DEFENDERS OF ANIMAL RIGHTS INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1976

Legal Domicile

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,113,492 Revenue: $32,370

PROVIDE ANIMAL RESCUE, SHELTER AND CARE FOR APPROXIMATELY 400 ANIMALS ANNUALLY. THESE ANIMALS ARE GIVEN EXTENSIVE VETERINARY TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO FIND "FOREVER...

PROVIDE ANIMAL RESCUE, SHELTER AND CARE FOR APPROXIMATELY 400 ANIMALS ANNUALLY. THESE ANIMALS ARE GIVEN EXTENSIVE VETERINARY TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO FIND "FOREVER FAMILIES" FOR ALL ITS ORPHANS.

Program 2

Expenses: $281,607

PROVIDE HUMANE EDUCATION THROUGH PHONECALLS, PUBLIC VISITS TO THE SHELTER, YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SEVEN NEWSLETTERS, ETC. AS PART OF THE EDUCATION, THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES RESPONSIBLE PET...

PROVIDE HUMANE EDUCATION THROUGH PHONECALLS, PUBLIC VISITS TO THE SHELTER, YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SEVEN NEWSLETTERS, ETC. AS PART OF THE EDUCATION, THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP, AND IT HELPS PETS WHO HAVE PROBLEMS.

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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 $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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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

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

$278,912

Total Directors

$203,047

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

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