Animal Charity Evaluators
- Assets
- $5.7m
- Revenue
- $6.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Walnut, CA
- Founding
- 10/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-4684978
Organization Overview
Animal Charity Evaluators is located in Walnut, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Animal Charity Evaluators 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 12/2021, Animal Charity Evaluators generated $6.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 46.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 56.0% per year over the past 7 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, Animal Charity Evaluators has awarded 133 individual grants totaling $7,275,882. 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
OUR MISSION IS TO FIND AND PROMOTE THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAYS TO HELP ANIMALS. WE DIRECT SUPPORT TO SOME OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP ANIMALS BY CONDUCTING COMPREHENSIVE CHARITY REVIEWS TO INFORM KEY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OUR DONORS AND MAKING GRANTS TO PROMISING ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE GLOBE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FUNDRAISING FOR SUPPORTED CHARITIES: IN 2022, WE CONTINUED TO ENCOURAGE DONATIONS TO OUR RECOMMENDED CHARITIES AND GRANT RECIPIENTS. BETWEEN JANUARY 1 - MARCH 31, 2022, WE RAISED OVER HALF A MILLION DOLLARS FOR OUR EFFECTIVE TOP CHARITIES AND STANDOUT CHARITIES, PLUS MORE THAN $1.1M FOR OUR RECOMMENDED CHARITY FUND. ADDITIONALLY, WE RAISED OVER $72,000 FOR OUR MOVEMENT GRANTS PROGRAM TO SUPPORT PROMISING ANIMAL ADVOCACY PROJECTS AROUND THE GLOBE.
RESEARCH & RECOMMENDATIONS: WE COMPLETED A HIRING ROUND FOR THE MOVEMENT GRANTS PROGRAM MANAGER ROLE, AND STARTED HIRING ROUNDS FOR A DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND FOR AN EVALUATIONS PROGRAM MANAGER. WE RECEIVED 165 APPLICATIONS FOR OUR MOVEMENT GRANTS PROGRAM, AND STARTED REVIEWING THOSE APPLICATIONS. WE COMPLETED UPDATES TO SOME OF OUR KEY RESEARCH WEBPAGES, AND STARTED CONVERTING OUR RESEARCH REPORTS INTO PDF FORMAT. WE DEVELOPED A DECISION-MAKING FRAMEWORK ALONG WITH GUIDELINES TO ASSIST CHARITIES IN THEIR DECISION MAKING. WE COMPLETED A PROJECT PLAN FOR OUR 2022 CHARITY EVALUATIONS PROJECT.
EDUCATION & ADVOCACY: BETWEEN JANUARY 1 AND MARCH 31, 2022, WE ASSISTED IN THE PROMOTION OF NEW POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT ACE. WE COLLABORATED WITH OUR RESEARCH TEAM TO UPDATE KEY RESEARCH WEBPAGES AND REORGANIZED OUR WEBSITE MENU AS A RESULT OF IT. WE LAUNCHED A NEW "MENU OF OUTCOMES" BLOG SERIES ON THE WEBSITE. WE ALSO DEVELOPED OUR DEPARTMENTAL GOALS FOR THE YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, WE RELAUNCHED OUR MOVEMENT GRANTS NEWSLETTER TO HIGHLIGHT THE PROGRESS OF OUR GRANTEES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LATEST CALL FOR APPLICATIONS.
FUNDRAISING FOR SUPPORTED CHARITIES: IN 2021, WE CONTINUED TO ENCOURAGE DONATIONS TO OUR RECOMMENDED CHARITIES AND GRANT RECIPIENTS. WE RAISED $4.3M FOR OUR EFFECTIVE TOP CHARITIES AND STANDOUT CHARITIES, AND DISTRIBUTED 35 MOVEMENT GRANTS SUPPORTING PROMISING ADVOCACY PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD.
RESEARCH & RECOMMENDATIONS: WE COMPLETED 13 CHARITY REVIEWS USING OUR FOUR RIGOROUS CRITERIA TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADVOCATES AND DONORS ON CHARITIES THAT ARE DOING HIGHLY IMPACTFUL WORK, AND REVIEWED 146 APPLICATIONS TO OUR MOVEMENT GRANTS PROGRAM, ISSUING 35 GRANTS. WE PUBLISHED REPORTS ON THE EFFECTS OF DIET CHOICES, CAGE-FREE CORPORATE OUTREACH, LEGAL WORK FOR FARMED ANIMALS, INSTITUTIONAL MEAT REDUCTION CAMPAIGNS, AND THE EFFECTS OF ADVOCACY RESEARCH
EDUCATION & ADVOCACY: ANIMAL CHARITY EVALUATORS PROVIDED FREE RESOURCES ON EFFECTIVE ANIMAL ADVOCACY TO THOUSANDS OF WEBSITE VISITORS. WE PROMOTED OUR RESEARCH THROUGH ADVERTISING AND INFORMED OUR AUDIENCE OF THE LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES IMPACTING THE EFFECTIVE ANIMAL ADVOCACY MOVEMENT THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA AND EMAIL MARKETING. WE LAUNCHED A NEW NEWSLETTER TO INFORM SUBSCRIBERS ABOUT THE LATEST UPDATES FROM OUR ACE MOVEMENT GRANTS PROGRAM, HIGHLIGHTING THE WORK OF THE PROGRAM'S GRANTEES. WE ALSO PROVIDED OUR DONOR BASE WITH SIGNIFICANT UPDATES AND INFORMATION ON OUR RECOMMENDED CHARITIES THROUGH DIRECT MAIL PRINT PUBLICATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Zachary Freitas-Groff Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kieran Greig Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Galina Hale Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Herboso Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Allison Smith Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Veronica Diaz Carrai Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $6,729,172 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $480,024 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,729,172 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $574 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,838,781 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,242,992 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $9,120 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $3,220,520 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $811,915 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $20,235 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,502 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $192,399 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,887 |
| Information technology | $6,131 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $125 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,056 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,594,692 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,434,050 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,959,042 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $846,442 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $504,508 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,744,042 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,479 |
| Grants payable | $1,695,938 |
| Deferred revenue | $126,500 |
| 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 | $21,728 |
| Total liabilities | $1,863,645 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,771,767 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,108,630 |
| 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 | $5,744,042 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Animal Charity Evaluators has awarded $2,570,006 in support to 30 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: RECOMMENDED CHARITY;SUPPORT MISSION | $273,294 |
Olympia, WA PURPOSE: RECOMMENDED CHARITY;SUPPORT MISSION | $272,294 |
Rockville, MD PURPOSE: RECOMMENDED CHARITY; SUPPORT MISSIO | $271,294 |
Rockville, MD PURPOSE: RECOMMENDED CHARITY; SUPPORT MISSIO | $219,211 |
Arlington, VA PURPOSE: RECOMMENDED CHARITY;SUPPORT MISSION | $155,609 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: MOVEMENT GRANT; SUPPORT MISSION | $120,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Animal Charity Evaluators has recieved totaling $1,629,524.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Double Up Drive Inc Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: Charitable Giving | $780,585 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Animal Welfare | $227,200 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $187,740 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $149,498 |
Rethink Charity Mineral, VA PURPOSE: ADVOCACY | $112,381 |
Kh Dominion Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $85,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Oregon Humane Society Portland, OR | $103,747,214 | $24,056,728 |
Helen Woodward Animal Center Rancho Santa Fe, CA | $61,487,200 | $24,562,772 |
Pasadena Humane Society Pasadena, CA | $46,749,038 | $17,263,238 |
Peninsula Humane Society & Spca Burlingame, CA | $52,826,881 | $18,060,009 |
Humane Society Silicon Valley Milpitas, CA | $64,688,653 | $21,886,630 |
Mercy For Animals Los Angeles, CA | $27,760,277 | $18,222,198 |
The Animal Foundation Las Vegas, NV | $55,751,912 | $11,185,043 |
Hawaiian Humane Society Honolulu, HI | $54,358,412 | $17,979,129 |
Marin Humane Society Novato, CA | $20,979,186 | $9,850,618 |
Humane Society Of Pomona Valley Inc Pomona, CA | $22,850,437 | $10,112,344 |
East Bay Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Oakland, CA | $43,400,742 | $12,916,960 |
Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Of Monterey Cty Monterey, CA | $66,243,890 | $38,779,739 |