Nonprofit · EIN 52-2034417
ANIMAL OUTLOOK INC
Tax-exempt · TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,261,995 | $1,495,769 | $766,226 | $2,661,050 | $168,336 | $2,492,714 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,769,327 | $1,506,770 | $262,557 | $1,895,723 | $168,821 | $1,726,902 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,793,934 | $1,730,369 | $63,565 | $1,650,191 | $185,944 | $1,464,247 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,202,023
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $50,897
- Other revenue
- $9,075
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $131,802
- Other salaries and wages
- $805,491
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,073,610
- Professional fundraising fees
- $4,450
- Legal fees
- $21,680
- Accounting fees
- $50,482
- Occupancy
- $3,730
- Travel
- $93,917
- Depreciation
- $267
- Program services (functional)
- $1,144,605
- Management and general (functional)
- $176,345
- Fundraising (functional)
- $174,819
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,895,723
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,661,050
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $168,336
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,492,714
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,936
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,864,774
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $627,940
- Gross receipts
- $2,261,995
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN WILLIAMSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $122,971 | $5,831 |
| IRINA ANTA | TREASURER/CONSULTANT (THRU JULY) Officer | 3.5 | $4,200 | $0 |
| ELLIOT ROSEMAN | TREASURER (AS OF JULY) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WINEBARGER | BOARD CHAIR AND SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA HITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL LEAHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL LEAHY EXECUTIVE DIR | (LEFT OCT 2024), BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $145,387 | $5,895 |
| BENJAMIN WILLIAMSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM OCT 2024) Officer | 40 | $27,132 | $641 |
| IRINA ANTA | TREASURER/CONSULTANT Officer | 3.5 | $2,719 | $0 |
| AMY TRAKINSKI | CHAIR/PRESIDENT (LEFT OCT 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WINEBARGER | SECRETARY & CHAIR (FROM OCT 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEBASTIANO COSSIA CASTIGLIONI | BOARD MEMBER (LEFT JUNE 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA HITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL LEAHY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $128,665 | $6,537 |
| IRINA ANTA | TREASURER / CONSULTANT Officer | 3.5 | $13,129 | $0 |
| AMY TRAKINSKI | BOARD CHAIR/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WINEBARGER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEBASTIANO COSSIA CASTIGLIONI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA HITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6930 CARROLL AVE STE 439, TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912-4459
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BENJAMIN WILLIAMSON, 7304 CARROL AVENUE 228, TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912
- Signed the 990
- BENJAMIN WILLIAMSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (301) 891-2458
- Website
- WWW.ANIMALOUTLOOK.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HAN GROUP LLC
Mission
ANIMAL OUTLOOK IS A NATIONAL ANIMAL PROTECTION ORGANIZATION WORKING TO END THE ABUSE OF FARMED ANIMALS USING A VARIETY OF STRATEGIES, INCLUDING INVESTIGATIONS, LEGAL ADVOCACY, CORPORATE AND FOOD SYSTEM REFORM, AND VEGAN OUTREACH.
Program accomplishments
- INVESTIGATIONS: THE ORGANIZATION'S INVESTIGATORS GO UNDERCOVER INSIDE FACTORY FARMS AND SLAUGHTER PLANTS TO DOCUMENT THE CONDITIONS INSIDE THESE FACILITIES. THIS REGULARLY INCLUDES SEVERE ANIMAL CRUELTY, SOME OF WHICH ARE CONSIDERED STANDARD PRACTICES WITHIN ANIMAL AGRIBUSINESS. AS A RESULT OF ITS INVESTIGATIONS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS GARNERED FAVORABLE ATTENTION IN MAJOR MEDIA OUTLETS AS WELL AS LOCAL NEWSPAPERS, TELEVISION NEWS PROGRAMS, AND OTHERS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS COMPLETED MORE THAN 30 INVESTIGATIONS INSIDE THE MEAT, EGG, AND DAIRY INDUSTRIES.Expenses $377,287
- VEGAN OUTREACH: THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES VEGAN EATING AMONG THE MAINSTREAM AMERICAN PUBLIC THROUGH ADVOCACY VIDEOS ONLINE, IN-PERSON EVENTS, AND OTHER NATIONAL AND LOCAL CAMPAIGNS.Expenses $354,191
- LEGAL ADVOCACY: THE ORGANIZATION'S LEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROACTIVELY CHALLENGES THE SYSTEMIC HARMS OF ANIMAL AGRIBUSINESS THROUGH LITIGATION, CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT, AND OTHER LEGAL ADVOCACY. THE PROGRAM HAS REPEATEDLY SECURED CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT AND CIVIL ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE MISTREATMENT OF ANIMALS, DOCUMENTED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATIONS. THE PROGRAM ALSO CONDUCTS STRATEGIC LITIGATION TO PROTECT COMPASSIONATE CONSUMERS FROM MANIPULATION AND UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES BY THE ANIMAL AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY.Expenses $268,175
- FOOD SYSTEM REFORMExpenses $144,952
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 | 990 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
- 52-2034417
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D012)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,661,050
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,261,995
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,261,995 | $1,495,769 | $2,661,050 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,769,327 | $1,506,770 | $1,895,723 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,793,934 | $1,730,369 | $1,650,191 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,008,802 | $1,904,352 | $1,597,904 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 52-2034417).
Questions about ANIMAL OUTLOOK INC
- What is the EIN of ANIMAL OUTLOOK INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ANIMAL OUTLOOK INC is 52-2034417.
- Is ANIMAL OUTLOOK INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to ANIMAL OUTLOOK INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ANIMAL OUTLOOK INC 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 ANIMAL OUTLOOK INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ANIMAL OUTLOOK INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ANIMAL OUTLOOK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BENJAMIN WILLIAMSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of ANIMAL OUTLOOK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $122,971 (BENJAMIN WILLIAMSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ANIMAL OUTLOOK INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,261,995, expenses of $1,495,769 and total assets of $2,661,050 at year end.
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