2017-06-01T14:44:18-05:00 2016-12-31 341599718 Card Palmer Sibbison & Co 4545 Hinckley Parkway Cleveland OH 441096009 990 2016-01-01 340714644 The Cleveland Animal Protective League CLEV 2167714616 1729 Willey Avenue Cleveland OH 44113 Sharon A Harvey President and CEO 2167714616 2017-05-30 1 Leonard Sott Jr CPA P01238880 2166216100 207.58.222.18 2017-05-30 13:56:08 ED P DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709 BDFFCC5F32CF861D8E6C8AE36194EED751FD321C 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Sharon A Harvey 1729 Willey Avenue Cleveland OH 44113 5536833 0 X www.clevelandapl.org X 1913 OH The APL's mission is to foster compassion and end animal suffering. The APL provides shelter, care, and medical treatment to animals that have lost their homes and/or suffered cruelty or neglect. 14 14 104 1098 0 0 3050115 3864573 912332 971618 287217 417649 52814 -20630 4302478 5233210 0 0 0 0 2588628 2708742 173985 190813 732679 1592491 1764415 4355104 4663970 -52626 569240 15125265 16097013 196321 238173 14928944 15858840 X The APL's mission is to foster compassion and end animal suffering. The APL provides shelter, care, and medical treatment to animals that have lost their homes and/or suffered cruelty or neglect. 0 0 2511654 728489 Animal Sheltering, Care & Outreach: The Cleveland APL operates a 30,000 square foot shelter and animal care facility where animals that have been surrendered by their owners, brought in by Good Samaritans, transferred in from other overcrowded shelters, or seized by humane investigators receive humane shelter, care, and treatment. When the shelter is full or when animals have special needs that will be better met in a home, they are placed with temporary, volunteer foster families until they can come back to the APL for adoption. In 2016, a total of 6,212 animals were adopted out, returned to their owners, or transferred to other rescue groups for adoption. While animals that have lost their homes receive shelter and care at the shelter, **************** (See Schedule O for Continuation.) **************** ....the APL's "project CARE" (Community Animal Retention Effort) outreach efforts allow us to provide resources and care to animals that are at a high risk of losing their homes. In 2016, project CARE provided resources to approximately 945 animals owned by low-income residents living in a targeted, underserved area of Cleveland, so that they could stay in their homes and with their own families. The APL relies on the support of private donors and volunteers to make all of this work possible. The APL is not governed by and does not receive operating support from any national animal welfare organizations. 219708 3065 Humane Investigations: The Cleveland APL is the lead agency in Cuyahoga County for investigating animal cruelty, neglect, and abandonment. Under Ohio law, Cleveland APL Humane Agents are appointed by the APL to enforce local and state animal protection laws. Their salaries and work are funded solely by donations. The APL does not receive public funding in support of this program. In 2016, the Humane Investigations team received approximately 5,440 reports of suspected animal cruelty, opened 1,517 new investigations, and seized or rescued 651 animals. The APL's Humane Investigations team also seeks justice for the animal victims of abuse by assisting with the prosecution of animal cruelty cases. Under Ohio law, humane agents are also mandated reporters for child abuse and neglect. 704755 0 Shelter Veterinary Services: The Cleveland APL's veterinary clinic provides spay/neuter, medical, and other surgical services for animals that have been admitted to the APL for rehoming. All cats, dogs and rabbits are sterilized prior to being adopted from the APL. Through donations to the Second Chance Program, animals that are admitted to the APL's shelter with injuries or illnesses that can be safely and humanely treated receive medical and/or surgical care so that they, too, can find a new home. In 2016, 4,234 shelter animals were sterilized, and 4,061 shelter animals received more than 8,659 diagnostic tests, treatments, procedures, and/or surgeries. 230254 240064 Animal Welfare Clinic (AWC): The Cleveland APL's AWC provides spay/neuter services for community cats through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and spay/neuter services for adoptable animals from other shelters and rescue groups. In 2016, 4,673 community cats were sterilized through the TNR program and 1,155 adoptable animals from other partner shelters and rescue groups were sterilized. 230254 240064 3666371 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 1 104 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 X 14 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 OH X Shari Gibbs 2163771619 1729 Willey Avenue Cleveland OH 44113 X Carol Caruso Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Ed Pavlish Emeritus 2.00 X 0 0 0 JANE GRISWOLD Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 JACK HERRICK treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Nancy Lesic Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Kathy Tatman Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Robert HAZELTON Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 fred pompeani Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Cohan Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 RITA MAIMBOURG Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 David Mayo Chairperson 2.00 X X 0 0 0 PAM LEBOLD Vice Chairperson 2.00 X X 0 0 0 KAREN KAMINSKI Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 TOM LASH Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Dawn Swit Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 SHARI GIBBS Director of Finance 40.00 X 65260 0 2651 SHARON A HARVEY President & CEO 50.00 X 142006 0 5727 Judith Hunter Director of Development 40.00 X 100073 0 4029 Allison Lash DVM Head of Veterinary Services 40.00 X 112374 0 4504 419713 0 16911 3 0 0 0 ALPHA DOG MARKETING 1286 Imperia Drive Henderson NV 89052 Direct mail 294299 1 535192 3329381 200418 3864573 PROGRAM SERVICE REVENU 812900 971618 971618 971618 282559 282559 345103 400 210413 0 134690 400 135090 135090 72580 535192 93210 -20630 -20630 5233210 971618 0 397019 207266 99404 86561 21301 2074617 1758588 64561 251468 33290 14544 9688 9058 193914 167566 19470 6878 199655 166546 11746 21363 10075 10075 9500 9500 65200 65200 190813 190813 19331 19331 83004 75354 4010 3640 100849 72091 1534 27224 25871 12546 4353 8972 92700 87046 5654 14706 12757 902 1047 6215 5588 230 397 244597 244597 25513 25513 ANIMAL CARE 515452 515452 in-kind supplies receiv 189744 189744 postage 122000 1108 120892 building and maintenanc 83978 83547 197 234 155680 84618 1670 69392 4663970 3666371 264920 732679 1758069 2029125 195390 380761 108969 136217 12779 33394 8519783 4378014 4298933 4141769 5888160 6801135 346197 2516768 2574612 15125265 16097013 196321 238173 196321 238173 X 11283251 12080390 813725 881602 2831968 2896848 14928944 15858840 15125265 16097013 569240 360656 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2888903 3355948 3107630 3050115 3864573 16267169 826576 859016 937938 912332 971618 4507480 3715479 4214964 4045568 3962447 4836191 20774649 802037 1433163 608587 621767 1103303 4568857 0 802037 1433163 608587 621767 1103303 4568857 16205792 144772 95601 110239 124145 282559 757316 144772 95601 110239 124145 282559 757316 3860251 4310565 4155807 4086592 5118750 21531965 0.75260 0.73670 0.03520 0.02790 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 0 1 256 0 0 1 1250 0 1 65755 67261 0 Part II-B, Line 1: 1B: DURING 2016, THE CLEVELAND APL PRESIDENT & CEO: MET WITH A CLEVELAND CITY COUNCIL PERSON TO DISCUSS LOCAL ORDINANCES AND NEEDS; MET WITH OHIO STATE REPRESENTATIVES AND/OR THEIR STAFF ON 16 OCCASIONS AND SPOKE BY TELEPHONE ON TWO OCCASIONS. THESE MEETINGS SERVED TO INFORM LEGISLATORS ABOUT OUR POSITIONS AND CONCERNS ABOUT A VARIETY OF ANIMAL-RELATED LEGISLATION, BUT MAINLY FOCUSED ON OPPOSING HB 278, WHICH WOULD HAVE CODIFIED HUMANE SOCIETIES AS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND REVOKED THE AUTHORITY OF HUMANE SOCIETIES TO APPOINT A PROSECUTOR FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES, SUPPORTING SB 195, WHICH MADE SEXUAL CONTACT WITH AN ANIMAL A CRIME, SEEKING AMENDMENT FOR HB 60, WHICH MADE KNOWING AND EGREGIOUS ACTS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY A FELONY OF THE FIFTH DEGREE, BUT REVOKED THE AUTHORITY OF HUMANE SOCIETIES TO USE APPOINTED, SPECIALIZED PROSECUTORS FOR THESE CASES, AND OPPOSING SB 331, WHICH BLOCKED THE ABILITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO BAN THE SALE OF PUPPIES FROM PUPPY MILLS IN THEIR MUNICIPALITIES; AND MET WITH A COMMITTEE OF THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY COUNCIL TO SUPPORT AN IN-COUNTY ANIMAL ABUSE REGISTRY. 1D: DURING 2016, THE CLEVELAND APL PRESIDENT & CEO SENT THREE LETTERS OR EMAILS TO OHIO STATE SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES IN SUPPORT OF SB 195, WHICH WOULD MAKE SEXUAL CONTACT WITH AN ANIMAL A CRIME, AND TO REQUEST AMENDMENTS TO HB 60 AND SB 331. IN ADDITION, AN ELECTRONIC PRESS RELEASE WAS DISTRIBUTED TO INFORM OUR COMMUNITY ABOUT RELEVANT LEGISLATIVE MATTERS AND ENCOURAGE ACTION. 1G: DURING 2016, THE CLEVELAND APL PRESIDENT & CEO: MET WITH MEMBERS OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY COUNCIL ON ONE OCCASION TO LOBBY IN FAVOR OF IMPLEMENTING AN ANIMAL ABUSE REGISTRY IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY; MET IN PERSON OR VIA TELEPHONE WITH OHIO STATE REPRESENTATIVES ON SEVEN OCCASIONS TO LOBBY AGAINST HB 278; PRESENTED OPPOSITION TESTIMONY FOR HB 278 TO THE HOUSE GOVERNANCE ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE; MET WITH AN OHIO STATE LEGISLATOR ONCE BY TELEPHONE TO ENCOURAGE SUPPORT OF SB 195; GAVE TOURS OF THE CLEVELAND APL TO SIX STATE LEGISLATORS AND ONE CLEVELAND COUNCILMAN TO INFORM OF THE WORK OF THE CLEVELAND APL, SHARE OUR POSITION ON SPECIFIC MISSION-RELATED LEGISLATION, AND SEEK THEIR SUPPORT. 1I: DURING 2016, THE CLEVELAND APL PRESIDENT & CEO WAS REIMBURSED FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR THREE TRIPS BY CAR TO THE OHIO STATEHOUSE IN COLUMBUS. THE CLEVELAND APL BOARD ALSO ENGAGED MCDONALD HOPKINS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LOBBYING SERVICES TO OPPOSE HB 278, A BILL THAT, IF PASSED, WOULD SIGNIFICANTLY AND NEGATIVELY IMPACT A CORE ELEMENT OF THE CLEVELAND APL'S MISSION - HUMANE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SUPPORT OF THE PROSECUTION OF ANIMAL-RELATED CRIMES. OUR LOBBYISTS ARE ALSO WORKING TO ADVANCE OUR POSITION AS A RESOURCE FOR LEGISLATORS ON ANIMAL-RELATED MATTERS SO THAT WE MAY SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THE STRENGTHENING OF ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS IN OHIO. 5935066 298282 587118 301500 19331 6499635 6007931 320966 -76133 298282 19416 5935066 5993691 328866 290835 23791 6007931 5054664 960223 21196 5993691 5910149 -1557885 731866 29466 5054664 0.94690 0.04960 0.00350 0 0 243138 243138 3259033 2230730 1028303 3850341 1193275 2657066 1002635 840319 162316 164636 113690 50946 4141769 FUNDS HELD IN TRUST BY OTHERS 2574612 2574612 X 5675249 360656 7505 93209 461370 5213879 19331 19331 5233210 4745353 7505 93209 100714 4644639 19331 19331 4663970 Part V, Line 4: Endowments are to be used for the continued benefit of shelter activities. Part X, Line 2: The APL has adopted guidance, as required by the Income Taxes Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification regarding accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. This guidance clarifies the accounting and recognition for income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the APL's income tax returns. As of December 31, 2016, the APL has no uncertain tax positions that qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. The APL's open audit periods are for the tax years ended December 31, 2013 through December 31, 2016. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct fundraising expenses 93,209. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 93,209. X X X X X 0 Fur Ball 267634 195054 72580 52739 23884 Telethons (Qty. 2) 208133 208133 7960 2 132005 132005 8627 607772 535192 72580 52739 40471 93210 -20630 X 1 67348 FMV X 1 54185 FMV X Supplies 480 41801 FMV X SOFTWARE 3 37084 FMV 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Line 11a explanation - An electronic draft copy of the Form 990 and required schedules are provided to each member of the Finance and Audit Committees for review. Upon completion of their review and any necessary revisions, an electronic draft copy is provided to each member of the Board of Directors for their review prior to the May 24th board meeting, during which the audit committee presents the draft 990 for discussion and final approval. Upon approval by the full board, the return is submitted to the preparer for filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually with the board of directors. Officers and directors are required to disclose annually their interests that could give rise to conflicts of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a THE PRESIDENT & CEO's (CEO) COMPENSATION FOR 2016 WAS SET IN ACCORDANCE WITH A FIVE-YEAR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN HER AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CLEVELAND APL EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2019. THE BOARD CHAIRPERSON AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WERE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO NEGOTIATE AND FINALIZE THE NEW AGREEMENT WITH THE CEO WITHIN SPECIFIED PARAMETERS SET BY THE BOARD. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWED ORGANIZATIONAL AND MARKET TRENDS IN REACHING THE COMPENSATION SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT. THAT AGREEMENT PROVIDED FOR THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE AND SALARY TO BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE REVIEW FOR 2015 WAS CONDUCTED DURING THE 1st HALF OF 2016. THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE'S BASE SALARY WAS DETERMINED USING ANIMAL WELFARE INDUSTRY STANDARDS, SALARY COMPENSATION LEVELS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION, AND KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITY AND EXPERIENCE AS DEFINED BY THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS. COMPENSATION FOR 2016 WAS ADJUSTED TO INCLUDE A PERFORMANCE INCREASE. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 documents are made available to the public upon request, by inspection at the organization. Form 990, Part VII: The compensation reported for Sharon Harvey, President and CEO, includes a performance bonus for 2015 of $10,000 that was determined by the Executive Committee of the Board in its sole discretion. This bonus is not a part of her reportable base salary, which was $133,317. Form 990, Part XII, line 2c: There have been no changes from the prior year.