Humane World for Animals International
HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL, FKA HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL (HSI), works around the globe to promote the human-animal bond, rescue and protect dogs and cats, improve farm animal welfare, protect wildlife, promote animal-free testing and research, respond to natural disasters and confront cruelty to animals in all its forms.
Humane World for Animals International at a glance
In short: Humane World for Animals International gave $393K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $98K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $393,407
- +15.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $98,352
- +102.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $63,704
- Total assets
- $5,740,780
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Humane World for Animals International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Species Survival Network ($250K). Together the top 4 received $393K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 24 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Humane World for Animals International gives
- Giving grew 155% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2020) to $393K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $393K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Species Survival Network Highland, MD | Develop and implement strategies to advance conservation of traded marine species with a focus on sharks and rays | $250,000 |
| Ukrainian American House Rancho Cordova, CA | Funding to cover costs of animal feed and other support for a large number of stray and abandoned animals impacted by the war in Ukraine | $107,407 |
| Friends of Bonobos Durham, NC | Funding for forest camp and guard huts, repair infrastructure at bonobo (ape) reserve, funding for supplies and training of new forest guards | $20,000 |
| Lucky Animal Protection Shelter Broadland, VA | Funding for temporary sheltering costs, emergency supplies and for repairs to animal shelter which was damaged by flooding | $16,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,740,780 | $35,136,528 | $33,629,207 | $393,407 | 4 | — |
| 2023 | $5,686,139 | $29,022,068 | $30,699,769 | $339,546 | 7 | $2 |
| 2022 | $7,372,467 | $31,205,242 | $26,344,264 | $194,535 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $2,913,949 | $23,070,943 | $24,340,266 | $154,102 | 6 | — |
| 2020 | $4,814,456 | $23,754,987 | $25,593,999 | $37,332 | 2 | — |
About Humane World for Animals International
Based on IRS filings
Humane World for Animals International is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $393K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Humane World for Animals International is led by Cristobel Block, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 9 of 32 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cristobel Block
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Flocken
President
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$217K (2020) → $315K (2024)
Susan Atherton
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Sipe
Senior Director & Marketing
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$131K (2020) → $161K (2024)
Donna Gadomski
Senior Program Director & External Affairs
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$132K (2021) → $160K (2024)
Trevor Griffith
Senior Director & Global Performance Media
On filings since 2021
16 hrs/week
$136K (2021) → $62K (2024)
Rebecca Regnery
Senior Director & Wildlife
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$212K (2024)
Brian D Borg
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer D Laue
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcelo de Andrade
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilia Duffles
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicolas Ibarguen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven G White
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathleen M Linehan Esq.
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Alexandra Freidberg
Secretary
Senior Vice President & Operations → Senior Vice President, Operations & Assistant Secretary, 2023
Senior Vice President, Operations & Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$143K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Anna Frostic
Senior Vice President, Programs & Policy
Senior Vice President → Senior Vice President, Programs & Policy, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$144K (2020) → $208K (2024)
Julie Janovsky
Vice President Farm Animals
Vice President & Farm Animals → Vice President Farm Animals, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $152K (2024)
Katherine Polak
Vice President Companion Animals & Engagement
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$171K (2022) → $169K (2024)
Carlo Carani
General Counsel & Board Secretary
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$96K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Cynthia Dent
Vice President Country Offices
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$154K (2024)
Alison Gregg Corcoran
Chief Development & Marketing Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Ciccolo
Chief Legal Officer
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Balinger
Former Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Former Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Erin Frackleton
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2022
6.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marshall Taylor
Chief People Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Paquette
Chief Us Programs & Policy Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Amundson
Chief Us Government Relations Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William H Hall
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johanie V Parra
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reva Bhatia
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arnedia Wallace
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Briggs
Chief People Officer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Delenia McIver (2020–2023) — General Counsel & Board Secretary
- Former: Nina Pena (2020–2023) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Miguel Abi-Hassan (2022–2023) — Chief Animal Rescue, Care & Sanctuary Officer
- Former: Catherine Willett (2023) — Senior Director, Science & Regulatory Affairs
- Former: Katherine Karl (2020–2022) — Former General Counsel
- Former: Leslie Barcus (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michaelen Barsness (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Teresa Telecky (2020–2022) — Vice President Wildlife
- Former: Theresa Reese (2020–2022) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Kelly O'Meara (2021) — Vice President Companion Animals & Engagement
- Former: Adam Parascandola (2020) — Vice President, Global Animal Rescue & Response
- Former: Bruce Fogle (2020) — Board Chairman
- Former: Caitlin Hart (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: G Thomas Waite III (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Kathleen Conlee-Griffin (2020) — Vice President & Animal Research Issues
- Former: Verna Simpson (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $315K, to Jeffrey Flocken (President). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Humane World for Animals International
How much does Humane World for Animals International give each year?
Humane World for Animals International gave $393K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $340K across 7 grants.
What is Humane World for Animals International's typical grant size?
Humane World for Animals International's median grant in 2024 was $63,704, and its average grant was $98,352, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Humane World for Animals International give grants?
Humane World for Animals International gives mostly in Maryland: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (27%) and North Carolina (5%).
Does Humane World for Animals International give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Humane World for Animals International's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Humane World for Animals International?
Humane World for Animals International reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $35.1M.
What is Humane World for Animals International?
Humane World for Animals International is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $5.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Humane World for Animals International's EIN?
Humane World for Animals International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1769464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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