HELEN WOODWARD ANIMAL CENTER

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1972

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHAEL M ARMS

Phone

8587564117

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

HELEN WOODWARD ANIMAL CENTER, founded in 1972, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $24.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $6.0M, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

OUR BELIEF THAT ANIMALS HELP PEOPLE & PEOPLE HELP ANIMALS THROUGH TRUST, UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, & RESPECT, CREATES A LEGACY OF CARING. SHARING THIS VIEW WITH OTHERS, WE INSPIRE AND TEACH, LOCALLY & GLOBALLY, THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ANIMAL-HUMAN BOND.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $13,942,765 Revenue: $3,586,331

HELEN WOODWARD ANIMAL CENTER OPERATES A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS DESIGNATED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE CARE AND TRAINING OF ANIMALS. IT OPERATES PET ADOPTION PROGRAMS AND HAS SEVERAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE. THE CENTER OPERATES AN EQUINE VETERINARY HOSPITAL FOR CARE AND SURGERY OF HORSES AND OTHER LARGE ANIMALS. THE CENTER OPERATES A SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY HOSPITAL AND A BOARDING FACILITY FOR THE CARE OF DOGS, CATS AND EXOTICS. THE CENTER OPERATES SEVERAL PROGRAMS FOR THE PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND DEVELOPMENTALLY HANDICAPPED.

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Trantor Score

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

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $14,008,052

Program Service Revenue $7,118,920

Investment Income $1,368,343

Other Revenue $1,811,300

TOTAL REVENUE $24,306,615

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $147,565

Salaries & Benefits $11,650,591

Fundraising Expenses $2,906,318

Program Expenses $13,942,765

Other Expenses $6,486,015

TOTAL EXPENSES $18,284,171

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$24,306,615	$26,587,270	-0.1%
Expenses	$18,284,171	$17,669,305	+0.0%
Net Income	$6,022,444	$8,917,965	-0.3%

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

253

Volunteers

1458

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

$1,231,556

Total Directors

$482,551

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
STEVEN ANDERSON ESQ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL M ARMS	PRESIDENT/CEO	40.00	Officer Director	$470,551	$12,000	$482,551
ANDREW WASA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE CAMP	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES HOOKER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANE KEATON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUTH PARNELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATIE SHULL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ARLO SORENSEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL MCKINNON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID VIGIL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TANER HALICIOGLU	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS BREINING	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRYCE RHODES	CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
TONI NICKELL	VICE CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
RITA TRUDERUNG	VP OF OPERATIONS/CFO	40.00	Officer	$238,763	$0	$238,763
RENEE RESKO	VP OF DEVELOPMENT	40.00	Officer	$225,182	$0	$225,182
RENEE SIMMONS	VP OF FINANCE	40.00	Officer	$191,219	$0	$191,219
LAURA SMITH	SECRETARY	40.00	Officer	$93,841	$0	$93,841
LON JONES	SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING MANAGE	40.00	Highest	$160,777	$0	$160,777
DR HYGAN BAGHOYAN	VETERINARIAN	40.00	Highest	$160,693	$0	$160,693
DR OLIVIA GARVEY	VETERINARIAN	40.00	Highest	$148,524	$0	$148,524
DR ANGELA GAETO DARGITZ	CHIEF OF STAFF ANIMAL HOSP	40.00	Highest	$197,396	$0	$197,396
DR LAUREN OVIEDO	VETERINARIAN	40.00	Highest	$147,703	$0	$147,703

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	$24,306,615	$18,284,171	$76,216,144	$6,022,444
2022	$26,587,270	$17,669,305	$67,465,585	$8,917,965
2021	$24,562,772	$15,178,758	$61,487,200	$9,384,014
2020	$23,866,495	$14,436,101	$50,720,661	$9,430,394
2019	$14,519,271	$13,092,628	$40,048,277	$1,426,643
2018	$13,762,939	$11,432,777	$37,801,829	$2,330,162