There is an ongoing battle between animal farmers and animal welfare societies. Lots of accusations and secret video taping.
Animal welfare victories prompt farmers' PR moves - USA Today
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/2009-12-25-farm-animals_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip
Now there are reports that one of the most vocal animal welfare groups, the Humane Society of the U.S., actually gives less than 1 percent of the money it takes in to animal shelters, which is where most donors likely think their money is going. Money going to the executive pension fund is 3 times that.
Humane Society of U.S. downgraded - Dairy Herd Management
http://www.dairyherd.com/news_editorial.asp?pgID=675&ed_id=10971&news_id=27301&ts=nl1
Looks like both animal farmers and the Humane Society of the U.S. need to clean up some of their practices.
More from groups which oppose perceived abuses of non-profits:
HumaneWatch.org
http://HumaneWatch.org
The Center for Consumer Freedom
http://www.consumerfreedom.com/pressRelease_detail.cfm/r/313-no-april-fools-joke-hsus-shares-less-than-one-percent-of-donations-with-pet-shelters
