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Name:	Humane Society International
Address:	2100 L Street, NW
	Washington, DC 20037
Phone:	202-452-1100
Web Address:	www.humanesocietyinternational.org

Humane Society International (HSI) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

HSI conducts active campaigns to end cruel confinement of animals and related abuses in factory farming in Brazil, India, Mexico, and elsewhere, to end the commercial killing of seals for their fur, to end shark finning and the consumption of shark fin soup, to stop animal suffering caused by modern “Mercy Release” ceremonies that encourage the capture and subsequent release of wild animals, and other local campaigns in specific regions of the world. HSI carries out work on the wildlife trade (via CITES and other activities), on the problem of commercial whaling (via the IWC), and on attempts to improve animal protection mechanisms via international trade negotiations and trade agreements. The organization supports capacity-building for animal protection organizations worldwide through a variety of educational and hands-on programs, including a specialized international track at the annual Animal Care Expo and customized workshops in target nations and regions. HSI's overseas programs spread the knowledge, skills, and technologies necessary for the high volume sterilization of street dogs and immunocontraception of wildlife. These projects aim to train veterinarians, veterinary technicians and animal handlers, change the way communities view street animals, and enhance capacity of local organizations while also improving the well-being of animals. HSI has active campaigns against confinement agriculture in India, Brazil and Canada. In addition, HSI is engaging the EU, the FAO and the OIE on farm animal welfare and cooperating with international animal NGOs to press for husbandry improvements to reduce animal suffering across the globe. Some ($1,262,604 or 22%) of HSI's program activities are carried out in conjunction with fund raising appeals.

For the year ended December 31, 2009, HSI's program expenses were:

Wild animals	3,118,176
Companion animals	1,667,097
Farm animals	980,763
Total Program Expenses:	$5,766,036

Chief Executive : Dr. Andrew Rowan, President and Chair of HSI

Compensation*:

$240,124

Highest Paid Executive: Wayne Pacelle,Director
Compensation*: $268,386

Chair of the Board: Dr. Bruce Fogle
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Veterinarian, Portman Veterinary Clinic, London, England

Board Size: 5

Paid Staff Size: 23

*2009 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:

Direct mail, special events, grant proposals, Internet appeals, and membership appeals.

Fund raising costs were 23% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $3,357,648, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)

HSI incurred joint costs of $2,046,887 for informational materials and activities that included fund raising materials. Of those costs $1,262,604 was allocated to program expenses, $722,876 was allocated to fund raising expenses, and $61,407 was allocated to administrative expenses.

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Humane Society International, Inc's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2009.

Source of Funds
International program support	16,212,896
Contributions	2,529,255
Grants and trust contributions	828,393
All other income	321,085
Total Income	$19,891,629

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 82%  Fund Raising: 11%  Administrative: 7%

Total income				$19,891,629
	Program expenses			$5,766,036
	Fund raising expenses			765,377
	Administrative expenses			480,001
Total expenses				$7,011,414
Income in Excess of Expenses				12,880,215
Beginning net assets				(11,715,901)
Ending net assets				1,164,314
Total liabilities				137,816
Total assets				$1,302,130