FRIENDS OF ANIMALS INC

EIN: 136018549 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

DARIEN, CT

Total Revenue
$5,312,845
Total Expenses
$4,375,009
Total Assets
$15,602,989
Net Assets
$14,177,141
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1957
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
PRISCILLA FERAL
Phone
2036561522
Tax Period
2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30

FRIENDS OF ANIMALS INC, founded in 1957, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $5.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $938K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO FREE ANIMALS FROM CRUELTY AND INSTITUTIONALIZED EXPLOITATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,979,660
Program Service Revenue $946,853
Investment Income $353,267
Other Revenue $33,065
TOTAL REVENUE $5,312,845

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $610,487
Salaries & Benefits $2,016,148
Fundraising Expenses $83,761
Program Expenses $4,125,565
Other Expenses $1,748,374
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,375,009

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,312,845 $5,520,218 0.0%
Expenses $4,375,009 $4,556,669 0.0%
Net Income $937,836 $963,549 0.0%
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
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
25
Volunteers
6

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
3
$156,521
Total Directors
7
$156,521
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PRISCILLA FERAL PRESIDENT 50.00
Officer Director
$147,353 $9,168 $156,521
TERESA D'AMICO DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH FOREL DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHYLLIS HAWKINS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY MALANGA SECRETARY/TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA SITOMER CHAIRPERSON 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GINGER BURR DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT ORABONA DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 50.00
Highest
$138,937 $9,168 $148,105
JENNIFER BEST WILDLIFE LAW PROGRAM DIRECTOR 50.00
Highest
$109,939 $9,168 $119,107
BOB BOCK CONTROLLER 50.00
Highest
$108,148 $9,168 $117,316
DUSTIN RHODES VP OF DEVELOPMENT 50.00
Highest
$104,137 $9,168 $113,305
JANE SEYMOUR CREATIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Highest
$103,875 $9,168 $113,043
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
2025 $5,312,845 $4,375,009 $15,602,989 $937,836
2024 $5,520,218 $4,556,669 $13,938,141 $963,549
2023 $5,032,934 $4,710,217 $12,549,345 $322,717
2022 $8,819,203 $4,272,561 $12,437,048 $4,546,642
2021 $5,423,238 $4,442,578 $8,901,429 $980,660
2020 $5,101,699 $4,922,436 $6,482,867 $179,263
2019 $4,673,665 $5,181,805 $6,375,047 $-508,140
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