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
2025
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2025 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2025 , and ending 12-31-2025
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
535 8TH AVENUE 3FL
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10018
D Employer identification number

04-2718182
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 6,037,431
F Name and address of principal officer:
CAMERON HARSH
535 8TH AVENUE 3FL
NEW YORK,NY10018
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WORLDANIMALPROTECTION.US
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: 1980
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MISSION.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 3
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 3
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2025 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 26
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 3
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) ......... 6,495,173 5,429,683
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 537,111 371,400
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 218,579 162,369
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 7,250,863 5,963,452
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 3,167,202 2,890,692
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) 2,691,646 2,684,775
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 1,663,712    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 2,444,128 2,313,351
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 8,302,976 7,888,818
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -1,052,113 -1,925,366
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 13,833,273 11,751,471
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 2,140,785 1,793,601
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 11,692,488 9,957,870
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2025)
Form 990 (2025)
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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: SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MISSION.
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 $ 5,655,506 including grants of $ 2,890,692 ) (Revenue $ 3,929 )
SEE SCHEDULE O.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses5,655,506
Form 990 (2025)
Form 990 (2025)
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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 AClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1
Yes
 
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
 
No
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 IIClick to see attachment
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4
Yes
 
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 IClick to see attachment
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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 IIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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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 IVClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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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
Yes
 
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. Click to see attachment
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11a
Yes
 
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 VIIClick to see attachment
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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 VIIIClick to see attachment
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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 IXClick to see attachment
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11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11e
Yes
 
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 XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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12a
Yes
 
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 Click to see attachment
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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.........Click to see attachment
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14b
Yes
 
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.....Click to see attachment
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15
Yes
 
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...Click to see attachment
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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.....Click to see attachment
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21
Yes
 
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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........Click to see attachment
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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............Click to see attachment
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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.........................Click to see attachment
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34
Yes
 
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............. Click to see attachment
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36
 
No
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 VIClick to see attachment
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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
21
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
Yes
 
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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
26
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
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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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
3
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
3
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
AL , AR , CA , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , MA , MD , MI , MN , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WI , WV
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:
NICOLE RICKETTS DIRECTOR OF FINANC535 8TH AVENUE 3RD FLOOR   NEW YORK,NY10018 (646) 783-2202
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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) CARTER LUKE......................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) MAUREEN ARMSTRONG......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) RAJESH K REDDY......................................................................
TRUSTEE (OUTGOING)
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) SANDRA BERETI......................................................................
PRESIDENT & SECRETARY
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) CAMERON HARSH......................................................................
CO-INTERIM E.D. (INCOMING MARCH 2025)
 40.00
.................
  		    X       152,514 0 36,789
(6) ELIZABETH QUICK-CORRAL......................................................................
CO-INTERIM E.D.(INCOMING MARCH 2025)
 40.00
.................
  		    X       109,965 0 49,155
(7) LINDSAY OLIVER......................................................................
EXEC. DIR. (OUTGOING MARCH 2025)
 40.00
.................
  		    X       56,018 0 6,105
(8) NICOLE RICKETTS......................................................................
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
 40.00
.................
  		    X       135,656 0 36,098
(9) TRICIA COADSDELL......................................................................
GLOBAL CEO
 1.00
.................
40.00 		    X       0 169,300 0
(10) ARI SOLOMON......................................................................
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
 40.00
.................
  		        X   134,517 0 4,797
(11) ARTHUR SMITH......................................................................
ENTERTAINMENT EXECUTIVE
 40.00
.................
  		        X   112,604 0 21,418
(12) KIMBER LEBLICQ......................................................................
CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER
 40.00
.................
  		        X   146,580 0 5,496
(13) MONICA LIST......................................................................
HEAD OF RESEARCH & ANIMAL
 40.00
.................
  		        X   146,450 0 4,847
(14) NAOMI H SILVERMAN......................................................................
SENIOR PHILANTHROPY MANAGER
 40.00
.................
  		        X   127,077 0 28,673






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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)......... 1,121,381 169,300 193,378
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 10
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
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 5,429,683
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 73,822
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 5,429,683
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....  
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 389,778     389,778
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a 158,440  
b Less: rental expenses 6b 0  
c Rental income or (loss) 6c 158,440  
d Net rental income or (loss)....... 158,440     158,440
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 55,601  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 73,979  
c Gain or (loss) 7c -18,378  
d Net gain or (loss)......... -18,378     -18,378
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 OTHER INCOME 900099 3,929 3,929    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 3,929
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 5,963,452 3,929 0 529,840
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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 .... 213,314 213,314
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. ............. 2,677,378 2,677,378
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 582,300 312,106 208,071 62,123
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........ 1,635,439 1,273,107 28,649 333,683
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 45,142 31,933 1,316 11,893
9 Other employee benefits ....... 262,175 181,258 53 80,864
10 Payroll taxes ........... 159,719 106,885 16,573 36,261
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 99,773 32,486 27,727 39,560
c Accounting ........... 80,875 26,333 22,475 32,067
d Lobbying ........... 25,754 25,754    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 351   351  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 554,943 141,100 170,534 243,309
12 Advertising and promotion .... 181,868 69,516 39 112,313
13 Office expenses ....... 298,843 81,394 5,875 211,574
14 Information technology ...... 212,701 60,169 5,811 146,721
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 322,180 180,292 64,855 77,033
17 Travel ............ 85,124 63,935 4,387 16,802
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 7,585 4,245 1,526 1,814
23 Insurance ... 31,043 12,719 1,968 16,356
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 EDUCATION AWARENESS 265,231 101,381 56 163,794
b MISCELLANEOUS 89,941 36,790 5,711 47,440
c LICENSING & COPYRIGHT F 44,836 18,370 2,843 23,623
d MEMBERSHIP AND SPONSOR 9,465 3,878 600 4,987
e All other expenses 2,838 1,163 180 1,495
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 7,888,818 5,655,506 569,600 1,663,712
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). 34,859 20,044 0 14,815
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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 ........ 957,879 1 1,050,791
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 7,236,787 2 5,922,960
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 1,382,509 3 625,567
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4 50,402
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 ...... 88,261 9 53,533
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 426,721
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 421,406 12,900 10c 5,315
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 2,247,419 11 2,434,565
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 ........... 1,907,518 15 1,608,338
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 13,833,273 16 11,751,471
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 405,023 17 371,155
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 1,735,762 25 1,422,446
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 2,140,785 26 1,793,601
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 .......... 8,379,725 27 7,127,079
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 3,312,763 28 2,830,791
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 ........... 11,692,488 32 9,957,870
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 13,833,273 33 11,751,471
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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
5,963,452
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
7,888,818
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-1,925,366
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
11,692,488
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
190,748
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
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
9,957,870
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
 
Form 990 (2025)
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Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2025
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION
 
Employer identification number

04-2718182
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...........................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2023 (d) 2024 (e) 2025 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 4,838,046 12,987,155 5,475,014 6,495,173 5,429,683 35,225,071
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 4,838,046 12,987,155 5,475,014 6,495,173 5,429,683 35,225,071
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. 8,199,299
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 27,025,772
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2023 (d) 2024 (e) 2025 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 4,838,046 12,987,155 5,475,014 6,495,173 5,429,683 35,225,071
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 37,761 25,218 295,109 632,751 548,218 1,539,057
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 7,403     95,000 3,929 106,332
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 36,870,460
12
12
 
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
73.300 %
15
15
74.270 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2025. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2025. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions .....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2023 (d) 2024 (e) 2025 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.")            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2023 (d) 2024 (e) 2025 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975            
c Add lines 10a and 10b            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2025. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .....
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions ....
Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of its supported organization(s)? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to each of its supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above, constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a, 3b, and 3c below.
a
Are the organization and its supported organization(s) part of an integrated system (for example, a hospital system)? If “Yes,” provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization direct the policies, programs, and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect (and remove) a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3c
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
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Schedule A (Form 990) 2025
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 5. 6  
7 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		7  
8 Distributable amount for 2025 from Section C, line 6 8  
9 Line 7 amount divided by Line 8 amount 9  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2025 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2025
1 Distributable amount for 2025 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2025 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2025:
a From 2020.......  
b From 2021.......  
c From 2022.......  
d From 2023.......  
e From 2024.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2025 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2020 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2025 from Section D, line 6:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2025 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2025, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions. 		 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2025. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. 		 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2026. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2021.....  
b Excess from 2022.....  
c Excess from 2023.....  
d Excess from 2024.....  
e Excess from 2025.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2025)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, and 3c; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5 and 7; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 7,403. 2025 AMOUNT: $ 3,929. SUNDRY INCOME - IRS REFUND - 2024 AMOUNT: $ 95,000.
Schedule A (Form 990) 2025


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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

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

04-2718182
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 ......... $  
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. 2025) Page 2
Name of organization
WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION
  		Employer identification number
04-2718182
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)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Name of organization
WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION
  		Employer identification number

04-2718182
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
WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION
  		Employer identification number

04-2718182
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
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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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

Complete if the organization is described below. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2025
Open to Public
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
WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION
 
Employer identification number

04-2718182
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 ....................................................................
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
 

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 ................................
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................
$  
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 .....
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................

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

$  
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
Schedule C (Form 990) 2025

Schedule C (Form 990) 2025
Page 2
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 expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check
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) 2022 (b) 2023 (c) 2024 (d) 2025 (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? ...........................................................................................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
Yes
 
16,000
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
304
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
Yes
 
9,450
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
25,754
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
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
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
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 I-A, line 1; Part I-B, line 4; Part I-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part II-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART II-B, LINE 1: IN 2025, WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION US CONTINUED TO SHARE ALERTS WITH OUR EMAIL LIST RELATED TO FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES THAT ADDRESS KEY AREAS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY AND EXPLOITATION. SEVERAL STATE BILLS, SUCH AS HAWAII, MASSACHUSETTS, AND ILLINOIS, CONSIDERED LEGISLATION ADDRESSING FUR PRODUCTION OR SALES. TWO CITIES, SAN DIEGO AND NYC, CONSIDERED ORDINANCES BANNING RODEOS THAT WE NOTIFIED LOCAL SUPPORTERS TO ADVOCATE FOR AND NEW YORK STATE PROPOSED BILLS RELATED TO OCTOPUS FARMING AND IMPORTS AND ANIMALS IN CIRCUSES THAT WE CALLED FOR ACTION ON. WE ALSO PROVIDED DIRECT FUNDING TO HELP PROMOTE A BALLOT INITIATIVE IN OREGON THAT WOULD REMOVE LEGAL EXEMPTIONS IN THE DEFINITION OF ANIMAL ABUSE IN THE STATE. THE MAJORITY OF OUR LOBBYING ACTIVITY AND RESOURCES WERE DEDICATED TO OUR CAMPAIGN TO END THE SALE OF WILD ANIMALS IN PET STORES, WITH A HEAVY FOCUS ON BIRDS. WE SUPPORTED VIA TESTIMONY, OUTREACH TO POLICYMAKERS, AND ACTION ALERTS THE INTRODUCTION OR SPONSORSHIP OF BILLS BANNING THE SALE OF BIRDS IN NEW YORK STATE, NEW YORK CITY, RHODE ISLAND, AND MASSACHUSETTS. THE INITIATIVE IN NYC WAS FUNDED BY A RESTRICTED GRANT. WE ALSO CONTRIBUTED TO THE SUCCESSFUL PASSAGE OF EXPANDED RETAIL PET SALES BANS IN TWO CITIES: EASTON, PA AND WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, AND PROVIDED A SMALL GRANT TO A GROUP GATHERING SUPPORT FOR BALLOT INITIATIVE IN LEMON GROVE, CA, BANNING BIRD SALES. WE CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THREE FEDERAL BILLS THAT REMAIN VIABLE BUT HAVE SLOWED IN MOMENTUM: THE MINK VIRUS ACT, THE CAPTIVE PRIMATE SAFETY ACT (CPSA), AND THE OCTOPUS ACT. THIS SUPPORT LARGELY ENTAILED ONLY EMAIL ALERTS TO OUR SUPPORTER LIST, AND WE CONTRIBUTED A SMALL AMOUNT (<$1,000) TO A FILM SCREENING IN CONGRESS RELATED TO THE CPSA.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION
 
Employer identification number

04-2718182
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
 
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
$  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 1,086,121 1,076,867 1,060,811 1,078,287 1,066,021
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 290,846 9,254 16,056 -17,476 12,266
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		55,000        
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 1,321,967 1,086,121 1,076,867 1,060,811 1,078,287
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment 16.989 %
b
Permanent endowment 80.614 %
c
Term endowment 2.397 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
Yes
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements   98,127 92,812 5,315
d Equipment ....   284,007 284,007 0
e Other .....   44,587 44,587 0
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).. 5,315
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)  
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)SECURITY DEPOSITS 108,171
(2)DUE FROM RELATED PARTIES 233,793
(3)LEASE RIGHT OF USE ASSET 1,265,501
(4)ACCRUED INCOME 873
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)........... 1,608,338
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
PROVISION FOR CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES 8,193
LEASE LIABILITY 1,414,253







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.) 1,422,446
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 6,186,799
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 190,748
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 32,950
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 223,698
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 5,963,101
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 351
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 351
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 5,963,452
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 7,921,417
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 32,950
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 32,950
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 7,888,467
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 351
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 351
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 7,888,818
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part IV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION HOLDS AN ENDOWMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE ORGANIZATION'S ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS. THE ENDOWMENT IS INTENDED TO LAST IN PERPETUITY WITH THE INCOME FROM THE INVESTMENTS BEING USED TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS.
PART X, LINE 2: WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION BELIEVES IT HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024 IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION ("ASC") TOPIC 740, "INCOME TAXES", WHICH PROVIDES STANDARDS FOR ESTABLISHING AND CLASSIFYING ANY TAX PROVISION FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Attach to Form 990.Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION
 
Employer identification number

04-2718182
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM 0 0 GRANTMAKING ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS 2,662,378
SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL, 0 0 GRANTMAKING ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS 15,000
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 0 0 2,677,378
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 2,677,378
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
SOUTH ASIA ANIMAL WELFARE 15,000 WIRE 0    
EUROPE ANIMAL WELFARE 2,662,378 WIRE 0    
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................
2
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL, HAVE ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT TO REFLECT THE COLLABORATIVE NATURE OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH SUPPORTS AN EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE, AND INTEGRATED GLOBAL ORGANIZATION BEST ABLE TO REALIZE OUR VISION OF A WORLD WHERE ANIMALS LIVE FREE FROM CRUELTY AND SUFFERING. THIS AGREEMENT REFLECTS THE "ONE WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION" APPROACH, THROUGH WHICH ALL ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE GLOBE WORK TOGETHER THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL'S GLOBAL STRATEGY AND POLICIES, AND ACHIEVE A CONSISTENCY OF BRAND, MESSAGE, AND OBJECTIVES. GRANTS TO THE AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION ARE ROUTINELY MONITORED AS THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS WORK HAND-IN-HAND ON THEIR COMMON MISSION.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION
 
Employer identification number
04-2718182
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
5001 ANGEL CANYON ROAD
KANAB,UT84741 		23-7147797 501(C)(3) 44,824 0     LA WILDFIRE
(2) BUNNY WORLD FOUNDATION
1110 N VIRGIL AVE
LOS ANGELES,CA90029 		26-3792479 501(C)(3) 11,206 0     LA WILDFIRE
(3) LUVIN ARMS ANIMAL SANCTUARY
3470 CO RD 7
ERIE,CO80516 		47-4769645 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     TO ADVANCE SANCTUARY'S MISSION
(4) PASADENA HUMANE
361 SOUTH RAYMOND AVENUE
PASADENA,CA911052607 		95-1643344 501(C)(3) 51,548 0     LA WILDFIRE
(5) SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY
5500 GAINES STREET
SAN DIEGO,CA92110 		95-1661688 501(C)(3) 22,412 0     LA WILDFIRE
(6) TAMERLAINE SANCTUARY & PRESERVE NJ
114 CLOVE ROAD
MONTAGUE,NJ07827 		47-3566009 501(C)(3) 7,500 0     TO ADVANCE SANCTUARY'S MISSION
(7) WETLANDS & WILDLIFE CARE CENTER
21900 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA92646 		33-0969297 501(C)(3) 44,824 0     LA WILDFIRE
(8) YES ON IP28
25 NW 23RD PLACE STE 6 402
PORTLAND,OR97210 		99-1855675 501(C)(4) 11,000 0     BALLOT INITIATIVE
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table .................
7
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ .
1
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THE RECIPIENT PROVIDES AN ACCOUNTING REPORT ON HOW THE FUNDS WERE SPENT.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION
 
Employer identification number

04-2718182
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
 
 
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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
1CAMERON HARSH
CO-INTERIM E.D. (INCOMING MARCH 2025 		(i)

(ii)		 152,400
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0 		0
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0 		114
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0 		4,598
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0 		32,191
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0 		189,303
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0 		0
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0
2NICOLE RICKETTS
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 		(i)

(ii)		 135,656
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		4,282
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0 		31,816
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0 		171,754
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0 		0
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0
3TRICIA COADSDELL
GLOBAL CEO 		(i)

(ii)		 0
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169,300 		0
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		0
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169,300 		0
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0
4ELIZABETH QUICK-CORRAL
CO-INTERIM E.D.(INCOMING MARCH 2025) 		(i)

(ii)		 109,811
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0 		0
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0 		154
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0 		2,959
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0 		46,196
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0 		159,120
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0 		0
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0
5NAOMI H SILVERMAN
SENIOR PHILANTHROPY MANAGER 		(i)

(ii)		 127,077
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		3,956
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0 		24,717
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0 		155,750
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0 		0
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0
6KIMBER LEBLICQ
CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 146,580
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		4,397
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0 		1,099
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0 		152,076
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0 		0
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0
7MONICA LIST
HEAD OF RESEARCH & ANIMAL 		(i)

(ii)		 146,202
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0 		0
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0 		248
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0 		1,300
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0 		3,547
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0 		151,297
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0 		0
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0
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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.
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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2025
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION
 
Employer identification number

04-2718182
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 489 73,822 FAIR MARKET VALUE
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 ( )
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )
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
Yes
 
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.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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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): THE NUMBER IN COLUMN (B) REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED.
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(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 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
WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION
 
Employer identification number

04-2718182
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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1: WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION IS A GLOBAL ORGANIZATION WORKING TO END FACTORY FARMING AND WILDLIFE EXPLOITATION. WE EXPOSE CRUEL SYSTEMS, PROMOTE ANIMAL-FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVES, AND INFLUENCE POLICY CHANGE. FOR OVER 75 YEARS, WE'VE BEEN REWRITING THE STORY FOR ANIMALS. WORKING ACROSS ALMOST 50 COUNTRIES WITH OFFICES IN 12, ENABLES US TO ENGAGE WITH AND INFLUENCE GLOBAL DECISION MAKERS. WE PRIORITIZE HELPING ANIMALS IN FARMING AND WILD ANIMALS EXPLOITED FOR USE IN ENTERTAINMENT, AS PETS, AND IN FASHION. OUR VALUES OUR GLOBAL VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS SHAPE EVERYTHING THAT WE DO. WE HAVE SEVEN VALUES THAT FORM A CENTRAL PART OF HOW WE WORK TOGETHER. 1. WE ARE GLOBAL 2. WE ARE DIVERSE, EQUITABLE, AND INCLUSIVE 3. WE ARE COLLABORATIVE 4. WE ARE AGILE 5. WE GROW OUR PEOPLE 6. WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE 7. WE ARE COURAGEOUS BY EMBRACING THESE VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS WE WILL ACHIEVE OUR VISION AND MISSION FOR ANIMALS. OUR GLOBAL STRATEGY 2021-30 FOOD SYSTEMS AND WILDLIFE ARE TWO PILLARS OF OUR GLOBAL STRATEGY FOR THE NEXT DECADE THAT HAVE UNIQUE, INTERCONNECTED GOALS. FOOD SYSTEMS STRATEGY WE WILL END FACTORY FARMING BY DISRUPTING THE CRUEL AND DESTRUCTIVE SYSTEMS THAT SUPPORT ITS EXPANSION AND DRIVING GROWTH OF INNOVATIVE, ANIMAL-FREE FOODS. WILDLIFE STRATEGY WE WILL END THE EXPLOITATION OF WILD ANIMALS BY EXPOSING THE SUFFERING THEY ENDURE IN CAPTIVITY AND DISPELLING FALSE NARRATIVES. WE FOSTER STRATEGIES THAT PROTECT WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A: ANIMALS IN THE WILD: SHUTTING DOWN MIAMI SEAQUARIUM FOLLOWING SEVERAL YEARS OF CAMPAIGN ACTIONS, THE DOLPHIN COMPANY WAS OFFICIALLY REMOVED AS THE OWNER OF THE MIAMI SEAQUARIUM VENUE IN 2025. LOCAL OFFICIALS SOLICITED BIDS FOR PROPOSED RENOVATIONS OF THE VENUE AND THE SELECTED PROPOSAL, WHILE CONTINUING TO USE THE VENUE AS AN AQUARIUM, SPECIFICALLY STATED THAT NO MARINE MAMMALS WILL BE KEPT AT THE FUTURE FACILITY, REPRESENTING A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN THE INDUSTRY. WE CONTINUED TO PRESSURE OFFICIALS AND THE NEW OWNERS TO REJECT ANY EXHIBITION OF LIVE ANIMALS AT THE FUTURE VENUE AND HAVE CONTINUED ENGAGING WITH LOCAL SUPPORTERS AND VOLUNTEERS IN MIAMI TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR NO ANIMAL EXHIBITION AT THE NEW VENUE. ENDING THE SALE OF ANIMALS IN PET STORES OUR SUPPORT, TESTIMONY, AND RESOURCES HELPED TO PASS TWO OF THE MOST EXPANSIVE PET SALES BANS IN THE COUNTRY TO DATE IN EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA AND WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA. THE WEST HOLLYWOOD BAN IS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND AS IT ALSO INCLUDES HERMIT CRABS, AND OFTEN OVERLOOKED SPECIES CAPTURES AND TRAFFICKED FOR THE PET TRADE. IN ADDITION, WITH SUPPORT OF A GRANTOR, WE SUCCESSFULLY INTRODUCED BILLS IN THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE AND THE NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL THAT WOULD BAN THE SALE OF BIRDS IN PET STORES IN THOSE JURISDICTIONS. FOR THE NEW YORK CITY INITIATIVE, WE WERE ABLE TO SECURE OVER A DOZEN SPONSORS OF THE BILL AND HAD TWENTY VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATE IN A VIRTUAL LOBBY DAY WITH 11 CITY COUNCIL OFFICES. CALLING FOR JOYCE THE ELEPHANT TO LIVE IN SANCTUARY ON WORLD ELEPHANT DAY, AUGUST 12, WE MARKED THE ONE-YEAR POINT OF OUR CAMPAIGN PUSHING SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE TO RELEASE JOYCE AND THE OTHER ELEPHANTS IN THEIR WILD SAFARI EXHIBIT TO REPUTABLE WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES. WE DELIVERED OVER 60,000 PETITION SIGNATURES TO THE PARK, PUT UP TWO BILLBOARDS ON THE NEARBY HIGHWAY PROMOTING OUR CAMPAIGN, AND WORKED WITH LOCAL SAND SCULPTURE ARTISTS TO CREATE A GIANT JOYCE SCULPTURE AT A NEARBY BEACH. THESE ACTIVITIES GARNERED SIGNIFICANT LOCAL MEDIA COVERAGE, FORCING SIX FLAGS TO RESPOND TO OUR CAMPAIGN IN THE NEWS. WE FOLLOWED UP WITH ANOTHER LETTER AND A BLOG POST COUNTERING THE FALSE OR MISLEADING NARRATIVES IN THEIR RESPONSE. DEMANDING FREEDOM FOR BALOO THE BEAR OUR US SUPPORTERS HAVE TAKEN ACTION FOR OUR GLOBAL CAMPAIGN TO FREE BALOO, A BEAR TRAPPED AT A SKI RESORT IN ROMANIA AS AN ATTRACTION FOR RESORT VISITORS. BALOO HAS GAINED GLOBAL ATTENTION FOR THE POOR LIVING CONDITIONS AND HARASSMENT BY VISITORS, INCLUDING THROWING GARBAGE AND BEER INTO HIS CAGE. INCLUDING US-BASED SIGNERS, WE DELIVERED 180,000 PETITION SIGNATURES TO THE ROMANIAN GOVERNMENT ASKING THEM TO TAKE ACTION AND SECURE BALOO'S RELEASE TO OUR PARTNER SANCTUARY, LIBEARTY. MOVING HIGH FASHION TO REMOVE ANIMAL PRODUCTS OUR CRUELTY IS OUT OF FASHION CAMPAIGN, SPEARHEADED BY WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION AUSTRALIA WITH PAST ACTIONS IN THE US TARGETING BRANDS AND FASHION WEEKS, SAW SEVERAL MAJOR MILESTONES ACHIEVED IN 2025. NEW YORK FASHION WEEK, AN ENTITY WE TARGETED VIA ON THE GROUND AND DIGITAL PRESSURE IN 2022 AND 2023 AND ONGOING DIRECT ENGAGEMENT AFTERWARD, ANNOUNCED IT WOULD BAN FUR FROM ITS RUNWAYS. ALSO IN 2025, AUSTRALIAN FASHION WEEK BANNED ALL WILD ANIMAL PRODUCTS, INCLUSIVE OF SKINS, FURS, AND FEATHERS, FROM ITS EVENTS. ANIMALS IN FARMING: STOPPING THE EXPANSION OF MEGA MEAT COMPANY JBS WE RELEASED A HARD-HITTING RESEARCH REPORT IN Q2 2025 OUTLINING THE STRUCTURES JBS HAS ESTABLISHED VIA SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES IN TAX HAVENS TO AVOID HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS IN TAXES IT WOULD HAVE OTHERWISE OWED TO GOVERNMENTS IN THE COUNTRIES WHERE IT HAS ITS OPERATIONS: US, UK, AUSTRALIA, MEXICO, AND BRAZIL. WE PROMOTED THE RESEARCH REPORT AND FINDINGS VIA TWO FRONT PAGE ADS IN THE US FINANCIAL TIMES. IN THE LEAD UP TO COP30 IN BRAZIL, WE PUBLISHED AN OP-ED IN PLANT BASED MAGAZINE CALLING OUT JBS'S GREENWASHING AND CHALLENGING JBS'S NARRATIVE THAT IT IS A LEADER IN SUSTAINABILITY AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY. ALSO TIMED WITH COP30 IN BRAZIL WE SUPPORTED THE PUBLICATION OF WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION BRAZIL'S FIRST CRIME FILE EXPOS, PRESENTING EVIDENCE WE GATHERED OF JBS'S CONNECTIONS TO SUPPLIERS IMPLICATED IN CATTLE LAUNDERING AND ILLEGAL DEFORESTATION IN SENSITIVE BIOMES IN BRAZIL. THROUGHOUT 2025, WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION AFRICA FACILITATED THE DEVELOPMENT OF A GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT IN NIGERIA OPPOSING JBS'S PLANS TO EXPAND SIGNIFICANTLY IN THE COUNTRY. PARTNERING WITH SEVERAL LOCAL ADVOCACY GROUPS, WE GARNERED SIGNIFICANT LOCAL MEDIA ATTENTION CALLING OUT JBS AND THE NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT FOR ABANDONING SMALL FARMERS AND LOCAL ECONOMIES WITH A FALSE NARRATIVE THAT FACTORY FARMING IS NECESSARY TO FEED THE WORLD. MAKING PLANT-BASED FOODS MORE ACCESSIBLE TO THE MASSES OUR ENGAGEMENT WITH RESTAURANT CHAINS AND ONGOING UTILIZATION OF THE MOVING THE MENU SCORECARD, WHICH RANKS 25 OF THE TOP US CHAINS ON THE INCLUSION OF, PROMOTION OF, AND COMMITMENTS TO PLANT-BASED MENU ITEMS, CONTRIBUTED TO MAJOR CHANGES AT STARBUCKS, INCLUDING THE REMOVAL OF THE SURCHARGE FOR PLANT-BASED MILK OPTIONS AND THE FIRST FULLY PLANT-BASED FOOD ITEM ON ITS MENUS. OTHER COFFEE CHAINS CONTINUE TO DROP THE PLANT-BASED UPCHARGE, MAKING NON-DAIRY DRINKS MORE ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. IN JUNE WE ORGANIZED THE FIRST EVER DINE VEGAN INITIATIVE FOCUSED IN NASHVILLE, PARTNERING WITH SIX LOCAL RESTAURANTS TO PROMOTE A FULLY PLANT-BASED DISH FOR THE WEEK-LONG INITIATIVE AND OFFER IT AT A DISCOUNT. OVER 400 PEOPLE TOOK PART IN OUR KICKOFF EVENT FOR THE INITIATIVE, AND RESTAURANTS REPORTED A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN PURCHASES OF THEIR PROMOTED DISH DURING THE WEEK. IN NOVEMBER WE PARTNERED WITH FOUR FOOD INFLUENCERS REPRESENTING A VARIETY OF CURRENT DIETARY PATTERNS TO TAKE PART IN OUR "NO MEAT NOVEMBER" CAMPAIGN BY CREATING AND PROMOTING A PLANT-BASED RECIPE TO THEIR AUDIENCES. THE PARTNER CONTENT HAD OVER 650,000 VIEWS COMBINED WITH OVER 45,000 INTERACTIONS. THIS IS JUST A SELECTION OF THE AMAZING ACCOMPLISHMENTS WE ACHIEVED FOR ANIMALS IN 2025 THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR IMPACT, VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.WORLDANIMALPROTECTION.US/ABOUT-US/ANNUAL-REPORTS-AND-FINANCI ALS/
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 PURSUANT TO ITS BYLAWS, WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION'S SOLE MEMBER IS WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL LOCATED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION'S SOLE MEMBER IS ITS ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. THE SOLE MEMBER SHALL EXERCISE ITS MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS BY APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUAL TO ACT ON ITS BEHALF. THE SOLE MEMBER IS NOT A DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE ON THE US WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B DIRECTORS MAY BE REMOVED FROM OFFICE AT ANY TIME FROM THE SOLE MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ACCOUNTING FIRM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT. A COPY OF THE DRAFT FORM 990 WAS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR DISCUSSION AND COMMENTS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DESIGNATES AUTHORIZATION TO FILE THE FORM 990 TO THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT REVIEW CONTRACTS AND MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING (MOUS) TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS INCLUDED IN THE EMPLOYEE MANUAL. NEW EMPLOYEES UPON HIRE, AND EXISTING EMPLOYEES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND ACKNOWLEDGE HIS/HER UNDERSTANDING OF THE POLICY. EVERY OFFICER AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND REAFFIRM THEIR INDEPENDENCE AT BOARD MEETINGS WHICH IS DOCUMENTED IN THE REGISTER, AND ANNUALLY IN WRITING, BY RESPONDING TO A CONFLICTS OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE INVESTIGATED IMMEDIATELY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION UNDERTAKES A COMPREHENSIVE PROCESS TO DETERMINE THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PAID TO ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. TO ASSESS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION, COMPARABILITY DATA FROM NON-PROFITS OF SIMILAR MISSION FOCUS, BUDGET SIZE AND GEOGRAPHIC REGION IS GATHERED FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE SALARY SURVEYS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS THEN DISCUSSED AT A BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AND ANY POTENTIAL SALARY INCREASES ARE DOCUMENTED IN COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES. AS A GENERAL RULE, WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION CONDUCTS MARKET COMPARISON STUDIES EVERY THREE YEARS TO ENSURE THAT SALARIES ARE COMPETITIVE WITH MARKET RATES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAY BE PROVIDED AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION, IF REQUESTED.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION
 
Employer identification number

04-2718182
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL
222 GRAYS ROAD INN
LONDON,WC1X 8HB  
UK
ANIMAL WELFARE UK N/A N/A N/A
 
No












For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
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