2024-11-12T17:30:26-07:00 2023-12-31 Liberty Business Services 15072 62nd St N Oak Park Heights MN 55082 990EZ 2023-01-01 800530102 ANIMAL FOLKS ANIM 6512222821 1041 Grand Ave Number 115 St Paul MN 55105 Ann Olson Executive Director 6512222821 2024-11-19 1 1 Chris Hagen P02121647 6514917308 2024-11-12 X 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X www.animalfolksmn.org X X 169972 X 169972 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 169972 0 0 0 157414 0 9316 24282 191012 -21040 71565 0 50525 X 80382 52125 0 0 2857 50 83239 52175 11674 1650 71565 50525 The mission of Animal Folks is to protect animals and prevent cruelty through constructive and sustainable reforms of the Minnesota criminal and civil justice systems. Core to this mission is system reform - to assess what is needed systemically to improve the enforcement of animal law and prevention of animal cruelty in Minnesota. The mission is achieved through five core programs. Animal Law Resources GOAL: To foster professionalism and competency by providing training, resources, and support to Minnesota authorities responsible for the enforcement of animal law. 2023 Strategies and Actions * Judicial materials - Ongoing: Animal Folks wrote an animal cruelty chapter for the Minnesota Judges Criminal Benchbook in 2021; this chapter is updated yearly. The Benchbook is used by judges and prosecutors while conducting legal research on Minnesota criminal laws and related issues. * Animal Cruelty Training for Veterinary Students - Ongoing: For the fourth year, Animal Folks worked with veterinarians at the University of Minnesota to teach senior veterinary students about animal cruelty and how to identify, document, and report suspected or known animal cruelty. 0 41189 Legislative Action GOAL: To lead and support state and local legislative efforts, including crafting of humane laws, lobbying, and advocacy, that protects animals and lays a foundation for systemic reform. 2023 Strategies and Actions * Office of Animal Protection bill (OAP) - New: Working with bill authors, Animal Folks introduced the Office of Animal Protection bill in the Minnesota Legislature. This bill will establish an Office of Animal Protection under the Department of Public Safety to provide assistance to local, state, tribal, and federal agencies in the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of animal cruelty. Hearings for the bill were granted in both the House and Senate. * Companion Animal Board bill - Reintroduced: Animal Folks continued lobbying and advocating for the Companion Animal Board (CAB) bill. This bill was reintroduced during the Minnesota legislative session in 2023. The CAB will establish a new state board to address companion animal (pet) issues. * Winona County: Puppy Mill Initiative - Working with residents in Winona County, Animal Folks continued its efforts in 2023 to ask the Winona County Board to 1) ban future permits of dog breeding facilities; and 2) assess and improve standards within existing kennels (those already grandfathered in). In 2023, the county board voted to proceed and pursue these actions. In addition to testifying before the board, Animal Folks coordinated multiple advocacy efforts, including letters to the editor and printing of 200" No Puppy Mill" yard signs which were distributed throughout the county. 0 27950 Animal Cruelty Research GOAL: To research animal cruelty cases and issues pertaining to crimes against animals and provide credible Minnesota-specific data to the public, agencies, and organizations upon request. 2023 Strategies and Actions * Animal Cruelty Databank - Ongoing: Work continued on the animal cruelty databank, including requests to the judicial office for animal cruelty cases (convictions and disposition), coding of cases, and initial analysis of data. Cases are used to support education on cruelty and the link to human violence. * Data Requests - Import/Export/Regulatory law: Animal Folks submitted data requests to various states and to the federal government (FOIA-USDA) to obtain data on Minnesota dog breeding facilities and other licensees. This data is used in testimony and educational efforts to illustrate where puppies are sourced. * Data Requests - Criminal law: Numerous data requests were also made to local police departments/sheriff offices for documents related cases of animal cruelty. * General research - Ongoing: Various animal-related topics are researched for use on the website, emails, and social media. 0 45603 Criminal and Civil Justice GOAL: To investigate and report suspected or known animal cruelty (or related crimes against animals) and provide input to criminal and civil cases throughout the legal process. 2023 Strategies and Actions * Victim Advocacy - Ongoing: Animal Folks provided assistance to multiple Minnesotans who requested help in filing animal cruelty complaints or consumer protection complaints after purchasing a sickly animal. 0 17653 Outreach & Communication GOAL: To educate the public on animal law and cruelty issues and enhance communication and cooperation between various stakeholders involved in the enforcement of animal law. 2023 Strategies and Actions * State event - Animal Folks hosted a booth at the Minnesota State Fair to promote BE KIND TO ANIMALS and our efforts to promote animal protection. Multiple volunteers helped staff the booth and answer questions. Giveaways and materials for education and distribution were created. At the booth, over 2,000 Minnesotans signed on to support to Animal Folks' efforts, representing all areas of the state. * Local events - Animal Folks participated in local events and conferences for animals, including the Tri-County Humane Society Conference in May, the Furassic Park event in September, Democracy in Action in November, and the MN Sheriff Association conference in December. * Ongoing - Animal Folks continued to create and send a monthly newsletter about animal issues and cruelty prevention efforts. 0 14711 147106 Reese Frederickson Chair 5 0 0 0 John Kingrey Vice Chair 3 0 0 0 Ann Olson Executive Director 40 72000 0 0 Marianne Settano-Shumaker Secretary 3 0 0 0 Rose Surma Treasurer 3 0 0 0 Karen Lundquist Board Member 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MN Ann Olson 1041 Grand Avenue Number 115 St Paul MN 55105 6512222821 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 133157 118578 156863 154639 169972 733209 133157 118578 156863 154639 169972 733209 358246 374963 181 181 733390 0.51127 0.56161 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Speaking fee RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 7453 28036 35489 155523 191012 38202 9551 0 0 22091 25979 37628 38202 123900 185850 12295 25113 24521 35489 97418 5523 6495 9407 9551 30976 46464 4900 4113 5146 7453 21612 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Office Expense;10780|Travel and Meetings;10553|Program Supplies;2824|Bank and Interest and Filing Fees;125^Total;24282^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Description;EOY Amount^Accounts Receivable;50^Total;50^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Description;EOY Amount^Credit card payable;1650^Total;1650^