Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
611 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SE 136
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20003
D Employer identification number

82-5477192
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 2,486,654
F Name and address of principal officer:
WAYNE PACELLE
3211 LELAND ST
CHEVY CHASE,MD20815
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 4 ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
ANIMALWELLNESSACTION.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 2018
M State of legal domicile: DE
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION BELIEVES THAT HELPING ANIMALS HELPS US ALL BY CREATING A MORE CIVIL SOCIETY WHERE PEOPLE, ANIMALS AND NATURE ARE IN BALANCE.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 7
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 7
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 3
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 200
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 1,367,875 2,056,510
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 198,819 212,424
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 8,297 103,404
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 65,544
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 1,574,991 2,437,882
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 512,420 805,907
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 73,607    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 659,767 2,044,168
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 1,172,187 2,850,075
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 402,804 -412,193
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 2,388,901 2,302,706
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 89,940 412,945
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 2,298,961 1,889,761
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO PREVENT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, WE PROMOTE ENACTING AND ENFORCING GOOD PUBLIC POLICIES. ENACTING GOOD LAWS DEPENDS UPON ELECTING GOOD LAWMAKERS, AND WE REMIND VOTERS WHICH CANDIDATES CARE ABOUT AND SUPPORT ANIMAL ISSUES.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,313,608 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
*FDA MODERNIZATION - CONTINUED TO PUSH FDA TO ADHERE TO FDA MODERNIZATION ACT 3.0 AND END ANIMAL TESTING* BARRED OWLS - FILED FEDERAL LAWSUIT AGAINST U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE TO STOP KILLING OF HALF A MILLION BARRED OWLS* BEAR BAITING - PROMOTED FINAL RULEMAKING ACTION BY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO IMPOSE A BAN ON BEAR BAITING* BIG CATS - WORKED TO STOP ASSAULTS ON MOUNTAIN LIONS, BOBCATS AND OTHER NATIVE CATS IN THE WEST* WOLVES - BLOCKED CONGRESSIONAL EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE FEDERAL PROTECTION FOR WOLVES* WILD HORSES - WORKED TO STOP ROUNDUP OF WILD HORSES AT A NATIONAL PARK* DAIRY COWS - CONTINUED SEEKING TO HALT MISTREATMENT OF DAIRY COWS THROUGH HYPER PRODUCTION OF MANDATED MILK IN NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 611,206 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 50,000 )
*CONTINUED TO WORK WITH CONGRESS TO GAIN SUPPORT FOR AN ANIMAL PROTECTION AGENDA AND FOR LAWS THAT PROVIDE THAT PROTECTION*BLOCKED EATS ACT IN CONGRESS, WHICH SEEKS TO REPEAL LAWS HALTING SALE OF PORK AND EGGS FROM PIGS KEPT IN SMALL CAGES AND LAYING HENS JAMMED IN BATTERY CAGES*PREVAILED IN FEDERAL APPEALS COURT UPHOLDING BAN ON ANIMAL FIGHTING ON EVERY INCH OF U.S. SOIL*CONTINUED TO CAMPAIGN TO END MILK MANDATE IN SCHOOLS
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 452,003 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
* SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDED FOUR TOP ALLIES IN CONGRESS DURING 2024 ELECTIONS* DEFEATED THREE ANTI-ANIMAL WELFARE INCUMBENTS IN U.S. HOUSE* WORKED TO SUPPORT DOZENS OF STATE CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 44,394 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
* CONTINUED TO PROMOTE ENFORCEMENT OF EXISTING LAWS AND LEGAL STANDARDS THROUGH OUR NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL, CONSISTING OF 27 MEMBERS, INCLUDING DISTRICT ATTORNEYS, ATTORNEYS GENERAL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT* OBTAINED LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT FOR THE FIGHT ACT BY OBTAINING BACKING OF NATIONAL SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL DISTRICT ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 44,394 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses2,421,211
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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3
Yes
 
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D,
Part III..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D,
Part VI. ...................
11a
 
No
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII
......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
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Form 990 (2024)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
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23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
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29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................Click to see attachment
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30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
20
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
3
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
 
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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Form 990 (2024)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
7
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
7
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
CA , FL , KY , MD , NV , NJ , NY , NC , OR , PA , TN , WA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
SHERRY KELLETT TREASURER631 RAGGEDY RD   CLYDE,NC28721 (336) 813-1677
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) DR ANNIE HARVILICZ......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(2) SUZY BENNITT......................................................................
BOARD CHAIR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(3) SHERRY KELLETT......................................................................
BOARD TREASURER
16.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(4) CANDIS STERN......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(5) DR DEBORAH WILSON......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(6) JOSEPH GOODE......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(7) STACEY KIVOWITZ......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(8) ARI NESSEL......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(9) WAYNE PACELLE......................................................................
PRESIDENT
20.00
.................
 
    X       94,000 0 0
(10) SCOTT EDWARDS......................................................................
GENERAL COUNSEL & BOARD SE
40.00
.................
 
      X     165,000 0 0














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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 259,000 0 0
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual
...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address
(B)
Description of services
(C)
Compensation
DENTONS US LLP

1900 K ST
WASHINGTON,DC20006
LOBBYING 110,103
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 1
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 2,056,510
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 48,772
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 2,056,510
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a ANIMAL WELFARE MGMT CO 541611 212,424 212,424    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 212,424
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 102,996 102,996    
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c    
d Net rental income or (loss).......        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 49,180  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 48,772  
c Gain or (loss) 7c 408  
d Net gain or (loss)......... 408 408    
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..        
 OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a LEGAL FEES - REFUND 900099 65,544 65,544    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 65,544
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 2,437,882 381,372 0 0
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.
(A)
Total expenses
(B)
Program service expenses
(C)
Management and general expenses
(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....    
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 94,000 52,416 32,184 9,400
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 623,979 438,412 161,712 23,855
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 4,150 2,370 1,658 122
9 Other employee benefits ....... 6,970 3,962 2,803 205
10 Payroll taxes ........... 76,808 55,041 18,155 3,612
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 57,153 46,750 10,403  
c Accounting ........... 10,750   10,750  
d Lobbying ........... 397,071 367,071 30,000  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 270,181 199,384 60,684 10,113
12 Advertising and promotion .... 6,917 6,571 138 208
13 Office expenses ....... 37,202 15,788 3,091 18,323
14 Information technology ...... 75,002 45,449 22,132 7,421
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ...........        
17 Travel ............ 19,688 19,418 162 108
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,225   1,225  
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..        
23 Insurance ... 7,994 7,594 160 240
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a DIRECT ANIMAL ADVOCACY 715,040 715,040    
b ELECTIONEERING/INDEPEND 438,629 438,629    
c OTHER 7,316 7,316    
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 2,850,075 2,421,211 355,257 73,607
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 287,359 1 232,121
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 2,047,666 2 1,805,722
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 48,262 4 264,863
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 5,614 9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a  
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b     10c  
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 2,388,901 16 2,302,706
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 89,940 17 412,945
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 89,940 26 412,945
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 2,147,788 27 1,889,761
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 151,173 28 0
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 2,298,961 32 1,889,761
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 2,388,901 33 2,302,706
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
2,437,882
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
2,850,075
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-412,193
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
2,298,961
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
2,993
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
1,889,761
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
 
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION
 
Employer identification number

82-5477192
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION
 
Employer identification number
82-5477192
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Page 3
Name of organization
ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION
 
Employer identification number

82-5477192
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Name of organization
ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION
 
Employer identification number

82-5477192
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

right arrow Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION
 
Employer identification number

82-5477192
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................right arrow
$ 438,629
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
100

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................right arrow
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... right arrow
$ 438,629
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................right arrow

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........right arrow

$ 438,629
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
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Schedule C (Form 990) 2024
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check right arrowexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check right arrow
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)
(a) Filing
organization's
totals
(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.
   
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in)
(a) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2023 (d) 2024 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e))
 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))
 
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
Yes
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
No
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I-A, LINE 1 IN THE PRIMARY ELECTIONS, THE ORGANIZATION INCURRED EXPENSES FOR LIST PURCHASES, TEXTING AND DIGITAL ADS ENCOURAGING SUPPORT FOR CANDIDATES IN NEBRASKA, PENNSYLVANIA AND SOUTH CAROLINA RUNNING FOR SEATS IN THE U.S. HOUSE. IN THE GENERAL ELECTION, THE ORGANIZATION INCURRED EXPENSES FOR TEXTING AND DIGITAL ADS ENCOURAGING SUPPORT FOR CANDIDATES IN ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, NORTH CAROLINA, PENNSYLVANIA AND SOUTH CAROLINA RUNNING FOR SEATS IN THE U.S. HOUSE. THE ORGANIZATION INCURRED EXPENSES FOR DIGITAL ADS ENCOURAGING OPPOSITION TO CANDIDATES IN CALIFORNIA AND NEW YORK RUNNING FOR SEATS IN THE U.S. HOUSE.
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(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Name of the organization
ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION
 
Employer identification number

82-5477192
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits
(E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D)
(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation
(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation
(iii) Other reportable compensation
1SCOTT EDWARDS
GENERAL COUNSEL & BOARD SE
(i)

(ii)
165,000
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0
0
-------------
0
0
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0
0
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0
0
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0
165,000
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0
0
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0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION
 
Employer identification number

82-5477192
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable
(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed
(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g
(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods .......
     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 2 48,772 FMV STOCK MARKET QUOTES
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests ....
       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures .....
       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ...
       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, COLUMN (B) THIS LINE REPORTS BOTH THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS AS WELL AS NUMBER OF ITEMS RECEIVED
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Internal Revenue Service
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Name of the organization
ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION
 
Employer identification number

82-5477192
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINES 1, 4A, 4B AND 4C OUR NATION NEEDS A STRONG ORGANIZATIONAL VOICE FOR ANIMALS IN THE POLITICAL SPHERE, AND THAT'S THE NOTION THAT ANIMATES OUR WORK EVERY DAY AT ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION. THERE IS AN ASYMMETRY IN POWER RELATIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND ANIMALS, AND THAT'S WHY THE LAW MUST SPEAK AND SHIELD ANIMALS FROM HUMAN MALICE, GREED, INDIFFERENCE, AND CRUEL CUSTOMS OR HABITS. WE NEED PUBLIC POLICIES TO ADDRESS CRUELTY IN ALL ITS FORMS AND TO WIPE IT AWAY - WHETHER THE ABUSE HAPPENS IN A FIGHTING PIT, ON A FACTORY FARM OR IN A DRUG-TESTING LABORATORY, AT A HORSE SLAUGHTER PLANT IN MEXICO, OR IN A FOREST OR FIELD WHERE TROPHY HUNTERS OR COMMERCIAL TRAPPERS LAY IN WAIT TO KILL ANIMALS FOR THEIR HEADS OR THEIR BEAUTIFUL COATS. WHEN YOU LOOK AT OUR CAMPAIGNS - WHETHER IT'S OUR CAGE-FREE FUTURE CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT ANIMALS IN AGRICULTURE, OUR ANIMAL FIGHTING IS THE PITS CAMPAIGN TO ELIMINATE THE SCOURGES OF DOGFIGHTING AND COCKFIGHTING, AND OR OUR KANGAROOS ARE NOT SHOES CAMPAIGN TO BAR ATHLETIC SHOE RETAILERS FROM KEEPING THE SKINS OF MAJESTIC MARSUPIALS IN THEIR SUPPLY CHAINS -- IT FEELS SOMETIMES LIKE WE ARE PLAYING 15 OR 20 GAMES OF CHESS AT ONE TIME. WE ARE MAKING BOLD AND STRATEGIC MOVES, AND WE ARE LOCKED IN POLITICAL STRUGGLE WITH OUR OPPONENTS WHO SEEM HELLBENT ON DEFENDING THE STATUS QUO. WITH EACH MOVE, THE GOAL IS TO POSITION US FOR ULTIMATE SUCCESS, EVEN IF IT TAKES A WHILE TO GET THERE. BUT "WINNING" A CAMPAIGN DOES NOT TRANSLATE INTO OUR POLITICAL ADVERSARIES "LOSING" THEIR WAY OF LIFE OR THEIR BUSINESS OPERATIONS. OUR GOAL IS TO FIND A BETTER WAY FORWARD FOR THE WHOLE OF SOCIETY, INCLUDING THE PEOPLE TAKING ACTIONS AT ODDS WITH THE WELLNESS OF ANIMALS. RESISTANCE TO CHANGE IS OFTEN NOT GROUNDED ON REASON, BUT ON REFLEX. RESEARCHERS DON'T NEED TO TORMENT BEAGLES OR PRIMATES WHEN NON-ANIMAL TESTING METHODS, SUCH AS LIVER-ON-A-CHIP TECHNOLOGY, ALLOW THEM TO SEARCH OUT TOXICITIES FOR DRUGS AND TO RELY ON MORE PREDICTIVE HUMAN BIOLOGY. FARMERS DON'T NEED TO CONFINE ANIMALS SO SEVERELY THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO MOVE; KEEPING THEM IN LESS CROWDED CONDITIONS IS LESS STRESSFUL FOR THEM AND DOESN'T CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE DISEASE SPREADS SO RAPIDLY. ADIDAS DOES NOT NEED TO USE KANGAROO SKINS FOR ITS SHOES, WHEN SUSTAINABLE FABRICS GET THE JOB DONE BETTER FOR THE SHOE BUYER. HUNTERS CAN USE NON-TOXIC AMMUNITION WHEN THEY GO AFIELD, RATHER THAN CONTINUE TO RELY ON POISONOUS LEAD AMMUNITION THAT THEY SCATTER IN THE ENVIRONMENT; THAT MEANS THEIR BULLETS WON'T KEEP KILLING EAGLES, HAWKS, FOXES, AND OTHER WILDLIFE LONG AFTER THEY'VE LEFT THE BARREL. IN THE MARCH OF HUMAN PROGRESS, IT'S A COMBINATION OF MORAL PURPOSE AND HUMAN INNOVATION THAT CAN SHOW US THE WAY FORWARD. MAKING SIMPLE CHANGES, AND EMBRACING BETTER METHODS OF CONDUCTING SCIENCE, AGRICULTURE, OR SPORT, LEADS TO BETTER OUTCOMES FOR THE WHOLE OF SOCIETY. IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO, AND IT'S GOOD FOR JUST ABOUT EVERYBODY. WHEN YOU TAKE A BROAD LOOK AT OUR POLICY GOALS FOR ANIMALS, YOU'LL SEE THAT WE ARE WORKING TO CLOSE OUT INDUSTRIES THAT HAVE DOGGED ANIMALS FOR DECADES OR CENTURIES. BUT WE ARE ALSO TACKLING, AND SOFTENING, MAJOR INSTITUTIONAL USES OF ANIMALS THAT ARE LIKELY TO BE WITH US FOR DECADES TO COME. THERE'S LITTLE DEBATE ANY LONGER THAT GREYHOUND RACING, ANIMAL FIGHTING, AND HORSE SLAUGHTER ARE DEEPLY UNPOPULAR. THEY'VE ALL GOT TO GO, AND THAT'S WHY WE ARE WORKING WITH DILIGENCE TO CREATE STRONG LEGAL STANDARDS AND ENFORCE THOSE STANDARDS WITH VIGOR. THE LAWS WE PASS TO PHASE OUT THESE PRACTICES WILL STAND AS STATUTORY MONUMENTS TO THE MORAL PROGRESS WE ARE COLLECTIVELY CAPABLE OF ACHIEVING IN OUR SOCIETY. FOR MORE DEEPLY EMBEDDED PRACTICES, IT'S IMPORTANT FOR US TO KEEP THE PRESSURE ON, WITH THE GOAL OF METHODICALLY REDUCING THE NUMBERS OF ANIMALS USED. THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE IN ANIMAL TESTING IN SCIENCE AND IN INTENSIVE CONFINEMENT OF ANIMALS IN AGRICULTURE. THESE BUSINESSES, WHICH SEEM TOO NORMAL TO THE PEOPLE IMMERSED IN THIS CONDUCT, ARE SEEING ERODING PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THEM. THEY DON'T HAPPEN TO HAVE LONG HISTORICAL TIMELINES; RATHER, THEY ARE MORE RECENT INNOVATIONS THAT GAINED SOME FAVOR IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY AND EVEN THE MIDDLE PART OF THE 20TH CENTURY. PUTTING DOMESTICATED PIGS AND CHICKENS IN WAREHOUSES IS JUST DECADES OLD, AND CANNOT BE FOUND IN THE LONG SWEEP OF HUMAN HISTORY SINCE THE ADVENT OF AGRICULTURE. FACTORY FARMING IS, IN ITS BROADEST FORM, A FORM OF HUMAN INNOVATIONS. BUT IT IS HUMAN CREATION DETACHED FROM CONSCIENCE. WHAT WE WANT TO SEE IS HUMAN INNOVATIONS ATTACHED TO CONSCIENCE. THAT'S WHERE WE SEE THE BEST OF HUMAN GENIUS AND CONSCIENCE IN ALIGNMENT. SO MANY PRACTICES THAT CAUSE HARM TO ANIMALS PERSIST BECAUSE THEY ARE REMOVED FROM THE DAILY GAZE OF THE PUBLIC - A CASE OF "OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND." BUT IT'S OUR DUTY TO KEEP THESE SUBJECTS "TOP OF MIND" FOR THE PUBLIC AND TO SHOW THERE'S A BETTER WAY. USING ANIMALS FOR DRUG SCREENING, ACCORDING TO SO MANY TOP SCIENTISTS IN THE FIELD, IS HIGHLY INEFFICIENT AND UNRELIABLE. WE CAN DEVELOP BETTER, SAFER DRUGS AT LOWER COSTS BY SHIFTING TO DRUG-SCREENING STRATEGIES GROUNDED ON HUMAN BIOLOGY. WE WILL HAVE HEALTHIER ANIMALS IN AGRICULTURE WHEN WE MOVE TOWARD MORE EXTENSIVE SYSTEMS. ONE REASON FOR THE SURGE IN EGG PRICES IS THAT THE GOVERNMENT FEELS COMPELLED TO KILL EVERY ANIMAL ON A GIANT FACTORY FARM WHEN THERE IS EVEN A SINGLE INFECTED ANIMAL, BECAUSE THEY BELIEVE THE INFECTION WILL SPREAD TO MILLIONS OF ANIMALS JAMMED TOGETHER ON THESE FARMS. VULNERABLE ANIMALS ALSO MEAN A HIGHLY VULNERABLE SUPPLY CHAIN. THERE'S SO MUCH TO OUR WORK. IT'S HARD. COMPLEX IN SO MANY WAYS. BUT OUR TEAM IS DEEPLY COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING GOOD OUTCOMES FOR ANIMALS AND SOCIETY. MAKING THE KIND OF GRAND CHANGE WE SEEK FOR DOMESTICATED AND WILD ANIMALS IS PERHAPS THE TOUGHEST FORM OF SOCIAL CHANGE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINES 1, 4A, 4B AND 4C - CONTINUED MORE PROGRESS, LESS PAIN HERE ARE SOME OF OUR ORGANIZATIONS' TANGIBLE GAINS, WHETHER THEY ARE SMALL STEPS OR LEAPS FORWARD IN A LONGER MARCH OF SWEEPING CHANGE AND SOCIETAL PROGRESS TO BENEFIT ALL ANIMALS. CAGE-FREE FUTURE IN 2024, WE BLOCKED THE EATS ACT IN CONGRESS THAT WAS BUILT TO UNDO THE MOST IMPORTANT STATE LAWS TO PROTECT ANIMALS USED IN AGRICULTURE. SPECIFICALLY, IT SEEKS REPEAL OF LAWS, SUCH AS PROP 12 IN CALIFORNIA AND QUESTION 3 IN MASSACHUSETTS, THAT HALT THE IN-STATE SALE OF PORK AND EGGS FROM PIGS KEPT IN TWO-FOOT-BY-SEVEN-FOOT CAGES AND OF LAYING HENS JAMMED IN BATTERY CAGES. WE RALLIED DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE AND SENATE TO DEFEND THESE ANTI-EXTREME-CONFINEMENT LAWS, AND THE PROPONENTS OF EATS WEREN'T ABLE TO OVERCOME OUR DEFENSIVE MANEUVERS AND DIDN'T BRING UP THE LEGISLATION FOR CONSIDERATION. WE KNOW WE'LL HAVE TO BE READY TO DEFEND THESE STATE LAWS IN 2025 AS SOME FARM-STATE LAWMAKERS GIN UP THIS ASSAULT ON STATES' RIGHTS AND ANIMAL WELFARE. MEANWHILE, IN A FEDERAL COURT IN MASSACHUSETTS, WE FENDED OFF A LEGAL CHALLENGE TO QUESTION 3, WHICH VOTERS APPROVED NEARLY A DECADE AGO TO HALT SALE OF EGGS, PORK, AND VEAL THAT COME FROM THE WORST KINDS OF FACTORY FARMS. THE FACTORY-FARMED PORK INDUSTRY HAS MOUNTED A TWO FRONT ASSAULT ON STATE LAWS - IN THE FEDERAL COURTS AND IN THE CONGRESS - AFTER THEIR DRUBBING AT THE BALLOT BOX IN STATES WHERE VOTERS CHOSE KINDNESS AT THE BALLOT BOX. THESE DEFENSIVE MANEUVERS TO PROTECT PROP 12 AND QUESTION 3 ALSO ARE PROTECTIVE OF OTHER STATE POLICIES COMING INTO EFFECT. FOR INSTANCE, IN JANUARY 2025, MICHIGAN LAW WILL REQUIRE THAT ALL EGGS SOLD IN THE STATE COME EXCLUSIVELY FROM CAGE-FREE OPERATIONS. OUR GOAL IS TO EXPAND CAGE-FREE AND CRATE-FREE LAWS, NOT TO SEE EVEN ONE REPEALED. RELYING ON ANIMAL-HOUSING STRATEGIES BUILT AROUND IMMOBILIZING ANIMALS IS, ON ITS FACE, MISTREATMENT OF ANIMALS. THEY HAVE NEEDS AND WANTS LIKE ANY CREATURE, AND THE MOST BASIC IDEA IS THAT ANIMALS BUILT TO MOVE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO MOVE. ANIMAL FIGHTING IS THE PITS * WE PREVAILED IN A FEDERAL APPEALS COURT UPHOLDING A U.S. DISTRICT COURT DECISION THAT ANIMAL FIGHTING IS BANNED ON EVERY INCH OF U.S. SOIL, INCLUDING IN THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS. THIS CASE TURNED BACK A COCKFIGHTERS' CHALLENGE TO THE 2018 NATIONAL ANIMAL FIGHTING LAW ARGUING THE LAW SHOULD NOT APPLY TO THIS U.S. TERRITORY. WE WON EARLIER CASES IN OTHER U.S. DISTRICT COURTS (AND IN APPELLATE COURTS), AFFIRMING THAT THE NATIONAL ANIMAL-FIGHTING BAN IS CONSTITUTIONALLY SOUND AS APPLIED TO PUERTO RICO AND GUAM. * THERE WERE A RECORD NUMBER OF ANIMAL FIGHTING BUSTS IN THE UNITED STATES IN 2024, AND THAT'S BECAUSE OF THE PROMINENCE OF OUR NO-TOLERANCE-FOR-ANIMAL-FIGHTING CAMPAIGN, OUR ON-THE-GROUND INVESTIGATIONS, AND OUR WORK WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT. THERE HAS BEEN A SERIES OF FEDERAL CASES AGAINST DOGFIGHTERS, INCLUDING THE APPREHENSION OF A FORMER SENIOR PENTAGON OFFICIAL KNEE-DEEP IN THE BLOOD AND GUTS OF THIS BETRAYAL OF THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND. THERE HAS BEEN AN UPTICK IN FEDERAL CASES AGAINST COCKFIGHTING, BUT LOCAL SHERIFFS HAVE DONE THE SPADEWORK HERE - FROM FLORIDA TO TEXAS TO CALIFORNIA AND IN DOZENS OF OTHER STATES. WE ARE RESHAPING AND TOUGHENING UP OUR ANIMAL-FIGHTING LAWS, FEEDING INFORMATION ON THESE ONGOING CRIMES TO AUTHORITIES, AND DEMANDING RELENTLESS ACTION. THERE'S NEVER BEEN A RISKIER MOMENT FOR SCOFFLAW ANIMAL FIGHTERS. A DRAMATIC STEP-UP IN ENFORCEMENT WILL BE TRIGGERED WHEN WE PERSUADE CONGRESS TO ENACT THE FIGHT ACT. IN 2024, WE BUILT UNPRECEDENTED LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT FOR THE MEASURE, WINNING THE BACKING OF THE NATIONAL SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION AND THE NATIONAL DISTRICT ATTORNEYS' ASSOCIATION THAT REPRESENT ALL 5,000 ELECTED OFFICIALS IN EVERY COUNTY. MORE BROADLY, WE HAVE 760 AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS ENDORSING FIGHT. PASSING THIS LEGISLATION IS AMONG OUR TOP PRIORITIES FOR 2025. AT THE END OF 2024, H5N1, OR BIRD FLU, HAS BEEN ON THE MARCH AND, IN RESPONSE, USDA HAS CONDUCTED MASS KILLING OF LAYING HENS, TURKEYS, AND BACKYARD FLOCKS OF BIRDS. ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION HAS BEEN SOUNDING THE ALARM BELLS FOR A LONG TIME ABOUT THE THREAT OF ZOONOTIC DISEASES POSED BY COCKFIGHTERS WHO BREED, SHIPMENT, AND HANDLE FIGHTING BIRDS. WE ARE QUITE CERTAIN, EVEN THOUGH USDA REFUSES TO DISCLOSE DETAILS, THAT COCKFIGHTING HAS PLAYED A MAJOR ROLE IN THE SPREAD OF H5N1 IN THE UNITED STATES, JUST AS IT FUELED THE SPREAD OF THE DISEASE THROUGHOUT ASIA. ENDING BEAR BAITING * WE WORKED TO PROMOTE A FINAL RULEMAKING ACTION BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO IMPOSE A BAN --BEAR BAITING ON 20 MILLION ACRES OF NATIONAL PRESERVES IN ALASKA - AN AREA THE SIZE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. BAITING INVOLVES SETTING OUT A PILE OF FOOD FOR A BEAR AND THEN SHOOTING THE ANIMAL WHILE HE OR SHE IS FEEDING, VIOLATING ALL NORMS OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT THAT FEEDING BEARS AND HABITUATING THEM TO HUMAN FOOD SOURCES IS DANGEROUS AND FOOLISH. THE RULE STOPS THAT ABUSIVE, UNSPORTING, APPALLING PRACTICE. THE NEW ADMINISTRATION AND ALASKA'S LAWMAKERS MAY TARGET THIS RULE, AND WE'LL BE READY TO DEFEND IT. MODERNIZE TESTING * IN DECEMBER, THE U.S. SENATE PASSED THE FDA MODERNIZATION ACT 3.0 WITHOUT DISSENT, DIRECTING THE FDA TO COMPLETE WORK ON ITS REGULATIONS TO END THE ANIMAL-TESTING MANDATE FOR NEW DRUGS AND EMBRACE 21ST CENTURY HUMAN-RELEVANT SCIENCE. THE SENATE ACTION IS A HARBINGER OF OUR LIKELY SUCCESS IN GETTING THIS MEASURE PASSED IN FINAL FORM EARLY IN THE NEW YEAR. FDA HAS DRAGGED ITS FEET IN EMBRACING LAW WE PASSED IN 2022 - THE FDA MODERNIZATION ACT 2.0 - TO ELIMINATE AN 84-YEAR-OLD ANIMAL-TESTING MANDATE FOR DRUG DEVELOPMENT PROTOCOLS. PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES AND OTHER DRUG DEVELOPERS, LONG BOUND BY THIS ARCHAIC MANDATE, ANNUALLY USE BEAGLES, PRIMATES, AND OTHER ANIMALS TO SCREEN NEW TREATMENTS AND CURES FOR THE WIDE RANGE OF HUMAN ILLNESSES. WE ESTIMATE THAT AS MUCH AS 75% OF ALL ANIMAL TESTING IS DRIVEN BY DRUG DEVELOPMENT WORK. THAT ANIMAL-TESTING POLICY IN FEDERAL LAW SINCE 1938 HAS, IN PRACTICAL TERMS, MEANT THAT THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A "CRUELTY-FREE DRUG" BECAUSE EVERY DRUG WENT THROUGH A BATTERY OF ANIMAL TESTS - UNTIL, THAT IS, WE PASSED THE FDA MODERNIZATION 2.0 TWO YEARS AGO.
FORM 990, PART III, LINES 1, 4A, 4B AND 4C - CONTINUED THE U.S. SENATE, WITH CORY BOOKER, D-N.J., RAND PAUL, R-KY., AND ERIC SCHMITT, R-MO., LEADING THE WAY ON THE LATEST BILL, HAS TWICE PASSED BILLS TO TURN THE PAGE ON INEFFECTIVE, WASTEFUL, AND INHUMANE ANIMAL TESTING - IN SEPTEMBER 2022 AND IN DECEMBER 2024. WE'VE SEEN NEARLY 1,000 NEWS STORIES AND SCIENCE PUBLICATIONS FEATURING THAT LAW AND WHAT PROFOUND CHANGES IT PROMISES TO USHER IN FOR ANIMAL WELL-BEING AND THE FUTURE OF HUMAN HEALTH AND WELLNESS, TOO. GIVE A HOOT ABOUT ALL OWLS * WE FILED A FEDERAL LAWSUIT AGAINST THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE TO STOP ITS PLAN TO KILL NEARLY HALF A MILLION BARRED OWLS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. THE PLAN IS BY FAR THE LARGEST-EVER RAPTOR KILLING PROGRAM INSTITUTED BY ANY NATION. WE ALSO BUILT A COALITION OF MORE THAN 250 GROUPS AND IT'S OUR GOAL TO BLOCK THE ENTIRE KILL BEFORE IT STARTS IN THE SPRING OF 2025. BARRED OWLS ARE A RANGE-EXPANDING NORTH AMERICAN NATIVE SPECIES LONG PROTECTED BY THE MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY ACT. RANGE EXPANSION IS A NATURALLY OCCURRING ECOLOGICAL PHENOMENON. ESPECIALLY IN AN ERA OF CLIMATE CHANGE, WE CANNOT PUNISH SPECIES THAT ADAPT TO OPPORTUNITY OR CHANGES IN THE ENVIRONMENT CAUSED BY HUMANS. ACCORDING TO ONE STUDY, A TOTAL OF 111 OTHER NATIVE, NORTH AMERICAN BIRD SPECIES HAVE ENGAGED IN RECENT RANGE EXPANSIONS, WITH 14 OF THEM INTO MORE STATES OR PROVINCES THAN BARRED OWLS HAVE. WE'VE RALLIED 200 ORGANIZATIONS TO OPPOSE THE ASSAULT ON OWLS. KEEPING WILD HORSES WILD * WE WORKED WITH ALLIES TO STOP A ROUNDUP AND REMOVAL OF THE ICONIC WILD HORSES AT THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK, WITH A MAJOR ASSIST FROM NORTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR DOUG BURGUM. BUT WE KNOW WE MUST TACKLE THE LARGER PROBLEM OF TENS OF THOUSANDS OF WILD HORSES AND BURROS BEING ROUNDED UP ACROSS OUR WESTERN PUBLIC LANDS AT AN ENORMOUS COST TO THE ANIMALS AND TO AMERICAN TAXPAYERS. WITH BURGUM NOW SERVING AS INTERIOR SECRETARY, WE MAY FIND A SYMPATHETIC VOICE TO HALT THIS ABUSE OF FREE-ROAMING HORSES AND BURROS AND TO GIVE A BREAK TO TAXPAYERS UNWITTINGLY FINANCING A WASTEFUL AND INHUMANE PROGRAM THAT'S BEEN ON AUTO-PILOT FOR YEARS, NO MATTER WHETHER DEMOCRATS OR REPUBLICANS HAVE BEEN IN CHARGE OF IT. ENDING GREYHOUND RACING AND HORSE-SLAUGHTER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION * WE ARE POISED TO CLOSE OUT A CENTURY OF GREYHOUND RACING AND SLAUGHTERING HORSES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, GIVEN THE BREADTH OF POLITICAL SUPPORT WE'VE BUILT IN CONGRESS ON BOTH THESE POLICY REFORMS. WE PLANNED TO PASS A LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENT TO THE FARM BILL ON THESE REFORMS IN 2024, BUT CONGRESS DEFERRED ACTION ON THE LEGISLATION. WE'LL BE READY TO SECURE THESE POLICIES AND TO CLOSE OUT INHUMANE BUSINESSES NOT IN ALIGNMENT WITH AMERICAN VALUES AND NOW ON THE BACK END OF A LONG DECLINE. SAVING WOLVES * WE BLOCKED CONGRESSIONAL EFFORTS BY ANTI-WOLF LAWMAKERS TO ELIMINATE FEDERAL PROTECTIONS FOR THE WILD CANIDS ACROSS MOST OF THEIR RANGE. MEANWHILE, WE SUED THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO RESTORE FEDERAL PROTECTIONS FOR WOLVES IN THE NORTHERN ROCKIES, WHERE WOLVES ARE UNDER ASSAULT. THE KILLING IS PARTICULARLY RUTHLESS IN WYOMING, WHERE IT'S LEGAL TO RUN DOWN AND CRUSH WOLVES WITH SNOWMOBILES. IT'S BECAUSE OF THAT EXTREME CRUELTY THAT WE FORMULATED A NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGN - THE SNOWMOBILES AREN'T WEAPONS (SAW) ACT - TO BAN USING MOTORIZED VEHICLES TO ASSAULT WOLVES AND COYOTES. WE ARE ALSO WORKING TO STOP ASSAULTS ON MOUNTAIN LIONS, BOBCATS, AND OTHER NATIVE CATS IN THE WEST, ALONG WITH BATTLING TO STOP THE KILLING OF BEARS FOR THEIR GALLBLADDERS AND BILE FOR TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE. WE ARE SEEKING TO HALT THE MISTREATMENT OF DAIRY COWS, ENGINEERED AT THE EXPENSE OF THEIR WELL-BEING FOR HYPER PRODUCTION ONLY TO SEE THE MILK THEY DISPENSE THROWN AWAY IN THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM, WHICH REQUIRES THE MILK BE TO PROVIDED EXCLUSIVELY TO 15 MILLION KIDS WHO ARE LACTOSE INTOLERANT AND DON'T WANT IT. ELECTING HUMANE-MINDED LAWMAKERS ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION, AS A 501(C)(4) ORGANIZATION, IS EQUIPPED TO ELECT HUMANE-MINDED LAWMAKERS AND TO OUST ANTI-ANIMAL LAWMAKERS, BECAUSE GOOD POLICIES FLOW FROM POLITICIANS WHO ARE ALERT TO ANIMAL WELFARE SENSIBILITIES. ANIMAL WELLNESS DEFEATED THREE ANTI-ANIMAL WELFARE INCUMBENTS IN THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE NATIONAL ELECTIONS IN NOVEMBER 2024. THESE INCUMBENT LAWMAKERS DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES BY RARELY IF EVER SUPPORTING MAINSTREAM ANIMAL WELFARE INITIATIVES; THEY ALSO VOTED IN FAVOR OF WEAKENING PROTECTIONS FOR ANIMALS, INCLUDING BY SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO REMOVE FEDERAL PROTECTIONS FOR WOLVES AND TO TRY TO BLOCK FEDERAL AGENCIES FROM RESTRICTING THE USE OF DEADLY AND TOXIC LEAD AMMUNITION IN SPORT HUNTING. WE CONDUCTED WINNING INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE CAMPAIGNS, EDUCATING VOTERS WITH TELEVISION ADVERTISING AND SOCIAL MEDIA WORK ABOUT THE DISMAL RECORDS OF INCUMBENT LAWMAKERS AND HIGHLIGHTING THE PLEDGES OF THEIR CHALLENGES TO DO MUCH BETTER. ONE CHALLENGER WE BACKED IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY OF CALIFORNIA WON BY JUST 187 VOTES, UNDERSCORING THAT THE ACTIONS OF EVERY ANIMAL-FRIENDLY VOTER MATTERED IN TIPPING THIS RACE TO AN ALLY OF ANIMAL WELFARE. WE ALSO SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDED FOUR OF OUR TOP ALLIES IN CONGRESS. OUR TELEVISION ADS COLLECTIVELY ACHIEVED MILLIONS OF IMPRESSIONS TO ACHIEVE THESE ELECTORAL MILESTONES. WE ALSO WORKED TO SUPPORT DOZENS OF STATE CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE AND EVEN GOT INVOLVED IN EFFORTS TO DEFEAT SHERIFFS IN OKLAHOMA THAT LOOKED THE OTHER WAY WHEN COCKFIGHTING CRIMES OCCURRED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE HAD A MAJOR SETBACK IN COLORADO, WITH THE DEFEAT OF PROP 127 TO HALT THE TROPHY HUNTING AND COMMERCIAL TRAPPING OF MOUNTAIN LIONS, BOBCATS, AND CANADA LYNX. BUT WE ARE DUSTING OURSELVES OFF AND WE ARE COMMITTED TO SECURING MAJOR REFORMS FOR NATIVE WILDLIFE IN THE STATE OF COLORADO, WITH THE GOALS OF BANNING HOUNDING OF LIONS AND BOBCATS AND ANY FUR TRAPPING OF BOBCATS. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN EARLY 2018, ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION HAS WORKED TO DEFEATED A RAFT OF LAWMAKERS WHO DISREGARD THE IMPORTANCE AND VALUES OF ANIMAL WELFARE IN THE LAW. WE ARE PROVING TO ALL LAWMAKERS THAT AN ETHICAL CONCERN FOR ANIMALS IS A POLITICAL NORM THAT MUST BE HONORED IN THE LAW. WE ARE A STRATEGIC ORGANIZATION THAT TAKES CALCULATED RISKS. NONE OF THIS PROGRESS OR POSSIBILITY WOULD BE ACHIEVABLE WITHOUT YOU - YOUR ADVOCACY FOR ANIMALS AND OUR SHARED PURPOSES TO MAKE THE WORLD SAFER FOR ANIMALS. WE ARE POISED FOR MAJOR GAINS IN THE NEW YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE PROCESS FOR REVIEWING THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING INCLUDES CIRCULATION TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND THE PRESIDENT. IT IS ALSO CAREFULLY REVIEWED BY ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL PERSONNEL WITH EXPERIENCE IN PREPARING THIS TYPE OF DOCUMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS BASED ON THE IRS RECOMMENDED POLICY. THIS POLICY, WHICH WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IS CIRCULATED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO THE BOARD MEMBERS, THE PRESIDENT, AND THE GENERAL COUNSEL WITH A REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS NOT KNOWN TO BOARD. ANY CONFLICTS THAT ARISE ARE ADDRESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY BY THE DISINTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 IN DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, THE ORGANIZATION TAKES INTO ACCOUNT THE EXPERIENCE OF THE INCUMBENT AND COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS WITHIN THE MARKET AREA AND INDUSTRY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES ON ITS WEBSITE AN ANNUAL REPORT, WHICH DESCRIBES THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE YEAR JUST ENDED AND INCLUDES A SUMMARY PARAGRAPH WITH SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION. THE WEBSITE INSTRUCTS ANYONE DESIRING A FORM 990 OR ANY GOVERNING DOCUMENTS TO CONTACT THE ORGANIZATION.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)


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