IN ADDITION TO THE NARRATIVE IN PART 1, LINE 1, IDA'S EFFORTS INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS, BOYCOTTS, GRASSROOTS ACTIVISM, AND HANDS-ON RESCUE THROUGH OUR SANCTUARIES IN CALIFORNIA AND MISSISSIPPI.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.2M
+1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$125K
+14.3% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
-14.3% YoY
About In Defense of Animals
Based on IRS filings
In Defense of Animals is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SAN RAFAEL, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $52K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,221,895 | $9,086,842 | $7,722,323 |
| Revenue | $2,883,891 | $3,903,333 | $4,343,653 |
| Expenses | $3,193,107 | $2,943,460 | $2,671,769 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $52,046 | $90,026 | $2,011,618 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jindo Love Rescue ($60,044), Ida India ($36,000), Associazione Culturie Colonia Silvia Viviani ($18,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JINDO LOVE RESCUE SAN DIEGO, CA | DOG RESCUE | $60,044 |
| IDA INDIA | DEFENDING ANIMAL RIGHTS | $36,000 |
| ASSOCIAZIONE CULTURIE COLONIA SILVIA VIVIANI | ANIMAL WELFARE PURPOSES | $18,500 |
| VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CAMARILLO, CA | ANIMAL WELFARE PURPOSES | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARILYN KROPLICK MD | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $160,666 |
| LISA LEVINSON | SECRETARY | 40 | $75,664 |
| MICHAEL YARDEGARI JD MBA | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| MARGIE TALLY | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| SAMMY ZABLEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DANA MCGUFFIN CPA | CFO | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is In Defense of Animals?
In Defense of Animals is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SAN RAFAEL, CA. It holds $9.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is In Defense of Animals?
As of 2024, In Defense of Animals holds $9.2M in total assets with $2.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $125K in 2024.
Where does In Defense of Animals operate?
In Defense of Animals has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Virginia.
What size grants does In Defense of Animals award?
In 2024, In Defense of Animals awarded 4 grants totaling $125K — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is In Defense of Animals's EIN?
In Defense of Animals's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0008936. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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