2025-10-08T14:11:53-05:00 2024-12-31 461752277 MEREDITH CPAS LLC 222 W LAS COLINAS BLVD IRVING TX 75039 990 2024-01-01 680008936 IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS INDE 4154480048 1020 B STREET SAN RAFAEL CA 94901 DANA MCGUFFIN CFO 4154480048 2025-09-30 1 0 KAREN MEREDITH P00065063 2144921986 2025-09-29 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MARILYN KROPLICK MD 1020 B STREET SAN RAFAEL CA 94901 2886711 0 X WWW.IDAUSA.ORG X 1983 CA IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS IS AN INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL PROTECTION ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENDING THE EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE OF ANIMALS BY RAISING THE STATUS OF ANIMALS BEYOND THAT OF MERE PROPERTY, AND BY DEFENDING THEIR RIGHTS, WELFARE, AND HABITAT. 5 5 24 7 0 0 3807824 2821404 2701 5379 90026 52046 2782 5062 3903333 2883891 109000 124544 0 0 1458676 1700724 34623 53784 432254 1341161 1314055 2943460 3193107 959873 -309216 9086842 9221895 407125 416832 8679717 8805063 X 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. 0 0 1919536 5379 IDA'S CAMPAIGNS AND PROGRAMS COVER ANIMALS AROUND THE WORLD, THROUGH INVESTIGATION, RESCUE AND REHABILITATION, PUBLIC EDUCATION, POLITICAL AND CONSUMER ADVOCACY, AND LITIGATION. FROM WORKING TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF AMERICA'S COMPANION ANIMALS, TO RESCUING ON CATALIA ISLAND, TO FIGHTING TO END THE HORRIFIC TRADE IN DOG MEAT IN KOREA, IDA'S CAMPAIGNS REACH FAR AND WIDE. SEE ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON SCHEDULE O. 124544 124544 GRANTS PAID: DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS IDENTIFIED AND THEN CONTRIBUTED FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO A NUMBER OF WORTHY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING CARE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES TO ANIMALS. 203365 PROJECT HOPESINCE 1993, IDA'S HOPE ANIMAL SANCTUARY (HAS) HAS RESCUED, PROVIDED REFUGE, AND FOUGHT FOR JUSTICE FOR ABUSED ANIMALS IN RURAL MISSISSIPPI. IN A REGION DEVOID OF ANIMAL SHELTERS AND OTHER VITAL ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES, THE ONGOING WORK OF HAS IS BEYOND CRITICAL IN PROVIDING HOPE FOR ANIMALS CONTINUING TO SUFFER IN AMERICA'S DEEP SOUTH. THE SANCTUARY HAS SAVED THOUSANDS OF ANIMALS INCLUDING DOGS, CATS, GOATS, SHEEP, PIGS, HORSES, COWS, CHICKENS, DUCKS, GEESE AS WELL AS PELICANS, LIZARDS, TURTLES, AND PUMAS. WE ENSURE THEY RECEIVE SAFE TRANSPORTATION AWAY FROM HARM, PROVIDE THEM WITH VETERINARY CARE, SPAY AND NEUTER, GOOD FOOD AND FRESH WATER, AND A LOT OF LOVE AND KINDNESS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) IN SUMMARY, IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS PROTECTS THE RIGHTS, HABITATS AND WELFARE OF ANIMALS THROUGH A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION, LOBBYING, BOYCOTTING AND DIRECT ACTION CAMPAIGNING. CONTINUATION OF DISCUSSION FROM FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART 4AIDA WORKS TIRELESSLY ON THESE PROJECTS:* ANTI-VIVISECTION: END ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION; SEEK ALTERNATIVES; EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT UNNECESSARY ANIMAL EXPERIMENTS.* FUR: EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE CRUELTY OF THE FUR INDUSTRY, HERE IN THE UNITED STATES AND IN KOREA AND CHINA. IDA IS AN ORGANIZER FOR ANNUAL FUR FREE FRIDAY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST AGAINST THE FUR TRADE. IDA HOLDS RALLIES IN SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES EVERY YEAR.* INVESTIGATIONS: IDA WORKS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT ON CRUELTY CASES TO BRING JUSTICE TO COMPANION ANIMALS AND TO FARM ANIMALS IN RURAL MISSISSIPPI. IDA INVESTIGATES CONDITIONS OF ELEPHANTS IN ZOOS ACROSS THE STATES, AND IS COMMITTED TO ENDING THE SUFFERING FOR ELEPHANTS IN ZOOS AND CIRCUSES. IDA STRIVES TO RELOCATE ELEPHANTS TO SANCTUARIES WHENEVER POSSIBLE.* SANCTUARY: IDA PROVIDES SANCTIONS FOR RESCUED AND ABUSED ANIMALS AND GIVE LIFETIME CARE WHEN NEEDED, IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD. WE SUPPORT IDA HOPE ANIMAL SANCTUARY IN GRENADA MS AND WE SUPPORT ANIMAL PROTECTION IN INDIA. ADDITIONALLY, IDA PROVIDES VETERINARY CARE FOR THE STREET DOGS OF MUMBAI.* PROGRAMS: IDA DEFENDS AND PROTECTS DOLPHINS AND WHALES INSTEAD OF EXPLOITING THEM. IDA IS WORKING TO CLOSE EXISTING CAPTIVE DISPLAY FACILITIES. IDA IS MOBILIZING SUPPORTERS TO STOP MASS KILLING OF WILD HORSES. IDA IS DEMANDING THAT FEDERAL AGENCIES CARRY OUT THEIR DUTY TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE WILD EQUINES WITH HUMANE, COST EFFECTIVE SCIENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS. IDA WORKS TO PROTECT FARMED ANIMALS BY LOBBYING FOR LEGAL CHANGE, PRESSURING MAJOR FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS TO MAKE PLANT BASED MEALS WIDELY AVAILABLE, AND PUBLIC AWARENESS INITIATIVES TO INSPIRE CRUELTY-FREE LIFESTYLE CHOICES. IDA SUPPORTS HUMANE AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY CATS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS THAT UNDERTAKE LIFE-SAVING TNR, TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN, AND STRIVES TO PROTECT COMMUNITY CATSAND THEIR OUTDOOR HOMES. OVER THE YEARS, IDA HAS WON SOME PRECEDENT SETTING VICTORIES FOR OUR ANIMAL FRIENDS, BOTH HERE AT HOME, AND AROUND THE WORLD. THEY INCLUDE:* CLOSING DOWN WHAT ONCE WAS THE LARGEST EXPERIMENTAL CENTER FOR CHIMPANZEES IN THE WORLD, THE HIDEOUS COULSTON FOUNDATION. IN DOING SO, HUNDREDS OF CHIMPANZEES WERE FREED FROM THE HORRORS OF VIVISECTION.* CREATING A CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY AND EDUCATION CENTER IN THE WEST AFRICAN REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON, PROVIDING A SAFE HAVEN FOR SEVERELY ABUSED ADULT CHIMPANZEES AND FOR BABIES ORPHANED BY A THRIVING BUSHMEAT TRADE.* PROVIDING ONGOING AND VIGOROUS SUPPORT AGAINST THE DOG MEAT TRADE IN ASIA* CLOSING DOWN NEW YORK UNIVERSITY'S GRUESOME CRACK COCAINE EXPERIMENTS ON MONKEYS ... AND ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY'S HORRIFIC VOMITING EXPERIMENTS ON CATS.* SAVING THE LIVES OF 180 "RESEARCH" BEAGLES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AFTER AN EMPLOYEE TIPPED US OFF THEY WERE ABOUT TO BE KILLED.* HELPING PASS A LAW THAT, FOR THE FIRST TIME, PROTECTS KOREA'S 1.7 MILLION STRAY DOGS FROM CRUELTY, ABANDONMENT, AND EXPLOITATION.* CANCELING A PROPOSED SLAUGHTER OF THOUSANDS OF BABY SEALS OFF THE COAST OF SOUTH AFRICA.* RESCUING HUNDREDS OF DOGS AND CATS AFTER A DEVASTATING FIRESTORM SWEPT THROUGH THE OAKLAND/BERKELEY HILLS, DESTROYING MORE THAN 3,500 HOMES.* LIBERATING 40 DOLPHINS WHEN AN IDA INVESTIGATOR FLEW TO JAPAN AND SWAM UNDERWATER IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT TO CUT THE NETS THAT IMPRISONED THE TERRIFIED ANIMALS.* FILING FIVE LAWSUITS THAT RESULTED IN THE FREEING OF 42 RACING GREYHOUNDS FROM ARMY, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA RESEARCH LABORATORIES. MANY WERE ALREADY IN THE MIDST OF PAINFUL RESEARCH. THE LAWSUITS SUCCESSFULLY PREVENTED HORRIFIC BONE BREAKING EXPERIMENTS ON 120 RETIRED RACING GREYHOUNDS.* CONDUCTING UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATIONS THAT EXPOSED THE CRUELTIES OF THE PUPPY MILL INDUSTRY ... RESCUING THOUSANDS OF STARVING AND ABUSED ANIMALS, AND DEVELOPING A 64-ACRE ABUSED ANIMAL SANCTUARY IN RURAL MISSISSIPPI. PROJECT HOPE (CONTINUATION OF DISCUSSION FROM FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART 4B) HAS ALSO CONDUCTS UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATIONS, COORDINATES RAIDS WITH LOCAL LAWENFORCEMENT, AND ULTIMATELY RESCUES ANIMALS SUFFERING FROM STARVATION, DISEASE, VIOLENT ABUSE AND EXTREME NEGLECT. FROM RESCUES INVOLVING ANIMALS SUFFERING AT THE MERCY OF PUPPY MILL OPERATORS, ANIMAL "COLLECTORS", ANIMAL DEALERS AND DOG FIGHTING RINGS (WHERE EMACIATED DOGS WITH SWOLLEN AND BLEEDING HEADS WERE TIGHTLY BOUND TO CHAINS), TO THE RESCUE OF EXOTIC SPECIES, FARM ANIMALS, AND COMPANION ANIMALS IN TROUBLE, WE ARE THERE. WE ALSO GO THE DISTANCE TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY EVIDENCE TO ENSURE EVERY ABUSER IS PROSECUTED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW. WE DO SO DESPITE DEATH THREATS AND ACTS OF PHYSICAL VIOLENCE AGAINST US. 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RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 643514 643514 2282857 631800 1651057 930651 930651 165746 165746 182662 182662 3573630 STOCKS AND EQUITIES 1135603 F FIXED INCOME 550605 F CASH AND DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS 3537696 F 5223904 ACCRUED PAYROLL LIABILITIES 145946 FISHER NOTE 100000 245946 3209693 334979 53061 388040 2821653 62238 62238 2883891 3095016 1492 1492 3093524 99583 99583 3193107 PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD 1,491. NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS 51,570. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: TEMP RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTIONS 62,239. ROUNDING -1. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD 1,491. ROUNDING 1. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: TAX>BOOK DEPRECIATION 99,583. 1 SOUTHEAST ASIA 1 0 DOG RESCUE DOG RESCUE AND REHOMING 60044 INDIA 1 1 DEFENDING ANIMAL RIGHTS RESCUE SHELTERS 36000 2 1 0 0 2 1 96044 0 96044 RESCUE SHELTERS 0 CHECKS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 2: GRANTMAKERS EXPLANATION FOR MONITORING USE OF FUNDS OUTSIDE US ONCE GRANTS ARE APPROVED, RECEPIENT ORGANIZATION MUST SIGN LETTER OF AGREEMENT STATING THE TERMS OF GRANT AND REPORTING SCHEDULE. A BUDGET IS PREPARED IN ADVANCE OF ALL INTERNATIONAL WORK. LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WORKING IN THE DESIGNATED FOREIGN COUNTRIES PROVIDE ONGOING REPORTS REGARDING PROGRESS OF WORK. FINANCIALS AND NARRATIVE REPORTS ARE REQUIRED AT LEAST ONCE AT THE END OF THE PROJECT PERIOD. IDA'S PROGRAM GRANTS MANAGER HANDLES THE DOCUMENTATION FOR SUCH REPORTING. EXPENDITURES ARE MADE AGAINST BUDGET AMOUNTS AND ANALYZED CONTINUOUSLY BY US-BASED MANAGEMENT. DISCUSSIONS, E-MAILS, AND OTHER TECHNIQUES OF COMMUNICATION ARE EMPLOYED TO ENSURE THAT FUNDS ARE UTILIZED ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINAL INTENT. ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE DOCUMENTED IN WRITING AND SUBMITTED TO THE HEAD OFFICE. PART I, LINE 3: METHOD OF ACCOUNTING CASH BASIS METHOD OF ACCOUNTING IS UTILIZED. PART I - ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS ESTABLISHED A RELATIONSHIP WITH IDA INDIA, WHICH IS A NONPROFIT GRASSROOTS-LEVEL ANIMAL PROTECTION ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ESTABLISHING AND DEFENDING THE RIGHTS OF ALL NONHUMAN LIVING CREATURES. IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS-INDIA WAS BORN ON 31ST OCTOBER 1996. IMMEDIATELY THE PROJECT OF NEUTERING OF STREET DOGS WAS TAKEN UP. A SMALL BEGINNING WAS MADE IN MARCH 1997 IN TWO GARAGES OF A RESIDENTIAL COLONY IN A SUBURB OF MUMBAI. FOR THREE YEARS IDA INDIA WORKED IN SMALL MAKE SHIFT CAMPS. WITH THE INTERVENTION OF THE MUMBAI HIGH COURT, THE CORPORATION HANDED OVER THE PREMISES AT DEONAR TO IDA INDIA ON 22ND DECEMBER 1999. IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS ALSO ESTABLISHED A RELATIONSHIP WITH JINDO LOVE RESCUE. JINDO LOVE RESCUE WAS FOUNDED IN 2015, AND IS MADE UP OF A TEAM OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT RESCUING DOGS FROM BECOMING VICTIMS OF THE DOG MEAT TRADE WHETHER THEY'RE HOMELESS, ON DOG MEAT FARMS, AT SLAUGHTERHOUSES, PUPPY MILLS, OR KILL SHELTERS. THEY SAVE DOGS DIRECTLY FROM SOUTH KOREA'S DOG MEAT TRADE, AND THOSE VULNERABLE TO BEING KILLED, AND PLACE THEM IN LOVING FOREVER HOMES IN THE U.S. AND CANADA. 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THE FOLLOWING FOOTNOTE TO THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ADDRESSES THE ORGANIZATION'S INCOME TAX STATUS AND ACTIVITIES: INCOME TAXES IDA IS ORGANIZED AS A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE IRS AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER IRC SECTION 501(A) AS ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3), QUALIFY FOR THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION UNDER IRC SECTIONS 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) AND (VIII), AND HAS BEEN DETERMINED NOT TO BE PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS UNDER IRC SECTIONS 509(A)(1) AND (3), RESPECTIVELY. IDA IS REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY FILE A RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX (FORM 990) WITH THE IRS. CURRENTLY, IDA ENGAGES IN NO ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD BE TAXED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. IDA HAS RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THAT IT QUALIFIES FOR TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND SECTION 23701D OF THE CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE. THE EXEMPTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO PERIODIC REVIEW BY THE FEDERAL AND STATE TAXING AUTHORITIES AND MANAGEMENT IS CONFIDENT THAT IDA CONTINUES TO SATISFY ALL FEDERAL AND STATE STATUTES IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR CONTINUED TAX EXEMPTION STATUS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B LINE 11B EXPLANATION - FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE TAX PROFESSIONAL. THE FORM IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT. AFTER A FULL REVIEW, THE FINAL VERSION OF THE TAX RETURN IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S VOTING BODY. A REPRESENTATIVE OF MANAGEMENT OR THE BOARD AUTHORIZES THE FINAL FORM 990 WHICH IS THEN E-FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT LEAST ANNUALLY. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND ANY RELATED PARTY AFFILIATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS FULL TRANSPARENCY ON ALL RELATIONSHIPS. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS (IN FACT OR APPEARANCE) ARE DISCUSSED OPENLY AND RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A - COMPENSATION REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS - CEO & TOP MANAGEMENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF ALL HIGH-LEVEL PERSONNEL PERIODICALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS RULES AND REGULATIONS. EFFORTS ARE MADE TO SECURE COMPENSATION DATA FROM INDUSTRY SOURCES IN ORDER TO DETERMINE COMPETITIVENESS AND APPROPRIATENESS OF SALARIES. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE PROCESS IS THOROUGH AND TRANSPARENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS GUIDELINES AND THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEURES. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B - COMPENSATION REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS - OFFICERS & KEY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION OF OTHER HIGH-LEVEL PERSONNEL AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED PERIODICALLY BY MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT. EFFORTS ARE MADE TO SECURE COMPENSATION DATA FROM INDUSTRY SOURCES IN ORDER TO DETERMINE COMPETITIVENESS AND APPROPRIATENESS OF SALARIES AND ALL RELATED BENEFITS. ALL DECISIONS ARE THEN DOCUMENTED IN PERSONNEL FILES. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF ALL HIGH-LEVEL PERSONNEL PERIODICALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS RULES AND REGULATIONS. EFFORTS ARE MADE TO SECURE COMPENSATION DATA FROM INDUSTRY SOURCES IN ORDER TO DETERMINE COMPETITIVENESS AND APPROPRIATENESS OF SALARIES. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE PROCESS IS THOROUGH AND TRANSPARENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS GUIDELINES AND THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER LEGAL FILINGS ARE MAINTAINED IN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT AND HELD AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY TAX AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. TAX RETURNS ARE POSTED ANNUALLY TO WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG (WHERE THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AS ELECTRONIC COPIES) AND ARE ALSO AVAILABLE BY REQUEST FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE IN SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: TAX>BOOK DEPRECIATION 99,583.