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 06/2023, Morris Animal Foundation employed 65 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 06/2023, Morris Animal Foundation generated $11.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $17.1m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.4% 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.
Since 2015, Morris Animal Foundation has awarded 172 individual grants totaling $18,755,247. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
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:
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. THE FOUNDATION'S 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: THE 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 THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. THE FOUNDATIONS AWARENESS PROGRAM PROVIDES A RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ACROSS FORMATS/CHANNELS TO ENSURE VISIBILITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND IMPACT, SUCH AS: INFORMATION FOR RESEARCHERS AND SCIENTISTS SEEKING FUNDING, DATA OR SAMPLES TO SUPPORT ANIMAL HEALTH STUDIES, RESOURCES FOR VETERINARIANS TO ADVANCE EXPERTISE AND CLINICAL CARE, AND RESOURCES FOR SUPPORTERS AND PET OWNERS RELATED TO PET CARE, HEALTH CONDITIONS, AND ANIMAL HEALTH ISSUES AT LARGE. PROGRAM AWARENESS EFFORTS ALSO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATIONS GOLDEN RETRIEVER LIFETIME STUDY, THE LARGEST AND LONGEST STUDY EVER UNDERTAKEN IN THE UNITED STATES TO UNDERSTAND CANCER IN DOGS. ANNUAL CAMPAIGNS AIM TO GENERATE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR CRITICAL ANIMAL HEALTH ISSUES SUCH AS THE STOP CANCER FUREVER CAMPAIGN PROMOTING EDUCATIONAL CONTENT RELATED TO THE PREVALANCE OF PET CANCER, AND INSPIRING DONATIONS TO FUND PREVENTION AND TREATMENT. THE FOUNDATION ALSO DISTRIBUTES ONGOING ANIMAL HEALTH INFORMATION TO SUPPORTERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH DIRECT MAIL, QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS, SOCIAL MEDIA, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND A RANGE OF DIGITAL CONTENT INCLUDING A WEBSITE THAT HOUSES RESOURCES FOR ALL AFOREMENTIONED EFFORTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tiffany Grunert President/ce | Officer | 40 | $321,475 |
Janet Patterson-Kane Chief Scient | Officer | 40 | $290,119 |
Ryan Welch Chief Devel. | Officer | 40 | $229,503 |
Carol Borchert Chief Market | Officer | 40 | $197,765 |
Sarah Svitak Chief Operat | Officer | 40 | $192,519 |
Stacy Van Buren VP Of Financ | Officer | 40 | $191,552 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Gabriel Group Marketing & F/r | 6/29/23 | $582,930 |
Ausvet Europe Sas Consulting | 6/29/23 | $110,885 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $11,345,193 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,324,613 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,345,193 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $73,240 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $52,296 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $11,557,696 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,055,163 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $320,240 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,213,445 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,898,026 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $539,140 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,309,950 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $222,286 |
Other employee benefits | $469,476 |
Payroll taxes | $435,818 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,200 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,047 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $579,330 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $263,798 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,598,212 |
Advertising and promotion | $96,040 |
Office expenses | $532,166 |
Information technology | $455,390 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $361,493 |
Travel | $88,907 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $138,264 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $60,583 |
Insurance | $24,960 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $17,102,993 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,222,982 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,157,944 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $931,383 |
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 | $363,671 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $46,261 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $26,716,494 |
Investments—other securities | $70,713,420 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $543,352 |
Total assets | $109,695,507 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,071,527 |
Grants payable | $5,555,024 |
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 | $1,195,329 |
Total liabilities | $7,821,880 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $36,021,899 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $65,851,728 |
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 | $109,695,507 |
Over the last fiscal year, Morris Animal Foundation has awarded $3,037,476 in support to 24 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
ACC&D PURPOSE: ANIMAL HLTH STUDIES | $25,005 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: ANIMAL HLTH STUDIES | $10,800 |
CORNELL UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: ANIMAL HLTH STUDIES | $36,873 |
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: ANIMAL HLTH STUDIES | $132,038 |
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: ANIMAL HLTH STUDIES | $50,000 |
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: ANIMAL HLTH STUDIES | $249,062 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Morris Animal Foundation Denver, CO | $109,695,507 | $11,557,696 |
Wildlife Disease Association Inc Lawrence, KS | $7,128,645 | $701,260 |
Project Possum Inc Boulder, CO | -$2,639 | $279,333 |
Odysea Aquarium Foundation Inc Scottsdale, AZ | $477,685 | $0 |
Sils Affordable Vet Care Fort Morgan, CO | $56,196 | $100,757 |
Northern New Mexico Stockmans Association Abiquiu, NM | $14,900 | $0 |
National Council On Pet Population Study And Policy Surprise, AZ | $1,167 | $0 |
International Foundation For Equine Podiatry Research Littleton, CO | $37,083 | $0 |