ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION

EIN: 825477192 Human Services

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$1,574,991
Total Expenses
$1,172,187
Total Assets
$2,388,901
Net Assets
$2,298,961
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
WAYNE PACELLE
Phone
3368131677
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 49% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $403K, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

TO PREVENT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, WE PROMOTE ENACTING AND ENFORCING GOOD PUBLIC POLICIES. ENACTING GOOD LAWS DEPENDS UPON ELECTING GOOD LAWMAKERS, AND WE REMIND VOTERS WHICH CANDIDATES CARE ABOUT AND SUPPORT ANIMAL ISSUES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $586,493

*CONTINUED TO STRIVE TO CLOSE OUT INDUSTRIES THAT HAVE DOGGED ANIMALS FOR DECADES OR CENTURIES AND TO TACKLE MAJOR INSTITUTIONAL USES OF ANIMALS.*GAVE A LIFT TO THE FIRST-EVER FARM ANIMAL STANDARDS...

Read more

*CONTINUED TO STRIVE TO CLOSE OUT INDUSTRIES THAT HAVE DOGGED ANIMALS FOR DECADES OR CENTURIES AND TO TACKLE MAJOR INSTITUTIONAL USES OF ANIMALS.*GAVE A LIFT TO THE FIRST-EVER FARM ANIMAL STANDARDS UNDER THE ORGANIC SEAL," PROVIDING LEGAL PROTECTION FOR 60 MILLION FARM ANIMALS.*CLINCHED THE CASE WITH KEY ATHLETIC SHOE MANUFACTURERS - NIKE, PUMA AND NEW BALANCE - TO CEASE SUPPORTING OPEN-AIR KILLING OF KANGAROOS BY COMMERCIAL SHOOTERS.*BUILT MAJOR MOMENTUM IN OUR SERIOUS-MINDED EFFORTS TO CLOSE OUT AGE-OLD INDUSTRIES: HORSE SLAUGHTER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, GREYHOUND RACING FOR GAMBLING, AND DOGFIGHTING AND COCKFIGHTING FOR THE THRILL OF THE BLOODLETTING.*CALLED ON CHURCHILL DOWNS TO TAKE AN INDEFINITE PAUSE WITH ITS LIVE-RACING SCHEDULE UNTIL IT COULD ELIMINATE YOUNG, FIT HORSES DYING ON THE TRACK.

Program 2
Expenses: $200,914

*WORKED WITH 118TH CONGRESS TO SHAPE A NEW NATIONAL ANIMAL PROTECTION AGENDA.*CONTINUED TO STRIVE TO ENCOURAGE PASSAGE OF LAWS THAT PROVIDE LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR ANIMALS. *WON THE SECOND MOST...

Read more

*WORKED WITH 118TH CONGRESS TO SHAPE A NEW NATIONAL ANIMAL PROTECTION AGENDA.*CONTINUED TO STRIVE TO ENCOURAGE PASSAGE OF LAWS THAT PROVIDE LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR ANIMALS. *WON THE SECOND MOST IMPORTANT VOTE, AFTER THE BALLOT INITIATIVE ITSELF, ON PROPOSITION 12: THE 5 TO 4 VOTE OF THE JUSTICES OF THE U.S. SUPREME COURT AFFIRMED THAT THE ANTI-CONFINEMENT MEASURE WAS CONSTITUTIONAL AND A PROPER EXERCISE OF STATE AUTHORITY. *SUCCEEDED IN REINTRODUCING ANTI-HORSE SLAUGHTER LEGISLATION AIMED AT HALTING EXPORTS OF U.S. HORSES BOUND FOR SLAUGHTER. *LAUNCHED A NEW CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN IN 2023 TO END THE MILK MANDATE IN THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM TO GIVE KIDS A CHOICE AND COWS A BREAK.

Program 3
Expenses: $49,361

*WORKED ON IMPLEMENTING PREVIOUSLY PASSED LAWS - THE FDA MODERNIZATION ACT 2.0 TO REDUCE THE BIGGEST CATEGORY OF ANIMAL TESTING, THE BIG CAT PUBLIC SAFETY ACT TO HALT THE TRADE IN TIGERS AND LIONS AS...

Read more

*WORKED ON IMPLEMENTING PREVIOUSLY PASSED LAWS - THE FDA MODERNIZATION ACT 2.0 TO REDUCE THE BIGGEST CATEGORY OF ANIMAL TESTING, THE BIG CAT PUBLIC SAFETY ACT TO HALT THE TRADE IN TIGERS AND LIONS AS PETS AND PROPS, AND THE HORSERACING INTEGRITY AND SAFETY ACT TO REDUCE RACETRACK RISKS THAT HAVE TURNED DIRT OVALS INTO CRASH SITES.*CONTINUED TO ENDEAVOR TO SHUT DOWN ANIMAL FIGHTING PITS ACROSS THE NATION AND EXPOSE THE PEOPLE AND PLAYERS BEHIND THESE CRUEL SPECTACLES.*CONTUINUED TO WORK WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL TO SEE THAT LAWS ON THE BOOKS DEALING WITH ANIMAL WELFARE ARE ENFORCED.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,367,875
Program Service Revenue $198,819
Investment Income $8,297
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,574,991

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $512,420
Fundraising Expenses $70,912
Program Expenses $836,768
Other Expenses $659,767
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,172,187

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,574,991 $1,055,869 +0.5%
Expenses $1,172,187 $1,146,213 +0.0%
Net Income $402,804 $-90,344 -5.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
3
Volunteers
200

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
1
$54,000
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
1
$160,000
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR ANNIE HARVILICZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZY BENNITT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERRY KELLETT BOARD TREASURER 16.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDIS STERN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DEBORAH WILSON BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH GOODE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WAYNE PACELLE PRESIDENT 20.00
Officer
$54,000 $0 $54,000
SCOTT EDWARDS GENERAL COUNSEL & BOARD SECRETARY 40.00
Key Emp
$160,000 $0 $160,000
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 $1,574,991 $1,172,187 $2,388,901 $402,804
2022 $1,055,869 $1,146,213 $933,168 $-90,344
2021 $1,219,575 $806,224 $1,037,757 $413,351
2020 $834,237 $730,929 $591,276 $103,308
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in District of Columbia Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION with other nonprofits in District of Columbia and across the country.