Humane Society of the United States
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| Founded | November 22, 1954 (as National Humane Society) |
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| Founders | Fred Myers Helen Jones Larry Andrews Marcia Glaser |
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| Legal status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization |
| Focus | Animal protection, Animal rights, Cruelty to Animals, Humane education, Animal Ethics, Animal law, wildlife conservation |
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| Coordinates | 38°54′14″N 77°02′49″W / 38.904°N 77.047°W |
| Method | public education, science-based analysis, training and education, grant-making, litigation, legislation, public policy |
| Wayne Pacelle | |
| Eric L. Bernthal | |
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Revenue (2014)
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$135,499,050 |
| Expenses (2014) | $128,921,223 |
| Endowment | $28,155,902 |
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Employees (2014)
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528 |
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Volunteers (2014)
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1,520 |
| Slogan | "Celebrating Animals, Confronting Cruelty" |
| Website | humanesociety |
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), based in Washington, D.C., is an American nonprofit organization founded by journalist Fred Myers and Helen Jones, Larry Andrews, and Marcia Glaser in 1954, to address what they saw as animal-related cruelties of national scope, and to resolve animal welfare problems by applying strategies beyond the resources or abilities of local organizations. In 2013, the Chronicle of Philanthropy identified HSUS as the 136th largest charity in the United States in its Philanthropy 400 listing. As of 2001, the group's major campaigns targeted five issues: factory farming, animal fighting, the fur trade, puppy mills, and wildlife abuse. The organization works on a full range of animal issues, including companion animals, wildlife, farm animals, horses and other equines, and animals used in research, testing and education.
HSUS reported its revenue as US$129 million and net assets of US$215 million as of December 31, 2014.
HSUS pursues its global work through an affiliate, Humane Society International, which listed staff members in 17 nations for 2013. Other affiliated entities include the Doris Day Animal League, founded by the actress Doris Day, and the Fund for Animals, founded by the television and social critic Cleveland Amory. Together with its affiliate, the Fund for Animals, HSUS operates animal sanctuaries in five states.
HSUS does not run local shelters or oversee local animal care and control agencies; it promotes best practices and supports such entities throughout the country with a range of services.
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