2014-02-21T13:34:16-08:00 2013-07-31 ARKIN AND COMPANY 2200 RESEARCH BLVD STE 540 ROCKVILLE MD 208503289 990 2012-08-01 521742079 Alley Cat Allies Inc ALLE 2404821993 7920 Norfolk Avenue Bethesda MD 20814 Donna M Wilcox 2014-02-21 true Terrance P Leary P00970225 3013401550 2012 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z Donna M Wilcox 7920 Norfolk Ave 600 Bethesda MD 20814 9075848 false false X www.alleycat.org X 1991 DE Alley Cat Allies' mission is to transform and develop communities to protect and improve the lives of cats. 5 3 46 59 0 5321243 7075628 0 100699 83786 56486 67672 5478428 7227086 12000 30000 0 2442881 2602769 0 810713 4221205 4692211 6676086 7324980 -1197658 -97894 4323494 4394769 677037 626367 3646457 3768402 Alley Cat Allies' mission is to transform and develop communities to protect and improve the lives of cats. Our three largest activities include: providing resources, programs, and outreach to protect and improve the lives of cats (humane care and outreach); advocating for and supporting policies that are in the best interest of cats (law and policy); and increasing understanding of cats (education and awareness). false false 4594528 30000 Humane Care and OutreachHillsborough County, FloridaIn April, Alley Cat Allies, Inc. rallied our supporters in Hillsborough County, Florida to urge their commissioners to support a new program that would save 4,000 cats lives. They responded enthusiastically. As a result, County Commissioners endorsed the two-year Community Cat Pilot Program with a 6-1 vote. The program will redirect 2,000 community cats each year from the county shelter, where they almost certainly would be killed, to Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs across the county. North Ridgeville, OhioWhen Alley Cat Allies, Inc. heard that a humane officer in North Ridgeville, Ohio shot five kittens in June, we immediately launched a petition drive that collected more than 31,000 signatures. Our constituents support also made it possible for us to attend a City Council meeting in support of local efforts to change policy in the region. As a result of our work and the international outcry over the shooting, the city announced that it will no longer catch and kill cats. Instead, residents who call about outdoor cats will be directed to local animal protection organizations. PennsylvaniaAfter one cat tested positive for rabies, officials in South Newton Township, Pennsylvania announced they would hire a trapper to round up and kill all cats who were outdoors on the 7th and 8th of September. Alley Cat Allies, Inc. helped put so much pressure on township officials that they decided to abandon their plan. We then sponsored a free vaccination clinic for all local cats and dogs in September instead.Also in Pennsylvania, Radnor Township commissioners unanimously passed a mid-August resolution supporting Trap-Neuter-Return as the most effective way to reduce the outdoor cat population. Radnor also abandoned language that would have legally defined caregivers as owners of feral cats after Alley Cat Allies, Inc. and others expressed strong opposition.Feral Friends NetworkMembers of our Feral Friends Network are our on-the-ground allies providing people with local Trap-Neuter-Return and spay/neuter expertise. The network is a group of organizations, individuals, and veterinary practices who can provide guidance, knowledge, and services to help a person new to feral cats and their care. Launched soon after we formed, the Feral Friends Network has helped tens of thousands of individuals over the years obtain the resources they need to start organized TNR programs in their own communities. In 2013, the network grew by 29.99%: 1,565 members of the network helped advocates, caregivers, and interested individuals new to the movement by providing their feral cat expertise and services. Thanks to our members in all 50 states (and Washington, DC) and 21 countries. 1059019 31783 Education and AwarenessEffectiveness & Growth of TNR NationwideA landmark report was released this spring by Alley Cat Allies, Inc.s legal team documenting an incredible ten-fold increase over the past decade in the counties and municipalities that now support Trap-Neuter-Return, from just 23 in 2003 to more than 350 this year. States and major municipalities that have adopted TNR to date include Illinois, Utah, New York City, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Chicago, Indianapolis, and the District of Columbia, setting the stage for more to follow.Common Sense for Cats In May, Alley Cat Allies, Inc. delivered a petition to the Smithsonian Institution signed by more than 55,000 of our supporters in protest of a controversial study that falsely blames cats for declining bird species populations. We launched a bold new website, Common Sense for Cats.com which explains the massive failure of catch-and-kill and debunks the misinformation that plagues many media stories about outdoor cats.National Conference: Architects of Change for CatsOn November 8-10, 2013, Alley Cat Allies, Inc. hosted its first major national conference in Arlington, Virginia near Washington, DC. More than 350 caregivers, shelter staff, representatives from animal control agencies, veterinarians, and other advocates representing 37 states and one foreign country (Israel) attended. There were more than 20 expert speakers who shared successful blueprints of change for cats. This conference was so important because we have now reached a tipping point in our movement to keep communities safe for cats. The number of municipalities that support Trap-Neuter-Return has increased tenfold in the last decade alone. This conference enabled us to keep the momentum going so that attendees went home recharged and ready to make change in their own communities.National Feral Cat Day 2012 and 2013On October 16, 2012 and 2013, Alley Cat Allies, Inc. hosted our 12th and 13th annual National Feral Cat Day, respectively. Participation reached a historical high with more than 430 individuals and groups which held events in all 50 states as well as various international countries. Countless cat lovers wrote about National Feral Cat Day on social media: four counties issued proclamations recognizing the day; and we had letters to the editor and articles in newspapers across the country. We also modified our National Feral Cat Day Awards Program and offered awards to five shelters if they agreed to stop accepting feral cats and support TNR. The shelters that win the cash awards will receive ample support and guidance from our staff as they transition from killing feral cats to helping these community cats thrive in their outdoor homes.Helping Cats in Your Community WebinarAlley Cat Allies, Inc. continues to hold Webinars for caregivers all over the country. The webinars are held monthly with 30 to 40 attendees from all around the country, including professionals from the veterinary field, animal control officers, and caregivers learning the life-saving basics of TNR. 414942 Law and PolicyFloridaIn March, Alley Cat Allies, Inc. began advocating for a bill supporting animal shelter transparency in Florida. It worked, and Governor Rick Scott signed the bill. This means that all animal agencies in the state that accept public funding must now report the number of animals they adopt, transfer to rescue groups, Trap-Neuter-Return, and kill. The new law also confirms that Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is unequivocally legal in Florida.Pompano Beach, FloridaAt the request of the mayor a remarkable move in itselfAlley Cat Allies, Inc. presented a proposal for a Trap-Neuter-Return program at the Pompano Beach City Commission meeting in July. New policies for TNR havent yet been implemented, but the process is moving forward. The City Animal Control Division has been asked to sit down with advocates to try to reach a compromise, and the citys staff will review TNR policies in other Florida jurisdictions. Alley Cat Allies, Inc. will stay engaged in Pompano Beach as the city moves to adopt better policies for cats. Arlington City, TexasIn mid-August, Arlington City Council members unanimously adopted one of the strongest TNR policies in Texas. Alley Cat Allies, Inc. was able to work side by side with officials to develop the resolution, which will now serve as a successful model for our efforts in other parts of the state. 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Alley Cat Allies has determined that no such liabilities were required at July 31, 2013. true 0 0 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Alley Cat Allies has first hand experience with all recipient organizations. A report summarizing the use of the funds is requested and received from all recipient organizations. X X X X true false false false false false false false false false Rebecca R Robinson 163041 8250 13515 184806 Donna M Wilcox 163691 8150 6134 177975 Britt A Cocanour 101710 40000 2518 9327 153555 X 9 62618 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The organization will have 990 available on its own web site within the year. The 990 is available through other web sites that routinely collect such data (Guidestar). The organization makes the form 1023 available upon request. The organization's conflict of interest policy is available upon request. The financial audit of the organization is also available upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees No other officers or key employees received compensation from Alley Cat Allies, Inc. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management ANNUALLY, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE SALARIES OF THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSIDERS COMPARABILITY DATA, BUDGET CONSTRAINTS, AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN ARRIVING AT THEIR DECISION. COMPENSATION DECISIONS AS THEY RELATE TO THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT ARE MADE WITHOUT THE INPUT OF THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT WHO BOTH SERVE AS DIRECTORS.THE ORGANIZATION, WITH BOARD APPROVAL, UTILIZIES A THIRD PARTY PLACEMENT AGENCY FOR THE INITIAL HIRING AND REPLACEMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND/OR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS. THE PLACEMENT AGENCY PROVIDES INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION DATA FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION. MANAGEMENT REVIEWS COMPENSATION FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS VIA PUBLIC COPIES OF THE 990 AND PROVIDES THAT DATA TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALSO WHEN DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR A NEW EXECUTIVE DRIECTOR AND/OR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The board annually reviews the conflict of interest policy with each member to determine if there are any possible conflicts that need to be addressed. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Before it is filed, a Draft copy of Form 990 is sent to each member of the board. The full board then meets to discuss the Form 990 and addressing any potential difficulties or controversies (if any). 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