The Humane Society of the United States was founded 60 years ago as the National Humane Society on November 22, 1954. The charity’s activities are wide-ranging. Over the years, the Humane Society has advocated for reforms in animal slaughter, seal clubbing, the fur trade, puppy mills, dogfighting, and other forms of animal cruelty.

The Humane Society doesn’t call for the end of all practices that cause animal suffering, but it has lobbied for increased regulation in the pursuit of more humane practices in slaughterhouses and research labs. It has also renounced the use of violence or threats against people or property in the pursuit of its goals. It donates 1% of its budget to local animal shelters. Like many nonprofits with large budgets (the Humane Society raised over $125 million in 2012), the group has been criticized for how it allocates its sizable finances. Still, a 2011 philanthropic study named it the top high-impact animal welfare organization for potential donors.

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