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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · 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
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.
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Grant Distribution by State
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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 | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
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Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAH GARCES | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $195,079 |
| SHAHID MAQSOOD | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $194,388 |
| JODI MEDOFF | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, SECR | 40 | $173,318 |
| KELCEY MEADOWS-LUCAS | SENIOR PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 40 | $175,543 |
| CAITLIN OATES | VICE PRESIDENT OF PHILANTHROPY | 40 | $132,054 |
| CHELSIE SCHADT | CO-INTERIM MANAGING DIRECTOR, US & CANADA | 40 | $125,920 |
| PATRICK SARSFIELD | GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $128,429 |
| NEYSA COLIZZI | BOARD CHAIR AND DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MICHAEL PELLMAN ROWLAND | TREASURER AND DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LISA FERIA | VICE CHAIR AND DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALEXIS FOX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TYSON-LORD GRAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SIDDHARTH HARIHARAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY BUGEJA VUU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LIZA HEAVENER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAIME SURENKAMP | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How large is Mercy for Animals Inc?
As of 2024, Mercy for Animals Inc holds $30.2M in total assets with $23.3M in annual revenue.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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