Liabilities / Assets
17th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 17% of similar nonprofits.
Mercy for Animals Inc
990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 54-2076145
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.01x
Liabilities / Revenue
12th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 12% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
88th percentile
Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
42nd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 42% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 1.5% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
93rd percentile
Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
85th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$7,940,074
Up $2,626,961 (+49%) from 2014
Net Assets
Up$7,848,037
Up $2,543,873 (+48%) from 2014
Liabilities
Up$92,037
Up $83,088 (+928%) from 2014
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$6,715,673
Up $1,729,661 (+35%) from 2014
Expenses
Up$4,171,800
Up $1,627,512 (+64%) from 2014
Net Income
Up$2,543,873
Up $102,149 (+4.2%) from 2014
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
- Signed
- Mar 7, 2017
- Return Version
- 2015v3.0
- Gross Receipts
- $6,959,406
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Mercy for Animals (MFA) is dedicated to preventing cruelty to farmed animals and promoting compassionate food choices and policies.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $3,147,557 | $3,410,372 | ▲ $262,815 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $570,432 | $1,647,209 | ▲ $1,076,777 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $465,537 | $1,626,715 | ▲ $1,161,178 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $873,888 | $1,019,043 | ▲ $145,155 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $154,784 | $167,016 | ▲ $12,232 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $54,579 | $37,174 | ▼ $17,405 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $46,336 | $32,545 | ▼ $13,791 |
| Total Assets | $5,313,113 | $7,940,074 | ▲ $2,626,961 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Deferred Revenue | - | $57,500 | - |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $8,949 | $34,537 | ▲ $25,588 |
| Total Liabilities | $8,949 | $92,037 | ▲ $83,088 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $5,304,164 | $7,848,037 | ▲ $2,543,873 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $5,304,164 | $7,848,037 | ▲ $2,543,873 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $5,313,113 | $7,940,074 | ▲ $2,626,961 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $107,126 | $51,552 | $158,678 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $59,890 | $74,394 | $134,284 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikki Bollaert | Development | FT | $103,930 | $103,930 |
| Matthew Allen Rice | Secretary | FT | $63,333 | $63,333 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Nathan Runkle | Chairman & P |
| Derek Coons | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $6,628,408
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $13,647
- Other Revenue
- $73,618
- All Other Contributions
- $6,628,408
- Change in Net Assets
- $2,543,873
Noncash Contribution Practices
- Property subject to holding requirements
- No
- Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
- No
- Third parties used for noncash contributions
- No
Noncash Contributions
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities Publicly Traded | 14 | $128,345 | Fair Market Value |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 14 | $128,345 | - |
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $6,715,673
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $6,715,673
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $6,715,673
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $2,511,203 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $1,387,736 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $1,003,965 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $272,861 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $724,009 | $66,710 | $349,802 | $1,140,521 |
| Advertising | $694,935 | - | $6,751 | $701,686 |
| Travel | $318,410 | $2,349 | $46,458 | $367,217 |
| Office Expenses | $227,980 | $7,996 | $46,591 | $282,567 |
| Fees for Services Professional Fundraising | - | - | $272,861 | $272,861 |
| Fees for Services Other | $137,755 | $728 | $132,119 | $270,602 |
| Occupancy | $92,516 | $4,313 | $14,331 | $111,160 |
| Information Technology | $54,258 | $5,990 | $46,323 | $106,571 |
| Payroll Taxes | $69,368 | $5,566 | $29,070 | $104,004 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $47,869 | $6,653 | $25,356 | $79,878 |
| Insurance | $6,161 | $69,791 | $1,485 | $77,437 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $63,333 | - | - | $63,333 |
| Other Expenses | $40,939 | $13,231 | $11,890 | $52,829 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $41,385 | $5,978 | $3,993 | $51,356 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $35,775 | - | - | $35,775 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $12,377 | - | $12,377 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $407,617 | $83,656 | $107,360 | $598,633 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $4,171,800 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $4,171,800 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $4,171,800 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- Yes
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- Yes
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $272,861 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $211,025 |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $118,684 |
Fundraising Events
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Events | $211,025 | $211,025 | $118,684 | $92,341 |
| Total Events | $211,025 | $211,025 | $118,684 | $92,341 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- Yes
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B
“All officers of mfa are emailed an electronic copy of the form 990 with its related statements and schedules prior to submitting it to the irs. Their comments and questions regarding the form 990 are encouraged.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C
“If an issue is to be decided by the board that involves potential conflict of interest for a board member, it is the responsibility of the board member to: 1.identify the potential conflict of interest. 2.not participate in discussion of the program or motion being considered. 3.not vote on the issue. It is the responsibility of the board to: 1.only decide to hire or contract with the board member if they are the best qualified individuals available and willing to provide the goods or services needed at the best price. 2.record in the minutes of the board meeting the potential conflict of interest.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A
“The president was not compensated.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B
“Compensation for officers is made by the impartial decision makers of the governing body, and includes analyzing the compensation of similar positions at comparable organizations.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19
“To the extent governing documents (articles of incorporation, bylaws, and constitution), conflict of interest policy and financial statements of our organization are subject to the federal or state public disclosure rules, these documents will be made publicly available as applicable law may require. Otherwise, the governing documents and conflict of interest policy will be provided to the public at the discretion of management.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Mercy for Animals
- EIN
- 54-2076145
- Phone
- 8666326446
- Address
- 8033 SUNSET BLVD RM/STE 864, LOS ANGELES, CA 90046
Signing Officer
- Name
- Derek Coons
- Title
- Treasurer
- Phone
- 8666326446
- Signed
- 2017-03-07
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Nathan Runkle
- Formed
- 2002
- Legal Domicile
- Oh
- Voting Board Members
- 3
- Independent Board Members
- 2
- Employees
- 39
- Volunteers
- 700
Preparer
- Firm
- Robert Gillette CPA
- Address
- 4170 OXFORD DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43220
- Preparer
- Robert G Gillette
- Phone
- 6144597864
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Page 1, Item B
“Update program service accomplishments”
Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D
“Following a series of undercover investigations and outreach tours, the corporate outreach department convinced walmart to enact welfare improvements in its supply chain, including ending the use of gestation crates for mother pigs and battery cages for egg-laying hens. This landmark commitment will improve the lives of tens of millions of animals. The corporate outreach team also helped win cage-free commitments from mcdonald's, costco, sodexo, and aramark, and secured a commitment from maple leaf foods-one of the largest meat producers in north america-to eliminating live-shackle slaughter for the more than 300 million chickens it processes annually.”
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | THE INVESTIGATIONS DEPARTMENT UNCOVERED SYSTEMIC ANIMAL ABUSE IN THE POULTRY INDUSTRY BY CONDUCTING INVESTIGATIONS INTO MANY OF THE LARGEST POULTRY PRODUCERS IN NORTH AMERICA, INCLUDING PERDUE FARMS, TYSON FOODS, FOSTER FARMS, WAYNE FARMS, AND MAPLE LODGE FARMS. VIDEO FOOTAGE FROM THESE INVESTIGATIONS REVEALS MILLIONS OF BIRDS CRAMMED INTO FILTHY, WINDOWLESS SHEDS BEFORE BEING VIOLENTLY SHACKLED, PAINFULLY SHOCKED, CUT OPEN, AND EVEN SCALDED ALIVE AT THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE. AN INVESTIGATION OF SEABOARD FOODS IN COLORADO EXPOSED WORKERS MALICIOUSLY HITTING AND BEATING PIGS. SIMILAR ILLEGAL ACTS OF ANIMAL ABUSE WERE DOCUMENTED AT A DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA MEMBER FARM IN THE STATE. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | THE LEGAL ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT ACHIEVED A RECORD NUMBER OF CRIMINAL CHARGES AND CONVICTIONS AGAINST FACTORY FARMS AND WORKERS, RESULTING IN THE PERMANENT CLOSURE OF ONE FACILITY. ALONG WITH A COALITION OF OTHER ADVOCACY GROUPS, THE DEPARTMENT ALSO DEFEATED THE MAJORITY OF "AG-GAG" BILLS THAT WERE INTRODUCED. MFA ASSISTED WITH THE HISTORIC MASSACHUSETTS SIGNATURE- GATHERING PROCESS TO PUT AN ANTI-CONFINEMENT MEASURE ON THE 2016 BALLOT. MFA'S LEGAL TEAM ALSO FILED FALSE ADVERTISING COMPLAINTS, SHAREHOLDER RESOLUTIONS, AND NUMEROUS FOIA REQUESTS TO HOLD CORPORATIONS AND THE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE LAW. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 0 | FOLLOWING A SERIES OF UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATIONS AND OUTREACH TOURS, THE CORPORATE OUTREACH DEPARTMENT CONVINCED WALMART TO ENACT WELFARE IMPROVEMENTS IN ITS SUPPLY CHAIN, INCLUDING ENDING THE USE OF GESTATION CRATES FOR MOTHER PIGS AND BATTERY CAGES FOR EGG-LAYING HENS. THIS LANDMARK COMMITMENT WILL IMPROVE THE LIVES OF TENS OF MILLIONS OF ANIMALS. THE CORPORATE OUTREACH TEAM ALSO HELPED WIN CAGE-FREE COMMITMENTS FROM MCDONALD'S, COSTCO, SODEXO, AND ARAMARK, AND SECURED A COMMITMENT FROM MAPLE LEAF FOODS-ONE OF THE LARGEST MEAT PRODUCERS IN NORTH AMERICA-TO ELIMINATING LIVE-SHACKLE SLAUGHTER FOR THE MORE THAN 300 MILLION CHICKENS IT PROCESSES ANNUALLY. |
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| IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | ACTION ALERT EMAILS AND AGRICULTURAL ABUSE PROTESTS. |
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| IRS990ScheduleG/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | SCHEDULE G, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (III) |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | UPDATE PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | FOLLOWING A SERIES OF UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATIONS AND OUTREACH TOURS, THE CORPORATE OUTREACH DEPARTMENT CONVINCED WALMART TO ENACT WELFARE IMPROVEMENTS IN ITS SUPPLY CHAIN, INCLUDING ENDING THE USE OF GESTATION CRATES FOR MOTHER PIGS AND BATTERY CAGES FOR EGG-LAYING HENS. THIS LANDMARK COMMITMENT WILL IMPROVE THE LIVES OF TENS OF MILLIONS OF ANIMALS. THE CORPORATE OUTREACH TEAM ALSO HELPED WIN CAGE-FREE COMMITMENTS FROM MCDONALD'S, COSTCO, SODEXO, AND ARAMARK, AND SECURED A COMMITMENT FROM MAPLE LEAF FOODS-ONE OF THE LARGEST MEAT PRODUCERS IN NORTH AMERICA-TO ELIMINATING LIVE-SHACKLE SLAUGHTER FOR THE MORE THAN 300 MILLION CHICKENS IT PROCESSES ANNUALLY. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | ALL OFFICERS OF MFA ARE EMAILED AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FORM 990 WITH ITS RELATED STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES PRIOR TO SUBMITTING IT TO THE IRS. THEIR COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS REGARDING THE FORM 990 ARE ENCOURAGED. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | IF AN ISSUE IS TO BE DECIDED BY THE BOARD THAT INVOLVES POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR A BOARD MEMBER, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BOARD MEMBER TO: 1.IDENTIFY THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 2.NOT PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSION OF THE PROGRAM OR MOTION BEING CONSIDERED. 3.NOT VOTE ON THE ISSUE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BOARD TO: 1.ONLY DECIDE TO HIRE OR CONTRACT WITH THE BOARD MEMBER IF THEY ARE THE BEST QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS AVAILABLE AND WILLING TO PROVIDE THE GOODS OR SERVICES NEEDED AT THE BEST PRICE. 2.RECORD IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | THE PRESIDENT WAS NOT COMPENSATED. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS IS MADE BY THE IMPARTIAL DECISION MAKERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY, AND INCLUDES ANALYZING THE COMPENSATION OF SIMILAR POSITIONS AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | TO THE EXTENT GOVERNING DOCUMENTS (ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS, AND CONSTITUTION), CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF OUR ORGANIZATION ARE SUBJECT TO THE FEDERAL OR STATE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE RULES, THESE DOCUMENTS WILL BE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE AS APPLICABLE LAW MAY REQUIRE. OTHERWISE, THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990, PAGE 1, ITEM B |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 |
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $7,940,074
- Liabilities
- $92,037
- Net assets
- $7,848,037
- Revenue
- $6,715,673
- Expenses
- $4,171,800
- Net income
- $2,543,873