The Washington Humane Society Chosen for New 2006-07 Catalogue for Philanthropy

Washington, DC–The Washington Humane Society has been selected as a featured charity in the 2006-07 Catalogue for Philanthropy. This is the Catalogue's third year in the Washington, DC region. Supported by local foundations (Harman, Meyer, Cafritz, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Marriott and Fowler) as a service to the community, the Catalogue profiles environmental, cultural, educational, human services, and international organizations. Approximately seventy-five new nonprofits are chosen each year by a review committee of 50 experienced grantmakers and members of local nonprofit organizations. Each Catalogue also relists prior years' charitable organizations. All Catalogue nonprofits are live at the website, www.catalogueforphilanthropy.org/dc.

After an inaugural year in the District of Columbia, the Catalogue expanded to the Greater Washington region—adding nonprofits in Northern Virginia and nearby Maryland counties. 30,000 individuals and hundreds of foundations will receive copies of the Catalogue in mid-November. To date, the Catalogue has helped raise over $2.5 million in pledges and gifts for local nonprofits.

According to Barbara Harman, Executive Director of the Harman Family Foundation, "The Catalogue is designed to be a showcase for DC region philanthropy and an inviting way for individuals and families to participate in charitable giving." A single check sent to the Catalogue's DC office, or an online donation at its website, www.catalogueforphilanthropy.org/dc, can be allocated to as many charities as the donor pleases. Donors may also contact the Washington Humane Society directly, by visiting www.washhumane.org or calling 202-723-5730. "Because the Catalogue is fully paid for by its philanthropic partners," Harman notes, "100% of every donation goes to the designated nonprofits."

The Washington Humane Society was selected from a competitive field of 200 candidates. "Charities were selected for excellence, innovation, and cost-effectiveness--and for what they can teach us about the extraordinary ways that philanthropy works,” Harman said. “These are certainly among the best charities in Washington, DC.”

Howard Nelson, Executive Director of the Washington Humane Society stated, “We are proud to be selected by the Catalogue for Philanthropy as one of the best and most efficient non-profit agencies in the DC region.”

For more information please call or e-mail the media contact above or the Catalogue Office: phone 202-549-6369; e-mail bharman@CatalogueforPhilanthrop.org

Please visit our web site for information on WHS and the programs offered: www.washhumane.org

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