Animals : Animal Rights, Welfare, and Services
Animal Legal Defense Fund
Winning the case against cruelty
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (55.11) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 80.8% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 5.4% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 13.6% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.14 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (33.08) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 0.8% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 10.6% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.98 | ||
| Capacity Rating | |
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| (22.03) |
Income Statement (FYE 12/2007)
Contact Information
Animal Legal Defense Fund
170 East Cotati Avenue
Cotati, CA 94931
tel: (707) 795-2533
fax: (707) 795-7280
EIN: 94-2681680
Leadership (FYE 12/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Wells | Executive Director (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $91,000 | 2.26% | |
| Other Salaries of Note | ||||
| Joyce Tischler | Litigation Director, Founder (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $98,175 | 2.43% | |
| Pamela Frasch | General Counsel (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $91,927 | 2.28% | |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) fights to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system. Founded in 1979 by attorneys active in shaping the emerging field of animal law, ALDF has blazed the trail for stronger enforcement of anti-cruelty laws and more humane treatment of animals in every corner of American life. Today, ALDF's groundbreaking efforts to push the U.S. legal system to end the suffering of abused animals are supported by hundreds of dedicated attorneys and more than 100,000 members. ALDF files groundbreaking lawsuits to stop animal abuse; provides free legal assistance to prosecutors handling cruelty cases; works to strengthen anti-cruelty statutes; encourages federal enforcement of exiting animal protection laws; nurtures the future of animal law; and provides public education.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Legal Defense Fund - CA | 55.11 | |
| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals - VA | 55.23 | |
| American Anti-Vivisection Society - PA | 61.20 |  |
| Animal Welfare Institute - DC | 59.58 | |
| Friends of Animals - CT | 61.67 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Legal Defense Fund - CA | 55.11 | |
| The Humane Society of the United States - DC | 62.61 | |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - NY | 58.12 | |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare - MA | 62.71 | |
| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals - VA | 55.23 | |
| PetSmart Charities - AZ | 68.67 | |
