Compassionate Action For Animals is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (D01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Compassionate Action For Animals employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Compassionate Action For Animals is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Compassionate Action For Animals generated $271.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $222.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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COMPASSIONATE ACTION FOR ANIMALS ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO CULTIVATE THEIR EMPATHY FOR ANIMALS AND MOVE TOWARDS A PLANT-BASED DIET. CAA ENVISIONS A WORLD WHERE ALL ANIMALS, HUMAN AND NON-HUMAN CAN THRIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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1) TWIN CITIES VEGFEST DREW OVER 4,000 TO EXPLORE PLANT-BASED LIVING THROUGH THE IN-PERSON FESTIVAL ON HARRIET ISLAND AND THROUGH ONLINE PRESENTATIONS 2)WORKED WITH CITY COUNCILMEMBERS ON A PROCLAMATION FROM THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS TO DECLARE APRIL 18TH VEGWEEK AND ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO EAT MEAT-FREE 3) ANNUAL BANQUET, FOURTH OF JULY PICNIC AND THANKSLIVING EVENT GATHERED OVER 200 PEOPLE ONLINE AND IN-PERSON FOR VEGAN FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP 4) HOSTED DOCUMENTARY SCREENINGS OF THE FILMS VEGUCATED AND THEY'RE TRYING TO KILL US TO EXPLORE INSIGHTS INTO THE FOOD SYSTEMS AND THEIR INTERSECTION WITH RACIAL OPPRESSION 5) BRIDGES OF RESPECT BROUGH HUMANE EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS TO SCHOOL AND GROUPS IN MINNESOTA AND AS FAR AWAY AS IDAHO AND AUSTRALIA. 6) VIDEO OUTREACH AND FOOD GIVEAWAYS AT THE UNIV OF MINNESOTA, TC PRIDE FESTIVAL AND MPLS SUMMER GAMES HELPED OVER 1,500 COMMUNITY MEMBER BE AWARE OF FARMING PRACTICES AND CONSIDER PLANT-BASED EATING 7) VEGAN RECIPE CLUB SHOWED OVER 200 ATTENDEES HOW FUN AND ACCESSIBLE PLANT-BASED FOOD CAN BE. 8) ANIMAL SANCTUARY TOURS HELPED ATTENDEES CONNECT WITH ANIMALS ON A PERSONAL LEVEL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Laura Matanah Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $52,093 |
Nathan Gaut Secretary | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Julie Knopp President | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Stephanie Paquin Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Christine Homsey Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Victor Massaglia Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $39,400 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $184,405 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $223,805 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $43,650 |
Investment income | $343 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $3,838 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $271,636 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,093 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,480 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $75,015 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,958 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,934 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $222 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,706 |
Office expenses | $3,530 |
Information technology | $6,322 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,600 |
Travel | $800 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,580 |
All other expenses | $17,012 |
Total functional expenses | $222,360 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $107,009 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $68,532 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $17,950 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $56 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1 |
Total assets | $193,548 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,343 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $55,418 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $57,761 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $135,787 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $193,548 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Compassionate Action For Animals has recieved totaling $500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Cottonwood Foundation White Bear Lake, MN PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Roseville, MN | $2,704,132 | $1,534,281 |
Eaglewatch Inc Wabasha, MN | $4,095,816 | $2,610,931 |
The American Bear Association Orr, MN | $876,479 | $418,298 |
Compassionate Action For Animals Minneapolis, MN | $193,548 | $271,636 |
Friends Of Willow River And Kinnickinnic State Parks Inc Hudson, WI | $888,363 | $215,362 |
Pheasants Forever Inc Saint Paul, MN | $492,439 | $74,808 |
Wisconsin Trappers Association Inc Oregon, WI | $101,620 | $169,433 |
Animal Rights Coalition Inc Minneapolis, MN | $369,990 | $0 |
Saving Sully Dog Rescue Inc Fond Du Lac, WI | $70,105 | $0 |
Charlie Project Dog Rescue Limited Twin Lakes, WI | $38,009 | $0 |
South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc Pierre, SD | $381,253 | $110,276 |
Pit Squad Rescue Mn Inc Minneapolis, MN | $8,610 | $46,848 |