Nonprofit · EIN 36-2179814
ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · CHICAGO, IL 60654
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $15,413,078 | $16,460,550 | -$1,047,472 | $59,312,384 | $1,735,568 | $57,576,816 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $14,007,654 | $16,991,940 | -$2,984,286 | $58,148,694 | $1,543,008 | $56,605,686 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $14,446,898 | $16,813,381 | -$2,366,483 | $54,904,947 | $1,461,358 | $53,443,589 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,087,379
- Program service revenue
- $1,588,832
- Investment income
- $3,965,596
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,683,903
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$230,022
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,293
- Other revenue
- -$228,729
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $456,430
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,587,375
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,022,920
- Professional fundraising fees
- $1,261,275
- Legal fees
- $45,671
- Accounting fees
- $81,917
- Occupancy
- $647,495
- Depreciation
- $1,076,339
- Program services (functional)
- $12,768,569
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,399,597
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,292,384
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $58,148,694
- Total assets, end of year
- $59,312,384
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,735,568
- Net assets, end of year
- $57,576,816
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,817,678
- Publicly traded securities
- $46,666,908
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $53,323,954
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,252,862
- Gross receipts
- $57,076,626
- Employees
- 164
- Volunteers
- 431
- Year formed
- 1906
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Swiniarski | Medical Director Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $215,986 | $8,500 |
| Darlene Duggan | President Officer | 40 | $208,962 | $15,284 |
| Tracy Elliott | Former President Former | 0 | $207,066 | $5,541 |
| Brian Dent | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $175,305 | $25,677 |
| Laura Nedli | CFO until 7/25 Officer | 40 | $178,655 | $16,974 |
| Stephanie Belding | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $168,009 | $26,587 |
| Michelle Medhurst | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $180,136 | $8,527 |
| Rhett Lindsay | Vice President Mission Advancement Highest-paid employee | 40 | $163,509 | $17,660 |
| Shane Foley | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Rafael Leon | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane Eberle | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane Luiso | Past Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Jaffee | Exec. Committee Director at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara McLucas | Exec. Committee Director at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Shanker | Exec. Committee Director at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rae Ann Van Pelt DVM | Exec. Committee Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Peggy Austin | Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Anita Dabrowska | Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Shannon Greeley DVM | Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Steven H Klein | Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Barbara Provus | Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sheldon Rubin DVM | Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lauren Wolven | Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Freeman Wood III | Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sophie Xu | Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Elliott | President (until 3/15/24) Officer | 40 | $234,064 | $20,846 |
| Emily Swiniarski | Medical Director Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $200,405 | $6,852 |
| Brian Dent | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $163,306 | $25,704 |
| Stephanie Belding | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $156,350 | $27,767 |
| Laura Nedli | CFO Officer | 40 | $159,933 | $16,296 |
| Michelle Medhurst | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $165,935 | $7,368 |
| Rhett Lindsay | Vice President Mission Advancement Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,541 | $17,320 |
| Darlene Duggan | President (as of 3/15/24) Officer | 40 | $145,558 | $9,180 |
| Shane Foley | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Rafael Leon | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane Eberle | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane Luiso | Past Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Jaffee | Exec. Committee Director at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara McLucas | Exec. Committee Director at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Rae Ann Van Pelt DVM | Exec. Committee Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Shanker | Exec. Committee Director at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Peggy Austin | Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Anita Dabrowska | Director at Large (as of 2/19/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Greeley DVM | Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven H Klein | Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Provus | Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheldon Rubin DVM | Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Freeman Wood III | Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren Wolven | Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sophie Xu | Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Elliott | President (until 3/15/24) Officer | 40 | $220,747 | $19,076 |
| Emily Swiniarski | Medical Director Key employee | 37.5 | $162,073 | $14,144 |
| Laura Nedli | CFO Officer | 40 | $150,252 | $20,727 |
| Brian Dent | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $144,677 | $24,644 |
| Stephanie Belding | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $136,847 | $28,782 |
| Lydia Krupinski | Vice President Mission Impact Officer | 40 | $116,659 | $44,269 |
| Romeshia Burrell | Vice President People and Culture Officer | 40 | $124,908 | $34,150 |
| Michelle Medhurst | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $143,422 | $12,060 |
| Mark Primiano | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $130,564 | $20,672 |
| Jennifer GoodSmith | Former VP Mission Advancement Former | 0 | $129,178 | $21,869 |
| Darlene Duggan | Vice President Quality and Best Care Officer | 40 | $131,202 | $10,417 |
| Simuel Hampton | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $126,963 | $13,189 |
| Rhett Lindsay | Vice President Mission Advancement Officer | 40 | $120,678 | $19,359 |
| Jane Luiso | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Shane Foley | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane Eberle | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven H Klein | Past Chair, Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Jaffee | Exec. Committee Director at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Rafael Leon | Exec. Committee Director at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara McLucas | Exec. Committee Director at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Shanker | Exec. Committee Director at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Peggy Austin | Director at Large (as of 12/13/22) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| H Caldwell | Director at Large (until 8/28/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shaheen Chaudhri | Director at Large (until 3/6/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Greeley DVM | Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Provus | Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheldon Rubin DVM | Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rae Ann Van Pelt DVM | Director at Large (as of 12/13/22) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Freeman Wood III | Director at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren Wolven | Director at Large (as of 12/13/22) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sophie Xu | Director at Large (as of 12/13/22) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 157 W GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60654-7105
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Darlene Duggan, 157 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
- Signed the 990
- Darlene Duggan, President
- Phone
- (312) 644-8338
- Website
- www.anticruelty.org
- Return prepared by
- RSM US LLP
Mission
Anti-Cruelty is a private, nonprofit organization which was established in 1899 and is chartered in Illinois. Anti-Cruelty builds a healthy and happy community where pets and people thrive together.
Program accomplishments
- Shelter Services: Founded in 1899, Anti-Cruelty is Chicago's oldest and largest, private, Open Door animal welfare organization. As an open admission facility we accept animals of all sizes, dispositions, and species, providing food, shelter, and care for animals in need; we rehome animals through transfer partners as well as through our same-day adoption program; we investigate reports of animal neglect, abuse, and injury through our humane investigations; we assist pet owners with behavior concerns and general pet care needs to prevent their relinquishment.Expenses $6,801,904 · revenue $335,614
- Veterinary and Clinic Services: Anti-Cruelty's veterinary services are a cornerstone of our organization. With a legacy dating back to the early 20th century, our skilled veterinarians and clinic staff provide comprehensive care for shelter and foster animals; operate a community care clinic to assist pet owners struggling to afford private veterinary care; offer low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for pets across the metropolitan region.Expenses $4,646,589 · revenue $950,626
- Community Programs: Anti-Cruelty is dedicated to supporting and uplifting the human-animal bond through pet owner support programs; we inspire future generations of animal welfare advocates through humane education, offering programs tailored for families, schools, corporations, non-profits, and businesses alike; we mobilize the community to become directly involved in our work, engaging volunteers who contribute to various initiatives within our shelters, clinic, and foster care programs.Expenses $1,320,076 · revenue $302,592
- Auxiliary Servicesrevenue $1,293
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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | October 31, 2026 | March 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-2179814
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1937
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $59,312,384
- Income (IRS master file)
- $57,076,626
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $15,413,078 | $16,460,550 | $59,312,384 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $14,007,654 | $16,991,940 | $58,148,694 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2023 | $14,446,898 | $16,813,381 | $54,904,947 | XML |
| 990 | October 2022 | $13,615,026 | $15,117,460 | $56,814,298 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 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 36-2179814).
Questions about ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETY is 36-2179814.
- Is ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1937.
- Are donations to ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETY 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 ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names Darlene Duggan.
- Who are the officers and directors of ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 25 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $215,986 (Emily Swiniarski, Medical Director).
- How much revenue does ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,413,078, expenses of $16,460,550 and total assets of $59,312,384 at year end.
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