Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc
Employer identification number
94-2681680
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
3,709,922
5,235,083
5,481,293
5,759,329
8,293,474
28,479,101
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
3,709,922
5,235,083
5,481,293
5,759,329
8,293,474
28,479,101
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
0
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
28,479,101
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
3,709,922
5,235,083
5,481,293
5,759,329
8,293,474
28,479,101
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
55,436
54,795
104,277
106,442
80,432
401,382
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
28,125
13,085
2,860
71,044
72,810
187,924
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
29,068,407
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
250,322
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
97.970 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
98.170 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
13000170
Software Version:
2013v3.1
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc
Employer identification number
94-2681680
Return Reference
Explanation
Client Note 1
Client Note 1 - PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT--------------------Property and equipment consist of the following at December 31, 2013 and 2012: 2013 2012 ------------- -------------Building and land $ 1,026,339 1,026,339Furniture and equipment 174,287 174,287Less: accumulated depreciation (401,522) (359,606) ------------- ------------- $ 2,106,095 841,020 ------------- -------------During the year ended December 31, 2005, the Agency purchased real estate property in Cotati, California which is used to house a portion of its corporate office. The total purchase price was $980,783 (including escrow fees and related acquisition costs). During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Agency purchased real estate property in Cotati, California which is also being used to house a portion of its corporate office. The total purchase price was $866,991 (including escrow fees and related acquisition costs). Depreciation expense related to all property and equipment amounted to $41,916 and $35,392 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.INVESTMENTS-----------Investments consist of certificates of deposit, money market funds, mutual funds, marketable securities and bonds. Cost basis and market value of investments are as follows at December 31, 2013 and 2012: December 31, 2013 December 31, 2012 --------------------- -------------------- Cost Fair Cost Fair Basis Value Basis Value --------- --------- --------- ---------Certificates of deposit $ 784,214 784,214 256,842 256,842Money market deposits 991,746 1,394,691 487,050 487,050Securities/corporate stocks 712,664 735,854 911,301 1,012,777Mutual funds/Bonds/ETFs/Other 425,338 434,772 1,397,701 1,474,534Real Estate Investment Trust 50,067 30,917 40,026 33,233 --------- --------- --------- --------- $ 2,964,029 3,380,448 3,092,920 3,264,436 --------- --------- --------- ---------Money market deposits include funds held in highly liquid investments with maturity dates of less than three months. Net investment income (interest and dividends) amounted to $80,432 and $106,442 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, there were net unrealized gains of $285,421 and $118,857, respectively, related to the Agencys investments.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: ALDF Grants and Scholarship ProgramsAs part of ALDFs Animal Law Program, ALDF makes grants available to various organizations, law centers, individuals and student chapters of ALDF at law schools across the country and in Canada to support the efforts to inform, educate, and take action for animal protection laws. Amount of grants and scholarships funded during the year ended December 31, 2013 amounted to $458,448, which included various payments to law schools, organizations, and individuals. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Form 990, Part III, Line 1Continuation of "Statement of Program Service Accomplishments" For more than three decades, the Animal Legal Defense Fund (aldf.org) has been fighting to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system. Founded in 1979 by attorneys active in shaping the emerging field of animal law, ALDF has blazed the trail for stronger enforcement of anti-cruelty laws and more humane treatment of animals in every corner of American life. Today, ALDF's groundbreaking efforts to push the U.S. legal system to end the suffering of abused animals are supported by thousands of dedicated attorneys and more than 100,000 members and supporters.Every day, ALDF works to protect animals by:* Filing groundbreaking lawsuits to stop animal abuse and expand the boundaries of animal law. * Providing free legal assistance to prosecutors handling cruelty cases. * Working to strengthen state anti-cruelty statutes. * Encouraging the federal government to enforce existing animal protection laws. * Nurturing the future of animal law through Student Animal Legal Defense Fund chapters and our Animal Law Program.* Providing public education through seminars, workshops, and other outreach efforts. Recent legal battles include: fighting to free Tony, a tiger who has spent a decade on display at a Louisiana truck stop; promoting mandatory registries for convicted animal abusers; fighting the sale of puppy mill puppies at retail pet stores; demanding Endangered Species Act protection for Lolita, a solitary orca forced to perform at a small Miami aquarium; and supporting the principles put forth in ALDF's Animal Bill of Rights (animalbillofrights.org).In addition to our national headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Animal Legal Defense Fund maintains an office in Portland, Oregon.Legislative Affairs ProgramALDFs legislative affairs program helps pass tougher animal protection laws by working with state and federal legislatures as well as county boards and municipal councils. The program also works to block legislative bills proposed by those who seek to exploit or endanger animal welfare. At every level the program seeks to enhance ALDFs work within the legal system by ensuring better laws are on the books for animals.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a: Explanation of Delegated Broad Authority to Committee
In accordance with common practice in the nonprofit community, the Board delegates certain matters to the Executive Committee, which is empowered to act between Board meetings if necessary, and sometimes with specifically delegated authority to act in particular areas on behalf of the full Board. The composition of Executive Committee includes the Organization's Board officers and other designated officials.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents
The Board of Directors adopted amended Bylaws of Animal Legal Defense Fund effective May 16, 2014.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed by the Organization's management, a member of the Board of Directors, and the Executive Director. This group of individuals then discusses the contents of the return with the outside tax professional. After a full review (with modifications where necessary), the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the Organization's voting body. A representative of management authorizes the final Form 990 which is then e-filed with the Internal Revenue Service.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
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, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
Members of the Board of Directors review the compensation of all high-level personnel periodically in accordance with IRS rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with IRS guidelines and the Organization's policies and procedures.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
Compensation of other high-level personnel and key employees is reviewed periodically by members of management. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries and all related benefits. All decisions are then documented in personnel files.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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 it is available for viewing as an electronic copy) and are also available at the Organization's office in Cotati, California (for a physical inspection).
Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases
Change in present value of long-term pledges = $21292
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.