AUSTIN PETS ALIVE INC

EIN: 742893360 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

AUSTIN, TX

Total Revenue
$25,836,250
Total Expenses
$20,921,942
Total Assets
$26,065,197
Net Assets
$16,630,723
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
ELLEN JEFFERSON
Phone
5129616519
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AUSTIN PETS ALIVE INC, founded in 1999, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $25.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 42% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $4.9M, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

AUSTIN PETS, ALIVE INC. IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO ELIMINATE THE KILLING OF COMPANION ANIMALS BY PROVIDING RESOURCES, EDUCATION AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS TO COMMUNITIES THAT NEED OUR ASSISTANCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $12,073,392 Revenue: $910,847

THE PRIMARY SERVICE OF AUSTIN PETS ALIVE! IS TO PROVIDE ADOPTIONS AND ANIMAL CARE TO ELIMINATE THE KILLING OF COMPANION ANIMALS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN THE LEADING FORCE IN GETTING AUSTIN, TEXAS...

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THE PRIMARY SERVICE OF AUSTIN PETS ALIVE! IS TO PROVIDE ADOPTIONS AND ANIMAL CARE TO ELIMINATE THE KILLING OF COMPANION ANIMALS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN THE LEADING FORCE IN GETTING AUSTIN, TEXAS TO BECOME THE LARGEST "NO KILL CITY" IN THE UNITED STATES. A "NO KILL CITY" IS DEFINED AS A COMMUNITY THAT SAVES OVER 90% OF THE ANIMALS THAT ENTER ALL THE SHELTERS IN THAT COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION RESCUES DOGS AND CATS WHO ARE AT RISK OF EUTHANASIA OR DEATH DUE TO MEDICAL OR BEHAVIORAL REASONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,621,204

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGH AMERICAN PETS ALIVE! ("AMPA!"), MADDIE'S LEARNING ACADEMY AND HUMAN ANIMAL SUPPORT SERVICES (HASS). AMPA! IS THE NATIONAL...

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGH AMERICAN PETS ALIVE! ("AMPA!"), MADDIE'S LEARNING ACADEMY AND HUMAN ANIMAL SUPPORT SERVICES (HASS). AMPA! IS THE NATIONAL ARM OF THE ORGANIZATION AND FOCUSES ON HELPING SHELTERS IMPLEMENT OUR BEST PRACTICES IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE "NO KILL" IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. THE MADDIE'S LEARNING ACADEMY PROVIDES IN-PERSON AND REMOTE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HUNDREDS OF ANIMAL WELFARE PROFESSIONALS AROUND THE COUNTRY. HASS IS A COLLABORATIVE OF ANIMAL SHELTERS AND ANIMAL WELFARE PROFESSIONALS THAT AIM TO TRANSFORM ANIMAL SERVICES BY FIRST SUPPORTING AND PROTECTING THE BOND BETWEEN PETS AND PEOPLE RATHER THAN SEPARATING PETS FROM THEIR FAMILIES TO PROVIDE THEM WITH SERVICES WITHIN A SHELTER. TEXAS PETS ALIVE! ("TPA!") IS THE ADVOCACY ARM OF THE ORGANIZATION AND WORKS TO ADVANCE ANIMAL WELFARE THROUGH EFFECTIVE CHANGE IN STATEWIDE LEGISLATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $24,975,959
Program Service Revenue $780,686
Investment Income $-93,572
Other Revenue $173,177
TOTAL REVENUE $25,836,250

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $14,783,849
Fundraising Expenses $1,606,963
Program Expenses $14,694,596
Other Expenses $6,138,093
TOTAL EXPENSES $20,921,942

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $25,836,250 $18,137,862 +0.4%
Expenses $20,921,942 $17,134,212 +0.2%
Net Income $4,914,308 $1,003,650 +3.9%
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
15
Employees
464
Volunteers
2453

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
$150,379
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
7
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GERMANA DE FALCO CO-CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT HARRISS CO-CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN FERRERI TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXANDER DEVINE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL SYMON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRETCHEN MEYER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAREN MILLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE ROVNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA DERMOTT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY POLLARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUSTY TALLY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON WICHTERICH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDI MARTIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA DEAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAEL LONERGAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN JEFFERSON PRESIDENT AND CEO 60.00
Officer
$150,379 $0 $150,379
ALEXIS R BARDZINSKI MEDICAL DIRECTOR 50.00
Highest
$164,145 $4,497 $168,642
KATIE JO JARL PARTIAL YEAR DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFF 50.00
Highest
$147,310 $5,077 $152,387
MARGARET LYNCH SENIOR DIRECTOR OF RESEARC 62.00
Highest
$130,996 $5,077 $136,073
VINCENT MEDLEY MADDIE'S HUMAN ANIMAL SUPPORT SERVICES DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$150,162 $0 $150,162
ELENA A TOLSTIKOVA DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES 50.00
Highest
$134,208 $5,077 $139,285
RYAN JONATHON PETERS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$125,519 $8,460 $133,979
STEPHANIE ANN MULLER-SIMPSON CHIEF OF PHILANTHROPY 40.00
Highest
$123,313 $5,077 $128,390
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $25,836,250 $20,921,942 $26,065,197 $4,914,308
2022 $18,137,862 $17,134,212 $15,383,491 $1,003,650
2021 $16,558,377 $12,968,811 $12,464,693 $3,589,566
2021 $16,014,246 $13,375,345 $11,523,010 $2,638,901
2020 $10,213,729 $10,979,902 $8,943,189 $-766,173
2019 $9,997,100 $10,869,481 $8,552,593 $-872,381
2018 $7,298,547 $10,479,415 $9,780,090 $-3,180,868
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