Humane World for Animals International
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL (HSI), works around the globe to promote the human-animal bond, rescue and protect dogs and cats, improve farm animal welfare, protect wildlife, promote animal-free testing and research, respond to natural disasters and confront cruelty to animals in all its forms.
- Income
- $35.1 million
- Spending
- $33.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 74%
- Reserves
- -2.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 324
- Highest pay
- $676,674, chief executive officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (animals, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 29% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 21% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1574% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (animals, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $14.2 million spent. END THE CRUELEST PRACTICES END FACTORY FARMING: CAGE AND CRATE FREE AND PLANT-BASED EATING HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, continued to lead the global movement to end the lifelong confinement of egg-laying hens in battery cages in 2024 by working with companies around the world to adopt cage-free egg procurement policies. HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, also continued to promote plant-based eating worldwide. Corporate and institutional commitments in South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, and across Southeast Asia continued to drive change in egg and pork producer companies, retailers and distributors, resulting in better conditions for hundreds of thousands of farmed chickens and pigs. (Continued to Schedule O) CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4A (1 of 2) HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, WORKED in Viet Nam with three egg producers to expand their current cage-free production or to transition from battery cages, impacting a total of 27,000 hens. By expanding the availability of cage-free eggs, corporations can switch their purchasing from eggs laid by hens kept in battery cages to eggs from cage-free hens and make progress toward fulfilling their cage-free commitments. In Brazil, Brazil's Liv Up, a frozen meals and food delivery company, and Cepraa mayonnaise and sauce manufacturer, both fully transitioned to using only eggs from cage-free hens. Leading brands in the sector who previously made commitments, such as Kraft and Unilever, led the way in their commitments to higher welfare cage-free eggs. In support of HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI's plant-based eating campaign, THE ORGANIZATION trained 224 chefs and nutritionists in plant-based eating around the world. Thailand secured commitments to transition animal-based meals to plant-based from two Marriott hotels, Four Points by Sheraton and Aloft Sukhumvit which serve 30,600 meals every year and will spare an estimated 1,500 animals a year. In El Salvador, the Salvador school district, which serves more than 10 million plant-based meals to 170,000 students every year, implemented HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI'S plant-based procurement program in a record 5-months, and to keep the program strong, THE ORGANIZATION will be conducting a workshop for all school managers and new chefs. This program is estimated to spare 185,920 animals every year. WILDLIFE: The HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, wildlife department had the following program accomplishments in 2024: THE ORGANIZATION worked to eliminate the import of hunting trophies into Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and to prohibit the hunting and export of imperiled species from Africa and Europe. Poland held a visually powerful photography exhibit, where the photographs captured haunting images of trophy hunting examples of animal bodies, skins, paws and heads. The once living creatures have been reduced to lifeless trophies. This was an impactful way to visually show why HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, is determined to end trophy hunting globally. In Guatemala, multiple mammals and birds were released back into the Guatemalan rainforest after being rescued and rehabilitated from incidents of illegal trafficking and cruelty. This project aimed to tackle wildlife trafficking for the pet trade and other human activities that negatively impact wild animals. Further in Guatemala, nineteen scarlet macaws, an emblematic species in the Central American region, were returned to their natural habitat, after having been rescued and confiscated from illegal wildlife trafficking. Continued from Part III, Line 4A (2 of 2) In Viet Nam, a launch event was held to highlight the implementation of the three elephant conservation initiatives in two provinces and the organization will provide support in three other provinces. The goal of these initiatives was to help improve the highly endangered Asian elephants in Viet Nam. WILDLIFE: END FUR TRADE HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, worked to eliminate fur farming across the world. The Romanian Parliament voted overwhelmingly to ban chinchilla and mink fur farming. Romania became the 22nd country in Europe to ban fur farming, marking a significant milestone in HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI's global campaign to end the cruel practice of breeding and killing animals for fur fashion. In Italy, and globally, after a strong campaign that included HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, and Humane World for Animals, Inc., FKA THE HSUS, Max Mara Fashion Group officially announced a fur free policy. COMPANION ANIMALS: DOG MEAT HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, worked to eliminate dog meat farms and dog meat consumption across Asia in 2024. In Korea, HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, has rescued and rehomed over 3,000 dogs from these farms since the launch of this campaign. In 2024, HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, in Viet Nam closed a cat fattening farm and rescued 20 young cats. This cat farm is the sixth farm closed, since the Viet Nam Models for Change program launched in the country in 2022. Further in Viet Nam, more than 50 puppies were rescued from two dog meat fattening farms. Viet Nam also secured another successful closure of a dog slaughterhouse in Dong Nai, where a total of 16 dogs were rescued and taken to a temporary shelter renovated by HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI. The closure was a collaborative activity between HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, and the Dong Nai Department of Animal Health. In South Korea, there was an announcement of the Basic Plan for the phase out of the dog meat industry; the Basic Plan contains details the compensation packages for farmers and others involved in the dog meat industry. END ANIMAL TESTING HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, worked to outlaw cosmetic testing o
- $5.8 million spent. CARE FOR ANIMALS IN CRISIS COMPANION ANIMALS: STREET DOGS & OTHER HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, provided spay-neuter, vaccinations and veterinary care to hundreds of dogs and cats in South Africa, Romania, Bolivia, Mexico, and Chile. In Costa Rica, as part of a pilot project by HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, in the village of Tortuguero, in Limon province, 64 dogs and 19 cats received free preventive care during a two-day veterinary clinic. Tortuguero is a rural, isolated community in Costa Rica where access to veterinary care is limited. (Continued on Schedule O) Continued from Part III, Line 4b (1 of 2) Romania kicked off a community-wide program to deliver free veterinary care to street dogs and cats. The initiative is part of a broader effort to support local authorities in adopting humane population control strategies, while promoting public education on animal welfare and responsible pet ownership. Also in Romania, HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, hosted the first ever roundtable focused on companion animal management at the Romanian Parliament where HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, presented a vision for humane dog and cat population management in the country. THE ORGANIZATION'S program in Mexico, in collaboration with state and municipal partners, provided veterinary care and other pet care resources in underserved areas. ALSO, Germany launched a new pilot project to support community cat management as part of HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI's wider strategy to support dog and cat population management. Continued from Part III, Line 4B (2 of 2) WILDLIFE: ELEPHANT IMMUNOCONTRACEPTION In South Africa in 2024, HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, continued to work with reserves. HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, now works with 48 reserves to administer an immunocontraception vaccine to over 1,670 female elephants to humanely manage population sizes. COMPANION ANIMALS: RESCUE & DISASTER HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, works globally to rescue animals in need from disasters and cruelty. In 2024, HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, deployed its disaster response professionals to different global incidents, including giving a Grant to Paw Aid, to help rescue displaced dogs from Palestine to Israel. Further, through HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI's partnerships with the Ukrainian Red Cross and other groups, tens of thousands of dogs and cats in Ukraine have been helped this year.
- $5.0 million spent. BUILD A STRONGER ANIMAL PROTECTION MOVEMENT HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, worked to bolster the capacity of governments and animal protection organizations and advocates globally. For example, HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, in Poland organized a series of trainings for law enforcement officers, which focused on Polish legislation concerning animal cruelty. (Continued on Schedule O) Continued from Part III, Line 4c Humane World for Animals International, FKA HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL granted funds to Association Humane World for Animals Costa Rica, FKA Association Humane Society International -Latin America, to support ongoing animal advocacy work. Using these funds, Association Humane World for Animals Costa Rica, FKA Association Humane Society International -Latin America conducted three comprehensive trainings for Costa Rican authorities on how to properly handle wildlife either seized or rescued in police and judicial operations. These workshops are part of the "Improving Costa Rica's capacity to combat wildlife trafficking" project. Through these global training programs, HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HSI, trained law enforcement, government and NGO officers who deal with animal cruelty cases-including police, veterinarians, prosecutors, border control, and firefighters.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1993.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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