ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND INC

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1979

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHRIS GREEN

Phone

7077952533

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND INC, founded in 1979, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $18.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $17.0M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

THE ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT THE LIVES AND ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF ANIMALS THROUGH THE LEGAL SYSTEM. THE ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND ACCOMPLISHES THIS MISSION BY FILING HIGH IMPACT LAWSUITS TO PROTECT ANIMALS FROM HARM, PROVIDING FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY CASE STAKEHOLDERS TO ENSURE JUSTICE FOR VICTIM ANIMALS, SUPPORTING TOUGH ANIMAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION AND FIGHTING LEGISLATION HARMFUL TO ANIMALS, AND PROVIDING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO LAW STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS TO ADVANCE THE EMERGING FIELD OF ANIMAL LAW.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,970,454 Revenue: $453,808

LITIGATION PROGRAMTHE LITIGATION PROGRAM FILES HIGH IMPACT LAWSUITS AGAINST INDIVIDUALS AND INDUSTRIES THAT EXPLOIT ANIMALS, INCLUDING FACTORY FARMS, PUPPY MILLS, RESEARCH LABORATORIES, AND ROADSIDE ZOOS. THE PROGRAM LITIGATES CASES IN STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS WITH THE GOAL OF STOPPING ABUSIVE PRACTICES AND SETTING GROUNDBREAKING PRECEDENT THAT WILL ESTABLISH JUSTICE FOR ANIMALS IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM. IN ADDITION TO SUING ANIMAL ABUSERS, THE LITIGATION PROGRAM OFTEN SUES STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES TO INVALIDATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS THAT HARM ANIMALS; AND INTERVENES IN LITIGATION TO DEFEND ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS WHEN THEY ARE UNDER SIEGE FROM INDUSTRIES THAT ABUSE ANIMALS.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,653,615 Revenue: $0

CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMTHE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM IS STAFFED BY ATTORNEYS AND OTHER EXPERTS IN ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES. THESE PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO PROSECUTORS, LAW...

CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMTHE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM IS STAFFED BY ATTORNEYS AND OTHER EXPERTS IN ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES. THESE PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO PROSECUTORS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, JUDGES, VETERINARIANS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND COURTROOM ADVOCATES HANDLING ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES, INCLUDING LEGAL RESEARCH, PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS, GRANT FUNDING TO HELP COVER THE COSTS OF CARING FOR SEIZED ANIMALS, NECESSARY FORENSIC WORK, AND SECURING FUNDING AND EXPERT WITNESSES INCLUDING VETERINARIANS, ANIMAL BEHAVIORISTS, AND EXPERTS ON ORGANIZED ANIMAL FIGHTING AND ANIMAL HOARDING. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH STATE LEGISLATORS TO STRENGTHEN CRIMINAL ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS AND PRODUCES MODEL ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS AND ANNUAL RANKINGS REPORTS ON EACH STATE'S ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS.

Program 3

Expenses: $1,247,600 Revenue: $0

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS PROGRAMTHE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS PROGRAM WORKS AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS TO ADVANCE LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS TO PROTECT THE LIVES AND PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF...

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS PROGRAMTHE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS PROGRAM WORKS AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS TO ADVANCE LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS TO PROTECT THE LIVES AND PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF ANIMALS AND TO OPPOSE LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS THAT WOULD BE HARMFUL TO THEIR WELFARE AND INTERESTS. THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH THE ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND'S OTHER DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGNS TO SUPPORT THESE INITIATIVES AND WORKS CROSS-PROGRAMMATICALLY TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR ANIMALS ADDRESSING STRATEGIC LEGAL ISSUES IN THE AREAS OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LAW.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $16,542,155

Program Service Revenue $210,844

Investment Income $972,079

Other Revenue $242,199

TOTAL REVENUE $17,967,277

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $632,244

Salaries & Benefits $10,503,403

Fundraising Expenses $3,151,643

Program Expenses $12,198,990

Other Expenses $5,419,832

TOTAL EXPENSES $16,979,166

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$17,967,277	$20,141,911	-0.1%
Expenses	$16,979,166	$17,763,139	0.0%
Net Income	$988,111	$2,378,772	-0.6%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

111

Volunteers

507

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

$288,250

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LESLIE BARCUS	CHAIR (STARTING 12/11/23)	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHERINE STIRLING	CHAIR (THRU 12/11/23)/DIRECTOR	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE O'DONNELL	VICE CHAIR	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GINNY TIU	SECRETARY	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JONATHON FIEGELSON	TREASURER	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MEENA ALAGAPPAN	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID BRAFF	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAINA BRAY	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN COOLEY	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEIDI M HURD	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAMERON ICARD	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TENE JOHNSON	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREL ZAESKE	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID KORSAK	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$188,979	$12,411	$201,390
CHRIS GREEN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$81,684	$5,176	$86,860
JANIEC GUTIERREZ	COO (THRU 9/29/23)	40.00	Highest	$281,693	$39,864	$321,557
KENDRA MELROSE	CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$244,800	$21,106	$265,906
ELIZABETH PUTSCHE	COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$156,238	$16,026	$172,264
JOHN SEBER	GENERAL COUNSEL	40.00	Highest	$154,391	$34,907	$189,298
ANTHONY ELISEUSON	LITIGATION DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$154,118	$19,122	$173,240
STEVE WELLS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 3/31/23)	0.00		$309,222	$7,559	$316,781

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
2024	$17,967,277	$16,979,166	$23,629,734	$988,111
2023	$20,141,911	$17,763,139	$22,129,250	$2,378,772
2022	$15,112,818	$15,680,278	$18,345,167	$-567,460
2021	$14,689,429	$14,334,543	$20,893,688	$354,886
2019	$13,913,508	$11,367,533	$15,929,701	$2,545,975
2018	$15,247,874	$14,957,795	$12,525,211	$290,079