May 20 2010
HSUS is Tax-Exempt (and So, Apparently, Is Its New Chief Fundraiser)
A few weeks ago we introduced you to Deborah Peeples, the Humane Society of the United States's new "Vice President of Philanthropy." (That's a fancy-sounding way of saying "chief factory-fundraiser.")
HSUS is exempt from paying federal income taxes. But apparently Ms. Peeples and her husband believe they're also "tax-exempt."
This morning Erica Saunders published a bombshell on her very informative "Animal Rights or Human Responsibilities" blog.
In the middle of an article discussing the ongoing feud between HSUS CEO Wayne Pacelle and our Executive Director, Saunders links to a document showing $87,164.60 in federal tax liens against Peeples. (We've added the document to the HumaneWatch library.) These liens appear to cover unpaid personal income taxes from 2000 through 2004. And they're still on the books.
Peeples's job is to hand out tax deductions like candy to HSUS donors. And she's such a big fan of the idea that she hasn't paid her own taxes.
Nice work if you can get it.
Click on the "Notice of Federal Tax Lien" below to see the documents. As the late Leona Helmsley (another notable animal lover) notoriously remarked, "Only the little people pay taxes."
People like you and us. And every gullible American who's ever given money to HSUS. But not Deborah Peeples. She's special. Remember that.
Posted on 05/20/2010 at 09:59 AM by the HumaneWatch Team
Courtroom Drama • Fundraising & Money • Gov't, Lobbying, Politics • (5) CommentsComments
David, I was wondering if you could explain this story I came across about Rick Berman (your Executive Director)? Is this true? http://joetrippi.com/blog/?p=3586
From the bottom of Trippi’s article:
“FULL DISCLOSURE: I care deeply about animals and operate an animal sanctuary on my farm in Maryland. I also consult for the Humane Society of the United States, working with them to build an online community of supporters to confront cruelty and protect animals. ”
From the bottom of Trippi’s article:
“FULL DISCLOSURE: I care deeply about animals and operate an animal sanctuary on my farm in Maryland. I also consult for the Humane Society of the United States, working with them to build an online community of supporters to confront cruelty and protect animals. ”
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Steve Martin comedy line:
JUDGE: “You are charhed with failing to file any income tax returns for the past five years.”
MARTIN: “I forgot.”
DEBORAH PEEPLES: “To quote Steve Martin: WELL, EXCUUUSSSSSE MEEEE!”