Last Chance For Animals
- Assets
- $4.7m
- Revenue
- $3.0m
- Investments
- $3.9m
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 01/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 95-4013155
Organization Overview
Last Chance For Animals is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (D01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Last Chance For Animals employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Last Chance 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 12/2023, Last Chance For Animals generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 9 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
DEDICATED TO ENDING ANIMAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION THROUGH EDUCATION, PUBLIC OUTREACH AND INVESTIGATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION AND PUBLIC OUTREACH:LCA STRIVES TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT ANIMAL CRUELTY AND EXPLOITATION THROUGHWEBSITES, SOCIAL MEDIA, BROCHURES, EMAIL ALERTS, AND MAILINGS. THESE EDUCATIONAL TOOLS ARE VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR THE PUBLIC AS THEY CONTAIN INFORMATION ON A VARIETY OF ANIMAL RIGHTS ISSUES, ENCOURAGE READERS TO TAKE ACTION AND PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO UPDATE MEMBERS ABOUT LCA ACTIVITIES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
INVESTIGATIONS:LCA, OFTEN REFERRED TO AS THE FBI OF ANIMAL RIGHTS, IS WIDELY KNOWN FOR ITS SAM SIMON SPECIAL INVESTIGATION UNIT (SIU) THAT CONDUCTS IN-DEPTH INVESTIGATIONS TO EXPOSE HORRIBLE CRUELTY AND MISUSE OF ANIMALS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
EDUCATION AND PUBLIC OUTREACH, SAVING AFRICA'S MOUNTAIN GORILLAS:FOR OVER A DECADE FROM 2006 2016, LCA PROVIDED LONG-STANDING SUPPORT TO THE UGANDAN AND RWANDAN WILDLIFE AUTHORITIES IN THE CONSERVATION OF THE CRITICALLY ENDANGERED MOUNTAIN GORILLAS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cindy Beal CFO | Officer | 40 | $125,000 |
Chris Derose Pres & Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $95,000 |
Robert Ferber Vice Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
June Averseng Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rikki Rockett Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Balesh Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $20,734 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $85,774 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,792,049 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,898,557 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $163,463 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,533 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$74,265 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,989,288 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $55 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $10,400 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $95,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $486,111 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $105,671 |
| Payroll taxes | $45,649 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,166 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,430 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $30,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $28,149 |
| Fees for services: Other | $50,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $22,093 |
| Information technology | $92,086 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $10,788 |
| 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 | $41,795 |
| Insurance | $56,292 |
| All other expenses | $563,143 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,425,561 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $545,751 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $129,367 |
| 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 | $37,385 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $51,946 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $3,931,467 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $37,458 |
| Other assets | $3,874 |
| Total assets | $4,737,248 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $291,710 |
| 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 | $291,710 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,445,538 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $4,737,248 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Last Chance For Animals has awarded $69,720 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NO DOGS LEFT BEHIND PURPOSE: Animal Protection | $19,720 |
SHARK PURPOSE: Animal Protection | $50,000 |