[Maximo]

Originally Posted by swan

Here are links to the tax returns filed by the HSUS; they are not estimates.

2011
http://media.newsnet5.com/uploads/WE...011Form990.pdf

2010

http://media.newsnet5.com/uploads/WE...010Form990.pdf

2009

http://media.newsnet5.com/uploads/WE...009Form990.pdf

If you don't feel like reading the IRS tax returns the audit is essentially this.

Over the three year period the HSUS raised over $509,000,000 of which 5% was spent on grants and programs inside the United States.

HSUS CEO Wayne Pacelle earned over $260,000 in 2011

HSUS contributes more dollars to its own pension fund than to pet shelters.

My head is upright thank you, my eyes are wide open.

As LJ wrote, I don't think anyone would argue about HSUS finances. Money raised is not in any large part used for taking care of animals in shelters.

I'm not endorsing the HSUS, but bear in mind:

A $260,000 salary sounds outrageous for the head of a non profit organization, but it is relatively low for one this size. Large non profits have to compete with the govt and private sector for quality employees, CEOs and executives.

If this makes anyone laugh, being a CEO or executive of an organization like this is not so easy. Fundraising and lobbying in DC are not easy tasks. Being passionate about animals is not enough. People who are good at it usually won't work for low salaries and benefits. They'll look elsewhere.