Nonprofit · EIN 34-0714644
THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE
Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44113
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $10,411,587 | $10,682,476 | -$270,889 | $45,654,297 | $554,480 | $45,099,817 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $9,216,363 | $9,490,299 | -$273,936 | $44,505,647 | $468,150 | $44,037,497 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,007,810
- Program service revenue
- $1,665,353
- Investment income
- $1,839,583
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,006,123
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$101,159
- Other revenue
- -$101,159
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $369,917
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,104,134
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,629,741
- Professional fundraising fees
- $328,176
- Legal fees
- $13,453
- Accounting fees
- $10,800
- Occupancy
- $159,334
- Travel
- $16,558
- Depreciation
- $761,723
- Program services (functional)
- $8,728,281
- Management and general (functional)
- $618,381
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,335,814
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $44,505,647
- Total assets, end of year
- $45,654,297
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $554,480
- Net assets, end of year
- $45,099,817
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $13,895,676
- Publicly traded securities
- $22,429,683
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $40,239,582
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,860,235
- Gross receipts
- $17,372,558
- Employees
- 131
- Volunteers
- 1,355
- Year formed
- 1913
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON A HARVEY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $247,237 | $9,962 |
| ALLISON LASH DVM | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,864 | $8,617 |
| AYSE DUNLAP | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,438 | $20,669 |
| JUDITH HUNTER | VICE PRESIDENT OF PHILANTH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,456 | $7,481 |
| SHARI GIBBS ANDRUS | VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $122,680 | $6,921 |
| ANITA GRIGOR DVM | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,787 | $4,912 |
| KRISTIE BROCK DVM | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,897 | $1,951 |
| CHRIS ANDERSON | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ED PAVLISH | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHILPI BISWAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN MUELLER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY TATMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TANZIE DANIELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AGELEKE ZAPIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA DOWNING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH HAGEN MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAWN SWIT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JULIE TROTT-HEISEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WEIGAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE NEWLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRISH DECENSI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SACHIN JAVA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA JOSEPH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANTOINETTE PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE SNYDER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| AMANDA ROMEO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHAD PEARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON A HARVEY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 50 | $217,691 | $9,534 |
| ALLISON LASH DVM | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 50 | $161,345 | $7,679 |
| JUDITH HUNTER | VICE PRESIDENT OF PHILANTHROPY & COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $119,970 | $6,733 |
| LISE WILSON DVM | SURGEON Highest-paid employee | 33 | $119,052 | $5,772 |
| JULIANNE WEBER DVM | SURGEON Highest-paid employee | 37 | $114,921 | $5,408 |
| ANITA GRIGOR DVM | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,137 | $3,555 |
| SHARI GIBBS ANDRUS | VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE Officer | 50 | $105,104 | $5,975 |
| CHRIS ANDERSON | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ED PAVLISH | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHILPI BISWAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN MUELLER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY TATMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TANZIE DANIELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AGELEKE ZAPIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL COHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA DOWNING | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH HAGEN MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN SWIT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE TROTT-HEISEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WEIGAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE NEWLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISH DECENSI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SACHIN JAVA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA JOSEPH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTOINETTE PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE SNYDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA ROMEO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1729 WILLEY AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44113-4302
- In care of
- % JUANITA / SHARI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHARON A HARVEY, 1729 WILLEY AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44113
- Signed the 990
- SHARON A HARVEY, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (216) 771-4616
- Website
- WWW.CLEVELANDAPL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CARD PALMER SIBBISON & CO
Mission
THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE'S (APL) MISSION IS TO FOSTER COMPASSION AND END ANIMAL SUFFERING. THE APL PROVIDES SHELTER, CARE, AND MEDICAL TREATMENT TO ANIMALS THAT HAVE LOST THEIR HOMES AND/OR SUFFERED CRUELTY OR NEGLECT. IT ALSO PROVIDES HUMANE LAW ENFORCEMENT IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY, SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES FOR SHELTER ANIMALS AND COMMUNITY PETS, OPERATES A LOW-COST VETERINARY CLINIC FOR PET OWNERS IN CLEVELAND FACING FINANCIAL CHALLENGES, AND OFFERS RESOURCES TO INCOME-QUALIFIED PET OWNERS IN CLEVELAND TO HELP THEM ACCESS THE CARE THEY NEED AND WANT FOR THEIR PETS KEEPING FAMILIES TOGETHER. IN 2024, THE APL HELPED MORE THAN 21,000 ANIMALS THROUGH AN ARRAY OF PROGRESSIVE PROGRAMS. THE APL RELIES ON THE SUPPORT OF PRIVATE DONORS AND FEES FOR SERVICE TO MAKE ALL THIS WORK POSSIBLE. THE APL DOES NOT RECEIVE GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS AND IS NOT GOVERNED BY, NOR DOES IT RECEIVE REGULAR OPERATING SUPPORT FROM, ANY NATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION.
Program accomplishments
- ANIMAL SHELTERING & CARE*: THE APL OPERATES A 40,000-SQUARE-FOOT ANIMAL SHELTER AND RESOURCE CENTER IN CLEVELAND. IN 2024, THE APL BROUGHT IN 6,952 ANIMALS THAT WERE SURRENDERED BY THEIR OWNERS, VICTIMS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT AND IMPOUNDED BY OUR HUMANE AGENTS, TRANSFERRED IN FROM OVERCROWDED SHELTERS, BROUGHT IN TO ASSIST WITH EMERGENCY SITUATIONS IN OTHER AREAS, OR STRAY CATS FOUND BY GOOD SAMARITANS. ONCE AT THE APL, THESE ANIMALS RECEIVE THE CARE AND TREATMENT THEY NEED UNTIL THEY CAN BE PLACED FOR ADOPTION. WHEN THE SHELTER IS FULL OR WHEN ANIMALS HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS BETTER MET IN A HOME SETTING, THEY ARE PLACED WITH TEMPORARY VOLUNTEER FOSTER FAMILIES UNTIL THEY ARE READY TO RETURN TO THE APL FOR ADOPTION. IN 2024, 3,126 OF THE 6,952 ANIMALS **************** (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION) ******************* ...ADMITTED TO THE APL RECEIVED CARE IN FOSTER HOMES. BY THE END OF 2024, WE ACHIEVED AN OVERALL 92% SAVE RATE FOR ANIMALS THROUGH ADOPTIONS, REUNIFICATION WITH OWNERS, OR TRANSFER TO OTHER RESCUE GROUPS OR SHELTERS FOR ADOPTION.Expenses $3,992,659 · revenue $668,820
- HUMANE INVESTIGATIONS*: THE APL IS THE LEAD AGENCY IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY FOR INVESTIGATING ANIMAL CRUELTY, NEGLECT, AND ABANDONMENT. UNDER OHIO LAW, THE CLEVELAND APL'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS AUTHORIZED TO APPOINT HUMANE SOCIETY AGENTS TO ENFORCE LOCAL AND STATE ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS; THESE APPOINTMENTS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY PROBATE COURT. THE APL DOES NOT RECEIVE PUBLIC FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM; IT IS FUNDED SOLELY BY DONATIONS. IN 2024, THE HUMANE INVESTIGATIONS TEAM OPENED 2,106 NEW INVESTIGATIONS OF SUSPECTED ANIMAL ABUSE AND EITHER IMPOUNDED OR RESCUED 1,070 ANIMALS. THE APL'S HUMANE SOCIETY AGENTS ALSO SEEK JUSTICE FOR ANIMAL VICTIMS BY WORKING WITH PROSECUTORS TO SECURE CONVICTIONS FOR THOSE CHARGED WITH ANIMAL CRUELTY **************** (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION) ******************* ...OR NEGLECT. UNDER OHIO LAW, HUMANE AGENTS ARE MANDATED REPORTERS FOR CHILD AND ELDER ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THE EXPENSES SHARED IN THIS SECTION REFLECT THE CORE COST OF OPERATING THE HUMANE INVESTIGATIONS PROGRAM AND DO NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF CARING FOR CRUELTY VICTIMS, WHICH CAN RANGE FROM BASIC DAILY CARE TO EXTENSIVE, SOMETIMES COMPLEX, VETERINARY CARE TO HEAL BOTH THEIR BODIES AND SPIRITS AND SAVE THEIR LIVES.Expenses $852,756 · revenue $14,516
- SHELTER VETERINARY SERVICES*: THE APL'S VETERINARY CLINIC PROVIDES SPAY/NEUTER, MEDICAL, AND OTHER SURGICAL SERVICES FOR ANIMALS ADMITTED TO THE SHELTER FOR REHOMING. ALL CATS, DOGS, AND RABBITS ARE STERILIZED PRIOR TO ADOPTION. THROUGH DONATIONS TO THE SECOND CHANCE PROGRAM, ANIMALS SURRENDERED TO THE APL WITH TREATABLE INJURIES OR ILLNESSES RECEIVE THE MEDICAL AND/OR SURGICAL CARE NEEDED FOR A HEALTHY LIFE. SOMETIMES, THIS CARE IS EXTENSIVE AND COMPLEX. IN 2024, 4,634 SHELTER ANIMALS WERE STERILIZED, AND 4,215 SHELTER ANIMALS RECEIVED 10,653 DIAGNOSTIC TESTS, TREATMENTS, PROCEDURES, AND/OR SURGERIES.Expenses $1,558,848
- ANIMAL WELFARE CLINIC (AWC)*: THE APL'S AWC PROVIDES SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY CATS THROUGH TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN (TNR) AND STERILIZATION SERVICES FOR ADOPTABLE ANIMALS FROM OTHER SHELTERS AND RESCUE GROUPS. IN 2024, 4,202 COMMUNITY CATS WERE STERILIZED THROUGH THE TNR PROGRAM, AND 2,163 ADOPTABLE ANIMALS FROM PARTNER SHELTERS AND RESCUE GROUPS WERE STERILIZED.Expenses $638,238 · revenue $425,470
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH*: THROUGH PROJECT CARE (COMMUNITY ANIMAL RETENTION EFFORT), THE APL HELPS INCOME-QUALIFIED PET OWNERS IN CLEVELAND ACCESS THE CARE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED AND WANT FOR THEIR PETS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE PET FOOD, GROOMING, VACCINATIONS, WELLNESS CARE, AND CRISIS BOARDING FOR OWNERS FACING HOUSING INSECURITY OR FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. IN 2024, PROJECT CARE ASSISTED MORE THAN 3,697 PETS AND DISTRIBUTED OVER 17 TONS OF PET FOOD TO FAMILIES IN NEED.Expenses $473,968
- COMMUNITY PET CLINIC (CPC): THE APL BELIEVES IN PRESERVING THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND AND THAT PET OWNERS SHOULD NOT BE FORCED TO GIVE UP THEIR PETS BECAUSE THEY CANNOT AFFORD VETERINARY CARE. IN 2022, THE APL OPENED ITS COMMUNITY PET CLINIC (CPC) TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE VETERINARY CARE TO PET OWNERS WHO HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO AFFORD CARE AT PRIVATE CLINICS OR AT ALL. THE CPC CURRENTLY SERVES PETS OWNED BY CLEVELAND AND EAST CLEVELAND RESIDENTS WHO ARE ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OR DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. IT ALSO SERVES CUYAHOGA COUNTY RESIDENTS LIVING IN HOMELESS SHELTERS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS, PUBLIC HOUSING, HOTELS, OR MOTELS, INDIVIDUALS REFERRED BY PRIVATE VETERINARY CLINICS DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY, AND THOSE REFERRED BY SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE CPC SERVES CLEVELAND APL ADOPTERS AND RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE 44113 ZIP CODE. IN 2024, THE CPC HELPED 4,390 ANIMALS, PERFORMED 1,025 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES, DENTALS, AND OTHER SURGERIES, CONDUCTED 2,223 DIAGNOSTIC TESTS, ADMINISTERED 5,076 VACCINES, AND PROVIDED HUMANE EUTHANASIA SERVICES TO 386 ANIMALS AT THEIR OWNERS' REQUEST.Expenses $1,211,812 · revenue $556,547
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-0714644
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1948
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $45,654,297
- Income (IRS master file)
- $17,372,558
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $10,411,587 | $10,682,476 | $45,654,297 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $9,216,363 | $9,490,299 | $44,505,647 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $10,854,961 | $8,073,106 | $42,732,715 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 34-0714644).
Questions about THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE
- What is the EIN of THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE is 34-0714644.
- Is THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1948.
- Are donations to THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SHARON A HARVEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 27 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $247,237 (SHARON A HARVEY, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $10,411,587, expenses of $10,682,476 and total assets of $45,654,297 at year end.
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