2024-03-15T07:31:37-05:00 2023-06-30 941254756 HOOD & STRONG LLP 60 SO MARKET ST STE 200 SAN JOSE CA 95113 990 2022-07-01 942681680 ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND INC ANIM 7077952533 525 EAST COTATI AVENUE COTATI CA 94931 CHRIS GREEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7077952533 2024-03-12 1 CHRIS GREEN 999009999 0 MAGA E KISRIEV P01008919 4089988400 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z CHRIS GREEN 525 EAST COTATI AVENUE COTATI CA 94931 20175128 0 X WWW.ALDF.ORG X 1979 CA TO PROTECT THE LIVES AND ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF ANIMALS THROUGH THE LEGAL SYSTEM. 8 8 125 394 0 0 14457297 18626854 9055 913967 594058 535830 52408 65260 15112818 20141911 1097930 2029289 0 0 8996842 9909451 667218 809969 2988730 4918288 5014430 15680278 17763139 -567460 2378772 18345167 22129250 1494427 2448565 16850740 19680685 X THE ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT THE LIVES AND ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF ANIMALS THROUGH THE LEGAL SYSTEM. THE ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND ACCOMPLISHES THIS MISSION BY: FILING HIGH IMPACT LAWSUITS TO PROTECT ANIMALS FROM HARM, PROVIDING FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO PROSECUTORS TO ASSURE THAT ANIMAL ABUSERS ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR CRIMES, SUPPORTING TOUGH ANIMAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION AND FIGHTING LEGISLATION HARMFUL TO ANIMALS, AND PROVIDING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO LAW STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS TO ADVANCE THE EMERGING FIELD OF ANIMAL LAW. 0 0 2748149 0 1004200 LITIGATION PROGRAMTHE LITIGATION PROGRAM FILES HIGH IMPACT LAWSUITS AGAINST INDIVIDUALS AND INDUSTRIES THAT EXPLOIT ANIMALS, INCLUDING FACTORY FARMS, PUPPY MILLS, RESEARCH LABORATORIES, AND ROADSIDE ZOOS. THE PROGRAM LITIGATES CASES IN STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS WITH THE GOAL OF STOPPING ABUSIVE PRACTICES AND SETTING GROUNDBREAKING PRECEDENT THAT WILL ESTABLISH JUSTICE FOR ANIMALS IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM. IN ADDITION TO SUING ANIMAL ABUSERS, THE LITIGATION PROGRAM OFTEN SUES STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES TO INVALIDATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS THAT HARM ANIMALS; AND INTERVENES IN LITIGATION TO DEFEND ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS WHEN THEY ARE UNDER SIEGE FROM INDUSTRIES THAT ABUSE ANIMALS. 2016442 1434930 0 ANIMAL LAW PROGRAMTHE ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND'S ANIMAL LAW PROGRAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH LAW STUDENTS AND LAW PROFESSIONALS TO ADVANCE THE EMERGING FIELD OF ANIMAL LAW. WORKING TO EXPAND ANIMAL LAW INTO THE CURRICULUM OF EVERY LAW SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY, THE ANIMAL LAW PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIONS TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF ANIMAL LAW COURSES AND ASSISTS STUDENTS IN FORMING ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND STUDENT CHAPTERS. AS PART OF THE ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND'S ANIMAL LAW PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION MAKES GRANTS AVAILABLE TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, LAW CENTERS, INDIVIDUALS, AND ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND STUDENT CHAPTERS AT LAW SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS TO INFORM, EDUCATE, AND TAKE ACTION FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS. THE ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND GRANTS ARE CRITICAL TO ENCOURAGING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ANIMAL LAWYERS. 1732893 583969 0 CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMTHE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM IS STAFFED BY ATTORNEYS, INCLUDING FORMER PROSECUTORS, WITH EXPERTISE IN ANIMAL PROTECTION. THESE ATTORNEYS PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO PROSECUTORS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND VETERINARIANS HANDLING ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES INCLUDING LEGAL RESEARCH, PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS, GRANT FUNDING TO HELP COVER THE COSTS OF CARING FOR SEIZED ANIMALS, NECESSARY FORENSIC WORK, AND SECURING AND FUNDING EXPERT WITNESSES INCLUDING VETERINARIANS, ANIMAL BEHAVIORISTS, AND EXPERTS ON ORGANIZED ANIMAL FIGHTING AND ANIMAL HOARDING. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH STATE LEGISLATORS TO STRENGTHEN CRIMINAL ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS AND PRODUCES MODEL ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS AND ANNUAL RANKINGS REPORT ON EACH STATE'S ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS. 6618574 10390 0 LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS PROGRAMTHE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS PROGRAM WORKS AT THE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASED LEGAL PROTECTIONS. THE PROGRAM ADVOCATES FOR LAWS THAT PROMOTE OR PROTECT THE LIVES AND INTERESTS OF ANIMALS AND OPPOSES LEGISLATION THAT WOULD BE DETRIMENTAL TO ANIMALS' WELLBEING AND INTERESTS. THE PROGRAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND'S OTHER PROGRAMS TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE MODEL LEGISLATION THAT ADDRESSES STRATEGIC LEGAL ISSUES IN THE AREAS OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LAW.PRO BONO PROGRAMTHE ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUNDS PRO BONO PROGRAM IS THE NATION'S LARGEST LEGAL PRO BONO NETWORK FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION. THE PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH ATTORNEYS AND PRO BONO COORDINATORS ACROSS THE U.S. TO EXPAND THE PRACTICE OF ANIMAL LAW. COLLECTIVELY, LEGAL PROFESSIONALS DONATE THOUSANDS OF HOURS TO THE ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUNDS CASES ANNUALLY. THE DONATED VALUE OF SERVICES FOR 7/01/2022 TO 06/30/2023, INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL EXPENSES OF THE PRO BONO PROGRAM WAS $2,655,439. THE PROGRAM ALSO WORKS TO INCREASE THE UNDERSTANDING OF ANIMAL LAW IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY BY EDUCATING PROFESSIONALS AT LAW FIRMS AND BAR ASSOCIATION EVENTS AND KEEPING VOLUNTEERS ENGAGED AND UP TO DATE ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS. IN THE FIELD.PUBLIC EDUCATIONPUBLIC EDUCATION INFORMS THE PUBLIC OF, AND FACILITATES SUPPORT FOR, THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IN PROTECTING THE LIVES AND ADVANCING THE INTERESTS OF ANIMALS THROUGH THE LEGAL SYSTEM. 6618574 10390 0 13116058 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 65 0 1 125 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 AL AR CA FL GA HI IL KS KY MD MA MI MN MS NH NJ NM NY NC OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WV WI X X X DAVID KORSAK 7077952533 525 EAST COTATI AVENUE COTATI CA 94931 KATHERINE STIRLING CHAIR 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JULIE O'DONNELL VICE CHAIR 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CAMERON ICARD SECRETARY 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JONATHAN FEIGELSON TREASURER (STARTING 6/20/23) 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 THOMAS J GLASCOTT TREASURER (THRU 1/15/23) 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 LESLIE BARCUS TREASURER (1/6/23-6/27/23), DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PRINCE KHALED BIN ALWALEED DIRECTOR (THRU 10/12/22) 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID H BRAFF DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 HEIDI M HURD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GINNY TIU DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SUSIE YOO DIRECTOR (THRU 12/13/22) 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE WELLS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 3/31/23) 40.00 0.00 X 191146 0 0 DAVID KORSAK CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00 0.09 X 156532 0 0 KENDRA MELROSE CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER 40.00 0.00 X 226242 0 16710 JANIEC GUTIERREZ CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 40.00 0.00 X 208942 0 26351 ELIZABETH PUTSCHE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X 152160 0 14892 ANTHONY ELISEUSON LITIGATION DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X 150776 0 16002 KIM KELLY DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS 40.00 0.24 X 141090 0 0 1226888 0 73955 22 0 1 0 CHAPMAN CUBINE & HUSSEY 2000 15TH STREET NORTH 550 ARLINGTON VA 22201 DIRECT MARKETING 571525 PLANET DIRECT 11050 CHALLENGE CT MANASSAS VA 20109 DIRECT MARKETING 432658 L&E MERIDAN 8000 CORPORATE CT SPRINGFIELD VA 22153 DIRECT MARKETING 364616 DIRECT MAIL PROCESSORS INC 1150 CONRAD CT HAGERSTOWN MD 21740 DIRECT MARKETING 121537 ANTEA GROUP 5910 RICE CREEK PKWY STE 100 SHOREVIEW MN 55126 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING 117353 7 30774 158667 18437413 279674 18626854 ATTORNEY AWARDS & SETTLEMENTS 541100 826108 826108 CONFERENCES 541100 87859 87859 913967 441781 441781 94049 0 94049 94049 94049 0 158667 33217 -33217 -33217 OTHER INCOME 900099 90233 90233 CURRENCY EXCHANGE GAIN/LOSS 900099 8244 8244 98477 20141911 1004200 0 510857 1850111 1850111 179178 179178 8235052 6210861 1090773 933418 224571 186421 9285 28865 822694 653122 74917 94655 627134 487199 74094 65841 360055 324625 16458 18972 151293 31240 115644 4409 424770 424770 809969 809969 72325 72325 777147 644473 81333 51341 113958 100157 126 13675 114035 15195 2806 96034 116058 102355 5315 8388 157620 122619 18713 16288 460441 418379 19993 22069 28929 28082 847 62554 49505 6062 6987 70518 2672 67469 377 DIRECT MARKETING 1794556 991952 90 802514 PRINTING & PUBLICATION 161326 155178 29 6119 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 86632 84495 993 1144 POSTAGE & DELIVERY 31906 23886 1202 6818 30307 29583 724 17763139 13116058 1658351 2988730 X 1186463 1000030 0 186432 3239187 3602434 1065997 551905 527508 3075635 4002 18943 214718 662734 2180042 744035 1498561 1436007 11775765 12777615 4119 3977 15310 0 18345167 22129250 1302288 1555306 192139 875342 0 17917 1494427 2448565 X 15835738 17717966 1015002 1962719 16850740 19680685 18345167 22129250 2378772 451173 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 10040204 13395139 13772235 14457297 18626854 70291729 10040204 13395139 13772235 14457297 18626854 70291729 5024142 65267587 202102 167446 192483 377257 441781 1381069 18405 40281 42145 8244 109075 71781873 2028472 0.90920 0.92730 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: GROSS INCOME FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS - 2018 AMOUNT: $ 18,405. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 53,088. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 56,030. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 0. CURRENCY EXCHANGE GAIN/LOSS - 2018 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2020 AMOUNT: $ -12,807. 2021 AMOUNT: $ -13,885. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 8,244. SCHEDULE A, PART II, SECTIONA A, COLUMN (B): THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED ITS YEAR END TO JUNE 30 DURING 2020, RESULTING IN A SHORT YEAR FROM JANUARY 1, 2020 TO JUNE 30, 2020. 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ACCORDINGLY, AT A MINIMUM, THE ORGANIZATION EXPECTS ITS POLICY TO KEEP PACE WITH INFLATION; AND ALLOW FOR MODEST, ANNUAL WITHDRAWALS REFLECTING THE AMOUNTS BY WHICH PERFORMANCE EXCEEDS THE RATE OF INFLATION (WHEN APPLICABLE). PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION HAS RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THAT IT QUALIFIES FOR TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND SECTION 23701D OF THE CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION ARE DEDUCTIBLE AS ALLOWED UNDER THE APPLICABLE TAX CODE. AS OF JUNE 30, 2023, MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAD MAINTAINED ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AND HAD NOT TAKEN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRED ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THEREFORE, NO PROVISION OR LIABILITY FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES RECLASSIFIED TO REVENUE -33,217. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES RECLASSIFIED TO REVENUE 33,217. 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X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KENDRA MELROSE CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER 226242 0 0 0 0 0 7810 0 8900 0 242952 0 0 0 JANIEC GUTIERREZ CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 208942 0 0 0 0 0 12296 0 14055 0 235293 0 0 0 STEVE WELLS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 3/31/23) 191146 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 191146 0 0 0 ELIZABETH PUTSCHE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR 152160 0 0 0 0 0 7605 0 7287 0 167052 0 0 0 ANTHONY ELISEUSON LITIGATION DIRECTOR 150776 0 0 0 0 0 7606 0 8396 0 166778 0 0 0 DAVID KORSAK CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 156532 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 156532 0 0 0 X 25 279674 FMV 0 0 1 1 PART I, COLUMN (B): THE COLUMN REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED. PART I, LINE 32B: ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND, INC. WORKS WITH CARS FOR CHARITY, A THIRD PARTY, TO FACILITATE VEHICLE DONATIONS. CARS FOR CHARITY ARRANGES FREE PICKUP OF VEHICLES, MANAGE DMV REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, AUCTION, SALES, AND ISSUANCE OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT RECEIPTS TO DONORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE TAX PROFESSIONAL. THE FINANCE DIRECTOR OR CFO COMPLETES AND RETURNS THE 990 ORGANIZER, WITH INPUT BY APPLICABLE ALDF STAFF, TO THE TAX PROFESSIONAL TO COMPLETE THE FIRST DRAFT FOR REVIEW. THE FIRST DRAFT IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CFO, GENERAL COUNSEL, FINANCE DIRECTOR AND OTHER APPLICABLE ALDF STAFF. ANY CORRECTIONS IDENTIFIED ARE ORGANIZED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR OR CFO AND SUBMITTED TO THE TAX PROFESSIONAL TO UPDATE AND PREPARE A SECOND DRAFT FOR REVIEW. THE FINANCE/INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETS TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE SECOND DRAFT. AFTER THE REVIEW ANY CORRECTIONS WOULD BE ORGANIZED AND SUBMITTED TO THE TAX PROFESSIONAL TO UPDATE AND PREPARE A THIRD DRAFT FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL, IF NECESSARY. AFTER APPROVAL BY THE FINANCE/INVESTMENT COMMITTEE, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WOULD HAVE AUTHORIZATION TO HAVE THE 990 FILED WITH THE IRS. THE FILED FORM 990 IS CIRCULATED TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS AND A PUBLIC COPY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE ALDF WEBSITE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT LEAST ANNUALLY. ALL DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF THE LEADERSHIP TEAM ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE DISCLOSING ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. LOANS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS FULL TRANSPARENCY ON ALL RELATIONSHIPS. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS (IN FACT OR APPEARANCE) ARE DISCUSSED OPENLY AND RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE BOARD ALSO REVIEWS THE CFO'S SALARY WHENEVER THE POSITION'S COMPENSATION IS MODIFIED, UNLESS A SIMILAR MODIFICATION OF COMPENSATION IS APPLIED TO ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES. OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO THE PAY SCALE DETERMINED BY AN OUTSIDE AGENCY (GALLAGHER) WHO PROVIDE A DETERMINED SALARY SCALE BASED ON JOB DUTIES AND LOCATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER LEGAL FILINGS ARE MAINTAINED IN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT AND HELD AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY TAX AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. TAX RETURNS ARE POSTED ANNUALLY TO WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG (WHERE THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AS ELECTRONIC COPIES), ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, AND ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR A PHYSICAL INSPECTION AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE IN COTATI, CALIFORNIA FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH IN SEC. 6104(D). ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE LEGISLATIVE FUND PO BOX 310 COTATI CA 94931 843412894 ADVANCE INTEREST OF ANIMALS DE 501(C)(4) ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND INC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE LEGISLATIVE FUND Q 161599 FMV