Animal Welfare Association Inc

EIN: 221752792 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

Voorhees, NJ

Total Revenue
$4,554,360
Total Expenses
$4,926,445
Total Assets
$13,909,777
Net Assets
$11,738,640
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1955
Legal Domicile
NJ
Phone
8564242288
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Animal Welfare Association Inc, founded in 1955, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $4.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Net assets of $11.7M represent 31 months of operating reserves.

Mission

Animal Welfare Association's mission is to eliminate animal suffering, promote the importance of the human-animal bond, and improve the role of animals in the well-being of people.Animal Welfare Association's vision is to be "A Place Where Happiness Begins" by helping to create a compassionate community, by serving as a resource for pet lovers/pet owners in need, and by envisioning achieving zero tolerance for companion animals needlessly suffering and dying in our South Jersey community. AWA's history demonstrates a continuing commitment to reaching beyond its facility walls to achieve its mission and vision, believing that a compassionate community should look to enhance the lives of all in the community, including the most vulnerable pets and people.By redefining how AWA will serve as a resource for pets/pet lovers/pet owners in need, AWA believes it will transform the organization into a Center for Excellence a national leader in the field of animal welfare.Animal Welfare Associati

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,497,699

AWA serves as a safety net for the areas most vulnerable pets. AWA acts as a support system for overcrowded shelters by receiving transports of animals from within our local region as well as...

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AWA serves as a safety net for the areas most vulnerable pets. AWA acts as a support system for overcrowded shelters by receiving transports of animals from within our local region as well as shelters across the nation. AWA also supports several international efforts including receiving dogs from South Korea. In 2024, 1,623 animals got a second chance through AWAs transport program.Our comprehensive veterinary, behavioral rehabilitation, rehoming intervention/support and pet retention initiatives have saved over 20,000 dogs, cats and small mammals since 2013During 2024 AWA maintained a 96% save rate with 2,476 homless pets finding forever homesIn addition the shelter works to provide support to prevent pet rehoming when possible through programs such as our Pet Food Pantry and helps to safely and responsibily provide rehoming services when needed through our Rehoming team.The AWA Pet Food Pantry provides free food to community members who need help to keep their pets in their homes. In 2023 over 3,288 households were providedwith free food. In 2024 2,546 pets were safely taken in through our rehoming team and over 1,500 clients were provided supportive counseling

Program 2
Expenses: $1,633,574

AWA works to support pet owners within our community by removing barriers to pet ownership when possible. On of the biggest barriers to keeping pets in homes is the high cost of pet health care. The...

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AWA works to support pet owners within our community by removing barriers to pet ownership when possible. On of the biggest barriers to keeping pets in homes is the high cost of pet health care. The Pet Clinic provides access to affordable pet health care, including low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and free or low-cost vaccines clinics. AWAs Pet Clinic was the first spay/neuter clinic in the Mid-Atlantic region. For nearly fifty years AWA veterinarians have provided spay/neuter surgeries to dogs and cats to help curb pet population. In 2024 9,914 vaccines were administered and 3,460 spay/neuter surgeries were performed. In addition, 1,073 feral cats were provided spay/neuter surgeries and vaccines through our TNR programIn 2024 3,479 pets received Wellness checks through our low-cost Pet ClinicVets on Wheels provides free vaccines, microchips, preventatives and food to Camden, NJ residents 14 times a year. In 2024 1,561 pets received services

Program 3
Expenses: $184,614

AWAs education team manages and delivers several programs to provide meaningful activities for students that help encourage empathy for animals. Through our PAWS (People Achieving With Support)...

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AWAs education team manages and delivers several programs to provide meaningful activities for students that help encourage empathy for animals. Through our PAWS (People Achieving With Support) program AWA works with several local schools and agencies to provide programs for special needs students. Each week our PAWS students provide much needed support by creating enrichment for the animals, helping to fill adoption kits and help with facility upkeep.AWAs Pet therapy program helps promote mental wellness and joy through visits with our trained therapy dogs. Our Pet Therapy team visits assisted living facilities, retirement homes and schools. In 2024 the team provided 227 visits.The Education department launched multiple new programs including Scout badges, school outreach, field trips, adult seminar series (Tail Talks), home school program (Animal Academy), pre-school workshop (Wags & Wiggles), Kids Day off Camp, Overnight program and birthday partiesAltogether the Education team reached 9,717 students/people in 2024.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,869,939
Program Service Revenue $2,373,872
Investment Income $48,980
Other Revenue $261,569
TOTAL REVENUE $4,554,360

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,029,632
Fundraising Expenses $431,885
Program Expenses $4,315,887
Other Expenses $1,896,813
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,926,445

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,554,360 $4,366,169 +0.0%
Expenses $4,926,445 $4,759,335 +0.0%
Net Income $-372,085 $-393,166 -0.1%
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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
66
Volunteers
N/A

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
6
$235,092
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Laura Houston Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$133,900 $0 $133,900
Maria Giorla CFO 40.00
Officer
$101,192 $0 $101,192
Jonathan Furlow President 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Carolyn Bekes Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
E Richard Dressel Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Yasmeen Khaleel-Miller Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jules Thiessen Secretary 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephen Cohen Vice President 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Timothy Ammon Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Wnek Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rebecca Acevedo Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lynn Fryckberg Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dennis Skalkowski Treasurer 4.00
Officer 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
2025 $4,554,360 $4,926,445 $13,909,777 $-372,085
2024 $4,366,169 $4,759,335 $14,075,022 $-393,166
2023 $5,101,250 $4,302,107 $15,123,756 $799,143
2022 $4,161,846 $3,296,677 $14,907,921 $865,169
2021 $5,051,276 $2,894,784 $10,589,415 $2,156,492
2020 $3,262,294 $3,050,604 $7,738,762 $211,690
2019 $5,252,728 $3,265,720 $7,453,090 $1,987,008
2018 $3,633,689 $3,198,139 $5,414,886 $435,550
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