American Humane Association
Founded in 1877, american humane association, dba american humane society (american humane) is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and well-being of animals. Our leadership programs are first …
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Join American Humane Society to create a compassionate world for animals. Protecting over 1 billion lives annually through rescue, care, humane standards and conservation efforts.
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Founded in 1877, american humane association, dba american humane society (american humane) is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and well-being of animals. Our leadership programs are first to serve in promoting and nurturing the bonds between animals and humans.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican Humane Association is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1877 and has been operating for 149 years. Its EIN is 840432950. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $37M in annual revenue. 137 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Humane Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.
American Humane Association is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1877 and has been active for 149 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Humane Association has $37M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Humane Association is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $37M in annual revenue. The organization has 137 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Humane Association. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
American Humane Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Join American Humane Society to create a compassionate world for animals. Protecting over 1 billion lives annually through rescue, care, humane standards and conservation efforts. American Humane Association is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1877.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: American Humane Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $37M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to American Humane Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Humane Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 840432950, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about American Humane Association
- What is American Humane Association?
- American Humane Association is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Join American Humane Society to create a compassionate world for animals. Protecting over 1 billion lives annually through rescue, care, humane standards and conservation efforts.
- When was American Humane Association founded?
- American Humane Association was founded in 1877.
- Who leads American Humane Association?
- Robin R Ganzert Phd serves as President & CEO.
- Where is American Humane Association located?
- Headquartered in Washington, United States.
- What is American Humane Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Humane Association trustworthy?
- American Humane Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is American Humane Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 840432950.
- What is American Humane Association's website?
- http://www.americanhumane.org