TOTAL REVENUE - FISCAL 2025
$22,145,897
Down 20.7% from $27,934,789 in fiscal 2024.
The Humane League
Rockville, Maryland - EIN 04-3817491 - Latest filing: fiscal 2025 (Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025)
HOW TO READ THIS PAGE
How to read this page: every figure below is from the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed May 7, 2026. People named below are shown as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed May 7, 2026 - the filing is a snapshot of that fiscal year, not a list of current officeholders.
THE FILING IN ONE PARAGRAPH
The Humane League reported $22,145,897 in revenue and $21,682,964 in expenses in fiscal 2025, a surplus of $462,933 for the year. Program services took $14,619,381 of expenses, or 67.4%. The organization closed the year with $25,418,925 in net assets - about 14.1 months of expenses at the fiscal-2025 spending level.
At a Glance - Fiscal 2025
All values are fiscal 2025 unless a tile says otherwise.
TOTAL EXPENSES - FISCAL 2025
$21,682,964
Revenue minus expenses: $462,933 in fiscal 2025.
PROGRAM EXPENSE SHARE - FISCAL 2025
67.4%
$14,619,381 of $21,682,964 went to program services.
NET ASSETS - END OF FISCAL 2025
$25,418,925
Total assets $27,027,708 minus total liabilities $1,608,783.
TOP EXECUTIVE PAY - FISCAL 2025
$218,032
Shawn Brown, Interim Executive VP, as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed May 7, 2026. Total across all compensation columns.
PEOPLE REPORTED - FISCAL 2025
112 Employees
Plus 232 volunteers reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990.
Money In, Money Out - Fiscal 2025
Revenue and expenses as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed May 7, 2026. Donated goods are separated from cash so food and supply donations do not read as cash income.
Where the Money Went - Fiscal 2025
Management and general is the figure reported on the filing (Part IX total); where a filing does not carry it, it is computed as the residual of total expenses minus program and fundraising expenses. Cost to raise a dollar in fiscal 2025: $0.13 - $2,688,226 in fundraising expenses divided by $20,861,931 in total contributions. On cash contributions only: $0.13.
Where the Money Came From - Fiscal 2025
| Source | Fiscal 2025 |
|---|---|
| Total Contributions | $20,861,931 |
| Of Which Cash Contributions | $20,286,985 |
| Of Which Donated Goods (Noncash) | $574,946 |
| All Other Contributions | $20,861,931 |
| Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment Income | $1,246,085 |
| Other Revenue | $37,881 |
| Total Revenue (All Sources) | $22,145,897 |
Government Grants - Not Broken Out
The fiscal-2025 Form 990 does not break out government grants as a separate line for this organization. This page shows Not Broken Out instead of estimating a figure.
The fiscal-2025 Form 990 does not break out government grants as a separate line for this organization. This page shows Not Broken Out instead of estimating a figure.
Reserves and Balance Sheet - Fiscal 2025
Reserves and Runway
14.1 Months
of reserves - $25,418,925 in net assets at the end of fiscal 2025, divided by average monthly expenses of about $1,806,913 in fiscal 2025.
Net assets can include donor-restricted funds, buildings and other assets that cannot be spent like cash. Treat months of reserves as a scale measure, not as cash in the bank.
Balance Sheet - End of Fiscal 2025
| Total Assets | $27,027,708 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,608,783 |
| Liabilities as Share of Assets | 5.9% |
| Net Assets | $25,418,925 |
Leadership Pay - Fiscal 2025
Pay is the summed total across all compensation columns on the Form 990 - pay from the organization, pay from related organizations, and other compensation. People are shown as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed May 7, 2026.
| Name and Title, as Reported | Total Pay - Fiscal 2025 | Share of Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Brown - Interim Executive VP | $218,032 | 1.01% |
| Jennifer Barckley - SVP, Marketing & Comms | $196,690 | 0.91% |
| Juan Taveras - SVP, People And Ops (To 10/31) | $196,219 | 0.90% |
| Michelle Strickland-Kucerak - SVP, Programs And Public Pol. | $195,310 | 0.90% |
| Kalista Barter - SVP, Development | $173,947 | 0.80% |
| Daniel Shannon - CEO (As Of 5/25) | $163,561 | 0.75% |
| Mark Middleton - Interim President (To 5/25) | $101,135 | 0.47% |
The full Part VII table lists every officer, director, trustee and key employee named on the filing, with hours and the same summed total. Compensation is reported for the calendar year ending within the fiscal year, per the Form 990.
Board and Governance - Fiscal 2025
Board and policy answers as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed May 7, 2026.
Board Roster - as Reported on the Fiscal-2025 Form 990
7 voting members, 6 independent - independence count as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990.
| Name, as Reported | Role, as Reported |
|---|---|
| Shawn Brown | Interim Executive VP |
| Jennifer Barckley | SVP, Marketing & Comms |
| Juan Taveras | SVP, People And Ops (To 10/31) |
| Michelle Strickland-Kucerak | SVP, Programs And Public Pol. |
| Kalista Barter | SVP, Development |
| Daniel Shannon | CEO (As Of 5/25) |
| Mark Middleton | Interim President (To 5/25) |
| Alicia Rodriguez | Chair |
| Melody Hildebrandt | Vice Chair |
| Jacob Eliosoff | Secretary |
| Yaqi Grover | Treasurer |
| Neysa Colizzi | Director |
| Craig Dunham | Director |
Governance Policy Flags - Fiscal 2025
Conflict of Interest PolicyYes - Reported
Whistleblower PolicyYes - Reported
Document Retention PolicyYes - Reported
Audited Financial StatementsYes - Reported
Audit CommitteeYes - Reported
Board Size and Independence7 voting / 6 independent
Flags report what the organization answered on the Form 990. A Yes means the policy was reported on the filing; it is not an outside review of how the policy works in practice.
Grants - Fiscal 2025
Grants Made - Fiscal 2025
This organization reported $4,261,891 in grants paid in fiscal 2025.
| Recipient, as Reported | Amount |
|---|---|
| Animal Activist Legal Defense Project Via University Of Denver DONATION FROM THL TO THE ANIMAL ACTIVIST LEGAL DEFENSE PROJECT | $50,000 |
| Animal Protection New Mexico LOBBYING AND CAMPAIGN INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT ANIMALS SUFFERING AT THE HANDS OF FACTORY FARMING, THE FUR INDUSTRY AND THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY | $20,000 |
| Chilis On Wheels Via A Well-Fed World LOBBYING AND CAMPAIGN INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT ANIMALS SUFFERING AT THE HANDS OF FACTORY FARMING, THE FUR INDUSTRY AND THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY, SERVING AS A MEMBER OF THE ANIMAL POLICY ALLIANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | $45,000 |
| Compassionate Action For Animals LOBBYING AND CAMPAIGN INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT ANIMALS SUFFERING AT THE HANDS OF FACTORY FARMING, THE FUR INDUSTRY AND THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY | $18,000 |
| Dc Voters For Animals Education Fund LOBBYING AND CAMPAIGN INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT ANIMALS SUFFERING AT THE HANDS OF FACTORY FARMING, THE FUR INDUSTRY AND THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY | $38,000 |
| Humane Action Pennsylvania LOBBYING AND CAMPAIGN INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT ANIMALS SUFFERING AT THE HANDS OF FACTORY FARMING, THE FUR INDUSTRY AND THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY, SERVING AS A MEMBER OF THE ANIMAL POLICY ALLIANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | $45,000 |
| Missouri Alliance For Animal Legislation LOBBYING AND CAMPAIGN INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT ANIMALS SUFFERING AT THE HANDS OF FACTORY FARMING, THE FUR INDUSTRY AND THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY | $30,000 |
| Northwest Animal Rights Network (Narn) LOBBYING AND CAMPAIGN INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT ANIMALS SUFFERING AT THE HANDS OF FACTORY FARMING, THE FUR INDUSTRY AND THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY, SERVING AS A MEMBER OF THE ANIMAL POLICY ALLIANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | $41,000 |
| Social Compassion In Legislation LOBBYING AND CAMPAIGN INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT ANIMALS SUFFERING AT THE HANDS OF FACTORY FARMING, THE FUR INDUSTRY AND THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY | $10,000 |
| Society For The Protection Of Insects LOBBYING AND CAMPAIGN INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT ANIMALS SUFFERING AT THE HANDS OF FACTORY FARMING, THE FUR INDUSTRY AND THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY | $18,000 |
| Voters For Animal Rights LOBBYING AND CAMPAIGN INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT ANIMALS SUFFERING AT THE HANDS OF FACTORY FARMING, THE FUR INDUSTRY AND THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY | $30,000 |
Trend - Revenue
Years are shown only where a filing is held. Missing years are absent, never filled in.
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Fiscal 2024 (Prior-Year Column on the Fiscal-2025 Filing) | $27,934,789 | - |
| Fiscal 2025 | $22,145,897 | -20.7% |
This table grows to a 10-year view (revenue, expenses, net assets and top pay) as earlier filings for this organization are added to the record. Missing years are absent, never filled in.
Filings on Record
| Tax Period | Form | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | Form 990 | In Force - Filed May 7, 2026 | Original Filing at the IRS |
If an amended return is filed, the newest amended return supersedes the earlier one and the table marks which filing is in force.