Mercy for Animals Inc
Mercy for animals' mission is to construct a compassionate food system that is not just kind to animals but essential for the future of our planet and all who share it. Our vision of a world where animals are respected, protected, and free drives the work we do every day.
Key facts about Mercy for Animals Inc
- EIN
- 54-2076145
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Total assets
- $30,246,859
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
$30.2M
+2.5% YoY
Revenue
$23.3M
+128.3% YoY
Net Investment Income
$593K
-14.7% YoY
Expenses
$23.9M
+0.1% YoY
Is Mercy for Animals Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
About Mercy for Animals Inc
Based on IRS filings
Mercy for Animals Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $30.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $593K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $30,246,859 | $29,513,719 | $40,579,555 |
| Revenue | $23,344,663 | $10,226,940 | $29,236,102 |
| Expenses | $23,908,480 | $23,890,282 | $14,556,914 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $593,278 | $695,807 | $567,435 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mercy for Animals Inc is led by Leah Garces, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leah Garces
Chief Executive Officer
President → CEO & President, 2022
CEO & President → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$135K (2020) → $195K (2024)
Neysa Colizzi
Board Chair & Director
Board Chair → Board Chair & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chelsie Schadt
Co-Interim Managing Director, Us & Canada
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$126K (2024)
Alexis Fox
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Bugeja Vuu
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Surenkamp
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Feria
Vice Chair & Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liza Heavener
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Pellman Rowland
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Siddharth Hariharan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyson-Lord Gray
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelcey Meadows-Lucas
Senior Philanthropy Officer
Philanthropy Officer → Senior Philanthropy Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$116K (2020) → $176K (2024)
Jodi Medoff
Chief Operating Officer, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
Deputy Gc, Secretary & General Counsel → Secretary & General Counsel, 2022
Secretary & General Counsel → Chief Operating Officer, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$99K (2021) → $173K (2024)
Caitlin Oates
Vice President of Philanthropy
Senior Philanthropy Officer → Vice President of Philanthropy, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$136K (2023) → $132K (2024)
Shahid Maqsood
Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President & Global Finance → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$122K (2023) → $194K (2024)
Patrick Sarsfield
General Counsel
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$128K (2024)
Former officers (10)
- Former: Derek Coons (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan Lane (2020–2023) — Global Senior Vice President of Philanthropy
- Former: Jesse Marks (2022–2023) — Senior Vice President of Programs
- Former: Mamta Valderrama (2023) — Global Senior Vice President of Operations
- Former: Matthew Scheer (2022) — Vice President of Public Engagement
- Former: Victoria Weiss (2022) — Vice President of Finance
- Former: Daina Bray (2020–2021) — Secretary & General Counsel · Filing note: Through 102021
- Former: Nathan Runkle (2020–2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Melanie Heymans (2021) — Senior Vice President of People & Culture
- Former: Tracy Keys (2020) — Officer
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
Frequently asked questions about Mercy for Animals Inc
How large is Mercy for Animals Inc?
Mercy for Animals Inc reported $30.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $23.3M.
What is Mercy for Animals Inc?
Mercy for Animals Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $30.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Mercy for Animals Inc operate?
Mercy for Animals Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Washington.
What is Mercy for Animals Inc's EIN?
Mercy for Animals Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2076145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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