Nonprofit · EIN 31-1594197
INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE INC
Tax-exempt · YARMOUTH PORT, MA 02675
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $44,498,195 | $40,694,460 | $3,803,735 | $56,693,482 | $16,048,281 | $40,645,201 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $36,489,490 | $38,124,886 | -$1,635,396 | $53,090,780 | $17,116,897 | $35,973,883 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $35,221,602 | $44,866,530 | -$9,644,928 | $55,037,953 | $18,910,367 | $36,127,586 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $42,244,423
- of which government grants
- $2,529,474
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,948,577
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,087,573
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$196,871
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,856
- Other revenue
- $305,195
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $7,179,818
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $710,558
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,436,292
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,687,050
- Professional fundraising fees
- $2,027,278
- Legal fees
- $155,687
- Accounting fees
- $186,473
- Occupancy
- $883,517
- Travel
- $1,096,061
- Depreciation
- $503,297
- Program services (functional)
- $28,894,522
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,219,515
- Fundraising (functional)
- $7,580,423
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $53,090,780
- Total assets, end of year
- $56,693,482
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,048,281
- Net assets, end of year
- $40,645,201
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $13,215,348
- Publicly traded securities
- $23,003,512
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $33,568,911
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,076,290
- Gross unrelated business income
- $1,856
- Gross receipts
- $65,572,196
- Employees
- 161
- Volunteers
- 257
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azzedine Downes | President Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $443,933 | $70,237 |
| Joanne Thelmo | General Counsel Officer | 40 | $261,398 | $37,800 |
| Jimel Mandima | Vice President Global Programs until January 31 Highest-paid employee | 40 | $237,029 | $58,895 |
| Blaine Hoovis | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $234,333 | $34,884 |
| Phyllis Bayer | Chief Information Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $232,636 | $36,021 |
| Kevin McGinnis | Vice President Human Resources- assistant clerk Officer | 40 | $206,428 | $46,838 |
| Arthur Cady | Senior Program Advisor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $183,370 | $50,910 |
| Patrick Ramage | Senior Director Former | 40 | $193,855 | $28,088 |
| Elizabeth Fowler | Deputy Vice President Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $184,767 | $26,203 |
| John Kluza | Treasurer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,646 | $12,523 |
| Laura Tzimonrangas | Deputy Vice President Development Operations - assistant clerk Officer | 40 | $151,394 | $48,932 |
| Michelle Stanfield | Corporate Counsel - assistant clerk Officer | 40 | $117,273 | $8,039 |
| Diane Warren | Assistant Clerk until May 30th Officer | 40 | $93,050 | $24,140 |
| Mark Beaudouin | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joyce Doria | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Birdsey | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Catherine Lilly | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Virginia Pollak | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Eileen Robertson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Christine Eosco | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| D Scott Lowe | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Iain Webb | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azzedine Downes | President Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $420,070 | $68,952 |
| Joanne Thelmo | Global General Counsel Officer | 40 | $250,442 | $37,237 |
| Jimel Mandima | Vice President Global Programs and Institutional Giving Highest-paid employee | 40 | $227,893 | $58,385 |
| Phyllis Bayer | Chief Information Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $223,005 | $35,466 |
| Blaine Hoovis | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $220,610 | $34,359 |
| Kevin McGinnis | Vice President Human Resources Officer | 40 | $199,079 | $46,410 |
| Elizabeth Fowler | Deputy Vice President Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,372 | $37,550 |
| John Kluza | Treasurer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $179,583 | $32,758 |
| Grace Gabriel | Senior Advisor Asia Affairs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,786 | $25,274 |
| Diane Warren | Assistant Clerk Officer | 40 | $85,835 | $32,392 |
| Mark Beaudouin | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joyce Doria | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Birdsey | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Lilly | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia Pollak | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eileen Robertson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine Eosco | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| D Scott Lowe | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azzedine Downes | President Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $402,440 | $66,589 |
| Thomas Maul | CFO until Dec 16th Officer | 40 | $223,045 | $58,606 |
| Joanne Thelmo | Global General Counsel Officer | 40 | $240,724 | $35,892 |
| Jimel Mandima | Vice President Global Programs and Institutional Giving Highest-paid employee | 40 | $218,734 | $56,586 |
| Phyllis Bayer | Chief Information Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $208,285 | $33,947 |
| Kevin McGinnis | Vice President Human Resources Highest-paid employee | 40 | $189,722 | $44,570 |
| Elizabeth Fowler | Deputy Vice President Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $182,728 | $36,546 |
| Blaine Hoovis | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $175,584 | $24,103 |
| Grace Gabriel | Senior Advisor Asia Affairs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,985 | $23,749 |
| Diane Warren | Assistant Clerk Officer | 40 | $74,646 | $30,111 |
| Mark Beaudouin | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joyce Doria | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Birdsey | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Lilly | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia Pollak | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Judi Wakhungu | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine Eosco | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 290 SUMMER ST, YARMOUTH PORT, MA 02675-1734
- In care of
- % PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Azzedine Downes, 1400 16TH ST NW STE 330, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
- Signed the 990
- Blaine Hoovis, CFO
- Phone
- (508) 744-2000
Mission
IFAWs strategy focuses on improving the welfare of individual animals and the conservation status of wildlife populations in priority habitats through on-the-ground efforts community engagement and global advocacy. Our dual emphasis on rescue and conservation promotes animal welfare species population stability and secure habitats. To sustain the welfare of species and the places they call home our work must be comprehensive. Across IFAWs Program portfolio we are pursuing our rescue and conservation goals.
Program accomplishments
- Conservation strategies are focused on the following: Wildlife populations are stable or on a path toward population stability Habitats are under improved management Strengthening national and international policies for wildlife and their habitats Engaging with local communities Combatting illegal wildlife trade.Expenses $18,530,334 · grants $6,103,745
- Animal Rescue strategies are focused on the following: Wild animals rescued by IFAW are successfully released or progressing toward release into secure habitats Reduce animal suffering before during and after disasters Community animals rescued in disasters and are reunited with owners or rehomed Work with stakeholders on improving and implementing rescue practices.Expenses $10,364,188 · grants $1,076,073
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1594197
- 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
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $56,693,482
- Income (IRS master file)
- $65,572,196
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $44,498,195 | $40,694,460 | $56,693,482 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $36,489,490 | $38,124,886 | $53,090,780 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $35,221,602 | $44,866,530 | $55,037,953 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $48,021,492 | $40,908,127 | $59,481,028 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 31-1594197).
Questions about INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE INC
- What is the EIN of INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE INC is 31-1594197.
- Is INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE 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 INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Azzedine Downes.
- Who are the officers and directors of INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $443,933 (Azzedine Downes, President Chief Executive Officer).
- How much revenue does INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $44,498,195, expenses of $40,694,460 and total assets of $56,693,482 at year end.
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