Animal Wellness Action
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 05/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 82-5477192
Organization Overview
Animal Wellness Action is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (P19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Animal Wellness Action employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Animal Wellness Action is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Animal Wellness Action generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 26.3% per year over the past 5 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
ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION BELIEVES THAT HELPING ANIMALS HELPS US ALL BY CREATING A MORE CIVIL SOCIETY WHERE PEOPLE, ANIMALS AND NATURE ARE IN BALANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
*CONTINUED TO STRIVE TO CLOSE OUT INDUSTRIES THAT HAVE DOGGED ANIMALS FOR DECADES OR CENTURIES AND TO TACKLE MAJOR INSTITUTIONAL USES OF ANIMALS.*GAVE A LIFT TO THE FIRST-EVER FARM ANIMAL STANDARDS UNDER THE ORGANIC SEAL," PROVIDING LEGAL PROTECTION FOR 60 MILLION FARM ANIMALS.*CLINCHED THE CASE WITH KEY ATHLETIC SHOE MANUFACTURERS - NIKE, PUMA AND NEW BALANCE - TO CEASE SUPPORTING OPEN-AIR KILLING OF KANGAROOS BY COMMERCIAL SHOOTERS.*BUILT MAJOR MOMENTUM IN OUR SERIOUS-MINDED EFFORTS TO CLOSE OUT AGE-OLD INDUSTRIES: HORSE SLAUGHTER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, GREYHOUND RACING FOR GAMBLING, AND DOGFIGHTING AND COCKFIGHTING FOR THE THRILL OF THE BLOODLETTING.*CALLED ON CHURCHILL DOWNS TO TAKE AN INDEFINITE PAUSE WITH ITS LIVE-RACING SCHEDULE UNTIL IT COULD ELIMINATE YOUNG, FIT HORSES DYING ON THE TRACK.
*WORKED WITH 118TH CONGRESS TO SHAPE A NEW NATIONAL ANIMAL PROTECTION AGENDA.*CONTINUED TO STRIVE TO ENCOURAGE PASSAGE OF LAWS THAT PROVIDE LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR ANIMALS. *WON THE SECOND MOST IMPORTANT VOTE, AFTER THE BALLOT INITIATIVE ITSELF, ON PROPOSITION 12: THE 5 TO 4 VOTE OF THE JUSTICES OF THE U.S. SUPREME COURT AFFIRMED THAT THE ANTI-CONFINEMENT MEASURE WAS CONSTITUTIONAL AND A PROPER EXERCISE OF STATE AUTHORITY. *SUCCEEDED IN REINTRODUCING ANTI-HORSE SLAUGHTER LEGISLATION AIMED AT HALTING EXPORTS OF U.S. HORSES BOUND FOR SLAUGHTER. *LAUNCHED A NEW CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN IN 2023 TO END THE MILK MANDATE IN THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM TO GIVE KIDS A CHOICE AND COWS A BREAK.
*WORKED ON IMPLEMENTING PREVIOUSLY PASSED LAWS - THE FDA MODERNIZATION ACT 2.0 TO REDUCE THE BIGGEST CATEGORY OF ANIMAL TESTING, THE BIG CAT PUBLIC SAFETY ACT TO HALT THE TRADE IN TIGERS AND LIONS AS PETS AND PROPS, AND THE HORSERACING INTEGRITY AND SAFETY ACT TO REDUCE RACETRACK RISKS THAT HAVE TURNED DIRT OVALS INTO CRASH SITES.*CONTINUED TO ENDEAVOR TO SHUT DOWN ANIMAL FIGHTING PITS ACROSS THE NATION AND EXPOSE THE PEOPLE AND PLAYERS BEHIND THESE CRUEL SPECTACLES.*CONTUINUED TO WORK WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL TO SEE THAT LAWS ON THE BOOKS DEALING WITH ANIMAL WELFARE ARE ENFORCED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr Annie Harvilicz Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Suzy Bennitt Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sherry Kellett Board Treasurer | Trustee | 16 | $0 |
Candis Stern Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Deborah Wilson Board Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joseph Goode Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
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 | $1,367,875 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,563 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,367,875 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $198,819 |
| Investment income | $7,838 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $459 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,574,991 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $106,083 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,179 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $356,131 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,974 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,988 |
| Payroll taxes | $43,244 |
| Fees for services: Management | $26,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $33,665 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $185,406 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $205,659 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,688 |
| Office expenses | $21,944 |
| Information technology | $54,475 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $9,277 |
| 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 | $6,553 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,172,187 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $287,359 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,047,666 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $48,262 |
| 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 | $5,614 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,388,901 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $89,940 |
| 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 | $89,940 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,147,788 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $151,173 |
| 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 | $2,388,901 |