2023-02-23T11:22:22-06:00 2022-06-30 941254756 HOOD & STRONG LLP 60 SO MARKET ST STE 200 SAN JOSE CA 95113 990 2021-07-01 942681680 ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND INC ANIM 7077952533 525 EAST COTATI AVENUE COTATI CA 94931 STEPHEN WELLS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7077952533 2023-01-31 1 STEPHEN WELLS 999009999 MAGA E KISRIEV P01008919 4089988400 2023-01-31 3 AAL1 IAL1 2021 2023-03-07 01:45:13Z STEPHEN WELLS 525 EAST COTATI AVENUE COTATI CA 94931 15181234 0 X WWW.ALDF.ORG X 1979 CA TO PROTECT THE LIVES AND ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF ANIMALS THROUGH THE LEGAL SYSTEM. 10 10 99 320 0 0 13772235 14457297 109109 9055 695661 594058 112424 52408 14689429 15112818 1022700 1097930 0 0 7736849 8996842 347874 667218 2628579 5227120 4918288 14334543 15680278 354886 -567460 20893688 18345167 1173992 1494427 19719696 16850740 X THE ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT THE LIVES AND ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF ANIMALS THROUGH THE LEGAL SYSTEM. THE ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND ACCOMPLISHES THIS MISSION BY: FILING HIGH IMPACT LAWSUITS TO PROTECT ANIMALS FROM HARM, PROVIDING FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO PROSECUTORS TO ASSURE THAT ANIMAL ABUSERS ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR CRIMES, SUPPORTING TOUGH ANIMAL PROTECTION LEGISLATION AND FIGHTING LEGISLATION HARMFUL TO ANIMALS, AND PROVIDING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO LAW STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS TO ADVANCE THE EMERGING FIELD OF ANIMAL LAW. 0 0 2331860 0 0 LITIGATION PROGRAMTHE LITIGATION PROGRAM FILES HIGH IMPACT LAWSUITS AGAINST INDIVIDUALS AND INDUSTRIES THAT EXPLOIT ANIMALS, INCLUDING FACTORY FARMS, PUPPY MILLS, RESEARCH LABORATORIES, AND ROADSIDE ZOOS. THE PROGRAM LITIGATES CASES IN STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS WITH THE GOAL OF STOPPING ABUSIVE PRACTICES AND SETTING GROUNDBREAKING PRECEDENT THAT WILL ESTABLISH JUSTICE FOR ANIMALS IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM. IN ADDITION TO SUING ANIMAL ABUSERS, THE LITIGATION PROGRAM OFTEN SUES STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES TO INVALIDATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS THAT HARM ANIMALS; AND INTERVENES IN LITIGATION TO DEFEND ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS WHEN THEY ARE UNDER SIEGE FROM INDUSTRIES THAT ABUSE ANIMALS. 1620769 577071 0 CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMTHE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM IS STAFFED BY ATTORNEYS, INCLUDING FORMER PROSECUTORS, WITH EXPERTISE IN ANIMAL PROTECTION. THESE ATTORNEYS PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO PROSECUTORS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND VETERINARIANS HANDLING ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES INCLUDING: LEGAL RESEARCH, PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS, GRANT FUNDING TO HELP COVER THE COSTS OF CARING FOR SEIZED ANIMALS, NECESSARY FORENSIC WORK, AND SECURING AND FUNDING EXPERT WITNESSES INCLUDING VETERINARIANS, ANIMAL BEHAVIORISTS, AND EXPERTS ON ORGANIZED ANIMAL FIGHTING AND ANIMAL HOARDING. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH STATE LEGISLATORS TO STRENGTHEN CRIMINAL ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS AND PRODUCES MODEL ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS AND ANNUAL RANKINGS REPORT ON EACH STATE'S ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS. 1177219 0 0 LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS PROGRAMTHE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS PROGRAM WORKS AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASED LEGAL PROTECTIONS. THE PROGRAM ADVOCATES FOR LAWS THAT PROMOTE OR PROTECT THE LIVES AND INTERESTS OF ANIMALS AND OPPOSES LEGISLATION THAT WOULD BE DETRIMENTAL TO ANIMALS' WELL-BEING AND INTERESTS. THE PROGRAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND'S OTHER PROGRAMS TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE MODEL LEGISLATION THAT ADDRESSES STRATEGIC LEGAL ISSUES IN THE AREAS OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LAW. 6635731 520859 87734 ANIMAL LAW PROGRAMTHE ANIMAL LAW PROGRAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH LAW STUDENTS, LAW SCHOOL, AND LAW PROFESSIONALS TO ADVANCE THE EMERGING FIELD OF ANIMAL LAW IN LEGAL EDUCATION. WORKING TO EXPAND ANIMAL LAW INTO THE CURRICULUM OF EVERY LAW SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY, THE ANIMAL LAW PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIONS TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF ANIMAL LAW COURSES AND ASSISTS STUDENTS IN FORMING ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND STUDENT CHAPTERS.AS PART OF THE ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND'S ANIMAL LAW PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION MAKES GRANTS AVAILABLE TO ORGANIZATIONS, LAW CENTERS, INDIVIDUALS, AND ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND STUDENT CHAPTERS AT LAW SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO INFORM, EDUCATE, AND TAKE ACTION TO STRENGTHEN ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS. THESE ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND GRANTS ARE CRITICAL TO ENCOURAGING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ANIMAL LAWYERS. GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FUNDED DURING THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022, INCLUDED VARIOUS DONATIONS TO LAW SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS.PRO BONO PROGRAMTHE ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND'S PRO BONO PROGRAM IS THE NATION'S LARGEST PRO BONO NETWORK FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION. THE PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH ATTORNEYS AND PRO BONO COORDINATORS ACROSS THE U.S. TO EXPAND THE PRACTICE OF ANIMAL LAW. COLLECTIVELY, LEGAL PROFESSIONALS DONATE THOUSANDS OF HOURS TO THE ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND'S CASES ANNUALLY. THE DONATED VALUE OF SERVICES FOR 07/01/2021 TO 06/30/2022, INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL EXPENSES OF THE PRO BONO PROGRAM, WAS $2,137,143. THE PROGRAM ALSO WORKS TO INCREASE THE UNDERSTANDING OF ANIMAL LAW IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY BY EDUCATING PROFESSIONALS AT LAW FIRM AND BAR ASSOCIATION EVENTS AND KEEPING VOLUNTEERS ENGAGED AND UP-TO-DATE ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FIELD.SPECIAL PROGRAMSSPECIAL PROGRAMS ARRANGES INVESTIGATIONS OF FACTORY FARMS, PUPPY MILLS, AND ROADSIDE ZOOS IN ORDER TO SUBSTANTIATE EVIDENCE FOR CIVIL LITIGATION AND POTENTIAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS. THIS PROGRAM IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMMEDIATE VETERINARY CARE AND ARRANGING TRANSPORT OF ANIMALS RESCUED VIA OUR LEGAL WORK AND PROVIDES GRANTS AND SPONSORSHIPS TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SANCTUARY TO THE ANIMALS RESCUED VIA OUR LAWSUITS.PUBLIC EDUCATIONPUBLIC EDUCATION INFORMS THE PUBLIC OF, AND FACILITATES SUPPORT FOR, THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IN PROTECTING THE LIVES AND ADVANCING THE INTERESTS OF ANIMALS THROUGH THE LEGAL SYSTEM. 6635731 520859 87734 11765579 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 75 0 1 99 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 AL AK AR CA CO CT DC FL GA HI IL KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WA WV WI X X X STEPHEN WELLS 7077952533 525 EAST COTATI AVENUE COTATI CA 94931 KATHERINE STIRLING CHAIR 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JULIE O'DONNELL VICE CHAIR (STARTING 1/1/22) 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 THOMAS J GLASCOTT TREASURER 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 VERONICA ABREU SECRETARY (THRU 1/1/22) 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 HEIDI HURD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SUSIE YOO DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LESLIE BARCUS DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID H BRAFF DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CAMERON ICARD DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GINNY TU DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KHALED BIN ALWALEED BIN TALAL AL SA DIRECTOR 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE WELLS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.01 X 222255 0 22886 JANIEC GUTIERREZ CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 40.00 0.00 X 182747 0 18739 MARK WALDEN CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER 40.00 0.00 X 168323 0 24969 CARTER DILLARD SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR 40.00 0.00 X 155556 0 16455 KERA MELROSE CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER 40.00 0.00 X 147849 0 7871 ELIZABETH PUTSCHE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X 144279 0 14824 1021009 0 105744 19 0 1 0 CHAPMAN CUBINE & HUSSEY 2000 15TH STREET NORTH 550 ARLINGTON VA 22201 DIRECT MARKETING 745674 L&E MERIDIAN 8000 CORPORATE CT SPRINGFILELD VA 22153 DIRECT MARKETING 375393 OGLETREE DEAKINS NASH SMOAK & STEWART PO BOX 89 COLUMBIA SC 29202 LEGAL SERVICES 317146 MOTIVO MEDIA 508 OAK LANE MAITLAND FL 32751 DIRECT MARKETING 210797 DIRECT MAIL SOLUTIONS 4650 OAKLEYS LN RICHMOND VA 23231 DIRECT MARKETING 180266 16 35715 858525 13563057 294900 14457297 LEGAL REIMBURSEMENTS 541100 7705 7705 CONFERENCES 541100 1350 1350 9055 377257 377257 216801 0 216801 216801 216801 56030 858525 68416 -12386 -12386 OTHER INCOME 900099 78679 78679 CURRENCY EXCHANGE GAIN/LOSS 900099 -13885 -13885 64794 15112818 87734 0 567787 1036758 1036758 61172 61172 773951 592796 137523 43632 6766980 5282755 647213 837012 200675 156357 20883 23435 664036 517387 69102 77547 591200 460637 61522 69041 407921 384912 9926 13083 186580 811 185769 667218 667218 78157 78157 1402007 1402007 291676 288774 150 2752 866612 392215 11022 463375 56515 44858 5871 5786 150667 119869 12868 17930 102248 68794 23605 9849 71760 59156 5818 6786 66776 52011 11531 3234 70336 59946 4827 5563 PRINTING & PUBLICATIONS 1167033 784364 333 382336 15680278 11765579 1286120 2628579 X 1132883 903624 0 229259 2817114 3239187 3071641 1065997 1524658 527508 67151 4002 172726 214718 2180043 681482 1576710 1498561 11659711 11775765 3977 4119 0 15310 20893688 18345167 1144992 1302288 29000 192139 1173992 1494427 X 18333242 15835738 1386454 1015002 19719696 16850740 20893688 18345167 -567460 -2301496 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 8901851 10040204 13395139 13772235 14457297 60566726 8901851 10040204 13395139 13772235 14457297 60566726 3334419 57232307 101228 202102 167446 192483 377257 1040516 11500 18405 40281 42145 112331 61719573 1156012 0.92730 0.91420 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: GROSS INCOME FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 11,500. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 18,405. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 53,088. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 56,030. CURRENCY EXCHANGE GAIN/LOSS - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2020 AMOUNT: $ -12,807. 2021 AMOUNT: $ -13,885. SCHEDULE A, PART II, SECTION A, COLUMN (C): THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED ITS YEAR END TO JUNE 30 DURING 2020, RESULTING IN A SHORT YEAR FROM JANUARY 1, 2020 TO JUNE 30, 2020. 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ACCORDINGLY, AT A MINIMUM, THE ORGANIZATION EXPECTS ITS POLICY TO KEEP PACE WITH INFLATION; AND ALLOW FOR MODEST, ANNUAL WITHDRAWALS REFLECTING THE AMOUNTS BY WHICH PERFORMANCE EXCEEDS THE RATE OF INFLATION (WHEN APPLICABLE). PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION HAS RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THAT IT QUALIFIES FOR TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND SECTION 23701D OF THE CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION ARE DEDUCTIBLE AS ALLOWED UNDER THE APPLICABLE TAX CODE. AS OF JUNE 30, 2022, MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAD MAINTAINED ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AND HAD NOT TAKEN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRED ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THEREFORE, NO PROVISION OR LIABILITY FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES RECLASSIFIED TO REVENUE -68,416. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES RECLASSIFIED TO REVENUE 68,416. 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X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEVE WELLS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 222255 0 0 0 0 0 11207 0 11679 0 245141 0 0 0 JANIEC GUTIERREZ CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 182747 0 0 0 0 0 6159 0 12580 0 201486 0 0 0 MARK WALDEN CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER 168323 0 0 0 0 0 9306 0 15663 0 193292 0 0 0 CARTER DILLARD SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR 155556 0 0 0 0 0 7786 0 8669 0 172011 0 0 0 ELIZABETH PUTSCHE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR 144279 0 0 0 0 0 7200 0 7624 0 159103 0 0 0 KERA MELROSE CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER 147849 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7871 0 155720 0 0 0 X 28 294900 FMV 0 0 1 1 PART I, COLUMN (B): THIS COLUMN REPRESENTS THE NUMBER ITEMS CONTRIBUTED. PART I, LINE 32B: ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND, INC. WORKS WITH CARS FOR CHARITY, A THIRD PARTY, TO FACILITATE VEHICLE DONATIONS. CARS FOR CHARITY ARRANGES FREE PICKUP OF VEHICLES, MANAGE DMV REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, AUCTION, SALES, AND ISSUANCE OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT RECEIPTS TO DONORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE TAX PROFESSIONAL. THE FINANCE DIRECTOR OR CFO COMPLETES AND RETURNS THE 990 ORGANIZER, WITH INPUT BY APPLICABLE ALDF STAFF, TO THE TAX PROFESSIONAL TO COMPLETE THE FIRST DRAFT FOR REVIEW. THE FIRST DRAFT IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CFO, GENERAL COUNSEL, FINANCE DIRECTOR AND OTHER APPLICABLE ALDF STAFF. ANY CORRECTIONS IDENTIFIED ARE ORGANIZED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR OR CFO AND SUBMITTED TO THE TAX PROFESSIONAL TO UPDATE AND PREPARE A SECOND DRAFT FOR REVIEW. THE FINANCE/INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETS TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE SECOND DRAFT. AFTER THE REVIEW ANY CORRECTIONS WOULD BE ORGANIZED AND SUBMITTED TO THE TAX PROFESSIONAL TO UPDATE AND PREPARE A THIRD DRAFT FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL, IF NECESSARY. AFTER APPROVAL BY THE FINANCE/INVESTMENT COMMITTEE, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WOULD HAVE AUTHORIZATION TO HAVE THE 990 FILED WITH THE IRS. THE FILED FORM 990 IS CIRCULATED TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS AND A PUBLIC COPY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE ALDF WEBSITE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT LEAST ANNUALLY. ALL PERSONNEL AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE (IN WRITING) POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND ANY RELATED PARTY AFFILIATIONS. LOANS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS FULL TRANSPARENCY ON ALL RELATIONSHIPS. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS (IN FACT OR APPEARANCE) ARE DISCUSSED OPENLY AND RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO THE PAY SCALE DETERMINED BY AN OUTSIDE AGENCY (GALLAGHER) WHO PROVIDE A DETERMINED SALARY SCALE BASED ON JOB DUTIES AND LOCATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER LEGAL FILINGS ARE MAINTAINED IN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT AND HELD AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY TAX AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. TAX RETURNS ARE POSTED ANNUALLY TO WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG (WHERE THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AS ELECTRONIC COPIES), ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, AND ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR A PHYSICAL INSPECTION AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE IN COTATI, CALIFORNIA FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH IN SEC. 6104(D). ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE LEGISLATIVE FUND PO BOX 310 COTATI CA 94931 843412894 ADVANCE INTEREST OF ANIMALS DE 501(C)(4) ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND INC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0