In Defense of Animals
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.
In Defense of Animals at a glance
In short: In Defense of Animals gave $125K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $124,544
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,136
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $27,250
- Total assets
- $9,221,895
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who In Defense of Animals funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jindo Love Rescue ($60K). Together the top 4 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How In Defense of Animals gives
- Giving grew 1820% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $125K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $125K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,221,895 | $2,883,891 | $3,193,107 | $124,544 | 4 | $52,046 |
| 2023 | $9,086,842 | $3,903,333 | $2,943,460 | $109,000 | 3 | $90,026 |
| 2022 | $7,722,323 | $4,343,653 | $2,671,769 | $101,000 | 2 | $2,011,618 |
| 2021 | $6,182,862 | $2,558,789 | $2,571,466 | $6,487 | 1 | $116,670 |
| 2020 | $6,198,249 | $2,792,000 | $2,568,887 | $67,491 | Total only | $44,140 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About In Defense of Animals
Based on IRS filings
In Defense of Animals is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
In Defense of Animals is led by Marilyn Kroplick MD, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marilyn Kroplick MD
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$93K (2020) → $161K (2024)
Sammy Zablen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margie Tally
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana McGuffin CPA
CFO
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Lisa Levinson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$52K (2020) → $76K (2024)
Michael Yardegari JD MBA
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jacqueline Janssen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Stephen Linker (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bob Ingersoll (2020) — Director
- Former: Clifton Roberts (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $161K, to Marilyn Kroplick MD (President & CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about In Defense of Animals
How much does In Defense of Animals give each year?
In Defense of Animals gave $125K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $109K across 3 grants.
What is In Defense of Animals's typical grant size?
In Defense of Animals's median grant in 2024 was $27,250, and its average grant was $31,136, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does In Defense of Animals give grants?
In Defense of Animals gives mostly in California: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does In Defense of Animals give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on In Defense of Animals's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is In Defense of Animals?
In Defense of Animals reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What is In Defense of Animals?
In Defense of Animals is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in San Rafael, CA. It holds $9.2M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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