IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS (EIN 680008936) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1983

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARILYN KROPLICK MD

Phone

4154480048

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 26% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS IS AN INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL PROTECTION ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENDING THE EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE OF ANIMALS BY RAISING THE STATUS OF ANIMALS BEYOND THAT OF MERE PROPERTY, AND BY DEFENDING THEIR RIGHTS, WELFARE, AND HABITAT.

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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 $2,821,404

Program Service Revenue $5,379

Investment Income $52,046

Other Revenue $5,062

TOTAL REVENUE $2,883,891

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $124,544

Salaries & Benefits $1,700,724

Fundraising Expenses $432,254

Program Expenses $2,247,445

Other Expenses $1,314,055

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,193,107

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,883,891	$3,903,333	-0.3%
Expenses	$3,193,107	$2,943,460	+0.1%
Net Income	$-309,216	$959,873	-1.3%

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

$249,730

Total Directors

$249,730

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARILYN KROPLICK MD	PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00	Officer Director	$160,666	$7,466	$168,132
LISA LEVINSON	SECRETARY	40.00	Officer Director	$75,664	$5,934	$81,598
MICHAEL YARDEGARI JD MBA	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARGIE TALLY	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMMY ZABLEN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANA MCGUFFIN CPA	CFO	10.00	Officer	$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	$2,883,891	$3,193,107	$9,221,895	$-309,216
2023	$3,903,333	$2,943,460	$9,086,842	$959,873
2022	$4,343,653	$2,671,769	$7,722,323	$1,671,884
2021	$2,558,789	$2,571,466	$6,182,862	$-12,677
2020	$2,792,000	$2,568,887	$6,198,249	$223,113
2019	$2,587,703	$2,609,177	$5,742,112	$-21,474
2018	$2,058,573	$3,352,371	$5,662,222	$-1,293,798
2018	$2,245,750	$3,273,412	$5,664,417	$-1,027,662

IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS