LIFELINE ANIMAL PROJECT INC

EIN: 010599278 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

ATLANTA, GA

Total Revenue
$25,350,353
Total Expenses
$25,626,478
Total Assets
$5,723,735
Net Assets
$2,274,975
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
GA
Principal Officer
REBECCA GUINN
Phone
4042928800
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LIFELINE ANIMAL PROJECT INC, founded in 2002, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $25.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

IMPLEMENTING LIFESAVING PROGRAMS TO END SHELTER EUTHANASIA OF HEALTHY AND TREATABLE DOGS AND CATS IN METROPOLITAN ATLANTA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $8,152,839 Revenue: $9,020,783

LIFELINE IS THE MANAGING VENDOR OF FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES AND OVERSEES BOTH THE SHELTER AND ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES IN FULTON COUNTY, GEORGIA. WITH A STRONG COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENTING A...

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LIFELINE IS THE MANAGING VENDOR OF FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES AND OVERSEES BOTH THE SHELTER AND ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES IN FULTON COUNTY, GEORGIA. WITH A STRONG COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENTING A FUNDAMENTAL PHILOSOPHICAL SHIFT TOWARD LIFESAVING, LIFELINE HAS LOWERED THE EUTHANASIA RATE IN FULTON COUNTY BY OVER 90% SINCE TAKING OVER IN 2013. IN 2024, LIFELINE'S SHELTER STAFF ADOPTED OUT 4,154 NEW PETS, TRANSFERRED 2,280 ANIMALS TO RESCUE GROUPS, AND RETURNED 1,228 CATS AND DOGS TO THEIR OWNERS. IN 2024, LIFELINE ACHIEVED AN 89.3% SAVE RATE FOR ALL ANIMALS ENTERING THIS OPEN-ADMISSION ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $7,590,950 Revenue: $6,124,267

IN 2013, LIFELINE TOOK OVER MANAGEMENT OF DEKALB COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES. AS THE COUNTY'S FIRST OUTSIDE MANAGING VENDOR, LIFELINE OPERATES DEKALB'S ANIMAL SHELTER, WHILE THE COUNTY MAINTAINS ANIMAL...

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IN 2013, LIFELINE TOOK OVER MANAGEMENT OF DEKALB COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES. AS THE COUNTY'S FIRST OUTSIDE MANAGING VENDOR, LIFELINE OPERATES DEKALB'S ANIMAL SHELTER, WHILE THE COUNTY MAINTAINS ANIMAL CONTROL ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. LIFELINE HAS SUCCESSFULLY LOWERED THE EUTHANASIA RATE BY 70%, INCREASED PET ADOPTIONS BY MORE THAN 300%, AND IN 2024, SAVED 88.3% OF ALL ANIMALS ENTERING THE SHELTER. IN 2023, LIFELINE'S SHELTER STAFF ADOPTED OUT 4,681 PETS, TRANSFERRED 1,843 ANIMALS TO RESCUE GROUPS, AND RETURNED 1,061 CATS AND DOGS TO THEIR OWNERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $4,317,284 Revenue: $852,443

LIFELINE OPERATES ITS OWN NO-KILL PRIVATE SHELTER. WE ALSO OPERATE THE FIRST AND LARGEST COMMUNITY CAT PROGRAM IN ATLANTA, HAVING STERILIZED AND VACCINATED OVER 65,000 COMMUNITY CATS. OUR PETS FOR...

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LIFELINE OPERATES ITS OWN NO-KILL PRIVATE SHELTER. WE ALSO OPERATE THE FIRST AND LARGEST COMMUNITY CAT PROGRAM IN ATLANTA, HAVING STERILIZED AND VACCINATED OVER 65,000 COMMUNITY CATS. OUR PETS FOR LIFE OUTREACH EFFORT PROVIDES FREE VACCINES AND SPAY/NEUTER ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF FULTON COUNTY, GEORGIA. WE ALSO HOST HEALTHY PETS EVENTS FOUR TIMES A YEAR FOR THE PUBLIC, DURING WHICH OVER 1,000 PETS ARE VACCINATED IN A SINGLE DAY AT NO-COST TO THE PET OWNERS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,731,566
Program Service Revenue $18,694,411
Investment Income $-576
Other Revenue $-75,048
TOTAL REVENUE $25,350,353

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $15,999,717
Fundraising Expenses $574,465
Program Expenses $23,614,278
Other Expenses $9,626,761
TOTAL EXPENSES $25,626,478

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $25,350,353 $19,225,939 +0.3%
Expenses $25,626,478 $19,456,700 +0.3%
Net Income $-276,125 $-230,761 +0.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
626
Volunteers
1452

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$182,073
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
1
$160,165
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANISA TELWAR KAICKER CHAIRPERSON 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZZ PATRICK VICE CHAIRPERSON 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL SCHECK SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE ABREU BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE BEATY BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH BENATOR BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARMAN DEGANIAN BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTEN DOHERTY BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCIA JERDING BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG KOCH BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PALLAVI KODLIKERI BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE MCAULEY BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIFFANY NEALY BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN NEUGENT BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH ROTHWEIN BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA GUINN CEO 40.00
Officer
$179,816 $2,257 $182,073
SUSAN BROSMAN MEDICAL DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$159,431 $734 $160,165
IAN FLOWERS VETERINARIAN 40.00
Highest
$148,400 $2,430 $150,830
EVE GIDION VETERINARIAN 40.00
Highest
$135,200 $0 $135,200
JACLYN WOTASEK VETERINARIAN 40.00
Highest
$125,800 $0 $125,800
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $25,350,353 $25,626,478 $5,723,735 $-276,125
2023 $19,225,939 $19,456,700 $5,930,896 $-230,761
2022 $16,297,165 $16,452,075 $6,089,387 $-154,910
2021 $14,518,102 $15,530,631 $5,896,275 $-1,012,529
2020 $14,489,769 $14,040,485 $6,766,422 $449,284
2019 $13,409,113 $12,754,182 $6,608,525 $654,931
2018 $10,516,299 $10,650,579 $3,989,291 $-134,280
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