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Animal Agriculture Alliance

EIN 54-1384916 · Arlington, VA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ANIMAL AGRICULTURE ALLIANCE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS BRIDGE THE COMMUNICATION GAP BETWEEN FARM AND FORK. WE CONNECT FOOD INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS, ENGAGE FOOD CHAIN INFLUENCERS AND PROMOTE CONSUMER CHOICE BY HELPING KEY AUDIENCES BETTER UNDERSTAND MODERN ANIMAL AGRICULTURE.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
0
Volunteers
43

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    33 of 33 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $646,276 spent. EDUCATION SERVICES: THE ALLIANCE DEVELOPS SCIENCE-BASED, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY TO ENGAGE THE PUBLIC AND ANSWER THEIR QUESTIONS ABOUT MODERN FARM ANIMAL PRODUCTION. ADDITIONALLY, THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE AGRICULTURE STAKEHOLDERS' AWARENESS OF CONSUMER OPINIONS ABOUT FARM ANIMAL WELFARE AND PROVIDES RESOURCES TO HELP THEM BETTER ENGAGE WITH THE PUBLIC. MUCH OF THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE, FREE OF CHARGE, VIA THE ALLIANCE'S WEBSITE.
  2. $268,392 spent. INDUSTRY RELATIONS: THE ALLIANCE WORKS TO KEEP ALL STAKEHOLDERS WITHIN THE ANIMAL AGRICULTURE AND FOOD INDUSTRIES INFORMED OF EMERGING ISSUES AS WELL AS THE PUBLIC'S OPINION ON ANIMAL AGRICULTURE. IT ALSO WORKS TO CREATE A PARTNERSHIP AMONG STAKEHOLDERS TO DISCUSS AND ADDRESS IMPORTANT ISSUES WITHIN ANIMAL AGRICULTURE AND DEVELOP INDUSTRY-WIDE INITIATIVES TO PROVIDE SOLUTIONS AND/OR APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1987.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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