Animal Wellness Action
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 05/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Animal Wellness Action employed 5 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 12/2021, Animal Wellness Action generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $806.2k during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION IS REDEFINING THE NATIONAL AGENDA FOR ANIMAL WELFARE WITH NEW IDEAS AND POLICY PROPOSALS. WE WORK BOTH TO DEVELOP AND TO ADVANCE NEW POLICIES TO HELP ANIMALS AND TO PROMOTE ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAWS ALREADY ON THE BOOKS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
* CONTINUED TO COMMUNICATE WITH SUPPORTERS VIA MULTIPLE CHANNELS - OUR COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE, ANIMALWELLNESSACTION.ORG; BLOGS; PODCASTS; NEWSLETTERS; EMAILS; PRESS RELEASES - TO INFORM PUBLIC OF OUR MANY CAMPAIGNS AT REDUCING CRUELTY AND SUFFERING OF ANIMALS.* ENCOURAGED THE PUBLIC TO GET INVOLVED IN THE ANIMAL WELFARE MOVEMENT BY CONTACTING CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS, SIGNING PETITIONS AND ENDORSING ANIMAL WELFARE LEGISLATION.* EXPANDED KANGAROOS ARE NOT SHOES CAMPAIGN INTO A GLOBAL MOVEMENT TO GET NIKE, ADIDAS AND OTHER ATHLETIC MANUFACTURERS TO STOP USING KANGAROO SKINS FOR THEIR SOCCER CLEATS, THEREBY SAVING 2 MILLION KANGAROOS EACH YEAR.* BECOME CITIZENS OF ACTION BY GETTING EDUCATED AND EDUCATING OTHERS ABOUT ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUES, VOTING WITH YOUR CONSCIENCE,CONTRIBUTING TO LAWMAKERS AND CANDIDATES WHO SUPPORT BETTER ANIMAL WELFARE LAWS, AND URGING ENFORCEMENT OF EXISTING LAWS.* OUR NATIONAL VETERINARY COUNCIL CONTINUED TO EMPLOY THEIR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND PUBLIC CREDIBILITY TO ADVANCE ANIMAL PROTECTION GOALS.* OUR GLOBAL COUNCIL FOR ANIMALS SERVED AS A GROUP OF CHANGE AGENTS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ANIMALS WORLDWIDE.
* LAUNCHED A CAMPAIGN TO BAN MINK FARMING THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, GIVEN COVID THREAT OF MINK.* INITIATED SWEEPING LEGISLATION TO END GOVERNMENT MANDATE OF USING ANIMALS IN DRUG TESTING.* PUSHED BACK AGAINST CDC'S BAN ON IMPORTS OF DOGS FROM 113 COUNTRIES, INCLUDING FROM RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS AND PETS FROM MILITARY AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL OVERSEAS.* REMADE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA IN THE UNITED STATES, INITIATING NEW REFORMS TO:PROTECT WILD HORSES AND BURROSBAN TRADE IN KANGAROO PARTS AND BEAR GALL BLADDERS AND BILECREATE A NEW ANIMAL CRUELTY CRIMES SECTION AT DOJBAN LEAD AMMUNITION ON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGESEND GREYHOUND RACING IN THE UNITED STATESHALT USE OF GESTATION CRATES IN AMERICAN AGRICULTURE
* THROUGH OUR NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL, COMPRISED OF 27 LOCAL AND STATE PROSECUTORS, ATTORNEYS GENERAL AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS, CONTINUED TO SUPPORT FORTIFYING THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK AGAINST ANIMAL CRUELTY AND SEEING THAT ANIMAL WELFARE LAWS WERE ROBUSTLY ENFORCED AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT.* WERE ABLE TO SHUT DOWN WISCONSIN'S FALL WOLF HUNTING, HOUNDING AND TRAPPING SEASON.* CONTINUED TO ESTABLISH THROUGH COURTS THAT COCKFIGHTING IS BANNED IN THE UNITED STATES AND ITS TERRITORIES.* SECURED OVER $2 MILLION FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE HORSE PROTECTION ACT IN AN EFFORT TO END THE CRUEL AND INHUMANE PRACTICE OF "SORING" HORSES.* WORKED TIRELESSLY TO ENFORCE ANTI-CRUELTY LAWS, INVESTIGATE ANIMAL FIGHTING CRIMES AND PROVIDE INFORMATION TO AUTHORITIES TO ARREST AND PROSECUTE PERPETRATORS.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
PDF Copies of 990 Filings
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William Marty Irby Jr Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $133,125 |
Scott Edwards General Counsel | 40 | $121,250 | |
Wayne Pacelle President | Officer | 20 | $24,000 |
Dr Annie Harvilicz Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Candis Stern Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sherry Kellett Board Treasurer | Trustee | 16 | $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 | $1,116,551 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,616 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,116,551 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $102,686 |
| Investment income | $345 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$7 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,219,575 |
| 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. | $133,125 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,994 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $205,242 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,619 |
| Payroll taxes | $28,572 |
| Fees for services: Management | $24,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $34,215 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,350 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $98,930 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $63,692 |
| Advertising and promotion | $42,278 |
| Office expenses | $19,356 |
| Information technology | $61,246 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $21,656 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $980 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,081 |
| Insurance | $4,626 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $806,224 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $772,237 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $217,168 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $46,889 |
| 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 | $1,463 |
| 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 | $1,037,757 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $50,906 |
| 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 | $50,906 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $985,668 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,183 |
| 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 | $1,037,757 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Animal Wellness Action has recieved totaling $39,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Spca International Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $24,000 |
Jockey Club New York, NY PURPOSE: General Support | $15,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
People-Centered Research Foundation Washington, DC | $8,465,362 | $17,764,685 |
Christian Alliance For Orphans McLean, VA | $4,229,337 | $4,343,152 |
American Association For Marriage And Family Therapy Research And Ed Alexandria, VA | $1,594,981 | $1,658,269 |
Family Of Care Alliance Inc La Plata, MD | $3,822,202 | $1,760,828 |
Turnaround Tuesday Inc Baltimore, MD | $394,651 | $791,310 |
Georgetown Ministry Center Washington, DC | $794,791 | $868,850 |
Lutheran Volunteer Corps Washington, DC | $725,625 | $903,984 |
The Genieve Shelter Suffolk, VA | $1,678,612 | $1,015,543 |
National Coalition For The Homeless Inc Washington, DC | $533,055 | $1,212,568 |
Animal Wellness Action Washington, DC | $1,037,757 | $1,219,575 |
Safe Alternative Foundation For Education Inc Baltimore, MD | $881,388 | $474,730 |
Iniciativa Guatemala Bealeton, VA | $148,536 | $0 |