MERCY FOR ANIMALS INC

EIN: 542076145 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$23,344,663
Total Expenses
$23,908,480
Total Assets
$30,246,859
Net Assets
$29,003,279
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
LEAH GARCES
Phone
8666326446
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MERCY FOR ANIMALS INC, founded in 2002, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $23.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 128% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

MERCY FOR ANIMALS' MISSION IS TO CONSTRUCT A COMPASSIONATE FOOD SYSTEM THAT IS NOT JUST KIND TO ANIMALS BUT ESSENTIAL FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR PLANET AND ALL WHO SHARE IT. OUR VISION OF A WORLD WHERE ANIMALS ARE RESPECTED, PROTECTED, AND FREE DRIVES THE WORK WE DO EVERY DAY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $16,269,999

OUR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT TEAM EXPANDED ITS REACH, INSPIRING NEWS STORIES IN LARGE MEDIA OUTLETS, COLLABORATING AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH CELEBRITIES TO EXPAND OUR REACH, PRODUCING HARD-HITTING...

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OUR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT TEAM EXPANDED ITS REACH, INSPIRING NEWS STORIES IN LARGE MEDIA OUTLETS, COLLABORATING AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH CELEBRITIES TO EXPAND OUR REACH, PRODUCING HARD-HITTING VIDEOS THAT EXPOSE FACTORY FARMING, AND EDUCATING MILLIONS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE BENEFITS OF PLANT-BASED EATING. OUR CONTENT REACHED MILLIONS OF VIEWERS AND SOCIAL MEDIA USERS, HELPING TO RAISE AWARENESS AND INSPIRE ACTION FOR ANIMAL WELFARE GLOBALLY.WE ALSO SUPPORTED SIGNIFICANT CORPORATE AND LEGISLATIVE WINS, ENSURING ONGOING PROGRESS FOR FARMED ANIMALS. OUR CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT TEAM HELPED ADVANCE CAMPAIGNS TO IMPROVE PROTECTIONS FOR FARMED ANIMALS AND PROMOTE PLANT-BASED EATING.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,169,842

TRANSFARMATION. OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD COLLECTIVE POWER SUFFICIENT TO REALIZE A JUST AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM. TRANSFARMATION DOES THIS BY HELPING FARMERS TRANSITION FROM INDUSTRIAL ANIMAL...

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TRANSFARMATION. OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD COLLECTIVE POWER SUFFICIENT TO REALIZE A JUST AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM. TRANSFARMATION DOES THIS BY HELPING FARMERS TRANSITION FROM INDUSTRIAL ANIMAL AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS TO RAISING CROPS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. BY CREATING MODELS OF ALTERNATIVE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, BUILDING SOLIDARITY WITH OTHER MOVEMENTS, AND SHIFTING SOCIETAL NARRATIVES TO CHANGE CULTURE, WE WILL REALIZE A JUST AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM.

Program 3
Expenses: $686,727

INVESTIGATIONS SHOW THE HARSH REALITIES OF THE TREATMENT OF FARMED ANIMALS. OUR INVESTIGATIONS LAND COVERAGE IN MEDIA, AND CAN HELP LEAD TO MAJOR CHANGES IN THE ANIMAL AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM AND PUBLIC...

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INVESTIGATIONS SHOW THE HARSH REALITIES OF THE TREATMENT OF FARMED ANIMALS. OUR INVESTIGATIONS LAND COVERAGE IN MEDIA, AND CAN HELP LEAD TO MAJOR CHANGES IN THE ANIMAL AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM AND PUBLIC PERCEPTION TO FURTHER ACTION FOR ANIMAL WELFARE AND PROTECTION OF FARMED ANIMALS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $23,963,424
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $593,278
Other Revenue $-1,212,039
TOTAL REVENUE $23,344,663

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,018,515
Salaries & Benefits $12,233,996
Fundraising Expenses $2,520,079
Program Expenses $18,126,568
Other Expenses $4,655,969
TOTAL EXPENSES $23,908,480

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $23,344,663 $10,226,940 +1.3%
Expenses $23,908,480 $23,890,282 +0.0%
Net Income $-563,817 $-13,663,342 -1.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
133
Volunteers
205

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
4
$202,361
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
1
$180,104
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LEAH GARCES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$195,079 $7,282 $202,361
SHAHID MAQSOOD CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$194,388 $7,014 $201,402
JODI MEDOFF CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, SECR 40.00
Key Emp
$173,318 $6,786 $180,104
KELCEY MEADOWS-LUCAS SENIOR PHILANTHROPY OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$175,543 $6,924 $182,467
CAITLIN OATES VICE PRESIDENT OF PHILANTHROPY 40.00
Highest
$132,054 $29,441 $161,495
CHELSIE SCHADT CO-INTERIM MANAGING DIRECTOR, US & CANADA 40.00
Highest
$125,920 $11,129 $137,049
PATRICK SARSFIELD GENERAL COUNSEL 40.00
Highest
$128,429 $18,453 $146,882
NEYSA COLIZZI BOARD CHAIR AND DIRECTOR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL PELLMAN ROWLAND TREASURER AND DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA FERIA VICE CHAIR AND DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXIS FOX DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TYSON-LORD GRAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIDDHARTH HARIHARAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY BUGEJA VUU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZA HEAVENER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAIME SURENKAMP DIRECTOR 1.00
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 $23,344,663 $23,908,480 $30,246,859 $-563,817
2023 $10,226,940 $23,890,282 $29,513,719 $-13,663,342
2022 $29,236,102 $14,556,914 $40,579,555 $14,679,188
2021 $18,222,198 $13,084,490 $27,760,277 $5,137,708
2020 $12,538,359 $11,297,492 $23,034,521 $1,240,867
2019 $15,672,950 $9,998,214 $20,193,962 $5,674,736
2018 $10,825,327 $11,670,927 $14,119,333 $-845,600
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