Mercy For Animals
- Assets
- $40.6m
- Revenue
- $29.2m
- Investments
- $6.5m
- Employees
- 121
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 03/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 54-2076145
Organization Overview
Mercy For Animals is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Mercy For Animals employed 121 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mercy 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 12/2022, Mercy For Animals generated $29.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $14.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.9% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2016, Mercy For Animals has awarded 31 individual grants totaling $1,894,275. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO END INDUSTRIAL ANIMAL AGRICULTURE BY CONSTRUCTING A JUST AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT: IN 2022, MERCY FOR ANIMALS' PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT REACHED MILLIONS WITH MESSAGES OF COMPASSION FOR FARMED ANIMALS AND ENCOURAGED COMPASSIONATE DIET CHANGE THROUGH PLANT-BASED EATING. WE HARNESSED THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA, VIDEO CONTENT, TRADITIONAL MEDIA, AND CELEBRITY PARTNERSHIPS, ALL IN SUPPORT OF OUR CAMPAIGNS TO INCREASE LEGAL PROTECTIONS AND CORPORATE POLICIES FOR FARMED ANIMALS. THE SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM GARNERED 19 MILLION ONLINE VIDEO VIEWS, 110 MILLION IMPRESSIONS, AND NEARLY 1.5 MILLION CHOOSEVEG AND MERCY FOR ANIMALS BLOG VIEWS. OUR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT ALSO SECURED MEDIA COVERAGE FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES, CNN, THE WASHINGTON POST, VOX, AND OTHER OUTLETS, RESULTING IN OVER 450 MEDIA HITS IN 2022.
MERCY FOR ANIMALS OPERATES A NUMBER OF OTHER PROGRAMS; INCLUDING ORGANIZING AND MOBILIZING VOLUNTEERS TO BUILD A STRONGER MOVEMENT; LEGAL ADVOCACY: THE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC POLICY TEAM FOCUSES ON POLICY MEASURES TO REDUCE SUFFERING FOR FARMED ANIMALS AND PROMOTE PLANT-BASED EATING; AND DEVELOPING MODELS TO HELP FACTORY FARMERS TRANSITION TO PLANT-CENTERD BUSINESSES AND CONDUCTING RESEARCH THAT WILL EMPOWER THE FARMED ANIMAL PROTECTION MOVEMENT.
INVESTIGATIONS:IN 2022, MERCY FOR ANIMALS RELEASED FOUR INVESTIGATIONS, FIVE DRONE VIDEOS, AND ONE INVESTIGATIVE DOCUMENTARY SHORT, SPANNING SEVERAL COUNTRIES COMBINED. IN THE U.S., WE EXPOSED AN ALDI CHICKEN SUPPLIER, PAVING THE WAY FOR OUR CAMPAIGN ASKING THE SUPERMARKET CHAIN TO MAKE CHICKEN WELFARE IMPROVEMENTS. WE ALSO RELEASED HARROWING FOOTAGE OF GESTATION-CRATE CRUELTY CAPTURED, JUST ONE WEEK BEFORE THE U.S. SUPREME COURT HEARD ORAL ARGUMENTS IN NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL V. ROSS. THIS CASE THREATENED BUT FAILED TO OVERTURN CALIFORNIA'S PROP 12, ONE OF THE STRONGEST FARMED ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS. IN BRAZIL, WE UNCOVERED THE HARSH REALITY FOR CHICKENS SUPPLIED TO PROCESSORS AUTHORIZED TO EXPORT TO THE EUROPEAN UNION, AS WELL AS THE BRUTALITY SUFFERED BY CATTLE IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES. IN MEXICO, WE UNCOVERED ANIMAL CRUELTY AT A CHICKEN HATCHERY.
CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT: THE CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN WORKING WITH MAJOR FOOD COMPANIES TO DRASTICALLY REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THE SUFFERING AND CRUEL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS IN THEIR SUPPLY CHAIN, AND TO INCREASE ADOPTION AND ACCESSIBILITY OF PLANT-BASED PRODUCTS. THIS PROGRAM CONDUCTS OUTREACH AND NEGOTIATIONS WITH FOOD COMPANY EXECUTIVES AND RUNS PUBLIC CAMPAIGNS TO ACHIEVE PROGRESS AND IMPROVED WELFARE FOR FARMED ANIMALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Neysa Colizzi Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Lisa Feria Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Pellman Rowland Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashley Bugeja Vuu Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Derek Coons Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alexis Fox Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Rwt Production Direct Mail Production Management | 12/30/20 | $163,364 |
Integral Llc Data Analysis Consultants | 12/30/20 | $117,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $722,328 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $28,123,049 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $119,558 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $28,845,377 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $320,577 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $246,858 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$212,024 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $35,314 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $29,236,102 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $339,747 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $50,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $2,140,329 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $290,398 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,059 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,975,093 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $138,824 |
| Other employee benefits | $738,766 |
| Payroll taxes | $569,372 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $79,020 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $157,061 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $19,750 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $104,550 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $37,822 |
| Fees for services: Other | $775,310 |
| Advertising and promotion | $233,671 |
| Office expenses | $487,842 |
| Information technology | $556,490 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $533,597 |
| 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 | $28,245 |
| Insurance | $97,735 |
| All other expenses | $203,292 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,556,914 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,650,264 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $539,181 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $9,793,746 |
| 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 | $94 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $731,490 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $98,946 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,048,001 |
| Investments—other securities | $6,545,753 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $172,080 |
| Total assets | $40,579,555 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $850,361 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $850,361 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $27,931,507 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,797,687 |
| 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 | $40,579,555 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Mercy For Animals has awarded $378,600 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
A WELL-FED WORLD PURPOSE: THE PEOPLE'S FUND: AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL WELFARE | $147,400 |
PLANT THE POWER PURPOSE: THE PEOPLE'S FUND: AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL WELFARE | $20,000 |
RETHINK YOUR FOOD INC PURPOSE: THE PEOPLE'S FUND: AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL WELFARE | $20,000 |
BETTER FOOD FOUNDATION PURPOSE: THE PEOPLE'S FUND: AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL WELFARE | $20,000 |
BLACK WOMEN FOR WELLNESS PURPOSE: THE PEOPLE'S FUND: AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL WELFARE | $25,000 |
APEX ADVOCACY PURPOSE: THE PEOPLE'S FUND: AMPLIFYING UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL WELFARE | $35,000 |