Compassionate Action For Animals is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1997. 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 12/2022, Compassionate Action For Animals employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Compassionate Action 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 12/2022, Compassionate Action For Animals generated $281.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $258.5k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.1% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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COMPASSIONATE ACTION FOR ANIMALS ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO CULTIVATE THEIR EMPATHY FOR ANIMALS AND MOVE TOWARDS A PLANT-BASED DIET. CAA ENVISIONS A WORLD WHERE ALL ANIMALS, HUMAN AND NON-HUMAN CAN THRIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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1 TWIN CITIES VEGFEST DREW OVER 4,000 TO EXPLORE PLANT-BASED LIVING THROUGH THE IN-PERSON FESTIVAL ON HARRIET ISLAND AND THROUGH ONLINE PRESENTATIONS 2 WORKED WITH CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON A PROCLAMATION FROM THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS TO DECLARE APRIL 18TH VEGWEEK AND ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO EAT MEAT-FREE 3 ANNUAL BANQUET, FOURTH OF JULY PICNIC AND THANKSLIVING EVENT GATHERED OVER 200 PEOPLE ONLINE AND IN-PERSON FOR VEGAN FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP 4 HOSTED DOCUMENTARY SCREENINGS OF THE FILMS VEGUCATED AND THEY'RE TRYING TO KILL US TO EXPLORE INSIGHTS INTO THE FOOD SYSTEMS AND THEIR INTERSECTION WITH RACIAL OPPRESSION 5 BRIDGES OF RESPECT BROUGHT HUMANE EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS TO SCHOOL AND GROUPS IN MINNESOTA AND AS FAR AWAY AS IDAHO AND AUSTRALIA. 6 VIDEO OUTREACH AND FOOD GIVEAWAYS AT THE UNIV OF MINNESOTA, TC PRIDE FESTIVAL AND MPLS SUMMER GAMES HELPED OVER 1,500 COMMUNITY MEMBER BE AWARE OF FARMING PRACTICES AND CONSIDER PLANT-BASED EATING 7 VEGAN RECIPE CLUB SHOWED OVER 200 ATTENDEES HOW FUN AND ACCESSIBLE PLANT-BASED FOOD CAN BE. 8 ANIMAL SANCTUARY TOURS HELPED ATTENDEES CONNECT WITH ANIMALS ON A PERSONAL LEVEL.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laura Matanah Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $54,698 |
Christine Homsey Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Henry Patterson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dyne Stephenson Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Julie Knopp President | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Stephanie Paquin Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $87,055 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $144,781 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $231,836 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $47,529 |
| Investment income | $1,616 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,128 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$2,085 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $281,024 |
| 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. | $54,698 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,245 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $94,813 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,759 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $677 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,193 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,802 |
| Office expenses | $6,580 |
| Information technology | $6,681 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,800 |
| Travel | $1,744 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $369 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,852 |
| All other expenses | $18,298 |
| Total functional expenses | $258,493 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $146,359 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $105,126 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $340 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $251,825 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,841 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $91,666 |
| 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 | $93,507 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $158,318 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $251,825 |
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|---|---|---|
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Pheasants Forever Inc Saint Paul, MN | $567,688 | $394,917 |
Compassionate Action For Animals Minneapolis, MN | $251,825 | $281,024 |
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Animal Rights Coalition Inc Minneapolis, MN | $371,753 | $0 |
South Dakota Wildlife Federation Inc Pierre, SD | $323,489 | $80,064 |
Minnesota Thoroughbred Racing Alliance Lakeville, MN | $0 | $0 |
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Petvivo Cares Edina, MN | $163 | $0 |