MICHIGAN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1953

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ROBIN WRIGHT

Phone

2483359290

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MICHIGAN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE, founded in 1953, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $3.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $697K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE MICHIGAN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE TO DOGS AND CATS THROUGH RESCUE, MEDICAL CARE, SOCIALIZATION AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT, SHORT- AND LONG-TERM SANCTUARY, ADOPTION, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,040,603 Revenue: $139,335

THE MICHIGAN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE (MARL) IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICING OAKLAND COUNTY AND BEYOND SINCE 1953. MARL PROVIDES THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE TO DOGS AND CATS THROUGH...

THE MICHIGAN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE (MARL) IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICING OAKLAND COUNTY AND BEYOND SINCE 1953. MARL PROVIDES THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE TO DOGS AND CATS THROUGH RESCUE, MEDICAL CARE, SHORT- AND LONG-TERM SANCTUARY, AND ADOPTION. MARL BELIEVES THAT EVERY ANIMAL DESERVES THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE. EACH AND EVERY ANIMAL THAT COMES THROUGH OUR DOOR IS GIVEN UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND REGARD IN THE FORM OF PHYSICAL CARE, SOCIALIZATION, AND THE DAY TO DAY JOYS THAT AN ANIMAL WOULD RECEIVE IN A HOME. APPROXIMATELY 125-175 ANIMALS ARE IN THE CARE OF MARL ON ANY GIVEN DAY; WITH OVER 860 DOGS AND CAT ADOPTIONS ANNUALLY.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,125,695

Program Service Revenue $139,335

Investment Income $202,524

Other Revenue $-139,823

TOTAL REVENUE $3,327,731

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,217,638

Fundraising Expenses $221,693

Program Expenses $2,040,603

Other Expenses $1,413,576

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,631,214

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,327,731	$2,551,634	+0.3%
Expenses	$2,631,214	$2,360,426	+0.1%
Net Income	$696,517	$191,208	+2.6%

Key Indicators

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

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

375

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

$122,120

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ROBIN WRIGHT	PRESIDENT	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES ISSNER	TREASURER	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE ENGEL	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA FENTON	DIRECTOR	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNY HEINRICH	DIRECTOR	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JODI ASTREIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BETH DAVIDSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIM WHIPPLE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL KELLY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARB GRANT	DIRECTOR	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUSTIN KLAMERUS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTI PENNEX	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATTY COX	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ARLEME AGREE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AERON M HUMES	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$118,175	$3,945	$122,120

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	$3,327,731	$2,631,214	$14,000,930	$696,517
2023	$2,551,634	$2,360,426	$12,923,162	$191,208
2022	$2,120,938	$2,184,981	$12,022,295	$-64,043
2021	$1,985,605	$1,827,654	$14,053,154	$157,951
2020	$2,635,804	$1,340,414	$15,468,545	$1,295,390
2019	$3,902,914	$1,339,563	$10,990,411	$2,563,351
2018	$5,176,713	$1,187,982	$7,738,214	$3,988,731