Humane World for Animals, Inc., formerly known as the Humane Society of the United States (The Organization), seeks to tackle the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 18 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
- Base
- $641k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $25k
- Base
- $405k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $3k
- Base
- $392k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $28k
- Base
- $381k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $312k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $29k
- Base
- $311k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $23k
- Base
- $240k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $25k
- Base
- $240k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $25k
- Base
- $239k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $2k
- Base
- $234k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $218k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $219k
- Bonus
- $6k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $146k
- Bonus
- $19k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $26k
- Base
- $148k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $732
- Base
- $38k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $75k
- Benefits
- $12k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & Chief Executive Officer Above 90th percentilevs Animal-Related peers nationwide | $641k | — | — | $25k | $677k |
General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $405k | — | — | $3k | $427k |
Chief Development & Marketing Officer Above 90th percentilevs Animal-Related peers nationwide | $392k | — | — | $28k | $424k |
Chief Operating Officer Above 90th percentilevs Animal-Related peers nationwide | $381k | — | — | $12k | $408k |
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Above 90th percentilevs Animal-Related peers nationwide | $312k | — | — | $29k | $359k |
Chief Programs & Policy Officer Above 90th percentile | $311k | — | — | $23k | $348k |
Svp., Philanthropy Median to 75th percentile | $240k | $4k | — | $25k | $280k |
Svp., Operational Risk Median to 75th percentile | $240k | — | — | $25k | $279k |
Svp. & Chief Counsel, Apl Median to 75th percentile | $239k | — | — | $2k | $256k |
Svp. Technology & Information Solutions Median to 75th percentile | $234k | — | — | $1k | $250k |
Vp. Business Development & Corporate Relations Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Animal-Related peers nationwide | $218k | $4k | — | $12k | $247k |
Svp., Finance & Accounting/controller Median to 75th percentile | $219k | $6k | — | $7k | $245k |
Chief People Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $146k | $19k | — | $26k | $203k |
Chief People Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $148k | — | — | $732 | $158k |
Former Key Employee Former Officer/director/trustee Median to 75th percentile | $38k | — | $75k | $12k | $127k |
Secretary Secretary (Operational) 75th to 90th percentilevs Animal-Related peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $126k |
Chief International Officer Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $35k |
Chief Government Relations Officer Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $18k |
Plus 21 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Humane World for Animals Inc equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
Based on 3,692 animal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Climbed 39%
over 3 years
From $486k in 2021 to $677k in 2024.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 39% from 2021 to 2024, while revenue fell 20%.
- Chief Development Officer pay rose 166% from 2021 to 2024.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 21% from 2021 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Humane World for Animals Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Humane World for Animals Inc earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Humane World for Animals Inc received $676,674 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Humane World for Animals Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Humane World for Animals Inc falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Humane World for Animals Inc equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are Humane World for Animals Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Humane World for Animals Inc reported $207.9M in total revenue and $194.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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