Animal Outlook Inc
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 07/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 52-2034417
Organization Overview
Animal Outlook Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1998. 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 12/2023, Animal Outlook Inc employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Animal Outlook Inc 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 12/2023, Animal Outlook Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.0% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A NATIONAL ANIMAL PROTECTION ORGANIZATION WORKING TO END THE ABUSE OF FARMED ANIMALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INVESTIGATIONS: THE ORGANIZATION'S INVESTIGATORS GO UNDERCOVER INSIDE ANIMAL AGRICULTURE FACILITIES TO DOCUMENT THE CONDITIONS INSIDE THESE FACILITIES. THIS REGULARLY INCLUDES SEVERE ANIMAL CRUELTY, SOME OF WHICH ARE CONSIDERED STANDARD PRACTICES WITHIN ANIMAL AGRIBUSINESS. AS A RESULT OF ITS INVESTIGATIONS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS GARNERED FAVORABLE ATTENTION IN MAJOR MEDIA OUTLETS AS WELL AS LOCAL NEWSPAPERS, TELEVISION NEWS PROGRAMS, AND OTHERS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS COMPLETED MORE THAN 30 INVESTIGATIONS INSIDE THE MEAT, EGG, AND DAIRY INDUSTRIES.
VEGAN OUTREACH: THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES VEGAN EATING AMONG THE MAINSTREAM AMERICAN PUBLIC THROUGH ADVOCACY VIDEOS ONLINE, IN-PERSON EVENTS, AND OTHER NATIONAL AND LOCAL CAMPAIGNS.
LEGAL ADVOCACY: THE ORGANIZATION'S LEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO PROACTIVELY CHALLENGE THE SYSTEMIC HARMS OF ANIMAL AGRIBUSINESS THROUGH LITIGATION, CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT, AND OTHER LEGAL ADVOCACY. THE PROGRAM HAS REPEATEDLY SECURED CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT AND CIVIL ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE MISTREATMENT OF ANIMALS, DOCUMENTED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATIONS, INCLUDING THE FIRST-EVER CONVICTION FOR A STANDARD INDUSTRY PRACTICE. THE PROGRAM ALSO CONDUCTS STRATEGIC LITIGATION, SUCH AS UNCOVERING AND DEVELOPING THE INITIAL CASE THEORY FOR WHAT ULTIMATELY BECAME A CLASS ACTION AGAINST MOST OF THE DAIRY INDUSTRY FOR PRICE-FIXING THROUGH A COW-KILLING SCHEME, RESULTING IN A $52M AWARD TO CONSUMERS IN 2016, AND IN 2019, A SETTLEMENT AND CONSENT DECREE IN A FEDERAL FALSE CLAIMS ACT LITIGATION ALLEGING MISTREATMENT OF ANIMALS AT A LAMB SLAUGHTERHOUSE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amy Trakinski Board Chair/president | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Winebarger Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amanda Hitt Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cheryl Leahy Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $128,665 |
Irina Anta Treasurer / Consultant | Officer | 3.5 | $13,129 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,741,629 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,686 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,741,629 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,104 |
| Investment income | $5,799 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $19,648 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,793,934 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,500 |
| 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. | $148,331 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,793 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,014,514 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $74,214 |
| Payroll taxes | $87,555 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $15,947 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $54,039 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $73,911 |
| Advertising and promotion | $38,101 |
| Office expenses | $17,869 |
| Information technology | $42,717 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $38,610 |
| Travel | $65,312 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $24,076 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $16,978 |
| All other expenses | $46 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,730,369 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $490,359 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $695,773 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $27,887 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,166 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $5,589 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $13,829 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $409,938 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $650 |
| Total assets | $1,650,191 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $131,716 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $54,228 |
| 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 | $185,944 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,252,450 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $211,797 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,650,191 |