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Animals : Animal Rights, Welfare, and Services

Animal Protective Association of Missouri

Adopt a friend for life

four stars

96.79

1705 South Hanley Road St. Louis, MO 63144
tel: (314) 645-4610   Web Site
EIN: 43-0699783

Board Leadership
Marissa Curran
President

CEO
Sarah Javier
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 96.79 four stars
  Financial 95.47 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 06/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Founded in 1922, the Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA) is dedicated to bringing people and pets together, advancing humane education and creating programs beneficial to the human/animal bond. Through the support of the community, the APA is able to provide the following services: shelter and care for homeless dogs and cats; adoption services; veterinary clinic; lost and found assistance; and education and outreach. We take in over 4,000 animals annually. Our daily numbers vary due to the season. On some days, in the summer, we take in over 100 animals in a day. We can house about 350 animals at a time.

Founded in 1922, the Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA) is dedicated to bringing people and pets together, advancing humane education and creating programs beneficial to the human/animal bond. Through the support of the community, the APA is able to provide the following services: shelter and care for homeless dogs and cats; adoption services; veterinary clinic; lost and found assistance; and education and outreach. We take in over 4,000 animals annually. Our daily numbers vary due to the season. On some days, in the summer, we take in over 100 animals in a day. We can house about 350 animals at a time.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2018
Number of animal adoptions
3,765
Number of lost animals reunited with their owners.
182
Number of animals transferred to organization for a 2nd chance at adoption.
2,004
Animals benefiting from foster care program.
903
Number of hours bringing pets to people in senior living communities through PetReach.
1,198
Number of students benefiting from No More Bullying, a program designed to reduce bullying and violence towards people and pets.
347
Number of pet patient visits in the APA's low-cost wellness clinic.
6,132
Number of services provided through Pet Partners, our community outreach program addressing the needs of pets living in poverty.
333
Number of pets cared for through Safe Care, an APA program that assists individuals escaping domestic violence or sex trafficking situations.
22
Number of volunteers who helped further the APA mission through service.
560
Total number of volunteer hours contributed to the organization
30,409
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Financial

four stars

95.47

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 06/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 80.2%
  Administrative Expenses 9.5%
  Fundraising Expenses 10.2%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.07
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 5.57
  Program Expenses Growth 9.4%
  Liabilities to Assets 0.7%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Animal Protective Association of Missouri on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Animal Protective Association of Missouri on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Animal Protective Association of Missouri (MO) 96.79 four stars
Baltimore Humane Society (MD) 86.35 three stars
Humane Society of North Texas (TX) 94.34 four stars
Animal Humane New Mexico (NM) 89.93 three stars
Beaver County Humane Society (PA) 96.46 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $5,236,589
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $53,365
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $5,289,954
   Program Service Revenue $994,067
Total Primary Revenue $6,284,021
   Other Revenue $624,757
TOTAL REVENUE $6,908,778
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $2,167,325
   Administrative Expenses $257,105
   Fundraising Expenses $279,588
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $2,704,018
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $4,204,760
   
Net Assets $15,115,591

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Adoption $1,638,606 75.6%
Veterinary Clinic $377,782 17.4%
Education $150,937 7.0%

Ratings History
Animal Protective Association of Missouri has received 3 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2019-05 06/01/2020 96.79 four stars
2018-05 05/01/2019 92.72 four stars
2017-05 05/01/2018 90.35 four stars
2016-05 05/01/2017 86.80 three stars
2015-05 10/01/2016 85.88 three stars
2014-05 06/01/2016 82.49 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-05 11/01/2015 73.69 two stars
2013-05 04/01/2015 82.39 three stars
2013-05 12/22/2014 72.15 two stars
2012-05 10/01/2013 72.95 two stars
2011-05 08/01/2012 75.42 two stars
2011-05 07/01/2012 71.41 two stars
2010-05 09/20/2011 74.64 two stars
 
CN 1.0
2010-05 05/01/2011 88.58 three stars
2009-05 05/01/2010 86.57 three stars
2008-05 05/01/2009 86.45 three stars
2007-05 04/01/2008 74.91 two stars
2006-05 07/01/2007 94.86 four stars
2005-05 05/01/2006 78.33 two stars
2004-05 05/01/2005 67.98 one star

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 43-0699783
Name in IRS Master File ANIMAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI
NTEE Code D20
NTEE Classification Animal Protection and Welfare
NTEE Type Animal-Related
Classification Organization to Prevent Cruelty to Animals
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes.  509(a)(2)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date December, 1945
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End May
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • May, 2018
  • May, 2017
  • May, 2016
  • May, 2015
  • May, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$121,023 4.47% Sarah Javier Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Animal Protective Association of Missouri (MO) 96.79 four stars
Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Clinic (CO) 88.73 three stars
New Hampshire SPCA (NH) 92.64 four stars
Humane Society of West Michigan (MI) 86.86 three stars
Oregon Humane Society (OR) 94.85 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Animal Protective Association of Missouri
1705 South Hanley Road
St. Louis, MO 63144
tel: (314) 645-4610
fax: (314) 645-3292
EIN: 43-0699783

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Board Leadership

Marissa Curran
President

CEO

Sarah Javier
Executive Director

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