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.