2016-11-10T13:24:02-06:00 2015-12-31 341599718 Card Palmer Sibbison & Co 4545 Hinckley Parkway Cleveland OH 441096009 990 2015-01-01 340714644 The Cleveland Animal Protective League CLEV 2167714616 1729 Willey Avenue Cleveland OH 44113 Sharon A Harvey President and CEO 2167714616 2016-05-27 1 Leonard Sott Jr CPA P01238880 2166216100 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z Sharon A Harvey 1729 Willey Avenue Cleveland OH 44113 5170138 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. 18 18 115 979 0 0 3218713 3050115 937938 912332 338789 287217 -17106 52814 4478334 4302478 0 0 0 0 2524079 2588628 180961 173985 690067 1528828 1592491 4233868 4355104 244466 -52626 15597077 15125265 202760 196321 15394317 14928944 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 2339457 707988 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 2015, A TOTAL OF 6,228 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... ************** (See Schedule O for continuation.) ************** ...SHELTER, 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 2015, PROJECT CARE PROVIDED RESOURCES TO APPROXIMATELY 770 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. 221486 620 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 2015, the Humane Investigations team received nearly 3,000 reports of suspected animal cruelty, opened 1,350 new investigations, and seized or rescued 650 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. 635216 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 2015, 3,995 shelter animals were sterilized, and 2,171 animals received nearly 11,000 diagnostic tests, medical treatments, or surgical procedures. 240459 203724 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 2015, 4,825 community cats were sterilized through the TNR program and 796 adoptable animals from other partner shelters and rescue groups were sterilized. 240459 203724 3436618 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 2 0 1 115 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 X 18 18 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 0 0 0 Nancy Lesic Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Annie Thomas 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 0 0 0 David Mayo Chairperson 2.00 X 0 0 0 PAM LEBOLD Vice Chairperson 2.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN KAMINSKI Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 TOM LASH Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Laura Hudak Emeritus 2.00 X 0 0 0 Ken Stefanov Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Barbara Philbert Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 SHARI GIBBS FINANCE MANAGER 42.00 X 62060 0 2525 SHARON A HARVEY President & CEO 50.00 X 138083 0 5572 200143 0 8097 2 0 0 0 ALPHA DOG MARKETING 1286 Imperia Drive Henderson NV 89052 Direct mail 271393 1 554672 2495443 139709 3050115 PROGRAM SERVICE REVENU 812900 912332 912332 912332 124145 124145 938350 775278 163072 163072 163072 80384 554672 92382 -11998 -11998 BWC Settlement 999999 64812 64812 64812 4302478 912332 0 340031 200143 96659 82772 20712 1981357 1695178 44789 241390 39586 19636 9353 10597 192870 174473 7899 10498 174672 147438 8282 18952 11168 11168 9250 9250 10100 10100 173985 173985 19251 19251 101833 97666 3868 299 93940 61342 3301 29297 27226 11103 3527 12596 99690 94044 5646 8634 5894 846 1894 237390 237390 26170 26170 ANIMAL CARE 480112 480112 in-kind supplies receiv 139709 139709 postage 116583 1019 913 114651 building and maintenanc 72212 71766 176 270 139223 81921 2376 54926 4355104 3436618 228419 690067 1960112 1758069 164301 195390 65300 108969 751 12779 8451718 4152785 4406306 4298933 5975888 5888160 323406 346197 2701013 2516768 15597077 15125265 202760 196321 202760 196321 X 11596557 11283251 788400 813725 3009360 2831968 15394317 14928944 15597077 15125265 -52626 -412747 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 3465380 2888903 3355948 3107630 3050115 15867976 807506 826576 859016 937938 912332 4343368 4272886 3715479 4214964 4045568 3962447 20211344 1427996 802037 1433163 608587 621767 4893550 0 1427996 802037 1433163 608587 621767 4893550 15317794 105765 144772 95601 110239 124145 580522 105765 144772 95601 110239 124145 580522 4378651 3860251 4310565 4155807 4086592 20791866 0.73670 0.65720 0.02790 0.02600 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 0 1 327 0 0 1 809 0 1 10667 11803 0 Part II-B, Line 1: 1b: DURING 2015, THE CLEVELAND APL PRESIDENT & CEO: MET WITH MEMBERS OF SHAKER HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL ON THREE OCCASIONS TO LOBBY AGAINST PASSING A BREED DISCRIMINATORY ORDINANCE THAT WOULD BAN PIT BULL TYPE DOGS FROM THEIR CITY; MET WITH OHIO STATE REPRESENTATIVES ON FIVE OCCASIONS AND SPOKE BY TELEPHONE ON TWO OCCASIONS TO LOBBY AGAINST HB 198 THAT WOULD REVOKE THE AUTHORITY OF HUMANE SOCIETIES TO APPOINT A PROSECUTOR FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES; MET WITH OHIO STATE REPRESENTATIVES ON THREE OCCASIONS TO LOBBY AGAINST HB 278 THAT WOULD CODIFY HUMANE SOCIEITES AS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND REVOKE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT A PROSECUTOR TO ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES. 1d: DURING 2015, THE CLEVELAND APL PRESIDENT & CEO SENT LETTERS OR EMAILS TO OHIO STATE SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES IN SUPPORT OF SB 195, WHICH WOULD MAKE SEXUAL CONTACT WITH AN ANIMAL A CRIME, TO REQUEST A CORRECTION TO HB 45, AND TO EXPRESS CONCERN ABOUT HB 278. 1G: DURING 2015, THE CLEVELAND APL PRESIDENT & CEO: MET WITH MEMBERS OF SHAKER HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL ON THREE OCCASIONS TO LOBBY AGAINST PASSING A BREED DISCRIMINATORY ORDINANCE THAT WOULD BAN PIT BULL TYPE DOGS FROM THEIR CITY; MET WITH OHIO STATE REPRESENTATIVES ON FIVE OCCASIONS AND SPOKE BY TELEPHONE ON TWO OCCASIONS TO LOBBY AGAINST HB 198 THAT WOULD REVOKE THE AUTHORITY OF HUMANE SOCIETIES TO APPOINT A PROSECUTOR FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES; MET WITH OHIO STATE REPRESENTATIVES ON THREE OCCASIONS TO LOBBY AGAINST HB 278 THAT WOULD CODIFY HUMANE SOCIEITES AS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND REVOKE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT A PROSECUTOR TO ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES; PRESENTED OPPOSITION TESTIMONY FOR HB 198 TO THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE. 1I: DURING 2015, THE CLEVELAND APL PRESIDENT & CEO WAS REIMBURSED FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR FOUR 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, WILL SIGNIFICANTLY AND NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE ABILITY OF HUMANE SOCIETIES IN OHIO TO CARRY OUT THEIR LAW ENFORCEMENT ROLES, SHELTER ANIMALS AS EVIDENCE, AND SUPPORT THE PROSECUTION OF ANIMAL-RELATED CASES, WHICH ARE ALL CORE ELEMENTS OF THE CLEVELAND APL'S MISSION. 6007931 320966 -76133 298282 19416 5935066 5993691 328866 290835 23791 6007931 5054664 960223 21196 5993691 5910149 -1557885 731866 29466 5054664 5218630 750000 -35494 22987 5910149 0.94690 0.05310 0 0 243138 243138 3259033 2155540 1103493 3848777 1089317 2759460 954706 815662 139044 146064 92266 53798 4298933 FUNDS HELD IN TRUST BY OTHERS 2516768 2516768 X 3987333 -412747 5220 -407527 4394860 -92382 -92382 4302478 4452706 5220 92382 97602 4355104 0 4355104 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, 2015 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, 2012 through December 31, 2015. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Direct FUNDRAISING EXPENSEs -92,382. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 92,382. X X X X X 0 Fur Ball 258247 177863 80384 55606 21347 Radiothon-1 Telethon-2 290934 290934 13661 2 85875 85875 1768 635056 554672 80384 55606 36776 92382 -11998 X 1 58729 FMV X Supplies 452 54552 FMV X SOFTWARE 1 26428 FMV 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 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 25th 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 2015 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 2014 WAS CONDUCTED DURING THE 1st HALF OF 2015. THE FINANCE MANAGER'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 2015 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 2014 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 $129,434. Form 990, Part XII, line 2c: There have been no changes from the prior year.