Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “The humane society of the united states (the hsus) takes on the big fights in animal protection. in 2019, we won victories to improve and save the lives of millions of animals. (continued on schedule o)”.

When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “The humane society of the united states seeks to prevent and end cruelty to animals in all forms, and to celebrate and strengthen the human-animal bond. its programs focus on companion animals, wild animals and their habitat, captive animal concerns, resolution of human-wildlife conflict, farm animal welfare, marine mammal protection, animals in research, equine issues, and emergency preparedness and response.”.

• The non-profit is operating legally in the state of DE.
• The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as 1255 23RD STREET NW SUITE 450, WASHINGTON, DC, 20037 in the filing.
• The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 684 employees.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Has foreign activities.
• Is not a donor advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue less expenses is $20,508,578.
• The CEO compensation package within the organization is established through a review and approval process by an independent body.
• The organization elects its board members.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has a foreign financial account.
• The organization has 19 independent voting members.
• The organization has a professional fund raiser.
• The organization was formed in 1954.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization is required to file Schedule J.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization engages in lobbying activities.
• The organization pays $48,038,951 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $36,367,073 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
• The organization has fundraising events.
• The organization has grants to organizations.
• The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.