American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals dba ASPCA
We Are Their Voice
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals dba ASPCA
EIN: 13-1623829
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For more than 150 years, the ASPCA has been the leading voice in animal welfare, bringing the critical protection of animals to the forefront of society by providing and increasing access to vital veterinary care, rescuing animals from disasters and scenes of large-scale cruelty, pioneering innovative adoption, fostering, and behavioral rehabilitation programs, conducting critical animal welfare research, training law enforcement and shelter professionals, and advocating for more effective laws that protect dogs, cats, horses, and farm animals. The ASPCA also partners with and supports shelters, veterinarians, animal advocates and others who share its commitment to a safer, more compassionate world for animals. Every year, ASPCA work impacts hundreds of thousands of animals through direct care and supports systemic and policy solutions benefiting millions more.
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Each year, the ASPCA takes on new and longstanding threats to animal welfare, including the rescue and protection of animals from cruelty, the special needs of shelter animals with medical and behavioral conditions resulting from cruelty and neglect that challenge their adoption, barriers to veterinary care in under-resourced communities, and a severe national shortage of veterinary professionals—ultimately assisting hundreds of thousands of dogs, cats, horses, and farm animals in need.
Performed by a staff of experts in their fields. the work includes large-scale field rescues, behavioral rehabilitation, community-based veterinary care, spay/neuter services, animal relocation and placement, equine rehoming, foster support, strategic grantmaking, emergency sheltering, farm animal advocacy, and research and trainings for both law enforcement and shelter professionals.
As an established national organization, we also partner with and provide training and support to hundreds of local agencies, advance animal welfare innovations, and respond immediately to animal crises across the country.
ASPCA strategy is aligned with four key priorities:
Saving and protecting animal victims of cruelty, neglect, and suffering through rescue efforts and policy initiatives
Giving vulnerable and victimized animals rescued from neglect and cruelty second chances by applying and advancing behavioral rehabilitation techniques and necessary veterinary care
Collaborating with shelters and rescues to find new homes and other lifesaving opportunities for homeless animals
Helping pets by expanding access to veterinary care and pet care resources
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Financials
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Liquidity in 2022 info
4.02
Months of cash in 2022 info
3
Fringe rate in 2022 info
31%
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American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals dba ASPCA
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals dba ASPCA
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals dba ASPCA
Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitionsFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
This snapshot of American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals dba ASPCA’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Profitability info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $16,494,462 | $56,157,349 | $75,300,083 | $96,341,247 | -$9,430,984 |
As % of expenses | 7.0% | 22.9% | 28.7% | 32.5% | -2.8% |
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $11,462,814 | $51,224,417 | $69,619,175 | $89,937,743 | -$16,313,069 |
As % of expenses | 4.8% | 20.4% | 26.0% | 29.7% | -4.8% |
Revenue composition info | |||||
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Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $267,684,553 | $279,048,974 | $324,772,105 | $389,934,885 | $376,416,316 |
Total revenue, % change over prior year | 7.9% | 4.2% | 16.4% | 20.1% | -3.5% |
Program services revenue | 5.1% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Investment income | 1.4% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
All other grants and contributions | 91.0% | 91.1% | 88.4% | 90.0% | 89.8% |
Other revenue | 2.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 2.5% |
Expense composition info | |||||
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Total expenses before depreciation | $235,498,633 | $245,695,504 | $262,075,383 | $296,042,092 | $333,425,182 |
Total expenses, % change over prior year | 9.1% | 4.3% | 6.7% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
Personnel | 39.5% | 40.4% | 39.6% | 38.7% | 39.9% |
Professional fees | 12.6% | 13.2% | 6.1% | 10.9% | 11.7% |
Occupancy | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% |
Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Pass-through | 5.5% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
All other expenses | 40.2% | 38.1% | 47.1% | 44.5% | 42.5% |
Full cost components (estimated) info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Total expenses (after depreciation) | $240,530,281 | $250,628,436 | $267,756,291 | $302,445,596 | $340,307,267 |
One month of savings | $19,624,886 | $20,474,625 | $21,839,615 | $24,670,174 | $27,785,432 |
Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Fixed asset additions | $5,317,168 | $8,270,516 | $9,187,181 | $9,697,986 | $19,587,683 |
Total full costs (estimated) | $265,472,335 | $279,373,577 | $298,783,087 | $336,813,756 | $387,680,382 |
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Liquidity info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Months of cash | 1.1 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 4.3 | 3.0 |
Months of cash and investments | 10.7 | 12.9 | 15.1 | 16.9 | 14.9 |
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 8.1 | 10.1 | 12.5 | 14.6 | 11.9 |
Balance sheet composition info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Cash | $21,782,120 | $48,556,681 | $51,210,784 | $105,703,402 | $83,951,825 |
Investments | $189,055,839 | $215,668,939 | $279,351,320 | $311,862,011 | $329,830,252 |
Receivables | $26,379,726 | $21,333,777 | $18,955,700 | $29,473,930 | $28,464,243 |
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $98,973,546 | $105,779,803 | $113,760,734 | $122,505,580 | $138,729,036 |
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 45.1% | 45.5% | 46.2% | 47.4% | 44.4% |
Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 9.7% | 13.5% | 13.4% | 11.6% | 15.2% |
Unrestricted net assets | $213,283,348 | $264,507,765 | $334,126,940 | $424,064,683 | $407,751,614 |
Temporarily restricted net assets | $51,874,487 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Permanently restricted net assets | $17,734,866 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total restricted net assets | $69,609,353 | $75,499,444 | $73,160,600 | $84,183,428 | $80,245,523 |
Total net assets | $282,892,701 | $340,007,209 | $407,287,540 | $508,248,111 | $487,997,137 |
Key data checks
Key data checks info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
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President and CEO
Matthew Bershadker
Matt Bershadker is president and CEO of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the first animal welfare organization in America and a national leader in the rescue and protection of at-risk animals. Under Matt’s leadership, the ASPCA has established and expanded critical programs across the country dedicated to fighting animal cruelty, increasing access to affordable veterinary care, advancing behavioral rehabilitation, and activating lifesaving relocations with the ultimate goal of creating systemic change for animals in need. A lifelong animal lover, Matt joined the ASPCA in 2001, and was named president and CEO in 2013.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals dba ASPCA
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
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Highest paid employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
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American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals dba ASPCA
Board of directorsas of 05/01/2024
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Frederick Tanne
Sally Spooner
Frederick Tanne
Sally Spooner
Arriana Boardman
Dodie Gumaer
Linda Lloyd Lambert
Tracy Maitland
Jeff Pfeifle
Helen S.C. Pilkington
Martin Puris
Cathy Wallach
Tim Wray
Scott Thiel
Jane W. Parver
C. Allen Parker
Georgina Bloomberg
Matt Bershadker
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Fiscal year endingSOURCE: IRS Form 990 Schedule G