Morris Animal Foundation
- Assets
- $111.0m
- Revenue
- $14.9m
- Investments
- $75.1m
- Employees
- 64
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 07/1956
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 84-6032307
Organization Overview
Morris Animal Foundation is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1956. According to its NTEE Classification (D05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Morris Animal Foundation employed 64 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Morris Animal Foundation 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 06/2021, Morris Animal Foundation generated $14.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.2m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Morris Animal Foundation has awarded 190 individual grants totaling $20,582,826. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BRIDGE SCIENCE AND RESOURCES TO ADVANCE THE HEALTH OF ANIMALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANIMAL HEALTH STUDIES: THE FOUNDATION FUNDS RESEARCHERS AROUND THE WORLD WHO ARE SOLVING CRITICAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN ANIMALS, INCLUDING DOGS, CATS, HORSES, LLAMAS, ALPACAS AND WILDLIFE. OUR WORK IS HELPING RESEARCHERS IN THE FIELD FIND NEW DIAGNOSTICS, TREATMENTS AND CURES FOR DISEASES AND OTHER HEALTH CONCERNS FOR ANIMALS AROUND THE WORLD, INCLUDING MANY ENDANGERED SPECIES.
PROGRAM AWARENESS: MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO BRIDGE SCIENCE AND RESOURCES TO ADVANCE THE HEALTH OF ANIMALS. RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THE FOUNDATIONS PROGRAMS AND IMPACT IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT TO FULFILLING OUR MISSION. THE FOUNDATIONS WEBSITE PROVIDES A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR SUPPORTERS, INCLUDING A BLOG THAT HIGHLIGHTS ORGANIZATIONAL AND STUDY SUCCESSES, CAMPAIGNS AND DONOR/PARTNER STORIES. THE WEBSITE ALSO IS USED TO PROMOTE RETENTION FOR THE ORGANIZATIONS GOLDEN RETRIEVER LIFETIME STUDY, THE LARGEST AND LONGEST STUDY EVER UNDERTAKEN IN THE UNITED STATES TO UNDERSTAND CANCER IN DOGS. THE FOUNDATIONS STOP CANCER FUREVER CAMPAIGN INCLUDES VIDEOS AND PODCASTS, AS WELL AS DOWNLOADABLE INFORMATION AND ARTICLES TO HELP PET OWNERS LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW PETS DEVELOP CANCER AND TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT CANCER IN PETS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES ANIMAL HEALTH INFORMATION THROUGH AN EXTENSIVE DIRECT RESPONSE PROGRAM TO DONORS, WHICH INCLUDES DIRECT MAIL, A QUARTERLY PRINT NEWSLETTER, AN EMAIL NEWSLETTER PROGRAM AND EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tiffany Grunert President/ce | Officer | 40 | $308,009 |
Janet Patterson-Kane Chief Scient | Officer | 40 | $226,932 |
Ryan Welch Chief Devel. | Officer | 40 | $214,182 |
Carol Borchert VP Of Market | Officer | 40 | $179,354 |
Gregory Knaddison Sr. Director | Officer | 40 | $160,789 |
Stacy Van Buren VP Of Financ | Officer | 40 | $157,683 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Gabriel Group Marketing | 6/29/20 | $258,026 |
Fluxx Labs Inc Grants Management Software | 6/29/20 | $102,130 |
Gabriel Group Marketing | 6/29/20 | $258,026 |
Fluxx Labs Inc Grants Management Software | 6/29/20 | $102,130 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $788,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,736,134 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $638,845 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,524,634 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $47,973 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,355,706 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,941,342 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,166,029 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $169,011 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,208,459 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,460,627 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $364,941 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,605,336 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $183,477 |
| Other employee benefits | $314,319 |
| Payroll taxes | $350,160 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,265 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,404 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $423,362 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $247,955 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,127,575 |
| Advertising and promotion | $152,942 |
| Office expenses | $586,672 |
| Information technology | $383,227 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $322,907 |
| Travel | $1,338 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,743 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $87,327 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,207,777 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,770,338 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,924,672 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $476,112 |
| 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 | $213,453 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $181,765 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $25,339,842 |
| Investments—other securities | $75,065,845 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $110,972,027 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $957,921 |
| Grants payable | $4,481,942 |
| 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 | $744,826 |
| Total liabilities | $6,184,689 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $36,370,720 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $68,416,618 |
| 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 | $110,972,027 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Morris Animal Foundation has awarded $2,573,798 in support to 26 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Davis, CA PURPOSE: ANIMAL HLTH STUDIES | $695,642 |
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: ANIMAL HLTH STUDIES | $312,709 |
Athens, GA PURPOSE: ANIMAL HLTH STUDIES | $146,765 |
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: ANIMAL HLTH STUDIES | $145,185 |
Sausalito, CA PURPOSE: ANIMAL HLTH SERVICES | $132,000 |
Notre Dame, IN PURPOSE: ANIMAL HLTH STUDIES | $119,978 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Morris Animal Foundation has recieved totaling $5,050.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Fullgraf Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $3,000 |
W James And Jane K Truettner Foundation Crested Butte, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $88,935,327 |
| Earnings | -$4,091,719 |
| Admin Expense | $1,443,990 |
| Net Contributions | $9,751,462 |
| Other Expense | $4,411,602 |
| Grants | $3,162,949 |
| Ending Balance | $85,576,529 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Morris Animal Foundation Denver, CO | $110,972,027 | $14,941,342 |
Wildlife Disease Association Inc Lawrence, KS | $7,128,645 | $701,260 |
Sils Affordable Vet Care Fort Morgan, CO | $38,340 | $140,004 |
Odysea Aquarium Foundation Inc Scottsdale, AZ | $352,094 | $0 |
National Council On Pet Population Study And Policy Surprise, AZ | $1,167 | $0 |
International Foundation For Equine Podiatry Research Littleton, CO | $17,378 | $0 |