Nonprofit · EIN 74-6002033
ANIMAL DEFENSE LEAGUE
Tax-exempt · SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $7,364,941 | $7,492,555 | -$127,614 | $13,418,807 | $420,798 | $12,998,009 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $10,151,186 | $7,683,061 | $2,468,125 | $13,288,423 | $553,691 | $12,734,732 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $7,138,652 | $6,213,574 | $925,078 | $10,454,951 | $316,658 | $10,138,293 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,268,333
- Program service revenue
- $759,348
- Investment income
- $181,549
- Royalties
- $10,295
- Net income from fundraising events
- $145,416
- Other revenue
- $155,711
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $660,813
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,676,391
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,041,206
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $21,397
- Travel
- $590
- Depreciation
- $440,095
- Program services (functional)
- $5,508,569
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,735,828
- Fundraising (functional)
- $248,158
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,288,423
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,418,807
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $420,798
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,998,009
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,113,345
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,758,331
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,239,678
- Gross receipts
- $7,432,847
- Employees
- 135
- Volunteers
- 1,268
- Year formed
- 1934
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDER PADGETT | CEO Officer | 40 | $190,444 | $702 |
| SAVANNAH BEAUREGARD | CHIEF OF VETERINARY MEDICI Officer | 40 | $125,342 | $6,310 |
| JAMIE GIBSON | CHIEF OF LIFE SAVING INITI Officer | 40 | $103,596 | $6,310 |
| DEE-ANN CALDERON | FORMER CFO Officer | 40 | $95,960 | $3,969 |
| TRACI GOMEZ | FORMER CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $95,894 | $2,576 |
| ANNA MORENO | CFO Officer | 40 | $49,577 | $444 |
| ALAN HEPP | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY BERTONE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM ODELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE BAUST MD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARI BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACOB CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID J COHEN MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CECE GIVEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BODO KNOCHENHAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAMELA MCCRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTHA MITCHELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE NAVIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER NELSON RAMSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANET ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH SHEEHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH HILL | FORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $235,935 |
| TRACI GOMEZ | CDO Officer | 40 | $154,963 |
| SAVANNAH BEAUREGARD | CHIEF OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Officer | 40 | $143,892 |
| JAMIE GIBSON | CHIEF OF LIFE SAVING INITIATIVES Officer | 40 | $92,020 |
| ANNE MEYER | FORMER FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $90,835 |
| CHRIS BROWN | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $54,366 |
| RACHELE GARZA | FORMER CHIEF OF PEOPLE Officer | 40 | $51,135 |
| DEE-ANN CALDERON | CFO Officer | 40 | $43,077 |
| ALEXANDER PADGETT | FORMER TREASURER / INTERIM CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $19,000 |
| ALAN HEPP | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAMELA MCCRAY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARY BECQUET | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CECE GIVEN | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARI BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOANNE BAUST MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CATHY BERTONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID J COHEN MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BODO KNOCHENHAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTHA MITCHELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA MORA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER NELSON RAMSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES D ODELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE BENETT | FORMER INTERIM CEO Officer | 40 | $177,660 |
| SAVANNAH BEAUREGARD | LEAD SHELTER Officer | 40 | $110,300 |
| ANNE MEYER | BUSINESS AND FINANCE DIREC Officer | 40 | $106,544 |
| KENNETH HILL | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $65,649 |
| ALAN HEPP | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEX PADGETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER NELSON RAMSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BODO KNOCHENHAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CECE GIVEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN GARCEAU-KRAGH | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES D ODELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA MORA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTHA MITCHELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAMELA MCCRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VICTORIA BEAVERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CATHY BERTONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID J COHEN MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOANNE BAUST MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARI BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY BECQUET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11300 NACOGDOCHES RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217-2318
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ALEXANDER PADGETT, 11300 NACOGDOCHES RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
- Signed the 990
- ALEXANDER PADGETT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE
- Phone
- (210) 655-1481
- Website
- WWW.ADLTEXAS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ADKF PC
Mission
THE ANIMAL DEFENSE LEAGUE OF TEXAS RESCUES HOMELESS DOGS, CATS, PUPPIES, AND KITTENS, AND PROVIDES MEDICAL TREATMENT, NUTRITION, AND SHELTER IN A SAFE, LIVE-RELEASE FACILITY UNTIL THEY ARE MATCHED WITH THEIR FOREVER FAMILIES. THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT, WE ADVOCATE FOR RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP.
Program accomplishments
- WE PROVIDE RESCUED CATS AND DOGS WITH SHELTER, CARE, COMPASSION, MEDICAL TREATMENT, AND TRAINING, ENSURING THEY FIND LOVING, PERMANENT HOMES AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. EVERY ADOPTION SAVES AN ANIMAL FROM UNNECESSARY EUTHANASIA AND OPENS SPACE FOR ANOTHER IN NEED. IN SUPPORT OF OUR COMMUNITIES' GOAL OF BECOMING A NO-KILL COMMUNITY AND REDUCING PET OVERPOPULATION, WE OFFER AFFORDABLE SPAY AND NEUTER SERVICES FOR OWNED AND FERAL ANIMALS.Expenses $5,508,569 · revenue $769,035
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
- 74-6002033
- 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
- 1947
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,418,807
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,432,847
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $7,364,941 | $7,492,555 | $13,418,807 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $10,151,186 | $7,683,061 | $13,288,423 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $7,138,652 | $6,213,574 | $10,454,951 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,389,850 | $5,587,399 | $9,409,802 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 74-6002033).
Questions about ANIMAL DEFENSE LEAGUE
- What is the EIN of ANIMAL DEFENSE LEAGUE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ANIMAL DEFENSE LEAGUE is 74-6002033.
- Is ANIMAL DEFENSE LEAGUE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1947.
- Are donations to ANIMAL DEFENSE LEAGUE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ANIMAL DEFENSE 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 ANIMAL DEFENSE LEAGUE 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 DEFENSE LEAGUE 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 DEFENSE LEAGUE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ALEXANDER PADGETT.
- Who are the officers and directors of ANIMAL DEFENSE LEAGUE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $190,444 (ALEXANDER PADGETT, CEO).
- How much revenue does ANIMAL DEFENSE LEAGUE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,364,941, expenses of $7,492,555 and total assets of $13,418,807 at year end.
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