2026-02-05T12:48:06-08:00 2025-06-30 222486800 Ditmars Perazza & Co LLP 12 Oak Tree Court Westampton NJ 08060 990 2024-07-01 221752792 Animal Welfare Association Inc ANIM 8564242288 509 Centennial Blvd Voorhees NJ 08043 Laura Houston Executive Dir/CEO 2026-02-05 true true Kenneth M Ditmars P00059564 6092658698 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 509 Centennial Blvd Voorhees NJ 08043 4650508 false X awanj.org X 1955 NJ AWA's mission and vision is through a comprehensive approach to caring for animals while benefiting people. 11 11 66 0 1981672 1869939 2141627 2373872 119647 48980 123223 261569 4366169 4554360 0 0 2996761 3029632 0 431885 1762574 1896813 4759335 4926445 -393166 -372085 14075022 13909777 2570669 2171137 11504353 11738640 Animal Welfare Association's mission is to eliminate animal suffering, promote the importance of the human-animal bond, and improve the role of animals in the well-being of people.Animal Welfare Association's vision is to be "A Place Where Happiness Begins" by helping to create a compassionate community, by serving as a resource for pet lovers/pet owners in need, and by envisioning achieving zero tolerance for companion animals needlessly suffering and dying in our South Jersey community. AWA's history demonstrates a continuing commitment to reaching beyond its facility walls to achieve its mission and vision, believing that a compassionate community should look to enhance the lives of all in the community, including the most vulnerable pets and people.By redefining how AWA will serve as a resource for pets/pet lovers/pet owners in need, AWA believes it will transform the organization into a Center for Excellence a national leader in the field of animal welfare.Animal Welfare Associati false false 2497699 AWA serves as a safety net for the areas most vulnerable pets. AWA acts as a support system for overcrowded shelters by receiving transports of animals from within our local region as well as shelters across the nation. AWA also supports several international efforts including receiving dogs from South Korea. In 2024, 1,623 animals got a second chance through AWAs transport program.Our comprehensive veterinary, behavioral rehabilitation, rehoming intervention/support and pet retention initiatives have saved over 20,000 dogs, cats and small mammals since 2013During 2024 AWA maintained a 96% save rate with 2,476 homless pets finding forever homesIn addition the shelter works to provide support to prevent pet rehoming when possible through programs such as our Pet Food Pantry and helps to safely and responsibily provide rehoming services when needed through our Rehoming team.The AWA Pet Food Pantry provides free food to community members who need help to keep their pets in their homes. In 2023 over 3,288 households were providedwith free food. In 2024 2,546 pets were safely taken in through our rehoming team and over 1,500 clients were provided supportive counseling 1633574 AWA works to support pet owners within our community by removing barriers to pet ownership when possible. On of the biggest barriers to keeping pets in homes is the high cost of pet health care. The Pet Clinic provides access to affordable pet health care, including low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and free or low-cost vaccines clinics. AWAs Pet Clinic was the first spay/neuter clinic in the Mid-Atlantic region. For nearly fifty years AWA veterinarians have provided spay/neuter surgeries to dogs and cats to help curb pet population. In 2024 9,914 vaccines were administered and 3,460 spay/neuter surgeries were performed. In addition, 1,073 feral cats were provided spay/neuter surgeries and vaccines through our TNR programIn 2024 3,479 pets received Wellness checks through our low-cost Pet ClinicVets on Wheels provides free vaccines, microchips, preventatives and food to Camden, NJ residents 14 times a year. In 2024 1,561 pets received services 184614 AWAs education team manages and delivers several programs to provide meaningful activities for students that help encourage empathy for animals. Through our PAWS (People Achieving With Support) program AWA works with several local schools and agencies to provide programs for special needs students. Each week our PAWS students provide much needed support by creating enrichment for the animals, helping to fill adoption kits and help with facility upkeep.AWAs Pet therapy program helps promote mental wellness and joy through visits with our trained therapy dogs. Our Pet Therapy team visits assisted living facilities, retirement homes and schools. In 2024 the team provided 227 visits.The Education department launched multiple new programs including Scout badges, school outreach, field trips, adult seminar series (Tail Talks), home school program (Animal Academy), pre-school workshop (Wags & Wiggles), Kids Day off Camp, Overnight program and birthday partiesAltogether the Education team reached 9,717 students/people in 2024. 4315887 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 25 1 true 66 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NJ X X Maria Giorla 8564242288 509 Centennial Blvd Voorhees NJ 08043 Laura Houston Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 133900 0 0 Maria Giorla CFO 40.00 0.00 X 101192 0 0 Jonathan Furlow President 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Carolyn Bekes Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 E Richard Dressel Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Yasmeen Khaleel-Miller Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jules Thiessen Secretary 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Stephen Cohen Vice President 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Timothy Ammon Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Wnek Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rebecca Acevedo Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lynn Fryckberg Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dennis Skalkowski Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 235092 2 false false false 0 68448 1801491 1869939 Other Income 3618 3618 Program income 2370254 2370254 2373872 48980 48980 0 0 0 0 357717 96148 261569 0 0 0 4554360 2373872 48980 0 0 0 0 235092 157512 56657 20923 0 2159102 1935785 26752 196565 0 385825 309705 30431 45689 249613 211834 13818 23961 0 0 13900 13900 0 0 0 0 5142 440 4702 24006 17005 1087 5914 100457 57319 4001 39137 0 160866 137250 7876 15740 1497 920 537 40 0 0 0 0 394108 367577 8844 17687 63199 52240 7930 3029 Supplies 334798 331623 866 2309 Veterinarian fees 201614 201614 Drugs and medicine 145966 145966 Maintenance & repairs 101223 96713 1477 3033 350037 292384 4497 53156 4926445 4315887 178673 431885 1215793 518607 0 10913 5500 31666 0 0 0 0 0 0 10460533 1948012 8655515 8512521 4138355 4815500 0 0 0 22780 57649 14075022 13909777 547745 298662 98088 1924836 1872475 2570669 2171137 X 11493440 11733140 10913 5500 11504353 11738640 14075022 13909777 -372085 606372 X X false true X true false X 3489006 3336022 3483927 2283779 2227656 14820390 0 0 3489006 3336022 3483927 2283779 2227656 14820390 2507345 12313045 63808 65061 785534 48980 963383 0 0 15783773 0.78010 0.77710 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 6500 6500 9862299 1667718 8194581 591734 280294 311440 8512521 5256880 606372 96148 702520 4554360 4554360 5022593 96148 96148 4926445 4926445 Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Fundraising events $96148 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Fundraising expenses $96148 X X X X false Special Events 357717 357717 96148 357717 357717 96148 96148 261569 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Federal Form 990 is reviewed by the treasurer and then by the full Board prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Executive Director's performance is evaluated every 18-24 months at the full board level and salary adjustments for the next year are determined at that time. Subsequent to the board meeting, the president and one other board representative meets with the Executive Director to discuss the evaluation and pay increase. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The Executive Director evaluates key personnel on an annual basis at the employee's anniversary date and makes salary adjustments based on performance. Annually, Salary adjustments and positions are benchmarked against regional and peer organizations. This information is provided to the board treasurer and budget committee for inquiry purposes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 AWA's Form 990 is on Guidestar. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Documents available upon request Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c The Finance Committee provides oversight for the audit