Nonprofit · EIN 53-0219724
WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF
Also known as X
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $22,574,962 | $22,604,252 | -$29,290 | $43,098,259 | $15,408,200 | $27,690,059 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $23,841,638 | $31,147,775 | -$7,306,137 | $45,885,930 | $17,255,481 | $28,630,449 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $26,233,613 | $29,861,069 | -$3,627,456 | $50,732,128 | $14,352,297 | $36,379,831 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,458,160
- of which government grants
- $3,114,360
- Program service revenue
- $4,719,740
- Investment income
- $2,718,528
- Net rental income
- -$321,466
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,029,633
- Other revenue
- -$321,466
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,066,152
- Other salaries and wages
- $10,068,148
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,610,271
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $96,384
- Accounting fees
- $90,321
- Occupancy
- $1,666,057
- Travel
- $87,652
- Depreciation
- $655,150
- Program services (functional)
- $16,464,502
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,371,160
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,768,590
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $45,885,930
- Total assets, end of year
- $43,098,259
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,408,200
- Net assets, end of year
- $27,690,059
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $32,332,924
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,842,414
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $21,189,901
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,500,158
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$189,142
- Gross receipts
- $26,383,022
- Employees
- 326
- Volunteers
- 1,570
- Year formed
- 1870
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA LAFONTAINE | PRESIDENT AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $373,820 | $26,248 |
| BOBBY MANN | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Officer | 60 | $211,899 | $11,422 |
| ANDREW PLATOU | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 60 | $209,832 | $8,393 |
| KATE MEGHJI | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 60 | $192,308 | $11,294 |
| JASON JAFFERY | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 60 | $170,019 | $9,057 |
| DR FAITH PERRIN NJ | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 60 | $169,865 | $6,794 |
| CHRIS SCHINDLER | VICE PRESIDENT OF FIELD SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 60 | $155,315 | $0 |
| LOUIE DWECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PRISCILLA CLAPP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NINA BENTON | BOARD MEMBER THRU AUGUST 2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIANA LIGHTFOOT | BOARD MEMBER THRU JUNE 2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWYN WHITTAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCE MORETTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESA FARIELLO | BOARD CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW WILLISON | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH HOWE | GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALICIA BATTS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARY SCHAPIRO | TREASURER AND FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERICA MAY-SHERZER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CONNIE OLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA LAFONTAINE | PRESIDENT AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $482,620 | $22,353 |
| BOBBY MANN | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Officer | 60 | $205,528 | $6,752 |
| ANDREW PLATOU | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 60 | $202,494 | $8,040 |
| DR FAITH PERRIN NJ | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 60 | $164,873 | $12,430 |
| CHRIS SCHINDLER | VICE PRESIDENT OF FIELD SE Highest-paid employee | 60 | $167,998 | $6,752 |
| KATE MEGHJI | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 60 | $49,532 | $1,843 |
| ANDREW WILLISON | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE OLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIANA LIGHTFOOT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA MAY-SHERZER | GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GWYN WHITTAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NINA BENTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIE DWECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY SCHAPIRO | TREASURER AND FINANCE COMM Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI SMITH JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PRISCILLA CLAPP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESA FARIELLO | BOARD CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICIA BATTS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH HOWE | AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCE MORETTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA LAFONTAINE | PRESIDENT AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $380,495 | $20,001 |
| ANDREA MESSINA | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 60 | $189,322 | $14,468 |
| ANDREW PLATOU | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 60 | $194,525 | $7,940 |
| MICHELLE THEVENIN NJ | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 60 | $169,760 | $14,038 |
| DR FAITH PERRIN NJ | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 60 | $158,957 | $13,606 |
| ANDREW WILLISON | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICIA BATTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| NINA BENTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| PRISCILLA CLAPP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIE DWECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH HOWE | AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY SCHAPIRO | TREASURER AND FINANCE COMM Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESA FARIELLO | BOARD CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| GWYN WHITTAKER | GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA MAY-SHERZER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIANA LIGHTFOOT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT LONERGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCE MORETTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE OLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI SMITH JOHNSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 71 OGLETHORPE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011-2346
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LISA LAFONTAINE, 71 OGLETHORPE STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
- Signed the 990
- LISA LAFONTAINE, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (202) 723-5730
- Website
- WWW.HUMANERESCUEALLIANCE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MATTHEWS CARTER & BOYCE
Mission
THE WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY PROTECTS ANIMALS, SUPPORTS FAMILIES, AND ADVOCATES FOR POSITIVE CHANGE TO CREATE A WORLD WHERE ALL ANIMALS CAN THRIVE. WE ENRICH THE HUMANITY OF OUR COMMUNITIES BY PROMOTING COMPASSION AND ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO FIND JOY, COMFORT AND COMPANIONSHIP THROUGH THE LOVE AND APPRECIATION OF ANIMALS.
Program accomplishments
- ANIMAL PROTECTION AND HUMANE LAW ENFORCEMENT -WHS'S ANIMAL PROTECTION DEPARTMENT PROTECTS ANIMALS AND SUPPORTS PET OWNERS THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA THROUGH HUMANE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES. IN 2025, HUMANE LAW ENFORCEMENT CONDUCTED 2,703 INVESTIGATIONS INTO SUSPECTED ANIMAL CRUELTY AND NEGLECT, WHILE THE ANIMAL SUPPORT CENTER RESPONDED TO 9,891 CALLS FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS SEEKING ASSISTANCE OR REPORTING ANIMAL WELFARE CONCERNS.THE DEPARTMENT ALSO WORKS TO PREVENT ANIMALS FROM ENTERING THE SHELTER SYSTEM BY CONNECTING PET OWNERS WITH RESOURCES THAT HELP KEEP ANIMALS SAFE AND HEALTHY IN THEIR HOMES. IN 2025, WHS DISTRIBUTED 80,272 POUNDS OF PET FOOD TO PET OWNERS IN NEED. THROUGH ENFORCEMENT, EDUCATION, AND DIRECT COMMUNITY SUPPORT, WHS WORKS TO PROTECT ANIMALS, REDUCE SUFFERING, AND STRENGTHEN THE BOND BETWEEN PEOPLE AND THEIR PETS.Expenses $2,044,550 · revenue $2,012,042
- SHELTER AND COMMUNITY VETERINARY SERVICES - WHS PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL SERVICES FOR 18,837 ANIMALS IN OUR CARE, RANGING FROM ROUTINE CARE TO ADVANCED SURGICAL PROCEDURES. OUR VETERINARY PROGRAM SUPPORTS BOTH SHELTER ANIMALS AND COMMUNITY PETS, WITH SERVICES TAILORED TO SUPPORT POPULATION HEALTH, EMERGENCY CARE, PREVENTIVE CARE AND INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT PLANS. TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE, AFFORDABILITY IS MAINTAINED ACROSS SERVICES, ENSURING THAT COST IS NOT A BARRIER TO CRITICAL VETERINARY TREATMENT. WHS PRIORITIZES EARLY INTERVENTION AND MEDICAL TREATMENT AS A CORE STRATEGY TO MAINTAIN HIGH LIVE RELEASE RATES, MINIMIZE SUFFERING, AND HELP KEEP PETS AT HOME.Expenses $4,441,262 · revenue $274,390
- ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTIONS - ANIMAL CARE SERVICES AND ADOPTIONS INCLUDE THE INTAKE OF HOMELESS ANIMALS, COORDINATION FOR ANIMAL FOSTER CARE, PET ADOPTIONS, AND ANIMAL BEHAVIOR SUPPORT ACROSS WHS CAMPUSES IN WASHINGTON, DC AND MADISON, NJ. IN 2025, WHS ADMITTED 11,119 ANIMALS.TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED ANIMAL WELLBEING AND PREVENT OVERCROWDING AT THE ANIMAL SHELTER, OVER 1,600 ANIMALS WERE PLACED IN FOSTER HOMES WITH WHS'S BROAD, DEDICATED NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS IN 2025. IN TOTAL, WHS ENGAGED 45,063 VOLUNTEER HOURS ACROSS BOTH CAMPUSES TO SUPPORT DAILY ANIMAL CARE, FOSTER CARE, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE.Expenses $7,127,045 · revenue $1,401,967
- Expenses $2,851,645 · revenue $1,031,341
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 53-0219724
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1937
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $43,098,259
- Income (IRS master file)
- $26,383,022
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $22,574,962 | $22,604,252 | $43,098,259 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $23,841,638 | $31,147,775 | $45,885,930 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $26,233,613 | $29,861,069 | $50,732,128 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $22,256,169 | $25,414,052 | $51,351,828 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 53-0219724).
Questions about WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF
- What is the EIN of WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF is 53-0219724.
- Is WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1937.
- Are donations to WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names LISA LAFONTAINE.
- Who are the officers and directors of WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $373,820 (LISA LAFONTAINE, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $22,574,962, expenses of $22,604,252 and total assets of $43,098,259 at year end.
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