Humane World Actin Fund
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What it says it does
SEE SCHEDULE O
- Income
- $6.3 million
- Spending
- $6.1 million
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $343,430, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $2.3 million spent. 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. 5041/ S. 2555), HUMANE COSMETICS ACT (H.R. 5399), PREVENT ALL SORING TACTICS (PAST) ACT (H.R. 3090/S. 4004), PUPPY PROTECTION ACT (H.R. 1624), AND THE SAVE AMERICA'S FORGOTTEN EQUINES (SAFE) ACT (H.R.3475/S.2037). (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4a FEDERAL AFFAIRS ALSO WORKED IN SUPPORT OF OTHER ANIMAL PROTECTION BILLS SUCH AS THE PET AND WOMEN SAFETY REAUTHORIZATION (PAWS) ACT OF 2023 (S. 2734), CAPTIVE PRIMATE SAFETY ACT H.R.8164 / S.4206), PROHIBIT WILDLIFE KILLING CONTESTS ACT (H.R. 8492), AND VETERINARY SERVICES TO IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH IN RURAL COMMUNITIES ACT (S.4365). FEDERAL AFFAIRS LOBBIED AGAINST THE EXPOSING AGRICULTURAL TRADE SUPPRESSION (EATS) ACT (S.2019/H.R.4417), WHICH COULD WIPE OUT OVER A THOUSAND STATE 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 ALSO LOBBIED AGAINST THE PROTECTING INTERSTATE COMMERCE FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS ACT (S.3382), A BILL SIMILAR IN NATURE TO THE EATS ACT. FEDERAL AFFAIRS LOBBIED AGAINST LEGISLATION THAT WOULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT WILDLIFE SUCH AS THE TRUST THE SCIENCE ACT (H.R. 764) AND PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT (H.R. 615). FEDERAL AFFAIRS LOBBIED FOR AND AGAINST PROVISIONS IN THE FEDERAL FARM BILL (H.R. 8467/S. 5335). THIS INCLUDES 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 EATS ACT. REGULATORY: FEDERAL AFFAIRS ENCOURAGED THE USFWS TO FINALIZE A RULE THAT WOULD BETTER REGULATE THE IMPORTS OF AFRICAN ELEPHANTS AND THEIR PARTS, LIKE HUNTING TROPHIES, INTO THE UNITED STATES WHICH WAS FINALIZED IN MARCH 2024. FEDERAL AFFAIRS ENCOURAGED THE NPS TO FINALIZE A RULE TO BAN BEAR BAITING PRACTICES ON NATIONAL PRESERVES IN ALASKA. THIS RULE WAS FINALIZED IN JUNE 2024. FEDERAL AFFAIRS ENCOURAGED THE USDA TO FINALIZE ITS HORSE PROTECTION ACT RULE TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF DEVICES AND SUBSTANCES INTEGRAL TO SORING AND ELIMINATE THE INDUSTRY-RUN ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM AND ASSIGN SOLE RESPONSBILITY TO USDA APHIS TO SCREEN, TRAIN AND AUTHORIZE INSPECTORS. THIS RULE WAS FINALIZED IN MAY 2024. FEDERAL AFFAIRS ENCOURAGED THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH TO RETIRE FEDERALLY OWNED CHIMPANZEES FORMERLY USED IN RESEARCH TO CHIMP HAVEN, THE FEDERAL SANCTUARY IN LOUISIANA. NIH ANNOUNCED IN NOVEMBER 2024 THAT THE 23 REMAINING CHIMPS AT ALAMOGORDO AIR FORCE BASED WOULD BE MOVED TO SANCTUARY IN 2025. FEDERAL AFFAIRS ENCOURAGED THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINSTRATION TO REDUCE ANIMAL TESTING THROUGH A PETITION, FILED IN MAY 2024, REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY TAKE A SERIES OF STEPS TO MAKE IT CLEAR THAT ANIMAL TESTING IS NOT LEGALLY REQUIRED FOR DRUG APPROVAL AND THAT THE AGENCY ENCOURAGE COMPANIES TO USE NON-ANIMAL METHODS WHEN AVAILABLE. APPROPRIATIONS: THE ACTION FUND, FKA HSLF, PRIORITIZED SEEKING POSITIVE ANIMAL PROTECTION PROVISIONS AND LANGUAGE IN THE FY25 APPROPRIATIONS LEGISLATION. THIS INCLUDED FUNDING TO STRENGTHEN ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS AGAINST HORSE SORING, 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, FKA HSLF, ALSO WORKED TO SECURE DIRECTIVES TO PREVENT HORSE SLAUGHTER IN THE U.S., DIRECT THE FDA 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 FULLY IMPLEMENT THE SHARK FIN SALES ELIMINATION ACT, DIRECT THAT THE DOJ AND USDA TO SHARE INFORMATION ON ANIMAL WELFARE ACT VIOLATIONS, ENHANCE ANIMAL WELFARE ENFORCEMENT AT PUPPY MILLS, ZOOS, AND OTHER FACILITIES, DIRECT THE CDC TO MODIFY THEIR RULES ON THE IMPORTATION OF DOGS, PROHIBIT EFFORTS TO UNDERMINE STATE 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.
- $2.1 million spent. 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) CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4b COALITION-BUILDING: The Action Fund, fka HSLF, 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, fka HSLF, 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, fka HSLF, PUBLIC POLICY EDUCATION EFFORTS.
- $349,052 spent. POLITICAL ACTIVITY The Action Fund, fka HSLF, ENDORSED ONE CANDIDATE FOR U.S. PRESIDENT, 234 CANDIDATES FOR U.S. CONGRESS, 16 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN ARIZONA, 20 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN CALIFORNIA, TWO BALLOT MEASURES AND 11 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN COLORADO, A NO VOTE ON A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT, ONE CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR, ONE CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF, TWO CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY COMISSION AND 19 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN FLORIDA, THREE CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY BOARD, ONE CANDIDATE FOR FOREST PRESERVE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, AND 56 CANDIDATES FOR STATE LEGISLATURE IN ILLINOIS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) 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.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2005.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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