Morris Animal Foundation does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
MAF does not meet this Standard because the 2019 annual report did not include:
- Total program expenses broken down by major program category as listed in the audited financial statements (scientific programs, Canine Lifetime Health Project, and program awareness).
Standard 19 (Cause Related Marketing)
Clearly disclose how the charity benefits from the sale of products or services (i.e., cause-related marketing) that state or imply that a charity will benefit from a consumer sale or transaction. Such promotions should disclose, at the point of solicitation: (a) the actual or anticipated portion of the purchase price that will benefit the charity (e.g., 5 cents will be contributed to abc charity for every xyz company product sold), (b) the duration of the campaign (e.g., the month of October), (c) any maximum or guaranteed minimum contribution amount (e.g., up to a maximum of $200,000).
MAF does not meet this Standard because, in the past year, the organization participated in promotions for the sale of consumer goods or services that indicated that the organization would benefit from these purchases. The promotions, however, did not specify:
- The actual or anticipated amount of the purchase price that would benefit the organization.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability:
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Morris Animal Foundation meets the remaining 17 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) reports that it is a science-driven organization that conducts animal health studies research and provides funding for scientists conducting research worldwide. The organization partners with leaders in the animal health industry to develop diagnostic tools, vaccines, new drug therapies, and surgical techniques to manage and eradicate diseases affecting animals. In 2019, MAF reports that it supported 40 new studies and 17 student projects.
For the year ended June 30, 2019, Morris Animal Foundation's program expenses were:
| Scientific programs |
$4,462,590 |
| Canine Lifetime Health Project (CLHP) |
$2,853,357 |
| Program awareness |
$1,250,457 |
| Total Program Expenses: |
$8,566,404 |
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Chief Executive
Tiffany Grunert, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$220,444
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Chair of the Board
Amy Thompson
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Digital Marketing Executive
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Board Size
18
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Paid Staff Size
50
*2018 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: John Reddington, Former President and Chief Executive Officer, was the highest paid employee in 2018, receiving $222,086 in compensation.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Television
Fundraising costs were 15% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $13,190,759 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Morris Animal Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2019.
| Source of Funds |
| Contributions |
$11,926,167 |
| Investment return, net |
$8,592,794 |
| Donated professional services |
$1,264,592 |
| Other income |
$4,671 |
| Total Income |
$21,788,224 |
- Programs: 76%
- Fundraising: 17%
- Administrative: 7%
| Total Income |
$21,788,224 |
| Program expenses |
$8,566,404 |
| Fundraising expenses |
$1,915,745 |
| Administrative expenses |
$898,205 |
| Other expenses |
$0 |
| Total expenses: |
$11,380,354 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses |
$10,407,870 |
| Beginning Net Assets |
$79,661,335 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets |
$-56,569 |
| Ending Net Assets |
$90,012,636 |
| Total Liabilities |
$6,353,911 |
| Total Assets |
$96,366,547 |
Note 1: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to a change in value of gift annuities.
Note 2: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2019, MAF received in-kind contributions totaling $1,264,592 in the form of donated professional services.