Animal-Related
(D200)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF
Financial strength (30%)
79/100
Reliability (20%)
55/100
Effectiveness (25%)
78/100
Impact (25%)
No data yet
CharityAI™ Score
Not yet evaluated
Mission Statement
The Humane Rescue Alliance has protected and cared for the animals of the nation’s capital for more than 150 years. We support families and advocate 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.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
$23.8M
Total Revenue
$31.1M
Total Expenses
$28.6M
Net Assets
349
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
71.9%
Fundraising Efficiency
N/A
Operating Reserve
11.03x
Liability-to-Asset
37.6%
Revenue Diversification
53.1%
Executive Compensation
$1.2M
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 157 similar organizations
(United States, Animal-Related, $10M–$100M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
71.9% | 82.1% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
8.4% | 9.4% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
19.7% | 6.1% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
11.0 mo | 23.7 mo |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
37.6% | 9.2% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
53.1% | 71.2% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
-9.1% | 8.4% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
4.3% | 8.4% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
-30.6% | 5.2% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.8M | $31.1M | $28.6M | 71.9% | 349 |
| 2023 | $26.2M | $29.9M | $36.4M | 78.5% | 349 |
| 2022 | $22.3M | $25.4M | $39.0M | 81.4% | 360 |
| 2021 | $22.1M | $23.8M | N/A | — | 348 |
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