The Humane League
WE EXIST TO END THE ABUSE OF ANIMALS RAISED FOR FOOD. THIS MISSION IS EXECUTED BY PERSUADING COMPANIES AND INSTITUTIONS TO ADOPT ANIMAL WELFARE POLICIES THROUGH NEGOTIATION AND PRESSURE CAMPAIGNS, AND THEN HOLDING THEM ACCOUNTABLE TO THEIR COMMITMENTS. WE MOBILIZE VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORT AND TRAIN A GLOBAL NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS TO END ANIMAL ABUSE WORLDWIDE.
Key facts about The Humane League
- EIN
- 04-3817491
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $97,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $19,500
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $25,757,223
- Primary geography
- New York (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.
Who The Humane League funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Humane League's 5 itemized 2024 grants were New York (52%), New Mexico (21%) and Missouri (21%). None of its 5 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.
How The Humane League gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25.8M
+30.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$98K
+747.8% YoY
Grant Count
5
+150.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+239.1% YoY
About The Humane League
Based on IRS filings
The Humane League is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in ROCKVILLE, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $98K. Net investment income was $4.0M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $25,757,223 | $19,672,714 | $20,501,493 |
| Revenue | $27,934,789 | $18,482,492 | $16,033,098 |
| Expenses | $19,963,588 | $19,538,449 | $20,785,255 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,987,083 | $778,482 | $616,815 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Chilis on Wheels Via a Well-fed World ($31,000), Animal Protection New Mexico ($20,700), Voters for Animal Rights ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHILIS ON WHEELS VIA A WELL-FED WORLD ISLAND PARK, NY | INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT ANIMALS SUFFERING AT THE HANDS OF FACTORY FARMING, THE FUR INDUSTRY AND THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY | $31,000 |
| ANIMAL PROTECTION NEW MEXICO ALBUQUERQUE, NM | INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT ANIMALS SUFFERING AT THE HANDS OF FACTORY FARMING, THE FUR INDUSTRY AND THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY | $20,700 |
| VOTERS FOR ANIMAL RIGHTS BROOKLYN, NY | INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT ANIMALS SUFFERING AT THE HANDS OF FACTORY FARMING, THE FUR INDUSTRY AND THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY | $20,000 |
| MISSOURI ALLIANCE FOR ANIMAL LEGISLATION ST LOUIS, MO | INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT ANIMALS SUFFERING AT THE HANDS OF FACTORY FARMING, THE FUR INDUSTRY AND THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY | $20,000 |
| DC VOTERS FOR ANIMALS INC WASHINGTON, DC | INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT ANIMALS SUFFERING AT THE HANDS OF FACTORY FARMING, THE FUR INDUSTRY AND THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY | $5,800 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Middleton | Director | 5 | $7,922 |
| Alicia Rodriguez | Chair | 5 | — |
| Melody Hildebrandt | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Jacob Eliosoff | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Yaqi Grover | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Neysa Colizzi | Director | 5 | — |
| Craig Dunham | Director | 5 | — |
| Shannon Campion | Director (to 8/2024) | 5 | — |
| Victoria Bond | President | 45 | $223,031 |
| Andrea Coron | Chief Operating Officer (until 04/24) | 45 | $96,239 |
| Michelle Strickland-Kucerak | Sr. VP, Programs & Policy | 45 | $179,949 |
| Jennifer Barckley | Sr. VP, Marketing and Communications | 45 | $177,349 |
| Kalista Barter | VP, Development | 45 | $158,035 |
| Ann Loigman | General Counsel | 45 | $142,365 |
| Karen Nilsen | Sr. Dir., Digital Strategy | 45 | $142,294 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Humane League?
The Humane League is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in ROCKVILLE, MD. It holds $25.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Humane League?
As of 2024, The Humane League holds $25.8M in total assets with $27.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $98K in 2024.
Where does The Humane League operate?
The Humane League has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What size grants does The Humane League award?
In 2024, The Humane League awarded 5 grants totaling $98K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Humane League's EIN?
The Humane League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3817491. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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