DEFENDERS OF ANIMAL RIGHTS INC

EIN: 521061126 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

PHOENIX, MD

Total Revenue
$3,257,891
Total Expenses
$1,627,450
Total Assets
$14,364,998
Net Assets
$14,247,913
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
MARY JO KOVIC
Phone
4105271466
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DEFENDERS OF ANIMAL RIGHTS INC, founded in 1976, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $3.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 40% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.6M, a strong 50% operating margin.

Mission

ANIMAL RESCUES. PET ADOPTION CENTER. SHELTER CRUELTY VICTIMS. FARM ANIMALS. WILDLIFE REFUGE. SPAY/NEUTER. HUMANE EDUCATION. YOUTH WORK. GRIEF COUNSELING. HUMAN HEALTH VIA PETS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,934,196
Program Service Revenue $32,350
Investment Income $288,415
Other Revenue $2,930
TOTAL REVENUE $3,257,891

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $676,140
Fundraising Expenses $98,538
Program Expenses $1,395,099
Other Expenses $951,310
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,627,450

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,257,891 $2,331,803 +0.4%
Expenses $1,627,450 $1,457,429 +0.1%
Net Income $1,630,441 $874,374 +0.9%
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
3
Independent Members
2
Employees
10
Volunteers
2

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
$278,912
Total Directors
3
$203,047
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARY JO KOVIC PRESIDENT/TREASURER/DIRECT 40.00
Officer Director
$134,898 $68,149 $203,047
ELIZABETH BROOKS SECRETARY/DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA YAWMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN GILLIS VICE PRESIDENT 35.00
Officer
$70,445 $5,420 $75,865
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,257,891 $1,627,450 $14,364,998 $1,630,441
2022 $2,331,803 $1,457,429 $12,740,500 $874,374
2021 $1,943,482 $1,348,549 $11,856,972 $594,933
2020 $2,328,851 $1,280,228 $11,257,517 $1,048,623
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