Joybound People and Pets FKA Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation
Joybound People and Pets FKA Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation reported $13.4 million in revenue and $18.3 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $81.50 went to program services, $4.61 to management and general costs and $13.89 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 67.3% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $324,922 (CEO). 19 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 37% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $18MFor 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
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $13MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 81.5% | 82.1% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 4.6% | 9.2% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 13.9% | 6.5% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.28 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 67.3% | 67.3% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 9.0% | 19.3% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $324,922 | $314,886 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.77% | 1.63% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 19 | 10 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 56.2 | 26.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 15 of 15 | 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
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseCommunity Outreach Programs:Building upon the foundation of animal rescue and adoption, Joybound reaches out to our community to provide a wide breadth of services to support pet families. Our Shelter to Service program trains carefully selected shelter animals to become psychiatric service dogs and emotion support animals, assisting veterans and other individuals coping with psychological trauma and mental health challenges. This year, 131 people were enriched by psychiatric service dogs, facility dogs, and emotional support animals. Joybound's Pet Safety Net program provided counseling…
Animal Care & Adoptions:This year, Joybound People & Pets placed 2,041 cats and dogs into new, loving homes through its adoption program. Each animal was behaviorally and medically assessed, treated as needed, spayed or neutered, and microchipped prior to adoption. While awaiting placement, all animals received daily enrichment, compassionate care, and basic training to enhance adoptability and promote well-being. In addition to routine shelter operations, Joybound also provided emergency rescue relief by assisting animal organizations impacted by natural disasters. We transferred animals in…
Veterinary Clinic:Joybound's onsite veterinary clinic provides essential medical care and surgical procedures for animals in our adoption program. Additionally, through our public spay/neuter initiatives, we support community members and rescue partners in addressing companion animal overpopulation. A total of 4,888 spay and neuter surgeries were performed during the year for both shelter and public animals, helping to reduce shelter intakes and prevent unwanted litters. Another 283 quality-of-life surgeries were performed to enable dogs and cats to live their best lives possible.…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $298,831 | $0 | $26,091 | $324,922 |
| CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $247,245 | $0 | $20,175 | $267,420 |
| Chief Talent Officer Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $242,208 | $0 | $22,423 | $264,631 |
| Chief Advancement Officer Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $247,170 | $0 | $17,264 | $264,434 |
| Chief of Staff Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $243,930 | $0 | $18,955 | $262,885 |
| Director of Veterinary Medicine Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $151,132 | $0 | $5,187 | $156,319 |
| Director of Legacy Giving Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $135,264 | $0 | $18,291 | $153,555 |
| Sr Director Animal Admissions Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $125,524 | $0 | $11,457 | $136,981 |
19 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Joybound People and Pets FKA Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $995K (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
FY2025 · 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–1b15 · 15 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 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5179
- Volunteers Part I, line 6543
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| Empire Pavers Corp Construction | $237,760 |
| Newport One Professional fundraiser | $213,471 |
| Stella Professional fundraiser | $109,600 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 4 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
9 private foundations reported grants to Joybound People and Pets FKA Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation totaling $1.4M 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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Of every $100 Joybound People and Pets FKA Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation spent in FY2025, $81.50 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Joybound People and Pets FKA Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Joybound People and Pets FKA Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation reported that 81.5% of its $18.3 million in expenses went to program services, 4.6% to management and general and 13.9% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Joybound People and Pets FKA Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Joybound People and Pets FKA Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $324,922, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Joybound People and Pets FKA Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation get its money?
Of $13.4 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 67.3% came from contributions and grants and 9.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Joybound People and Pets FKA Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 68-0240341 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
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202621249349302487 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202541349349308079 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202421359349313692 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202301239349300800 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202220769349301517 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 (amended), object 202112789349300326 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 68-0240341: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.