﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2015v3.0" xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2017-03-09T18:23:12-06:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2016-07-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>521711839</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>COUNCILOR BUCHANAN &amp; MITCHELL PC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>7910 WOODMONT AVENUE SUITE 500</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>BETHESDA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MD</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>20814</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2015-08-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>521742079</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ALLEY CAT ALLIES INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>ALLE</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2404821980</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>7920 NORFOLK AVENUE NO 600</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>BETHESDA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MD</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>20814</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>REBECCA ROBINSON</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>PRESIDENT</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2404821980</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2017-03-08</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>HOLLY CAPORALE</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00235685</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>3019860600</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2017-03-08</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2015</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2021-01-29 14:40:06Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="8">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>REBECCA ROBINSON</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>7920 NORFOLK AVENUE NO 600</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>BETHESDA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MD</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>20814</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>37097009</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.ALLEYCAT.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1991</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>DE</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>TO TRANSFORM &amp; DEVELOP COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT &amp; IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CATS.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>7</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>5</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>45</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>55</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>8173192</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>9265575</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>394176</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>-67897</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>30280</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>43722</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>8597648</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>9241400</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>203019</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>336312</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>2510761</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>2920621</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>683341</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>4676649</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>6087839</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>7390429</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>9344772</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>1207219</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-103372</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>6870278</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>6930072</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>952025</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>990979</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>5918253</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>5939093</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>ALLEY CAT ALLIES' MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM AND DEVELOP COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CATS. OUR THREE MAIN PROGRAM AREAS ARE: HUMANE CARE AND OUTREACH, LAW AND POLICY, AND EDUCATION AND AWARENESS.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>5414823</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>205400</GrantAmt>
      <Desc>ADVOCACY - THE ORGANIZATION MOBILIZES GRASSROOTS AND WORKS DIRECTLY WITH KEY DECISION MAKERS SUCH AS COMMUNITY LEADERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, VETERINARIANS, MUNICIPALITIES AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE SYSTEMIC, LIFESAVING CHANGES FOR CATS.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>1871270</ExpenseAmt>
        <GrantAmt>119079</GrantAmt>
        <Desc>HUMANE CARE, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES DIRECT, HANDS-ON CAT AND KITTEN CARE IN ATLANTIC CITY, NJ AND MANY OTHER CITIES AND COUNTIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO FURTHER MISSION IMPACT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES FUNDING AND RESOURCES TO NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) HUMANE ORGANIZATIONS FOR SPAY/NEUTER, VACCINATIONS AND MICROCHIPS, TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN (TNR), VETERINARY COSTS, AND WEBINARS, CONFERENCES, NETWORKING AND COLLABORATIONS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND TRAINING.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>784202</ExpenseAmt>
        <GrantAmt>11833</GrantAmt>
        <Desc>LAW &amp; POLICY - THE ORGANIZATION IDENTIFIES, EDUCATES AND MOBILIZES GRASSROOTS AND WORKS WITH KEY DECISION MAKERS ON CRITICAL STATE AND LOCAL POLICY ISSUES SUCH AS TNR ORDINANCES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE JUSTICE IN CAT CRUELTY CASES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>48927</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>SHELTER TRANSFORMATION - THE ORGANIZATION IS WORKING TO TRANSFORM SHELTERS BY CONSULTING USING ALLEY CAT ALLIES' EXPERTS, RESEARCH AND EXPERTISE, PUBLISHING AND PROMOTING TOOLKITS, PROVIDING GRANTS AND RESOURCES, PROVIDING ONSITE WEBINARS AND WORKSHOPS, AND WORKING WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS ON COLLABORATION AND ORDINANCE CHANGES.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>48927</TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>8119222</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039600001">0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039600001">1</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039600001">0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>0</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042400001">1</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>40</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>45</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>7</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>5</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>1</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>WV</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>WI</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>VA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>UT</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>TN</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>SC</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>RI</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>PA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>OR</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>OK</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>OH</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NY</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NM</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NJ</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NH</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NC</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MS</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MN</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MI</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>ME</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MD</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>KY</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>KS</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>IL</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>HI</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>GA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>FL</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>CT</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>CO</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>CA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>AR</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>AL</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>AK</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>WA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>DC</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NV</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>ND</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <OwnWebsiteInd>X</OwnWebsiteInd>
      <OtherWebsiteInd>X</OtherWebsiteInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CHARLENE PEDROLIE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>2404821998</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>7920 NORFOLK AVENUE 600</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BETHESDA</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MD</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20814</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>REBECCA ROBINSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT &amp; MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>70.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>178708</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>34618</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DONNA WILCOX</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD CHAIR &amp; VICE PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>45.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>163675</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>23341</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KARYEN CHU PHD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>IRINA DLINE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RACHEL GORLIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>PATRICIA E KAUFFMAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DINA PAXENOS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHARLENE PEDROLIE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>70.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>150863</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>14714</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>493246</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>72673</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>3</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>1</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CHAPMAN CUBINE ADAMS &amp; HUSSEY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>2000 15TH ST NORTH SUITE 500</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>ARLINGTON</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>22201</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>501208</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>JEMAL PHILLIPS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>702 H ST NW</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>WASHINGTON</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>20001</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>LANDLORD</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>445001</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>DIRECT MAIL SOLUTIONS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>4500 SARELLEN RD</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>RICHMOND</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>23231</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>MAILING SERVICES</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>421495</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ADVANCED RESPONSE SYSTEMS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>13175 GEORGE WEBER DR</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>ROGERS</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>MN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>55372</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>MAILING SERVICES</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>304024</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>RAFFA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>1899 L ST NW SUITE 850</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>WASHINGTON</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>20036</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>FINANCIAL AND HR OUTSOURCING SERVICES</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>296782</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>19</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FederatedCampaignsAmt>137530</FederatedCampaignsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>9128045</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>9265575</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>81214</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>81214</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>27706498</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>27855609</SecuritiesAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>-149111</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>-149111</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-149111</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER INCOME</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>43722</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>43722</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>43722</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>9241400</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>43722</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-67897</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>336312</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>336312</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>581958</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>421462</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>149621</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>10875</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1804799</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1636409</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>131902</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>36488</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>38068</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>36872</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>366</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>830</FundraisingAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>298205</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>271231</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>20879</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>6095</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>197591</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>171682</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>21970</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>3939</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>203275</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>186521</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>9584</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>7170</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>36012</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>33044</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1698</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1270</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1760607</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1615504</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>83005</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>62098</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>153196</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>137572</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>61</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>15563</FundraisingAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>211223</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>146994</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>11948</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>52281</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>458703</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>408031</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>29667</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>21005</FundraisingAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>476118</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>418116</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>48457</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>9545</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>169878</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>160296</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>7887</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1695</FundraisingAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>12888</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>8392</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>637</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>3859</FundraisingAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InterestGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1059</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>690</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>52</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>317</FundraisingAmt>
      </InterestGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>134638</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>87671</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>6650</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>40317</FundraisingAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2033</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1785</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>207</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>41</FundraisingAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>POSTAGE &amp; SHIPPING</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1240255</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1054068</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1955</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>184232</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PRINTING &amp; PUBLICATION</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>940907</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>799657</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1484</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>139766</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>GENERAL OPERATING EXPEN</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>180320</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>117417</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>8907</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>53996</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>CAGING</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>106727</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>69496</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5272</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>31959</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>9344772</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>8119222</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>542209</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>683341</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <JointCostsInd>X</JointCostsInd>
      <TotalJointCostsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1932062</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1698703</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>233359</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalJointCostsGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1710395</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>948967</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>902494</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1571413</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>93</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>15344</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>140092</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>150586</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>1864341</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>692906</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>593165</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1171435</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3095603</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2528463</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>428436</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>543864</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>6870278</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>6930072</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>631104</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>678112</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>320921</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>312867</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>952025</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>990979</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>
      <UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4859350</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4168011</EOYAmt>
      </UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
      <TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1058903</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1771082</EOYAmt>
      </TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5918253</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>5939093</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>6870278</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>6930072</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-103372</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>124212</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>1</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <AcctCompileOrReviewBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </AcctCompileOrReviewBasisGrp>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>5321243</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>7075628</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>8574784</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>8173192</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>9265575</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>38410422</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>5321243</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>7075628</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>8574784</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>8173192</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>9265575</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>38410422</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>97894</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>38312528</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>134435</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>119675</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>48510</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>60272</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>81214</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>444106</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <OtherIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>29452</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>30280</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>43722</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>103454</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>38957982</TotalSupportAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.98340</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.98110</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleC documentId="RetDoc1039600001">
      <TotalDirectLobbyingGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>20100</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </TotalDirectLobbyingGrp>
      <TotalLobbyingExpendGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>20100</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </TotalLobbyingExpendGrp>
      <OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>9324672</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp>
      <TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>9344772</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp>
      <LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>617239</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp>
      <GrassrootsNontaxableGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>154310</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </GrassrootsNontaxableGrp>
      <TotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>0</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </TotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp>
      <TotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>0</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </TotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp>
      <AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp>
        <CurrentYearMinus3Amt>475821</CurrentYearMinus3Amt>
        <CurrentYearMinus2Amt>531038</CurrentYearMinus2Amt>
        <CurrentYearMinus1Amt>519521</CurrentYearMinus1Amt>
        <CurrentYearAmt>617239</CurrentYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>2143619</TotalAmt>
      </AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp>
      <LobbyingCeilingAmt>3215429</LobbyingCeilingAmt>
      <AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp>
        <CurrentYearMinus3Amt>13447</CurrentYearMinus3Amt>
        <CurrentYearMinus2Amt>4057</CurrentYearMinus2Amt>
        <CurrentYearMinus1Amt>14701</CurrentYearMinus1Amt>
        <CurrentYearAmt>20100</CurrentYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>52305</TotalAmt>
      </AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp>
      <AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp>
        <CurrentYearMinus3Amt>118955</CurrentYearMinus3Amt>
        <CurrentYearMinus2Amt>132760</CurrentYearMinus2Amt>
        <CurrentYearMinus1Amt>129880</CurrentYearMinus1Amt>
        <CurrentYearAmt>154310</CurrentYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>535905</TotalAmt>
      </AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp>
      <GrassrootsCeilingAmt>803858</GrassrootsCeilingAmt>
      <AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp>
        <CurrentYearMinus3Amt>867</CurrentYearMinus3Amt>
        <TotalAmt>867</TotalAmt>
      </AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleC>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>95303</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>76949</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>18354</BookValueAmt>
      </LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>418904</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>296480</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>122424</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>1350134</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>319477</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>1030657</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>1171435</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>SECURITY DEPOSIT</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>40472</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>INVESTMENTS RESTRICTED FOR CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>252753</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN REMAINDER TRUST</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>175319</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER ASSETS</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>75320</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>543864</TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>DEFERRED RENT</Desc>
        <Amt>128642</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>ANNUITIES PAYABLE</Desc>
        <Amt>167339</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>CAPITAL LEASE PAYABLE</Desc>
        <Amt>16886</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>312867</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>9365612</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>124212</NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>124212</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>9241400</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>0</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>9241400</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>9344772</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>0</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>9344772</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>0</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>9344772</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART X, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES THAT A TAX POSITION BE RECOGNIZED OR DERECOGNIZED BASED ON A "MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT" THRESHOLD. THIS APPLIES TO POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT BELIEVE ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE, OR REFLECT, ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc1041900001">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>1</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>RUDE RANCH ANIMAL RESCUE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>3200 IVY WAY</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>HARWOOD</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MD</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20776</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>522312763</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>50000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAM IN MARYLAND WHICH FURTHERS THE MISSION OF ALLEY CAT ALLIES.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>FAIRHOPE CAT COALITION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>104 ASHTON CT</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>FAIRHOPE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>AL</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>36532</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>010554023</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>11750</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAM IN ALABAMA WHICH FURTHERS THE MISSION OF ALLEY CAT ALLIES.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>PCAT INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>364 AVENUE A</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>WESTWEGO</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>LA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>70094</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>900718622</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>20000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAM IN LOUISIANA WHICH FURTHERS THE MISSION OF ALLEY CAT ALLIES.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>7319 GEORGIA AVE NW</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>WASHINGTON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20012</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>530219724</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO PROVIDE SUPPORT OF MEDICAL CARE AND TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAMS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. WHICH FURTHERS THE MISSION OF ALLEY CAT ALLIES.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>LIFELINE ANIMAL PROJECT</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>129 LAKE ST</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>AVONDALE ESTATES</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>GA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>30002</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>010599278</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>25000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAM IN GEORGIA WHICH FURTHERS THE MISSION OF ALLEY CAT ALLIES.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ANIMAL COALITION OF TAMPA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1719 WEST LEMON ST</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>TAMPA</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>33606</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>593713414</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAM IN FLORIDA WHICH FURTHERS THE MISSION OF ALLEY CAT ALLIES.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BROKEN PROMISES SW</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 13263</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>LAS CRUCES</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NM</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>88013</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>272787503</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>7500</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAM IN NEW MEXICO WHICH FURTHERS THE MISSION OF ALLEY CAT ALLIES.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ALLIANCE FOR CONTRACEPTION IN CATS AND DOGS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>11145 NW OLD CORNELIUS PASS RD</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>PORTLAND</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>OR</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>97231</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>412185841</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>10000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH OF NON-SURGICAL SPAY / NEUTER TECHNIQUES WHICH FURTHERS THE MISSION OF ALLEY CAT ALLIES.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BEACON ANIMAL RESCUE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>701 BUTTER RD</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>OCEAN VIEW</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>08230</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>651189377</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAM IN NEW JERSEY WHICH FURTHERS THE MISSION OF ALLEY CAT ALLIES.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>LEASH INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 128</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>ASATULA</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>34705</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>472530387</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>12400</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SHELTER-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAM IN FLORIDA WHICH FURTHERS THE MISSION OF ALLEY CAT ALLIES.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>TEXAS COALITION FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 77016</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>FORT WORTH</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>76177</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>752915935</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>10000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAM IN TEXAS WHICH FURTHERS THE MISSION OF ALLEY CAT ALLIES.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ANIMAL ALLIES INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1097 ASHEVILLE HIGHWAY</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>SPARTANBURG</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>SC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>29303</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>571098821</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>9000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAM IN SOUTH CAROLINA WHICH FURTHERS THE MISSION OF ALLEY CAT ALLIES.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>FELINES UNDER RESCUE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 1788</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>DOTHAN</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>AL</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>36302</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>201090189</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAM IN ALABAMA WHICH FURTHERS THE MISSION OF ALLEY CAT ALLIES.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BEST FRIENDS OF HARFORD COUNTY INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2007 RUFFS MILL RD</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BEL AIR</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MD</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>21015</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>474864494</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>10000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAM IN MARYLAND WHICH FURTHERS THE MISSION OF ALLEY CAT ALLIES.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>FRIENDS OF JEANETTE HUNT ANIMAL SHELTER</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 233</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BLAIR</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NE</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>68008</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>205293636</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAM IN NEBRASKA WHICH FURTHERS THE MISSION OF ALLEY CAT ALLIES.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ANIMAL BALANCE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 2113</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>PORT TOWNSEND</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>98368</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>680630714</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>30000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAM OF TRAPPED IN PARADISE WHICH FURTHERS THE MISSION OF ALLEY CAT ALLIES.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ANIMAL BALANCE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 2113</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>PORT TOWNSEND</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>98368</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>680630714</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>67518</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY CAT STERILIZATION AND HUMANE EDUCATION WHICH FURTHERS THE MISSION OF ALLEY CAT ALLIES.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MONROE CATS TNR</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>15775 VIRGINIA CT PO BOX 48161</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>MONROE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>48161</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>320484375</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8750</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAM IN MICHIGAN WHICH FURTHERS THE MISSION OF ALLEY CAT ALLIES.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CARING HANDS ANIMAL SUPPORT AND EDUCATION (CHASE)</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>5675 STONE ROAD STE 200</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>CENTREVILLE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20120</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>460900129</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAM IN VIRGINIA WHICH FURTHERS THE MISSION OF ALLEY CAT ALLIES.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <Total501c3OrgCnt>19</Total501c3OrgCnt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES PROGRESS REPORTS FROM GRANTEES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="RetDoc1042400001">
      <IndependentConsultantInd>X</IndependentConsultantInd>
      <Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd>X</Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd>
      <WrittenEmploymentContractInd>X</WrittenEmploymentContractInd>
      <BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>X</BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>
      <SeverancePaymentInd>0</SeverancePaymentInd>
      <SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>0</SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>
      <EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>0</EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>0</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>0</CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>
      <AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>0</AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>
      <InitialContractExceptionInd>0</InitialContractExceptionInd>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>REBECCA ROBINSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT &amp; MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>178708</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>0</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>8935</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>25683</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>213326</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>DONNA WILCOX</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD CHAIR &amp; VICE PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>163675</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>0</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>8184</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>15157</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>187016</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHARLENE PEDROLIE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>150863</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>0</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>4526</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>10188</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>165577</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY OUR AUDITING FIRM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT. THE 990 IS CIRCULATED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WITH EACH MEMBER AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO DETERMINE IF THERE ARE ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALLEY CAT ALLIES ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION EXPERT TO CONDUCT A COMPENSATION STUDY. THE COMPENSATION EXPERT ASSESSES THE REASONABLENESS OF EACH PERSON'S TOTAL COMPENSATION BASED ON COMPARABILITY DATA. THE COMPARABILITY DATA ARE DRAWN FROM INDUSTRY SURVEYS AND DATA SOURCES FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS IN ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SCOPE, OPERATING BUDGET, LOCATION, AND TYPE. ANNUALLY, THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMPENSATION EXPERT ARE BUILT INTO THE BUDGET. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THEN APPROVES THE BUDGET.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION WILL HAVE THE 990 AVAILABLE ON ITS OWN WEBSITE AND THE 990 IS AVAILABLE THROUGH OTHER WEBSITES THAT ROUTINELY COLLECT SUCH DATA (GUIDESTAR). THE ORGANIZATION MAKES FORM 1023, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>VETERINARIAN FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 192,727. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 9,902. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 7,408. TOTAL EXPENSES 210,037. DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 364,660. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 18,736. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 14,017. TOTAL EXPENSES 397,413. COPY WRITER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 43,047. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,212. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,655. TOTAL EXPENSES 46,914. MEDIA CONSULTANT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 209,394. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 10,759. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 8,049. TOTAL EXPENSES 228,202. OTHER CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 805,676. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 41,396. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 30,969. TOTAL EXPENSES 878,041.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>