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Animal Legal Defense Fund
Animal Legal Defense Fund
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About this organization
Mission
The Animal Legal Defense Fund's mission is to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system.
About
ALDF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTSLitigation ProgramThe Litigation Program files cutting-edge lawsuits to end the abuse of animals, including companion animals, wildlife, and those abused in industries like factory farming, laboratories, and the entertainment industry. Our litigation efforts expand the protections of existing laws and focus on obtaining basic rights for animals with a strategy of securing strong and lasting protections under the law. From filing as plaintiffs or representing other organizations and individuals, to filing formal complaints against government agencies, the litigation program makes a substantial impact on the lives of individual animals and expanding the entire field of animal law. (Continued on Schedule O)
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “Nationwide to assure that animal abusers are punished for their crimes; supporting tough animal protection legislation; and providing resources and opportunities to law students and professionals to advance the emerging field of animal law. [cont. sch o]”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “The animal legal defense fund's mis- sion is to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the le- gal system. aldf accomplishes this mission by: filing high-impact lawsuits to pro- tect animals from harm; providing free assistance to prosecutors [continued pg. 2]”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as CA.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2019 is 525 East Cotati Avenue, Cotati, CA, 94931.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has reported a total of 63 employees on their form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $290,079.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1979.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $5,339,582 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,663,758 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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