COMPASSIONATE ACTION FOR ANIMALS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LAURA MATANAH

Phone

6122762242

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

COMPASSIONATE ACTION FOR ANIMALS, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $461K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 64% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $437K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

COMPASSIONATE ACTION FOR ANIMALS ENCOURAGES MINNESOTANS TO EMBRACE THEIR EMPATHY FOR ANIMALS AND MOVE TOWARDS A PLANT-BASED DIET. CAA ENVISIONS A WORLD WHERE ALL ANIMALS, HUMAN AND NON-HUMAN CAN THRIVE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $362,488 Revenue: $63,285

1) TWIN CITIES VEG FEST DREW OVER 5,000 PEOPLE TO EXPLORE PLANT-BASED LIVING; 2) WE EDUCATED OVER 1,900 YOUTH ABOUT THE ANIMAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF PLANT-BASED LIVING IN SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS; 3) 280 VOLUNTEERS GAVE OVER 6,000 HOURS OF TIME TO SUPPORT OTHERS IN TAKING ACTION FOR FARMED ANIMALS AND MOVING TOWARDS A COMPASSIONATE DIET 4) STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS CONDUCTED OVER 100 OUTREACH EVENTS, INCLUDING THE TWIN CITIES VEGAN CHEF CHALLENGE, VEGAN COOKING CLASSES, MOVIES, SPEAKERS, AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND 5) WE INVITED OVER 700,000 MINNESOTANS TO TAKE PRO-ANIMAL ACTION THROUGH OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS

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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 $387,750

Program Service Revenue $63,285

Investment Income $7,010

Other Revenue $3,015

TOTAL REVENUE $461,060

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $274,783

Fundraising Expenses $43,063

Program Expenses $362,488

Other Expenses $161,788

TOTAL EXPENSES $436,571

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$461,060	$281,024	+0.6%
Expenses	$436,571	$258,493	+0.7%
Net Income	$24,489	$22,531	+0.1%

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

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

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

280

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

$53,403

Total Directors

$3,873

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LAURA MATANAH	EXECUTIVE DI	N/A	Officer	$53,403	$0	$53,403
JULIE KNOPP	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$3,873	$0	$3,873
MITCH BERMEL	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYDIA GREEN	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW HAMILTON	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
HANNAH MILOS	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HENRY PATTERSON	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE REITER	PRESIDENT	2.00	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
2024	$461,060	$436,571	$306,765	$24,489
2023	$383,279	$364,953	$270,040	$18,326
2022	$281,024	$258,493	$251,825	$22,531
2021	$271,636	$222,360	$193,548	$49,276
2019	$229,922	$191,690	$101,547	$38,232
2018	$212,094	$183,839	$66,830	$28,255