We’re here to make an impact

That’s why we are committed to sound research and effective animal protection.

The Humane League is one of the most important and effective voices for animals in the United States.

Here's why

300+
US companies have promised to spare hens from extreme confinement thanks to THL's influence—and an additional 200+ have followed suit as our movement gains rapid momentum

140+
leading US businesses have committed to THL's science-based welfare standards for chickens raised for meat—fueling an industry-wide shift away from extreme cruelty that 70+ other companies have also signed onto

31M
animals' suffering reduced because of the most progressive animal protection law in history, California's Prop 12

I knew I could trust this organization—that they were doing the most good in the space of ending animal suffering.

Gabriela Dabrowski, Professional Athlete

Gabby Dabrowski, tennis pro, supports The Humane League

2400+
companies around the world have committed to sparing hens from battery cages—thanks to THL and our partners in the Open Wing Alliance

90+
partners collaborating across six continents—all members of the Open Wing Alliance
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$8.2M+
in grants distributed to International Open Wing Alliance partner groups
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We find THL to be an excellent giving opportunity because of their strong programs aimed at improving the welfare standards of farmed animals and strengthening the animal advocacy movement across multiple countries.

38.7%

of birds in the US flock are now spared from brutal cages, compared to just 10% a decade ago

US Egg Industry Flock Data Graph as of as of January 2025

Campaigning for Animals

We influence the world's biggest companies to do better for animals through campaigns that galvanize the public to demand change.

END THE CRUEL CONFINEMENT OF HENS
We're calling on major US food companies—from restaurants to supermarkets to suppliers—to put a stop to their worst abuses against egg-laying hens. Ending the battery cage means ending the acute suffering of millions of birds. It's time to ban these cages, once and for all.
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Creating change

Changemakers are coming together and raising their voices for animals.

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Progress for Birds

We've created change for chickens at dozens of leading companies.

PepsiCo is the third largest global manufacturer, with sub-brands including Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Mountain Dew, and more. In 2016, PepsiCo pledged to end its use of cages. As of 2023, PepsiCo is reporting its progress globally. It's on track to be 100% cage-free by 2025.

In 2015, Dunkin' pledged to go 100% cage-free in the United States by 2025. In 2021, its parent company Inspire Brands pledged that Dunkin' would be 100% cage-free globally by 2025. And in 2017, Dunkin' pledged to meet or exceed the standards of the Better Chicken Commitment in the United States by 2024.

HelloFresh, the largest global meal kit provider, adopted the Better Chicken Commitment in 2019. In 2022, the company released a detailed and timely animal welfare plan.

Whole Foods has been 100% cage-free in the United States since 2005. In 2017, it pledged to meet or exceed the standards of the Better Chicken Commitment in the United States by 2024. And in 2021, it promised to phase out live-shackle slaughter across its major chicken suppliers by 2026.

In 2021, Yum! Brands—the world’s largest fast food company across its Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill brands—pledged to eliminate cruel battery cages from its global supply chains in approximately 150 countries and regions. Most of its locations will make the transition to cage-free eggs by 2026, with the rest of its global supply chain transitioning by 2030. And the corporation has promised to report on its progress every year.

Kellogg's is the company behind Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies, Frosted Flakes, Pringles, Eggo, and Cheez-It. In 2017, Kellogg's promised to eliminate battery cages from its supply chains by 2025. In 2023, Kellogg's published a roadmap with specific milestones for achieving its cage-free goals, and it committed to publishing interim progress updates until then.

In 2015, CVS announced that it would source 100% cage-free eggs across its retail chain by 2025. In 2022, following consultation with The Humane League (THL), the drugstore pledged to accelerate its progress towards this goal and complete its cage-free transition faster than originally planned. It planned to go cage-free across its 9,900 retail locations by the end of 2022—three years ahead of schedule—and achieved that goal in December 2022.

Compass Group is the largest foodservice provider in the US. In 2016, Compass pledged to meet Better Chicken Commitment standards by 2024. In 2022, it developed a concrete roadmap outlining how it will meet all aspects of the BCC, to be published in 2023. In 2016, Compass also pledged to eliminate eggs from caged hens by 2025, globally. In 2022, it committed to returning to 100% cage-free by the first quarter of 2023, and moving to “reduced” crate, or group-housed, pig operations by the summer of 2023.

Impact Reports

Read the following reports to learn more about how your support made an impact for animals.

Financials

The Humane League is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Our federal EIN is 04-3817491.

Every day, we’re able to move a step closer toward ending the abuse of animals raised for food. All thanks to our incredible supporters and our commitment to strong organizational and financial stewardship.

When you generously give to us, you get a commitment that your funds go directly toward our mission. Want to know more? Here’s a look at our most recent financial statements.

2023 Audited Financial Statement 2023 990

2022 Audited Financial Statement 2022 990

2021 Audited Financial Statement 2021 990

2020 Audited Financial Statement 2020 990

2019 Audited Financial Statement 2019 990

2018 Audited Financial Statement 2018 990

2017 Audited Financial Statements 2017 990

2016 Audited Financial Statements 2016 990

IRS 501(c)(3) Letter

The Humane League follows Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) and uses an accrual accounting system. This means that revenue is recorded in the year that a grant is awarded, rather than when it is received, and therefore includes some large commitments for future donations as well as previous gifts with restrictions that have not been spent in full. Additionally, in accordance with financial best practices, The Humane League maintains a six month operating reserve. We feel this is essential to achieve sustained success, provide a buffer for unexpected expenses, and ensure that we are prepared for any change in financial climate. For questions about our past financial statements or current financial standing, please contact development@thehumaneleague.org.