Mercy for Animals
Mercy for Animals reported $23.3 million in revenue and $23.9 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $75.82 went to program services, $13.64 to management and general costs and $10.54 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 102.7% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $202,361 (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). 35 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 49% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $24MFor context, the median across 245 covered animal-related charities: $83.96 programs, $9.42 management, $6.62 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $23MOther revenue was negative: −$1.2M. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 75.8% | 82.1% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 13.6% | 9.2% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 10.5% | 6.5% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.11 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 102.7% | 67.3% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 19.3% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $202,361 | $314,886 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.85% | 1.63% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 35 | 10 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 14.6 | 26.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 4 of 4 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseOur public engagement team expanded its reach, inspiring news stories in large media outlets, collaborating and strategic partnerships with celebrities to expand our reach, producing hard-hitting videos that expose factory farming, and educating millions through social media on the benefits of plant-based eating. Our content reached millions of viewers and social media users, helping to raise awareness and inspire action for animal welfare globally.we also supported significant corporate and legislative wins, ensuring ongoing progress for farmed animals. Our corporate engagement team helped…
Transfarmation. Our mission is to build collective power sufficient to realize a just and sustainable food system. Transfarmation does this by helping farmers transition from industrial animal agriculture operations to raising crops for human consumption. By creating models of alternative economic opportunities, building solidarity with other movements, and shifting societal narratives to change culture, we will realize a just and sustainable food system
Investigations show the harsh realities of the treatment of farmed animals. Our investigations land coverage in media, and can help lead to major changes in the animal agricultural system and public perception to further action for animal welfare and protection of farmed animals
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $195,079 | $0 | $7,282 | $202,361 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $194,388 | $0 | $7,014 | $201,402 |
| SENIOR PHILANTHROPY OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $175,543 | $0 | $6,924 | $182,467 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, SECR Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $173,318 | $0 | $6,786 | $180,104 |
| VICE PRESIDENT OF PHILANTHROPY Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $132,054 | $0 | $29,441 | $161,495 |
| GENERAL COUNSEL Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $128,429 | $0 | $18,453 | $146,882 |
| CO-INTERIM MANAGING DIRECTOR, US & CANADA Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $125,920 | $0 | $11,129 | $137,049 |
35 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Mercy for Animals (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $404K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b4 · 4 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 5133
- Volunteers Part I, line 6205
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| EVENTIQUE Event production and planning | $811,108 |
| CAROLINA GREENHOUSE PLANTS INC Construction | $236,608 |
| WOLFGANG PUCK CATERING AND EVENTS LLC Event catering | $175,305 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 1 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
65 private foundations reported grants to Mercy for Animals totaling $1.0M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from Mercy for Animals's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Mercy for Animals, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Questions people ask
How much of Mercy for Animals's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Mercy for Animals reported that 75.8% of its $23.9 million in expenses went to program services, 13.6% to management and general and 10.5% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Mercy for Animals pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Mercy for Animals reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $202,361, for the role of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Mercy for Animals get its money?
Of $23.3 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 102.7% came from contributions and grants and 0.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Mercy for Animals a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 54-2076145 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202502259349301135 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202413199349301516 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202343149349300639 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202233139349301143 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202132659349300218 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202012769349301851 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 54-2076145: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.