising |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccounting
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 73779 | Total |
| Program Services | 65200 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 2503 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 6076 | Fundraising |
Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbying
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 115988 | Total |
| Program Services | 102502 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 3934 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 9552 | Fundraising |
Fees For Services Prof Fundraising FeesForServicesProfFundraising
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 181749 | Total |
| Fundraising | 181749 | Fundraising |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOther
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 642911 | Total |
| Program Services | 567760 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 21792 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 53359 | Fundraising |
Advertising Advertising
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 699606 | Total |
| Program Services | 615760 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 24460 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 59386 | Fundraising |
Office Expenses OfficeExpenses
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 253187 | Total |
| Program Services | 216345 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 10747 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 26095 | Fundraising |
Information Technology InformationTechnology
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 95956 | Total |
| Program Services | 84799 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 3255 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 7902 | Fundraising |
Occupancy Occupancy
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 50676 | Total |
| Program Services | 44784 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 1719 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 4173 | Fundraising |
Travel Travel
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 57698 | Total |
| Program Services | 50989 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 1957 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 4752 | Fundraising |
Insurance Insurance
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 9389 | Total |
| Program Services | 8298 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 318 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 773 | Fundraising |
Other Expenses OtherExpenses (3 entries)
| DescriptionDescription | TotalTotal | Program ServicesProgramServices | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneral | FundraisingFundraising |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECT RESPONSE COSTS | 1768111 | 1502820 | 77378 | 187913 |
| EDUCATION MATERIAL | 428772 | 378917 | 14544 | 35311 |
| R/E AND PERSONAL PROPER | 6911 | 6108 | 234 | 569 |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpenses
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 6034708 | Total |
| Program Services | 5165679 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 191340 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 677689 | Fundraising |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Joint Costs | X | JointCosts |
Total Joint Costs TotalJointCosts
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 1824747 | Total |
| Program Services | 1155951 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 50505 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 618291 | Fundraising |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearing
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 908204 | BOY |
| EOY | 736766 | EOY |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivable
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 66001 | BOY |
| EOY | 43221 | EOY |
Prepaid Expenses Deferred Charges PrepaidExpensesDeferredCharges
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 7773 | BOY |
| EOY | 8603 | EOY |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Buildings Equipment Basis | 0 | LandBuildingsEquipmentBasis |
Land Buildings Equipment Basis Net LandBuildingsEquipmentBasisNet
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 0 | BOY |
Investments Pub Traded Securities InvestmentsPubTradedSecurities
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 441456 | BOY |
| EOY | 578108 | EOY |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotal
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 161335 | BOY |
| EOY | 152839 | EOY |
Total Assets TotalAssets
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 1584769 | BOY |
| EOY | 1519537 | EOY |
Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 282433 | BOY |
| EOY | 674272 | EOY |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilities
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 282433 | BOY |
| EOY | 674272 | EOY |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Follow SFAS117 | X | FollowSFAS117 |
Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssets
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 1270241 | BOY |
| EOY | 845265 | EOY |
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets TemporarilyRestrictedNetAssets
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 32095 | BOY |
| EOY | 0 | EOY |
Total Net Assets Fund Balances TotalNetAssetsFundBalances
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 1302336 | BOY |
| EOY | 845265 | EOY |
Total Liab Net Assets Fund Balances TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 1584769 | BOY |
| EOY | 1519537 | EOY |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expenses | -455261 | ReconcilationRevenueExpenses |
| Reconciliation Unrealized Invest | -1810 | ReconciliationUnrealizedInvest |
| Reconcilation Other Changes | 0 | ReconcilationOtherChanges |
| Info In Schedule O Part XII | X | InfoInScheduleOPartXII |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | X | MethodOfAccountingAccrual |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | 0 | AccountantCompileOrReview |
| FS Audited | 1 | FSAudited |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasis
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Statement Consolidated | X | FinancialStatementConsolidated |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | 1 | AuditCommittee |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | 0 | FederalGrantAuditRequired |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Info ContributorInfo
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor Number | RESTRICTED | ContributorNumber |
Contributor Name Business ContributorNameBusiness
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor Address US ContributorAddressUS
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Aggregate Contributions | RESTRICTED | AggregateContributions |
Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Political Expenditures | 1823856 | PoliticalExpenditures |
| Volunteer Hours | 1614 | VolunteerHours |
| Amt Expended For527 Activities | 1584856 | AmtExpendedFor527Activities |
| Amt Of Internal Funds Contributed | 239000 | AmtOfInternalFundsContributed |
| Total Exmpt Function Expenditures | 1823856 | TotalExmptFunctionExpenditures |
| Form1120 Pol Filed | 1 | Form1120PolFiled |
Sec527 Pol Orgs Sec527PolOrgs (21 entries)
| Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1 | CityAddressUS/City | StateAddressUS/State | ZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCode | EINEIN | Amt Pd From Internal FundsAmtPdFromInternalFunds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF CA | |||||
| 1401 21ST ST SUITE 200 | SACRAMENTO | CA | 95814 | 942214618 | 20000 |
| HOUSE MAJORITY PAC | |||||
| 700 13TH ST NW SUITE 600 | WASHINGTON | DC | 20005 | 451672898 | 20000 |
| IOWANS FOR INTEGRITY IN LEADERSHIP | |||||
| PO BOX 453 | STORM LAKE | IA | 50588 | 460629042 | 150000 |
| LARA FOR SENATE 2012 | |||||
| 777 S FIGUERORA ST SUITE 4050 | LOS ANGELES | CA | 90017 | 453611202 | 1000 |
| STEINBERG FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2018 | |||||
| 555 CAPITOL MALL SUITE 1425 | SACRAMENTO | CA | 95814 | 274722206 | 2000 |
| FELIPE FUENTES REFORM CALIFORNIA BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE | |||||
| 777 S FIGUERORA ST SUITE 4050 | LOS ANGELES | CA | 90017 | 204970662 | 2000 |
| JOHN A PEREZ FOR ASSEMBLY 2012 | |||||
| 777 S FIGUERORA ST SUITE 4050 | LOS ANGELES | CA | 90017 | 452426514 | 2000 |
| SOLORIO FOR SENATE 2014 | |||||
| 1212 S VICTORY BLVD | LOS ANGELES | CA | 91502 | 274261149 | 1000 |
| PAUL FONG FOR ASSEMBLY 2012 | |||||
| 921 11TH ST SUITE 904 | SACRAMENTO | CA | 95814 | 273822990 | 1000 |
| BOCANEGRA FOR ASSEMBLY 2012 | |||||
| 777 S FIGUERORA ST SUITE 4050 | LOS ANGELES | CA | 90017 | 273261851 | 1000 |
| RE-ELECT BEN HUESO FOR ASSEMBLY 2012 | |||||
| 330 ENCINITAS BLVD STE 101 | ENCINITAS | CA | 92024 | 274468940 | 1000 |
| TONY MENDOZA FOR SENATE 2014 | |||||
| C/O CALIFORNIA POLITICAL LAW INC | LONG BEACH | CA | 90807 | 263145549 | 1000 |
| FIONA MA FOR STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2014 | |||||
| 2244 IONE STREET | SACRAMENTO | CA | 95864 | 453934208 | 1000 |
| FLETCHER FOR ASSEMBLY 2012 | |||||
| 330 ENCINITAS BLVD STE 101 | ENCINITAS | CA | 92024 | 383843421 | 1000 |
| TED LIEU FOR SENATE 2014 | |||||
| 555 CAPITOL MALL SUITE 1425 | SACRAMENTO | CA | 95814 | 273846737 | 1500 |
| BOB BLUMENFIELD FOR ASSEMBLY 2012 | |||||
| 6380 WILSHIRE BLVD 1612 | LOS ANGELES | CA | 90048 | 273872492 | 1000 |
| MICHAEL ALLEN FOR ASSEMBLY 2012 | |||||
| 921 11TH ST STE 904 | SACRAMENTO | CA | 95814 | 274482169 | 1000 |
| LONI HANCOCK FOR STATE SENATE 2012 | |||||
| 5429 MADISON AVENUE | SACRAMENTO | CA | 95841 | 263740459 | 1000 |
| JEFF GORELL FOR ASSEMBLY 2012 | |||||
| 30151 TOMAS STREET | RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA | CA | 92688 | 274349077 | 1000 |
| WES CHESBRO FOR ASSEMBLY 2012 | |||||
| 555 CAPITOL MALL SUITE 1425 | SACRAMENTO | CA | 95814 | 273902515 | 1000 |
| YAMADA FOR ASSEMBLY 2012 | |||||
| PO BOX 528 | SACRAMENTO | CA | 95812 | 274276095 | 1000 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantially All Dues Nondeduct | 1 | SubstantiallyAllDuesNondeduct |
| Only In House Lobbying | 0 | OnlyInHouseLobbying |
| Agree To Carryover Prior Year | 0 | AgreeToCarryoverPriorYear |
Form990 Schedule C Part IV Form990ScheduleCPartIV
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Identifier | ORGANIZATIONS DIRECT AND INDIRECT POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES: | Identifier |
| Return Reference | PART I-A, LINE 1: | ReturnReference |
| Explanation | HSLF MADE 199 FEDERAL ENDORSEMENTS AND OPPOSED FIVE CANDIDATES FOR FEDERAL OFFICE. ADDITIONALLY, HSLF MADE SEVEN STATE ENDORSEMENTS AND OPPOSED TWO CANDIDATES FOR STATE OFFICE. HSLF ENGAGED IN INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES SUPPORTING/OPPOSING SELECT CANDIDATES FOR ELECTED OFFICE THROUGH OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. THIS INCLUDED TV, RADIO, AND ONLINE ADVERTISEMENTS, AS WELL AS THE DISBURSEMENT OF DIRECT MAIL, DOOR HANGERS, AND PALM CARDS. ADDITIONALLY, HSLF WORKED TO MOBILIZE OUR MEMBERSHIP THROUGH EMAIL OUTREACH, PHONE BANKING OPERATIONS, AND DOOR-TO-DOOR CANVASSING. 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. | Explanation |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Of Book Value Land Buildings | 0 | TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings |
Other Assets OtherAssets
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Description | RECEIVABLE | Description |
| Book Value | 152839 | BookValue |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Other Assets | 152839 | TotalBookValueOtherAssets |
| Footnote In Part XIII | X | FootnoteInPartXIII |
| Tot Revenue Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | 5766880 | TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt |
| Net Unrealized Gains Investments | -1810 | NetUnrealizedGainsInvestments |
| Other Revenues | 189243 | OtherRevenues |
| Revenue Not Rptd F990 | 187433 | RevenueNotRptdF990 |
| Revenue Subtotal | 5579447 | RevenueSubtotal |
| Revenue Not Rptd On Fin Stmt | 0 | RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | 5579447 | TotalRevenuePerForm990 |
| Tot Expenses Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | 6222504 | TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt |
| Other Expenses Included | 187796 | OtherExpensesIncluded |
| Expenses Not Rptd F990 | 187796 | ExpensesNotRptdF990 |
| Expenses Subtotal | 6034708 | ExpensesSubtotal |
| Expenses Not Rptd On Fin Stmt | 0 | ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | 6034708 | TotalExpensesPerForm990 |
Form990 Schedule D Part XIII Form990ScheduleDPartXIII (3 entries)
| IdentifierIdentifier | Return ReferenceReturnReference | ExplanationExplanation |
|---|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: | PART X, LINE 2: | THE FUND 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. HSLF DID NOT HAVE ANY NET UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED HSLF'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT HSLF HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. GENERALLY, HSLF IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2009. |
| PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: | PAC REVENUE INCLUDED IN CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 189,243. | |
| PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: | PAC EXPENSES INCLUDED IN CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 187,796. |
Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Mail Solicitations | X | MailSolicitations |
| Email Solicitations | X | EmailSolicitations |
| Phone Solicitations | X | PhoneSolicitations |
| In Person Solicitations | X | InPersonSolicitations |
| Agreement Ref Fundraising | 1 | AgreementRefFundraising |
Fundraiser Activity Information FundraiserActivityInformation (3 entries)
| Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1 | CityAddressUS/City | StateAddressUS/State | ZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCode | ActivityActivity | Fundraiser Control Of FundsFundraiserControlOfFunds | Gross ReceiptsGrossReceipts | Amount Retained By ContractorAmountRetainedByContractor | Net To OrganizationNetToOrganization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL OUTDOOR SPORTS ADVERTISING INC | ||||||||
| 5151 WISCONSIN AVE NW 4TH FLOOR | WASHINGTON | DC | 20016 | FUNDRAISING CONSULTANTS | 0 | 1771778 | 116946 | 1654832 |
| DONOR SERVICES GROUP LLC | ||||||||
| 11500 OLYMPIC BLVD 540 | LOS ANGELES | CA | 90064 | FUNDRAISING CONSULTANTS | 0 | 40165 | 49188 | -9023 |
| INFOCISION MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | ||||||||
| 325 SPRINGSIDE DRIVE | AKRON | OH | 44333 | TELEPHONE FUNDRAISER TO OBTAIN MULTI YR REVENUE | 0 | 12088 | 15615 | -3527 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Gross Receipts | 1824031 | TotalGrossReceipts |
| Total Retained By Contractors | 181749 | TotalRetainedByContractors |
| Total Net To Organization | 1642282 | TotalNetToOrganization |
| Licensed States | AL | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | AK | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | AZ | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | AR | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | CA | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | CO | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | CT | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | FL | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | GA | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | HI | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | IL | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | KS | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | KY | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | LA | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | ME | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | MD | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | MA | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | MN | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | MS | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | MO | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | NJ | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | NY | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | NC | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | ND | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | OH | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | OK | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | OR | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | PA | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | RI | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | SC | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | TN | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | UT | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | VA | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | WA | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | WV | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | WI | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | NH | LicensedStates |
Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Records Maintained | 1 | RecordsMaintained |
Recipient Table RecipientTable (27 entries)
| Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1 | CityAddressUS/City | StateAddressUS/State | ZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCode | EIN Of RecipientEINOfRecipient | IRC SectionIRCSection | Amount Of Cash GrantAmountOfCashGrant | Purpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrant | Address Line2AddressUS/AddressLine2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF CA | ||||||||
| 1401 21ST ST SUITE 200 | SACRAMENTO | CA | 95814 | 942214618 | 527 | 20000 | FOR SEN PRO TEM DARRELL STEINBERG | |
| HOUSE MAJORITY PAC | ||||||||
| 700 13TH ST NW SUITE 600 | WASHINGTON | DC | 20005 | 451672898 | 527 | 20000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | |
| THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES | ||||||||
| 2100 L STREET NW | WASHINGTON | DC | 20037 | 530225390 | 501(C)(3) | 21950 | SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PROHIBIT SONAR AROUND DOLPHIN POPULATIONS | |
| ADAM SMITH FOUNDATION | ||||||||
| PO BOX 21 | JEFFERSON CITY | MO | 65102 | 208820889 | 501(C)(4) | 22000 | TO OPPOSE BARBARA YORK, A CANDIDATE FOR THE MISSOURI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | |
| IOWANS FOR INTEGRITY IN LEADERSHIP | ||||||||
| PO BOX 453 | STORM LAKE | IA | 50588 | 460629042 | 527 | 150000 | IN SUPPORT OF CHRISTIE VILSACK FOR IA-4 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT | |
| NORTH DAKOTANS TO STOP ANIMAL CRUELTY | ||||||||
| PO BOX 5376 | FARGO | ND | 58105 | 454736777 | 501(C)(4) | 525000 | TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PASS MEASURE 5 IN NORTH DAKOTA TO STOP ANIMAL CRUELTY | |
| COLORADO VOTERS FOR ANIMALS | ||||||||
| 191 UNIVERSITY BLVD PO BOX 345 | DENVER | CO | 80206 | 841492287 | 501(C)(4) | 500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | |
| LARA FOR SENATE 2012 | ||||||||
| 777 S FIGUERORA ST SUITE 4050 | LOS ANGELES | CA | 90017 | 453611202 | 527 | 1000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | |
| SOLORIO FOR SENATE 2014 | ||||||||
| 1212 S VICTORY BLVD | LOS ANGELES | CA | 91502 | 274261149 | 527 | 1000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | |
| PAUL FONG FOR ASSEMBLY 2012 | ||||||||
| 921 11TH ST SUITE 904 | SACRAMENTO | CA | 95814 | 273822990 | 527 | 1000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | |
| BOCANEGRA FOR ASSEMBLY 2012 | ||||||||
| 777 S FIGUERORA ST SUITE 4050 | LOS ANGELES | CA | 90017 | 273261851 | 527 | 1000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | |
| RE-ELECT BEN HUESO FOR ASSEMBLY 2012 | ||||||||
| 330 ENCINITAS BLVD STE 101 | ENCINITAS | CA | 92024 | 274468940 | 527 | 1000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | |
| TONY MENDOZA FOR SENATE 2014 | ||||||||
| C/O CALIFORNIA POLITICAL LAW INC | LONG BEACH | CA | 90807 | 263145549 | 527 | 1000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 3605 LONG BEACH BLVD STE 426 |
| FIONA MA FOR STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2014 | ||||||||
| 2244 IONE STREET | SACRAMENTO | CA | 95864 | 453934208 | 527 | 1000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | |
| FLETCHER FOR ASSEMBLY 2012 | ||||||||
| 330 ENCINITAS BLVD STE 101 | ENCINITAS | CA | 92024 | 383843421 | 527 | 1000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | |
| BOB BLUMENFIELD FOR ASSEMBLY 2012 | ||||||||
| 6380 WILSHIRE BLVD 1612 | LOS ANGELES | CA | 90048 | 273872492 | 527 | 1000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | |
| MICHAEL ALLEN FOR ASSEMBLY 2012 | ||||||||
| 921 11TH ST STE 904 | SACRAMENTO | CA | 95814 | 274482169 | 527 | 1000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | |
| LONI HANCOCK FOR STATE SENATE 2012 | ||||||||
| 5429 MADISON AVENUE | SACRAMENTO | CA | 95841 | 263740459 | 527 | 1000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | |
| JEFF GORELL FOR ASSEMBLY 2012 | ||||||||
| 30151 TOMAS STREET | RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA | CA | 92688 | 274349077 | 527 | 1000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | |
| WES CHESBRO FOR ASSEMBLY 2012 | ||||||||
| 555 CAPITOL MALL SUITE 1425 | SACRAMENTO | CA | 95814 | 273902515 | 527 | 1000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | |
| YAMADA FOR ASSEMBLY 2012 | ||||||||
| PO BOX 528 | SACRAMENTO | CA | 95812 | 274276095 | 527 | 1000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | |
| TED LIEU FOR SENATE 2014 | ||||||||
| 555 CAPITOL MALL SUITE 1425 | SACRAMENTO | CA | 95814 | 273846737 | 527 | 1500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | |
| STEINBERG FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2018 | ||||||||
| 555 CAPITOL MALL SUITE 1425 | SACRAMENTO | CA | 95814 | 274722206 | 527 | 2000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | |
| FELIPE FUENTES REFORM CALIFORNIA BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE | ||||||||
| 777 S FIGUERORA ST SUITE 4050 | LOS ANGELES | CA | 90017 | 204970662 | 527 | 2000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | |
| JOHN A PEREZ FOR ASSEMBLY 2012 | ||||||||
| 777 S FIGUERORA ST SUITE 4050 | LOS ANGELES | CA | 90017 | 452426514 | 527 | 2000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | |
| AMERICAN ANTI-VIVISECTION | ||||||||
| 801 OLD YORK ROAD 204 | JENKINTOWN | PA | 19046 | 230341990 | 501(C)(3) | 3000 | SUPPORT GENERAL MISSION | |
| COLORADO ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT ALLIANCE | ||||||||
| 3165 S WAXBERRY WAY | DENVER | CO | 80231 | 274110024 | 501(C)(4) | 5000 | TO SUPPORT COLORADO ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT ALLIANCE | |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Nbr Of501 C3 And Govt Grants | 2 | TotalNbrOf501C3AndGovtGrants |
| Total Nbr Of Other Organizations | 25 | TotalNbrOfOtherOrganizations |
Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Identifier | PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: | Identifier |
| Return Reference | PART I, LINE 2: | ReturnReference |
| Explanation | SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: THE HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND ISSUES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET OUR MISSION CRITERIA. GRANTS ARE USUALLY GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED BY US 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. | Explanation |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
General Explanation GeneralExplanation (10 entries)
| IdentifierIdentifier | Return ReferenceReturnReference | ExplanationExplanation |
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| PROGRAM SERVICE STATEMENT | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | TO INCREASE FUNDS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT, HUMANE METHODS OF SLAUGHTER ACT AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE ANIMAL FIGHTING LAW. SPONSORS: REPS. EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR) AND CHRIS SMITH (R-NJ); SENS. BARBARA BOXER (D-CA) AND DAVID VITTER (R-LA). HSLF LOBBIED FOR CO-SIGNERS TO THE LETTER. ANIMAL WELFARE ACT FUNDING: HSLF LOBBIED THE HOUSE AND SENATE AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS CONFEREES TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT BY 20%. HORSE PROTECTION ACT FUNDING: HSLF LOBBIED THE HOUSE AND SENATE AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS CONFEREES TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE HORSE PROTECTION ACT BY NEARLY 40%. INVESTIGATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT FUNDING: HSLF LOBBIED THE HOUSE AND SENATE AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS CONFEREES TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR USDA'S INVESTIGATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT SERVICES BY 17%. VETERINARY STUDENT LOAN FUNDING: HSLF LOBBIED THE HOUSE AND SENATE AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS CONFEREES TO MAINTAIN FUNDING OF THE VETERINARY STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM. HUMANE SLAUGHTER: HSLF LOBBIED THE HOUSE AND SENATE AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS CONFEREES TO DIRECT THE USDA TO ENSURE THAT FUNDS INTENDED TO STRENGTHEN OVERSIGHT OF HUMANE HANDLING RULES ARE BEING USED THAT WAY. WILDLIFE PROTECTION PROGRAM FUNDING: HSLF LOBBIED THE HOUSE AND SENATE AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS CONFEREES TO ALLOCATE FUNDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LABOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROVISIONS UNDER FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS WITH COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL AMERICA, PERU, AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ($20 MILLION). WHITE-NOSE BAT SYNDROME: HSLF LOBBIED THE HOUSE AND SENATE AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS CONFEREES TO STUDY AND COMBAT WHITE-NOSE BAT SYNDROME ($4 MILLION). HUMANE SLAUGHTER: HSLF LOBBIED THE HOUSE AND SENATE AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS CONFEREES TO DIRECT THE USDA TO ENSURE THAT FUNDS INTENDED TO STRENGTHEN OVERSIGHT OF HUMANE HANDLING RULES ARE BEING USED THAT WAY. PET THEFT FOR RESEARCH: HSLF LOBBIED THE HOUSE AND SENATE AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS MEMBERS TO DIRECT THE NIH TO EXPEDITE ITS PHASE-OUT OF CLASS B DEALER-ACQUIRED ANIMALS IN RESEARCH. ANIMAL FIGHTING: HSLF LOBBIED THE HOUSE AND SENATE AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS CONFEREES TO URGE USDA TO WORK WITH RELEVANT AGENCIES TO INVESTIGATE AND ENFORCE FEDERAL LAW AGAINST DOGFIGHTING AND COCKFIGHTING. ANTIBIOTICS IN ANIMAL AGRICULTURE: HSLF LOBBIED THE HOUSE AND SENATE AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS CONFEREES TO URGE THE FDA TO TAKE SEVERAL SPECIFIC ACTIONS TO MOVE FORWARD ON ADDRESSING THE OVERUSE OF ANTIBIOTICS IN LIVESTOCK FOR NON-THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES. PUPPY UNIFORM PROTECTION AND STANDARDS (PUPS) ACT: SPONSORS: REPS. SAM FARR (D-CA), JIM GERLACH (R-PA), LOIS CAPPS (D-CA) AND BILL YOUNG (R-FL); SENS. RICHARD DURBIN (D-IL) AND DAVID VITTER (R-LA). TO CREATE LICENSING AND PROTECTIONS FOR PUPPIES SOLD BY BREEDERS DIRECT TO THE PUBLIC. HSLF LOBBIED FOR COSPONSORS. EGG PRODUCTS INSPECTION ACT AMENDMENTS: SPONSORS: REPS. KURT SCHRADER (D-OR), ELTON GALLEGLY, (R-CA), SAM FARR (D-CA), AND JEFF DENHAM (R-CA), AND SENS. DIANNE FEINSTEIN (D-CA). TO IMPROVE THE TREATMENT OF LAYING HENS AND CREATE A UNIFORM NATIONAL STANDARD FOR EGG PRODUCERS. HSLF LOBBIED FOR COSPONSORS AND GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE BILLS. HORSE PROTECTION ACT AMENDMENTS SPONSORS: REPS. ED WHITFIELD (R-KY) AND STEVE COHEN (D-TN). TO CRACK DOWN ON HORSE SORING. HSLF LOBBIED FOR COSPONSORS AND GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE BILL. AMERICAN HORSE SLAUGHTER PREVENTION ACT: SPONSORS: REPS. DAN BURTON (D-IN) AND JANICE SCHAKOWSKY (D-IL); SENS. MARY LANDRIEU (D-LA) AND LINDSEY GRAHAM(R-SC). TO PROHIBIT SLAUGHTERING OF HORSES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. HSLF LOBBIED FOR COSPONSORS AND GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE BILLS. ANIMAL FIGHTING SPECTATOR PROHIBITION ACT: SPONSORS: REPS. TOM MARINO (R-PA) AND BETTY SUTTON (D-OH); SENS. RICHARD BLUMENTHAL (D-CT), SCOTT BROWN (R-MA), MARIA CANTWELL (D-WA), AND MARK KIRK (R-IL). TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR KNOWING ATTENDING AN ORGANIZED ANIMAL FIGHT AND FELONY PENALTIES FOR BRINGING A MINOR TO SUCH A FIGHT. HSLF LOBBIED FOR COSPONSORS AND GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE BILLS. HSLF ALSO LOBBIED FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE ANIMAL FIGHTING SPECTATOR AMENDMENT TO THE FARM BILL, INTRODUCED BY SEN. DAVID VITTER, R-LA, AND REP. JIM MCGOVERN, D-MA, WHICH PASSED THE HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE AND THE U.S. SENATE. GREAT APE PROTECTION AND COST SAVINGS ACT: SPONSORS: REPS. ROSCOE BARTLETT (R-MD), STEVE ISRAEL (D-NY), DAVE REICHERT (R-WA), JIM LANGEVIN (D-RI), AND EDOPHUS TOWNS (D-NY); SENS. MARIA CANTWELL (D-WA), SUSAN COLLINS (R-ME), AND BERNARD SANDERS (I-VT). TO PHASE OUT THE USE OF CHIMPANZEES IN INVASIVE RESEARCH, AND RETIRE APPROXIMATELY 500 FEDERALLY OWNED CHIMPS. HSLF LOBBIED FOR COSPONSORS AND GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE BILLS. PROMOTION OF ALTERNATIVES TO TRADITIONAL ANIMAL TOXICOLOGY: INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES AND LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES: TO REQUIRE PRIORITIZATION OF ALTERNATIVES. HSLF LOBBIED SENATOR TOM HARKIN (D-IA), REPRESENTATIVE KEN CALVERT (R-CA) AND MEMBERS OF THE RESPECTIVE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEES IN SUPPORT OF PRIORITIZATION OF NON-ANIMAL ALTERNATIVES AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. INTERSTATE HORSERACING IMPROVEMENT ACT: SPONSORS: REP. ED WHITFIELD (R-KY); SEN. TOM UDALL (D-NM). TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING DRUGS IN HORSERACING. HSLF LOBBIED FOR COSPONSORS AND GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE BILLS. LARGE CONSTRICTOR SNAKES: SPONSORS: REP. ROONEY (R-FL). TO PROHIBIT IMPORTATION AND INTERSTATE TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS SNAKE SPECIES. HSLF LOBBIED FOR COSPONSORS AND GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE BILL. CAPTIVE PRIMATE SAFETY ACT: SPONSORS: REPS. MICHAEL FITZPATRICK (R-PA) AND EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR); SENS. BARBARA BOXER (D-CA), DAVID VITTER (R-LA), AND RICHARD BLUMENTHAL (D-CT). TO PROHIBIT INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE IN PRIMATES FOR THE PET TRADE. HSLF LOBBIED FOR COSPONSORS AND GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE BILLS. PRESERVATION OF ANTIBIOTICS FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT ACT: SPONSORS: REP. LOUISE SLAUGHTER (D-NY); SENS. DIANNE FEINSTEIN (D-CA) AND SUSAN COLLINS (R-ME). TO PHASE OUT THE ROUTINE NON-THERAPEUTIC USE OF ANTIBIOTICS IN FARM ANIMALS. HSLF LOBBIED FOR COSPONSORS AND GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE BILLS. DOWNED ANIMAL AND FOOD SAFETY PROTECTION ACT: SPONSORS: REPS. GARY ACKERMAN (D-NY) AND PETER KING (R-NY). TO CODIFY AND STRENGTHEN THE USDA BAN ON THE SLAUGHTER OF DOWNED CATTLE. HSLF LOBBIED FOR COSPONSORS AND GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE BILL. BIG CATS AND PUBLIC SAFETY PROTECTION ACT: SPONSORS: REPS. BUCK MCKEON (R-CA) AND LORETTA SANCHEZ (D-CA); SEN. JOHN KERRY (D-MA). TO PROHIBIT PRIVATE POSSESSION OF BIG CATS. HSLF LOBBIED FOR COSPONSORS AND GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE BILLS. DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT ANIMALS IN MEDICAL TRAINING: SPONSORS: REPS. BOB FILNER (D-CA), ROBERT ANDREWS (D-NJ), ROSCOE BARTLETT (R-MD); SEN. RON WYDEN (D-OR). TO REQUIRE A REPORT WITH A STRATEGY TO TRANSITION FROM THE USE OF LIVE ANIMALS IN MEDICAL TRAINING. RELATED TO BEST PRACTICES ACT. HSLF LOBBIED FOR COSPONSORS AND GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE BILL. THE PROVISION WAS INCORPORATED INTO P.L. 112-239. MILITARY WORKING DOGS: SPONSORS: REPS. WALTER JONES (R-NC), FRANK LOBIONDO (R-NJ); SEN. RICHARD BLUMENTHAL (D-CT). TO TRANSFER RETIRED MILITARY DOGS FOR ADOPTION AND PROVIDE VETERINARY CARE. RELATED TO CANINE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCED ACT. HSLF LOBBIED FOR COSPONSORS AND GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE BILL. THE PROVISION WAS INCORPORATED INTO P.L. 112-239. EPA LEAD REGULATION: SPONSORS: REP. JEFF MILLER (R-FL). TO STRIP THE EPA OF ITS ABILITY TO REGULATE TOXIC LEAD IN AMMUNITION. RELATED TO AMENDMENT IN THE SPORTSMEN'S ACT. HSLF LOBBIED AGAINST THE PROVISION, WHICH WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE FINAL BILL. SPORTSMEN'S ACT: SPONSORS: REP. JEFF MILLER (R-FL), AND SEN. JON TESTER (D-MT). TO ALLOW FOR THE IMPORTATION OF POLAR BEAR TROPHIES, STRIP THE EPA OF ITS ABILITY TO REGULATE TOXIC LEAD, AND OPEN FEDERAL PUBLIC LANDS TO HUNTING. HSLF LOBBIED AGAINST THE BILL AND WORKED TO AMEND THE BILL. THE LEGISLATION PASSED THE HOUSE, BUT NOT THE SENATE. KING AMENDMENT TO FARM BILL SPONSORS: REP. STEVE KING (R-IA). TO NEGATE STATE AND LOCAL LAWS ON THE PRODUCTION OF AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS. HSLF LOBBIED AGAINST THE AMENDMENT. THE FARM BILL PASSED THE SENATE, BUT WAS NOT CONSIDERED ON THE HOUSE FLOOR. |
| FEDERAL REGULATORY ACTIVITY: WHITE HOUSE PUPPY MILL PETITION HSLF, WITH OTHER ANIMAL PROTECTION ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDED COMMENTS ON THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURES PROPOSED RULE REQUIRING LICENSING, INSPECTION AND OVERSIGHT OF LARGE BREEDERS SELLING PUPPIES OVER THE INTERNET TO THE PUBLIC. STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY BITTERING AGENT IN ANTIFREEZE: HSLF LOBBIED AND SUPPORTED PASSAGE OF BILLS TO REQUIRE THE ADDITION OF A BITTERING AGENT TO ANTIFREEZE AND ENGINE COOLANT. IN DECEMBER, THE INDUSTRY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT TO BITTER THEIR PRODUCT IN ALL 50 STATES. BALLOT INITIATIVES NORTH DAKOTA: HSLF PROVIDED SUPPORT TO NORTH DAKOTANS TO STOP ANIMAL CRUELTY, A COALITION WORKING TO UPDGRADE THE STATE'S ANTI-CRUELTY STATUTE. HSLF CAMPAIGNED FOR THE PASSAGE OF MEASURE 5 ON THE BALLOT, TO ESTABLISH FELONY-LEVEL PENALTIES FOR MALICIOUS CRUELTY TO DOGS, CATS, AND HORSES. | ||
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 | OFFICERS MARKARIAN, PACELLE, WAITE, FRAKE, KINDLER, CRANE, AND MOCHI WERE EMPLOYED BY ANOTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION ON WHOSE BOARD HSLF DIRECTORS WIEBERS, COUPE, AND PROBST SERVED. THEREFORE, THESE INDIVIDUALS HAD "BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS" WITH EACH OTHER. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | 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" ARE DIRECTORS COUPE, PROBST, AND WIEBERS. ANY INDIVIDUAL 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 OF THE DATE ON WHICH THE CONTRIBUTION WAS MADE IN THE CASE OF SINGLE CONTRIBUTORS OR FOR THE TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD ENDING ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE DATE ON WHICH HSLF HAS DETERMINED THAT AN AGGREGATE OF TEN DOLLARS HAS BEEN REACHED IN THE CASE OF CONTRIBUTORS DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (2), ABOVE. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B | THE HSLF BOARD HAS NO COMMITTEES. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | 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, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY EMPHASIZES AVOIDING CONFLICTS TO BEGIN WITH. 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, SECTION C, LINE 19 | HSLF MAKES ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS 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 MOST RECENTLY-FILED FORMS 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST BOTH BY MAIL AND IN PERSON AT HSLF'S HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON, DC. 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. | |
| OTHER FEES | FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | VOTER OUTREACH: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 451,089. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 17,314. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 42,037. TOTAL EXPENSES 510,440. MEDIA-BUYING CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 49,599. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,904. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 4,622. TOTAL EXPENSES 56,125. PHONE SURVEY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 24,621. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 945. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,294. TOTAL EXPENSES 27,860. GENERAL CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 42,451. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,629. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 4,406. TOTAL EXPENSES 48,486. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C | 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. |
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