2026-09-16T13:13:03+00:00 2025-12-31 135381590 BDO USA PA 8401 GREENSBORO DRIVE - SUITE 800 MCLEAN VA 22102 990 2025-01-01 593786428 HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND HUMA 2026762314 1255 23RD STREET NW SUITE 455 WASHINGTON DC 20037 WILLIAM H HALL CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 2026-09-16 true TODD TERESCO CPA P00247720 7038930600 2026-09-16 2025 CRISTOBEL BLOCK 1255 23RD STREET NW SUITE 455 WASHINGTON DC 20037 6404458 false X WWW.HUMANEACTION.ORG X 2004 DC TO PASS ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, AND SUPPORT HUMANE CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE. 12 12 23 13 0 0 5897760 5388059 0 339369 952806 93417 30180 6330546 6371045 0 0 2880129 3146757 67440 67440 1465991 3117515 2886758 6065084 6100955 265462 270090 11417226 12434854 1954621 2029884 9462605 10404970 SEE SCHEDULE O false false 2310915 FEDERAL & STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY/FEDERAL REGULATORY ACTIVITY LEGISLATIVE: HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND (THE ACTION FUND), FORMERLY KNOWN AS HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND (HSLF), FEDERAL AFFAIRS FOCUSES ON SUPPORT OF FEDERAL ANIMAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION AND REGULATION. FEDERAL AFFAIRS CONTINUED WORK ADVOCATING FOR THE BETTER CARE FOR ANIMALS ACT (H.R. 3112/ S. 1538)), PREVENT ALL SORING TACTICS (PAST) ACT (H.R. 1684), PUPPY PROTECTION ACT (H.R. 2253), AND SAVE AMERICA'S FORGOTTEN EQUINES (SAFE) ACT (H.R.1661/S. 775). (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) 1911325 PUBLICATIONS AND EDUCATION HUMANE SCORECARD: THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF, PUBLISHED ONLINE ITS ANALYSIS OF KEY MEASURES (VOTES AND CO-SPONSORSHIPS) BY FEDERAL LEGISLATORS ON ANIMAL PROTECTION ISSUES. THE ANNUAL HUMANE SCORECARD ENABLES THE READER TO ASSESS HOW U.S. SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES VOTE ON THESE ISSUES. THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF, ALSO PUBLISHED ONLINE VERSIONS OF ITS ANALYSIS OF KEY MEASURES (VOTES AND CO-SPONSORSHIPS) BY STATE LEGISLATURES ON ANIMAL PROTECTION ISSUES IN STATE HUMANE SCORECARDS IN COLORADO, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) 250255 POLITICAL ACTIVITY THE ACTION FUND ENDORSED ONE CANDIDATE FOR U.S. CONGRESS, FIVE CANDIDATES FOR LOCAL OFFICE IN ILLINOIS, ONE CANDIDATE FOR LOCAL OFFICE IN MICHIGAN, 20 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN NEW JERSEY, ONE CANDIDATE FOR LOCAL OFFICE IN NEW YORK, 18 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN VIRGINIA, AND ONE CANDIDATE FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN WASHINGTON. THE ACTION FUND SOLICITED FUNDS THROUGH PEER-TO-PEER FUNDRAISING OF ITS MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS FOR ITS FEDERAL AFFILIATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE AND SEVERAL STATE AFFILIATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES. 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THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF, SOLICITED FUNDS THROUGH PEER-TO-PEER FUNDRAISING OF ITS MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS FOR ITS FEDERAL AFFILIATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE AND SEVERAL STATE AFFILIATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES. CLOSELY-HELD EQUITY INTERESTS FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES HEDGE FUNDS 2380442 F 2380442 FEDERAL INCOME TAXES DUE TO HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS, INC. 1617300 DUE TO AFFILIATE 1050 1618350 X 7024902 672275 1166 -19584 653857 6371045 0 0 6371045 6082537 1166 0 1166 6081371 19584 0 19584 6100955 SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) FOOTNOTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FASB ASC 740 INCOME TAXES, THE ACTION FUND 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, THE ACTION FUND IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND PRIOR. MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THE ACTION FUND'S TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT THE ACTION FUND HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 2(D) OTHER REVENUES IN AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOT IN FORM 990 INVESTMENT EXPENSES - -19584 X X true SG AL HOLDINGS LLC 1146 19TH STREET NW SUITE 600 WASHINGTON DC 20036 FUNDRAISING CONSULTANTS false 2092049 67440 2024609 2092049 67440 2024609 CA CO CT DC FL GA AL HI IL KS KY ME AK MD MA MN MS MO NJ NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA AR WA WV WI SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B(V) PAYMENT OF FEES OR PAYMENT OF EXPENSES SG AL HOLDINGS, LLC-THE AGREEMENT THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF, ENTERED INTO WITH SG AL HOLDINGS, LLC ALLOWED FOR THE PAYMENT OF FUNDRAISING EXPENSES (SUCH AS PRINTING, PAPER, POSTAGE, ENVELOPES AND MAILING LIST RENTALS) IN ADDITION TO THE PAYMENT OF FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES. THIS VENDOR PROVIDES DETAILS WHICH ALLOW THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF, TO IDENTIFY WHICH COSTS ARE FOR PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING AND WHICH COSTS ARE RELATED TO GENERAL FUNDRAISING EXPENSES. THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF, PAID OUT $14,514 TO SG AL HOLDINGS, LLC FOR FUNDRAISING EXPENSES. IN ADDITION TO THE ORGANIZATION WHICH APPEARS ON SCHEDULE G, PART I, THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF, DID ENTER INTO ARRANGEMENTS WITH FIVE FUNDRAISING VENDORS WHERE THE ORGANIZATION MADE PAYMENTS EXCLUSIVELY FOR FUNDRAISING EXPENSES BUT NOT FOR PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES. THESE VENDORS HANDLE TASKS SUCH AS THE COMPILATION OF MAILING LISTS, PRINTING, DATA PROCESSING SERVICES, AND MAILING OF DIRECT MAIL PIECES, BUT THEY DO NOT ASSIST WITH THE CREATION OR PREPARATION OF THE DIRECT MAIL LETTERS, NOR ARE THEY INVOLVED IN ANY OTHER PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY.; false false false false false false false false false SARA AMUNDSON PRESIDENT 268390 0 0 0 0 0 15264 0 18295 0 301949 0 0 0 TRACIE LETTERMAN VP. FEDERAL AFFAIRS 204877 0 0 0 0 0 7479 0 27972 0 240328 0 0 0 DAVID BALMER SENIOR PHILANTHROPY OFFICER 154441 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23308 0 177749 0 0 0 KATHERINE BLOCHER PRINCIPAL, DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS 137856 0 0 0 0 0 8486 0 10856 0 157198 0 0 0 BRADLEY PYLE POLITICAL MANAGING DIRECTOR 146180 0 0 0 0 0 8910 0 12065 0 167155 0 0 0 JENNIFER ESKRA MANAGING DIRECTOR, LEGISLATIVE 152467 0 0 0 0 0 9366 0 10896 0 172729 0 0 0 GILLIAN LYONS MANAGING DIRECTOR, REGULATORY 140750 0 0 0 0 0 8668 0 10872 0 160290 0 0 0 SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 3 ARRANGEMENT USED TO ESTABLISH THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL'S COMPENSATION THE COMPENSATION OF CRISTOBEL BLOCK, THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL, WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF A RELATED ORGANIZATION, HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INC. BLOCK WAS APPOINTED AS THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INC. (FKA THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES) IN JANUARY OF 2019. AS PART OF THAT PROCESS, THE HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INC. BOARD EXAMINED COMPARABILITY DATA TO GUIDE ITS DETERMINATIONS REGARDING BLOCK'S COMPENSATION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE "SAFE HARBOR" PROVISIONS OF TREAS. REG. 53.4958-6, THIS PROCESS INVOLVED ATTENTION TO AND AVOIDANCE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, USE OF COMPARABILITY DATA GATHERED AND PRESENTED BY AN OUTSIDE COMPENSATION EXPERT, AND CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION OF THE MEETINGS, DELIBERATIONS, AND DECISIONS OF THE HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INC. BOARD. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE MISSION OF THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF, 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 ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF, IS TO ADVANCE SOCIAL WELFARE BY HELPING TO PASS STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS THAT PROTECT ANIMALS FROM CRUELTY AND SUFFERING. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A FEDERAL & STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY/FEDERAL REGULATORY ACTIVITY CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4A (PART 1 OF 2) FEDERAL AFFAIRS ALSO WORKED IN SUPPORT OF OTHER ANIMAL PROTECTION BILLS SUCH AS THE BRING ANIMALS RELIEF AND KIBBLE ACT (H.R.3732 / S.1939), CAPTIVE PRIMATE SAFETY ACT (H.R. 3199 / S. 1594), AND VETERINARY SERVICES TO IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH IN RURAL COMMUNITIES ACT (S. 620). FEDERAL AFFAIRS LOBBIED AGAINST THE SAVE OUR BACON ACT (H. 4673), FOOD SECURITY AND FARM PROTECTION ACT (S. 1326), AND RELATED LEGISLATION THAT COULD WIPE OUT MANY STATE AND LOCAL LAWS RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, MANDATING THAT IF ANY STATE TOLERATES A PRACTICE - NO MATTER HOW HAZARDOUS, DESTRUCTIVE, OR INHUMANE TO PEOPLE OR ANIMALS - OTHER STATES MUST PERMIT IT, TOO. FEDERAL AFFAIRS LOBBIED AGAINST LEGISLATION THAT WOULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT WILDLIFE SUCH AS THE PET AND LIVESTOCK PROTECTION ACT (H.R. 845), GRIZZLY BEAR STATE MANAGEMENT ACT (H.R 281/ S. 316), ESA AMENDMENTS ACT (H.R. 1897), ENHANCING SAFETY FOR ANIMALS ACT (H.R. 4255), AND PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS (H.R. 556). FEDERAL AFFAIRS LOBBIED FOR AND AGAINST PROVISIONS IN A NEW FEDERAL FARM BILL, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR THE INCLUSION OF ANIMAL WELFARE IMPROVEMENTS LIKE THE BETTER CARE FOR ANIMALS ACT AND PUPPY PROTECTION ACT AND THE EXCLUSION OF LANGUAGE THAT WOULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT ANIMALS LIKE THE SAVE OUR BACON ACT (H.R. 4673) AND THE FOOD SECURITY AND FARM PROTECTION ACT (S. 1326). REGULATORY: FEDERAL AFFAIRS DISCOURAGED CUTS TO FEDERAL STAFFING AND FUNDING CRITICAL TO ANIMAL PROTECTION. FEDERAL AFFAIRS ENCOURAGED THE USFWS TO FINALIZE A RULE THAT WOULD PROVIDE PROTECTION TO SEVEN ADDITIONAL SPECIES OF PANGOLINS UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT. FEDERAL AFFAIRS ENCOURAGED THE USFWS TO FINALIZE A RULE THAT WOULD PROVIDE PROTECTION TO GIRAFFES UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT. FEDERAL AFFAIRS DISCOURAGED THE USFWS FROM FINALIZING PROPOSED CHANGES THAT WOULD WEAKEN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ENDGANGERED SPECIES ACT. FEDERAL AFFAIRS DISCOURAGED THE USFWS FROM FINALIZING PROPOSED CHANGES THAT WOULD WEAKEN THE PROTECTION OF GRIZZLY BEARS UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT. FEDERAL AFFAIRS ENCOURAGED THE USDA TO IMPLEMENT ITS HORSE PROTECTION ACT RULE FINALIZED IN MAY 2024 TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF DEVICES AND SUBSTANCES INTEGRAL TO SORING AND ELIMINATE THE INDUSTRY-RUN ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM AND ASSIGN SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO USDA APHIS TO SCREEN, TRAIN AND AUTHORIZE INSPECTORS. FEDERAL AFFAIRS ENCOURAGED HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) AND THE USDA TO CONSIDER SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE RECOMMENDING REDUCED ANIMAL PRODUCT CONSUMPTION WHEN PUBLISHING UPDATED DIETARY GUIDELINES. FEDERAL AFFAIRS ENCOURAGED HHS, INCLUDING THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL, AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO TAKE CONCRETE STEPS IMPLEMENTING PUBLIC COMMITMENTS TO REDUCE ANIMAL TESTING AND ADOPT NON-ANIMAL TEST METHODS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE PROPER CARE FOR ANIMALS RETIRED FROM LABS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B PUBLICATIONS AND EDUCATION CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4B COALITION-BUILDING: THE ACTION FUND BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATES IN AREAS OF COMMON INTEREST WITH INDUSTRY TRADE ASSOCIATIONS AND THEIR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS AND WORKS WITH OTHER NON-PROFITS ON A RANGE OF ANIMAL-RELATED ISSUES. ANIMALS & POLITICS: THE ACTION FUND PUBLISHED ONLINE VERSIONS OF THE BLOG "ANIMALS & POLITICS" WHICH PROVIDES DETAILED REPORTS OF ACTIVITIES REGARDING LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES, AS WELL AS NEWS UPDATES AND ACTION ALERTS. THE BLOG IS A CRUCIAL CHANNEL FOR THE ACTION FUND'S PUBLIC POLICY EDUCATION EFFORTS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C POLITICAL ACTIVITY CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4C THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF, ALSO ENDORSED 34 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN INDIANA, ONE CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF, ONE CANDIDATE FOR BOARD OF COUNTY SUPERVISORS, AND 58 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN IOWA, 19 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN KANSAS, 40 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN MASSACHUSETTS, 24 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN MICHIGAN, 12 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN MISSOURI, ONE CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR, ONE CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY COMISSION, AND 22 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN NEVADA, ONE CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR AND 26 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, ONE CANDIDATE FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND 53 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN NEW YORK, ONE CANDIDATE FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL AND 6 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN NORTH CAROLINA, 29 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN OREGON, AND 67 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN TEXAS. THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF, SOLICITED FUNDS THROUGH PEER-TO-PEER FUNDRAISING OF ITS MEMBERS FOR ITS FEDERAL AFFILIATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE AND SEVERAL STATE AFFILIATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A FEDERAL & STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY/FEDERAL REGULATORY ACTIVITY CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4A (PART 2 OF 2) APPROPRIATIONS: THE ACTION FUND PRIORITIZED SEEKING POSITIVE ANIMAL PROTECTION PROVISIONS AND LANGUAGE IN THE FY26 APPROPRIATIONS LEGISLATION. THIS INCLUDED FUNDING TO ENFORCE THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT AND THE HORSE PROTECTION ACT, FUNDING TO EXPAND SHELTERING OPTIONS FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR PETS, AND FUNDING TO PROVIDE STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT TO VETERINARIANS WORKING IN UNDERSERVED AREAS. THE ACTION FUND ALSO WORKED TO SECURE DIRECTIVES TO PREVENT HORSE SLAUGHTER IN THE U.S., DIRECT THE FDA, NIH AND EPA TO REDUCE ANIMAL TESTING AND ADVANCE NON-ANIMAL METHODS, DIRECT FWS TO FULLY IMPLEMENT THE BIG CAT PUBLIC SAFETY ACT, DIRECT NOAA TO ENFORCE THE SHARK FIN SALES ELIMINATION ACT, DIRECT THAT THE DOJ AND USDA SHARE INFORMATION ON ANIMAL WELFARE ACT VIOLATIONS AND OTHERWISE COLLABORATE TO ENHANCE ANIMAL WELFARE ENFORCEMENT AT PUPPY MILLS, ZOOS, AND OTHER REGULATED FACILITIES, PROHIBIT EFFORTS TO UNDERMINE STATE AND LOCAL FARM ANIMAL WELFARE LAWS, PROHIBIT EFFORTS TO WEAKEN THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT INCLUDING DELISTING NATIVE CARNIVORES LIKE THE GRAY WOLF AND GRIZZLY BEAR, AND PROHIBIT FUNDING FOR EXPANDING PRIMATE INFRASTRUCTURE AT NIH. FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES REPORTED ON FORM W-3 HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS, INC., FKA THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES, PAYS WAGES TO THE EMPLOYEES OF THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF, AND FILES ALL REQUIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT TAX RETURNS, INCLUDING FORM W-3. THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF, DOES NOT REPORT EMPLOYEES ON FORM W-3. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 2 FAMILY/BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS AMONGST INTERESTED PERSONS OFFICERS AMUNDSON, BLOCK, BRIGGS, CICCOLO, CORCORAN, FLOCKEN, FRACKLETON, HALL, PAQUETTE, AND PARRA WERE EMPLOYED BY ANOTHER ORGANIZATION ON WHOSE BOARD DIRECTORS FERIA, LAUE, RIVERA, AND SABATINO SERVED. THEREFORE, THESE INDIVIDUALS HAD "BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS" WITH EACH OTHER. - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B REVIEW OF FORM 990 BY GOVERNING BODY AFTER THE INTERNAL ACCOUNTING STAFF OF THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF, DRAFTS THE 990, THE DRAFT IS SUBMITTED TO THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF'S CORPORATE OFFICERS AND OUTSIDE INDEPENDENT TAX PREPARERS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND REVISION. THE REVISED DRAFT IS THEN GIVEN TO THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER FOR FURTHER REVIEW. ONCE ALL STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS/REVISIONS ARE DONE, THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER SENDS THE PROPOSED FINAL OF THE FORM 990 TO THE 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 ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF, IS AN AFFILIATE OF HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS, INC., FKA THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES (HSUS). ALL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS, INC., FKA HSUS, APPLY TO THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF, INCLUDING, INTER ALIA, THOSE CODIFIED IN THE CURRENT EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK OF HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS, INC., FKA HSUS. IN CASES WHERE THE LITERAL READING OF THE HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS, INC., FKA HSUS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MAY OR COULD CAUSE CONFUSION (E.G., THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY'S REFERENCES TO HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS, INC., FKA HSUS DIRECTORS), FOR PURPOSES OF INTERNAL ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF ACTIVITIES, THESE POLICIES WILL BE READ TO APPLY AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF, MAKING SUBSTITUTIONS IN TERMINOLOGY AS NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED GOAL. IN CASE OF ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS, INC., FKA HSUS, AND THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF, THE STRICTER WILL CONTROL. THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF, HAS ADOPTED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO REINFORCE THE OBLIGATION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. THE POLICY COVERS THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR OFFICERS WHO ARE DIRECTORS OR SENIOR STAFF MEMBERS OF HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS, FKA HSUS ARE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL ANNUAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS IN THOSE CAPACITIES. A DECISION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND HOW IT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED WITH REGARD TO THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF IS MADE AT THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF EXECUTIVE LEVEL OR, IF NECESSARY, BY ITS BOARD. CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE CONFLICTS IS ALSO PROVIDED DURING THE LEGAL REVIEW OF PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS AND CONCERNS ARE ADDRESSED BEFORE PROCEEDING. INDIVIDUALS HAVING POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST CANNOT VOTE OR PARTICIPATE IN BOARD OR COMMITTEE DELIBERATIONS ON THE SUBJECT OR TO BE COUNTED TOWARD MEETING A QUORUM; HOWEVER, THEY MAY RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THE ACTION FUND, FKA 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. THE ACTION FUND, FKA 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 THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF'S HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON, DC. THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF, MAKES COPIES OF THE THREE MOST RECENTLY-FILED FORMS 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST BOTH BY MAIL AND IN PERSON AT THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF'S HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON, DC, AS WELL AS ON THE ACTION FUND, FKA 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 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. 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