AHIMSA FOUNDATION

EIN: 042749858 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$903,513
Total Expenses
$1,210,046
Total Assets
$22,924,376
Net Assets
$22,842,855
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
MERIS BICKFORD
Phone
6177043641
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AHIMSA FOUNDATION, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $904K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 361% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 34% operating deficit.

Mission

TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN THE CARE AND PROTECTION OF ANIMALS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $903,513
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $903,513

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $964,000
Salaries & Benefits $59,973
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $964,000
Other Expenses $186,073
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,210,046

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $903,513 $195,836 +3.6%
Expenses $1,210,046 $1,282,410 -0.1%
Net Income $-306,533 $-1,086,574 -0.7%
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
5
Independent Members
3
Employees
1
Volunteers
5

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
2
$55,501
Total Directors
5
$224,120
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CAROL AIRIS TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$500 $0 $500
HOLLY STAVER TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$500 $0 $500
KATE ITURRALDE TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$500 $0 $500
KATRINA BERGMAN TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$500 $5,130 $202,120
MERIS BICKFORD TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$500 $20,000 $20,500
JOHN GRAHAM SECRETARY 3.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN HINKLE EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR 10.00
Officer
$55,501 $0 $55,501
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 $903,513 $1,210,046 $22,924,376 $-306,533
2022 $195,836 $1,282,410 $20,625,393 $-1,086,574
2021 $1,730,760 $1,220,839 $26,664,257 $509,921
2020 $2,064,227 $1,006,984 $23,779,077 $1,057,243
2019 $936,299 $1,018,470 $21,095,545 $-82,171
2018 $503,026 $1,033,668 $17,922,669 $-530,642
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