Animal Legal Defense Legislative Fund

“The animal legal defense fund may appoint a majority of the directors of the corporation.”

“There were no committees during fy 2023 - 2024.”

“Form 990 is prepared by outside tax professionals. Financial consultants complete and return the 990 organizer, with input from applicable personnel, to the tax professional to complete the first draft for review. The first draft is reviewed by the financial consultants and organization's legal counsel. Any corrections identified are organized by the financial consultants and submitted to the tax professional to update and prepare a second draft for review. Once all identified corrections have been made, the form 990 will be provided to all members of its governing body for review and approval before filing the form. If necessary, any final corrections will be submitted to the tax professional to prepare a third draft for final review and approval before filing the form 990. A public copy will be made available upon request.”

“Members of the board of directors review all potential conflicts of interest at least annually. All board members and officers are required to disclose potential conflicts and any related party affiliations in writing. Loans between the organization and members of management or the board are strictly prohibited. The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential actual or perceived conflicts are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.”

“All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements and other legal filings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection by tax authorities and the general public. They are also available for a physical inspection at the organization's office for the same period of time set forth in sec. 6104(d).”

“Consultants: program service expenses 129,890. Management and general expenses 12,478. Fundraising expenses 901. Total expenses 143,269.”