Animal Legal Defense Fund meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) operates litigation, criminal justice, legislative affairs, pro bono and animal law programs. Through its litigation program, the organization files lawsuits to stop the abuse of companion animals, and animals abused in industries including factory farming and the entertainment business. ALDF also works with law enforcement and prosecutors to seek maximum penalties for animal abusers in its criminal justice program. The legislative affairs program strengthens laws that protect animals and strikes down laws that hurt animals, and the Pro Bono program expands the practice and understanding of animal law in the legal community. In addition, through its animal law program, the organization reports it fosters the field of animal law among legal professionals and in law schools across the nation.
For the year ended June 30, 2020, Animal Legal Defense Fund's program expenses were:
Legal programs |
$13,982,154 |
Public education |
$3,862,552 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$17,844,706 |
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Chief Executive
Stephen Wells, Executive Director
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Compensation*
$223,162
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Chair of the Board
Andrea Arden
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Author and Animal Trainer
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Board Size
9
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Paid Staff Size
70
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals
Animal Legal Defense Fund incurred joint costs of $1,763,908 for informational materials and activities that included fund raising materials. Of those costs $1,481,590 was allocated to program expenses and $282,318 was allocated to fundraising.
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $27,000,104, 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 Animal Legal Defense Fund's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Grants and contributions |
$14,471,424 |
Bequests and estates |
$8,449,067 |
In-kind contributions |
$4,079,613 |
Investment income, net |
$930,557 |
Other income |
$155,709 |
Program service revenue |
$142,120 |
Total Income |
$28,228,490 |
- Programs: 83%
- Fundraising: 10%
- Administrative: 7%
Total Income |
$28,228,490 |
Program expenses |
$17,844,706 |
Fundraising expenses |
$2,109,688 |
Administrative expenses |
$1,575,742 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$21,530,136 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$6,698,354 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$11,739,135 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$246,654 |
Ending Net Assets |
$18,684,143 |
Total Liabilities |
$1,097,339 |
Total Assets |
$19,781,482 |
Note 1: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, ALDF received in-kind legal services valued at $4,543,585.
Note 2: ALDF's audited financial statements represent an 18 month time period as a result in a change of fiscal year.