Humane Society of the Desert
Humane Society of the Desert at a glance
In short: Humane Society of the Desert gave $43K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,800
- -96.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,700
- -98.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,750
- Total assets
- $502,728
- +117.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Humane Society of the Desert funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wings of Rescue ($24K). Together the top 4 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2025) to $1.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wings of Rescue San Diego, CA | Assist in Rescue Animal Needs | $24,000 |
| All Seated in the Barn Shafter, CA | Assist in Rescue Dogs Needs | $7,000 |
| Rescue Lyfe Palm Desert, CA | Assist in Dog Resc Needs Placement | $6,500 |
| CHARD Horse Chino Hills, CA | Assist in Equine Shelter Needs | $5,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $502,728 | $567,967 | $237,749 | $42,800 | 4 | $9,550 |
| 2024 | $230,839 | $1,579,051 | $1,847,031 | $1,360,000 | 2 | $12,283 |
| 2023 | $1,730,039 | $491,463 | $654,209 | — | — | $18,453 |
| 2022 | $1,892,785 | $693,013 | $860,252 | — | — | $3,003 |
| 2021 | $2,058,490 | $416,835 | $707,450 | — | — | $4,275 |
| 2020 | $2,347,751 | $418,404 | $790,740 | — | — | $8,825 |
| 2018 | $2,925,578 | $2,436,111 | $1,555,257 | — | — | $764 |
About Humane Society of the Desert
Based on IRS filings
Humane Society of the Desert is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chino Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $503K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Humane Society of the Desert is led by Malinda Bustos, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2018); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Malinda Bustos
CEO
President → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2018
10 hrs/week
$80K (2018) → $0 (2025)
Lindsay Faldo
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marybeth Fasano
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Faldo
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Samantha Gent
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Kenneth Solomon (2018–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Lissa Solomon (2018–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Mary Beth Fasano (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Ken Solomon (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jimmy Cannon (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Kim Hardee (2020) — President
- Former: Chad Bustos (2018) — Director
- Former: Laura Kim Maguire-Hardee (2018) — President
- Former: Rick Buren (2018) — Secretary
- Former: Tracey Essex (2018) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about Humane Society of the Desert
How much does Humane Society of the Desert give each year?
Humane Society of the Desert gave $43K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 2 grants.
What is Humane Society of the Desert's typical grant size?
Humane Society of the Desert's median grant in 2025 was $6,750, and its average grant was $10,700, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Humane Society of the Desert give grants?
Humane Society of the Desert gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Humane Society of the Desert give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Humane Society of the Desert's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Humane Society of the Desert?
Humane Society of the Desert reported $503K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $568K.
What is Humane Society of the Desert?
Humane Society of the Desert is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chino Hills, CA. It holds $503K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Humane Society of the Desert's EIN?
Humane Society of the Desert's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2122004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS February 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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