Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association

“OFFICERS BARSNESS AND PARRA WERE EMPLOYED BY ANOTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION FOR WHICH DIRECTOR PAQUETTE SERVED AS AN OFFICER. THEREFORE, THESE INDIVIDUALS HAD "BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS" WITH EACH OTHER. - Business relationship”

“In 2022, HSVMA amended its bylaws to add a voting membership class that consists of the members of the HSVMA board of directors.”

“The board of directors of a related organization, the humane society of the united states, appoints the members of the board of humane society veterinary medical association, inc.”

“The hsvma board has no committees.”

“After internal accounting staff drafts the 990, the draft is submitted to hsvma's independent tax preparers for their review and revision, as may be appropriate. Once all staff and professional reviews/revisions are done, the secretary sends the proposed final of the form 990 to the hsvma board and officers for their consideration. Once the board and officers have had an opportunity to review and comment, the finalized version is filed with the irs.”

“Hsvma is an affiliate of the humane society of the united states (hsus) and all hsvma staff are hsus employees. Accordingly, all policies and procedures of the hsus apply to hsvma including, inter alia, the hsus's conflict of interest policy. The policy applies to all directors, officers, and employees of hsvma. A questionnaire is distributed to directors, officers, and key employees on an annual basis in order to ascertain the presence of any conflicts. The questionnaires are completed and returned to the corporate secretary, who notifies legal counsel of any concerns. The board of directors is charged with considering conflicts of interest involving the organization's directors and officers. Individuals having possible conflicts of interest cannot vote, participate in deliberations on the subject, or be counted toward meeting a quorum (they may answer questions). Conflicts involving nonofficer employees are reviewed by legal counsel.”

“HSVMA MAKES ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE UPON REQUEST. FORMAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE FILED WITH STATE CHARITABLE SOLICITATION REGISTRATIONS AND ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO MAJOR DONORS AND, WHERE REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY MAIL UPON REQUEST. HSVMA MAKES COPIES OF THE THREE MOST RECENTLY-FILED FORMS 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST BOTH BY MAIL AND IN PERSON AT ITS OFFICE IN WASHINGTON, DC, AS SET FORTH IN IRS CODE SECTION 6104(D). THE THREE MOST RECENTLY FILED FORMS 990, AND THE MOST RECENT AUDIT REPORTS AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE ON THE HSVMA WEBSITE. As noted in the narrative response to Part VI, Line 12C, HSVMA follows the conflict of interest policy of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), which can be found on the HSUS's website (www.humanesociety.org).”

“CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4a HSVMA ALSO HAS APPROXIMATELY 40 ARCHIVED WEBINARS ON ANIMAL WELFARE TOPICS AVAILABLE FOR VETERINARY CONTINUING EDUCATION. MORE THAN 2,000 VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS PARTICIPATED IN HSVMA'S WEBINAR PROGRAM DURING 2022. IN ADDITION TO HSVMA'S WEBINAR SERIES, HSVMA HOSTED CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS AT ANIMAL CARE EXPO 2022 FOCUSING ON SHELTER AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE, SPAY/NEUTER, ANIMAL BEHAVIOR, VETERINARY SOCIAL WORK, CARING FOR ANIMALS OF THE UNHOUSED, ACCESS TO VETERINARY CARE AND VETERINARY TELEMEDICINE. APPROXIMATELY 200 VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS ATTENDED THESE SESSIONS. STUDENT OUTREACH: HSVMA'S STUDENT OUTREACH PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ENGAGING VETERINARY STUDENTS IN ANIMAL WELFARE INITIATIVES AND PROVIDING ANIMAL WELFARE TRAINING AND RESOURCES. DURING 2022, HSVMA HOSTED APPROXIMATELY 45 PRESENTATIONS AT VETERINARY SCHOOLS, REACHING MORE THAN 1,300 VETERINARY STUDENTS ON TOPICS INCLUDING VETERINARY FORENSICS, FARM ANIMAL WELFARE, CAT DECLAWING, EXOTIC COMPANION MAMMALS, FIELD AND STREET MEDICINE, WILDLIFE CARE, HOSPICE AND PAIN MANAGEMENT, PUPPY MILLS AND COMPASSION FATIGUE. HSVMA ALSO SPONSORS A STUDENT CHAPTER AND REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM WITH REPRESENTATION ON 34 CAMPUSES BY YEAR END. OTHER 2022 STUDENT OUTREACH ACTIVITIES INCLUDED HOSTING THE 8TH ANNUAL ANIMAL WELFARE SYMPOSIUM FOR VETERINARY STUDENTS AT UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, AWARDING COMPASSIONATE CARE SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOUR VETERINARY STUDENTS TO RECOGNIZE THEIR ANIMAL WELFARE WORK WHILE IN SCHOOL, AND SPONSORING WORLD SPAY DAY CLINICS AT FIVE VETERINARY SCHOOLS IN FEBRUARY IN CONJUNCTION WITH WORLD SPAY DAY EVENTS.”

“CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4b DURING 2022, HSVMA FOCUSED ON RECRUITING VETERINARY SUPPORT FOR WELFARE IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO PROTECTING WILDLIFE, BANNING HORSE SORING, ENDING THE ABUSES ASSOCIATED WITH PUPPY MILLS, BANNING CAT DECLAWING, ENDING THE MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF FUR, ADVOCATING FOR HUMANE TREATMENT OF FARM ANIMALS, ENDING COSMETIC TESTING ON ANIMALS AND EXPANDING ACCESS TO VETERINARY CARE. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED COLLECTING VETERINARY ENDORSEMENTS FOR LEGISLATION, PROVIDING VETERINARIANS TO TESTIFY IN LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS AND SPEAK WITH THE MEDIA, AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS ON THESE ISSUES.”

“The Humane Society of the United States pays wages to the employees of HSVMA and files all required federal employment tax returns, including Form W-3. HSVMA does not report employees on Form W-3.”

“In furtherance of its efforts to improve the welfare of animals, hsvma published statements in its electronic and print publications intended to influence legislation and to influence public opinion on legislative matters or referenda.”