ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF BOSTON

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1899

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DR EDWARD SCHETTINO

Phone

6174269170

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF BOSTON, founded in 1899, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $14.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $119.4M represent 102 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF BOSTON'S VISION IS TO CONFRONT ANIMAL CRUELTY AND NEGLECT AT ITS ROOT CAUSES. THROUGH PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND FACILITIES FOCUSED ON ACCESSIBLE ANIMAL CARE, PUBLIC ADVOCACY, AND SUSTAINED ANTI-CRUELTY EFFORTS... (SEE SCHEDULE O)

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,431,561 Revenue: $1,164,784

ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION - ARL'S THREE CENTERS IN BOSTON, DEDHAM, AND CAPE COD OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: INTAKE AND SURRENDER, SHELTER AND CARE, BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT, ENRICHMENT, AND ADOPTION...

ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION - ARL'S THREE CENTERS IN BOSTON, DEDHAM, AND CAPE COD OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: INTAKE AND SURRENDER, SHELTER AND CARE, BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT, ENRICHMENT, AND ADOPTION. IN 2023, ARL'S ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTERS SERVED 4,668 DOMESTIC ANIMALS, INCLUDING DOGS, CATS, RABBITS, SMALL ANIMALS, BIRDS, AND LIVESTOCK, COMING FROM A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS AND LIVING SITUATIONS. SPECIAL ADOPTION PROGRAMS FOR CATS INCLUDE TAMING TINY TIGERS, TO HELP UNDER-SOCIALIZED KITTENS LEARN TO BOND WITH HUMAN COMPANIONS, AND WORKING CATS, WHICH PLACES CATS BEST SUITED TO AN ACTIVE WORKING LIFESTYLE. ARL ALSO OFFERS PET BEHAVIORAL RESOURCES TO THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING DOG TRAINING COURSES AND A FREE PET BEHAVIOR HELPLINE...(SEE SCHEDULE O)

Program 2

Expenses: $5,511,478 Revenue: $2,772,927

VETERINARY SERVICES - ARL OPERATES THREE VETERINARY PROGRAMS: 1) BOSTON VETERINARY CARE PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF HIGH-QUALITY OUTPATIENT SERVICES TO PET OWNERS IN GREATER BOSTON. A CLINIC WITH A...

VETERINARY SERVICES - ARL OPERATES THREE VETERINARY PROGRAMS: 1) BOSTON VETERINARY CARE PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF HIGH-QUALITY OUTPATIENT SERVICES TO PET OWNERS IN GREATER BOSTON. A CLINIC WITH A MISSION, ALL PROFITS SUPPORT ARL PROGRAMS; 2) SHELTER VETERINARY SERVICES PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE VETERINARY SERVICES, INCLUDING PHYSICAL EXAMS AND VACCINATIONS, FOR ALL ARL ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTERS. IN 2023, THIS PROGRAM PERFORMED A COMBINATION OF 8,263 VETERINARY EXAMS AND SURGERIES; 3) COMMUNITY VETERINARY SERVICES SERVES ANIMALS AND PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY LIVE. IN 2023, THE SPAY WAGGIN', ARL'S MOBILE VETERINARY SURGICAL VEHICLE, PROVIDED LOW COST SPAY AND NEUTER SERVICES TO 4,652 CATS AND DOGS IN GREATER BOSTON, SOUTHEASTERN MA, CAPE COD, AND THE ISLANDS...(SEE SCHEDULE O)

Program 3

Expenses: $1,091,313 Revenue: $12,347

ANIMAL PROTECTION - AS A LEADER IN ANIMAL WELFARE, ARL IS COMMITTED TO PREVENTING ANIMAL SUFFERING, NEGLECT, AND ABUSE IN MASSACHUSETTS. ARL DOES THIS THROUGH TWO DEPARTMENTS THAT FOCUS PRIMARILY ON ANIMAL PROTECTION: 1) ANIMAL ADVOCACY WORKS TO DRAFT HUMANE LAWS, ANIMAL WELFARE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS; AND ENGAGES STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND ARL SUPPORTERS TO ADVOCATE/PROMOTE FOR LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION; 2) HUMANE LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATES CRIMES OF ANIMAL CRUELTY, ABUSE, AND NEGLECT. ARL EMPLOYS MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL STATE POLICE AS HUMANE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE ANIMAL CRUELTY LAWS; AND TRAINS FIRST RESPONDERS, ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS, AND OTHER ANIMAL WELFARE AGENCIES. IN 2023, ARL INVESTIGATED CRUELTY AND NEGLECT CASES INVOLVING 1,926 ANIMALS.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,035,778

Program Service Revenue $3,983,734

Investment Income $3,085,616

Other Revenue $-98,901

TOTAL REVENUE $14,006,227

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $8,547,771

Fundraising Expenses $784,323

Program Expenses $11,100,578

Other Expenses $5,806,791

TOTAL EXPENSES $14,354,562

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$14,006,227	$16,529,851	-0.2%
Expenses	$14,354,562	$12,954,003	+0.1%
Net Income	$-348,335	$3,575,848	-1.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

151

Volunteers

1331

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

$578,599

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DR EDWARD SCHETTINO	PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00	Officer	$304,677	$19,867	$324,544
KAREN WILLIAMS	VP OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING	40.00	Officer	$168,671	$25,977	$194,648
CHERYL TRAVERSI	VP OF ANIMAL WELFARE	40.00	Highest	$146,139	$10,861	$157,000
LEYRE GILLIS	DIR. OF PEOPLE & CULTURE	40.00	Highest	$151,047	$5,045	$156,092
JACQUELYN SMITH	DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT	40.00	Highest	$139,163	$10,261	$149,424
CHARLES MEMBRINO	DIR. OF IT	40.00	Highest	$127,421	$16,378	$143,799
JOSEPH KING	DIR. OF LAW ENFORCEMENT	40.00	Highest	$122,229	$20,391	$142,620
JEAN MORSE	ASSISTANT SECRETARY	6.00	Officer	$57,865	$1,542	$59,407
WALTER KENYON	CHAIR	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HEATHER RIDILL	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RENEE KNILANS	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD KELLY	SECRETARY (THRU 5/2023)/BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM WHELAN	BOARD MEMBER/ SEC. (AS OF 5/2023)	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROD MACDONALD	BOARD MEMBER	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TARA OLIVER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NADINE PELLEGRINI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALISA PLAZONJA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSE RODRIGUEZ-VILLALOBOS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROGER ACKERMAN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EDWARD BRADSTREET	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR CYNTHIA KETTYLE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA L'ABBE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR DAVID MCGRATH	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$14,006,227	$14,354,562	$132,671,787	$-348,335
2022	$16,529,851	$12,954,003	$122,959,903	$3,575,848
2021	$17,733,553	$12,057,374	$140,090,170	$5,676,179
2020	$11,759,529	$11,201,621	$118,637,027	$557,908
2019	$9,836,847	$11,158,918	$109,825,498	$-1,322,071
2018	$12,401,775	$10,536,782	$95,688,309	$1,864,993