Social Compassion in Legislation
Social Compassion in Legislation's (SCIL) mission is to save and protect animals in the wild, on the farm, and in homes through public policy advocacy in California and federally. SCIL works closely with legislators to sponsor legislation and steer regulations that affect animals, as well as fight legislation that does harm to animals.
Social Compassion in Legislation at a glance
- Total assets
- $929,542
- +82.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $533,297
- +453.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $5,669
- -59.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $184,986
- -19.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Social Compassion in Legislation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Social Compassion in Legislation gives
- Giving grew 100% 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 $10K (2020) to $150K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Social Compassion Laguna Beach, CA | To further the mission of Social Compassion to protect animals. | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $929,542 | $533,297 | $184,986 | — | — | $5,669 |
| 2024 | $509,608 | $96,306 | $229,487 | $50,000 | 1 | $13,899 |
| 2023 | $520,296 | $155,908 | $334,255 | $150,000 | 1 | $4,766 |
| 2022 | $700,347 | $53,485 | $221,960 | $25,000 | 1 | $7,579 |
| 2021 | $867,849 | $98,104 | $325,669 | $25,000 | 1 | $16,508 |
| 2020 | $1,098,597 | $1,131,856 | $366,742 | $10,000 | 1 | $110 |
About Social Compassion in Legislation
Based on IRS filings
Social Compassion in Legislation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Laguna Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $930K in total assets. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Social Compassion in Legislation is led by Judie Mancuso, President CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judie Mancuso
President CEO
President & CEO → President CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Nickolaus Sackett
Director of Legislative Affairs
CFO → Director of Legislative Affairs, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $104K (2025)
Diane Keaton
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Genesis Butler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah Sturgis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Hayes
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louise Linton
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margret Quigley
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simone Reyes
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $104K, to Nickolaus Sackett (Director of Legislative Affairs). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Social Compassion in Legislation
How large is Social Compassion in Legislation?
Social Compassion in Legislation reported $930K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $533K.
What is Social Compassion in Legislation?
Social Compassion in Legislation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Laguna Beach, CA. It holds $930K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Social Compassion in Legislation operate?
Social Compassion in Legislation has awarded grants in California.
What is Social Compassion in Legislation's EIN?
Social Compassion in Legislation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8923001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
Live grants for the work Social Compassion in Legislation funds
Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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