Nonprofit · EIN 59-0637811
PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES INC
Tax-exempt · WEST PALM BCH, FL 33409
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $15,956,878 | $14,731,950 | $1,224,928 | $160,967,712 | $579,519 | $160,388,193 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $15,792,582 | $13,930,814 | $1,861,768 | $145,211,679 | $736,171 | $144,475,508 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $11,691,253 | $13,747,102 | -$2,055,849 | $130,311,155 | $687,419 | $129,623,736 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $12,358,439
- Program service revenue
- $2,154,099
- Investment income
- $1,558,431
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $348,052
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$148,090
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $33,999
- Other revenue
- -$114,091
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $276,532
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,302,116
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,900,965
- Professional fundraising fees
- $413,448
- Legal fees
- $23,557
- Accounting fees
- $50,500
- Occupancy
- $53,366
- Depreciation
- $1,795,582
- Program services (functional)
- $11,928,892
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,085,328
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,717,730
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $145,211,679
- Total assets, end of year
- $160,967,712
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $579,519
- Net assets, end of year
- $160,388,193
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $28,579,691
- Publicly traded securities
- $49,428,368
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $82,808,700
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $77,579,493
- Gross receipts
- $25,292,724
- Employees
- 168
- Volunteers
- 888
- Year formed
- 1963
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Berry | CEO Officer | 40 | $269,241 | $13,318 |
| Dr Alyssa Comroe | Director of Veterinary Med Highest-paid employee | 40 | $200,907 | $13,100 |
| Dr Kia McCrary | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,471 | $11,715 |
| Dr Gloria Livadas | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,629 | $11,017 |
| Kati Erickson | Director of Development & Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,752 | $4,167 |
| Dr Kristen Coates | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,912 | $11,601 |
| Dr Brooke Newsome-Silvers | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,099 | $10,697 |
| Dr Linda Gregard | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,662 | $11,184 |
| Alex Serrano | Director of Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,381 | $11,117 |
| Jaclyn Berger | Director of Human Resource Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,010 | $3,086 |
| Yenny Ortegon | Director of Finance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,727 | $9,285 |
| Dr Marissa Cuba | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,035 | $5,803 |
| Laurie Raber Gottlieb | Secretary (Resigned Oct/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia Burke | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin F Clark | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
32 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Connors | Director (Resigned Jul/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jack Flagg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jack Grace | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Candy Hamm | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Callie Holt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sam Hunt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vicky Hunt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Connie Lacaillade | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jane Lauder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Meigher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Merriman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Danielle H Moore | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robin Patton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Emilia Pfeifler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Daniel E Ponton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marianne Powers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephanie Shafran | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Hillary Thomas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mish Tworkowski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Betsy Turner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James D Berwind | Director Emerita Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Nancy Brougher | Director Emerita Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Nellie Benoit | Director Emerita Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Aerlin Lauder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| George Summers | Director Emerita Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Dotsy Letts | Director Emerita Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Pauline Pitt | Chairman Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lesly Smith | Vice Chairman Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Joanie Van der Grift | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Daniel Hanley | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Baxter | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jane Grace | Honorary Chairman Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 44 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Berry | CEO Officer | 40 | $252,508 | $5,069 |
| Dr Alyssa Comroe | Director of Veterinary Medicine Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,016 | $5,505 |
| Dr Kia McCrary | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,507 | $5,505 |
| Kati Erickson | Director of Development & Marketing Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,032 | $16 |
| Dr Gloria Livadas | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,606 | $5,337 |
| Dr Kristen Coates | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,525 | $5,069 |
| Jane Clark Tomsich | Director of Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,241 | $16 |
| Dr Brooke Newsome | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,308 | $5,505 |
| Dr Marissa Cuba | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,000 | $5,337 |
| Dr Linda Gregard | Veterinarian Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,720 | $5,069 |
| Jaclyn Berger | Director of Human Resources Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,712 | $5,505 |
| Yenny Ortegon | Director of Finance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,503 | $5,505 |
| James D Berwind | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia Burke | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Baxter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Connors | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Flagg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Candy Hamm | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Callie Holt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vicky Hunt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Connie Lacaillade | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Merriman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emilia Pfeifler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel E Ponton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Shafran | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacey Leuliette | Director (Resigned April 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Danielle H Moore | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mish Tworkowski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Betsy Turner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Grace | Director (Joined February 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John C Hendrickson | Director (Joined February 2024, passed away August Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marianne Powers | Director (Joined February 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Hillary Thomas | Director (Joined February 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| George E Summers | Director Emerita (Passed away May 2024) Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dotsy Letts | Director Emerita (Passed away July 2024) Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Brougher | Director Emerita Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nellie Benoit | Director Emerita Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Pauline Pitt | Chairman (Sep-Dec) Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sam Hunt | Chairman (Jan-Sep) Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lesly Smith | Vice Chairman Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanie Van der Grift | President Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Hanley | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurie Raber Gottlieb | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane Grace | Honorary Chairman Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 37 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN BERRY | CEO Officer | 40 | $240,947 | $7,782 |
| DR ALYSSA COMROE | DIRECTOR OF VETERINARY MED Key employee | 40 | $182,078 | $8,545 |
| DR GLORIA MARIN LIVADAS | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,821 | $8,070 |
| DR KRISTEN COATES | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,252 | $8,027 |
| KATI ERICKSON | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,937 | $16 |
| DR KIA NATARA MCCRARY | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,716 | $7,228 |
| JANE CLARK TOMSICH | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,055 | $16 |
| BETSY TURNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CALLIE HOLT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDY HAMM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL BAXTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA DENNIS | DIRECTOR UNTIL APRIL 2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE LACAILLADE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL E PONTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE H MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOTSY LETTS | DIRECTOR EMERITA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILIA PFEIFLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE A COHON | DIRECTOR UNTIL NOV 2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE E SUMMERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK FLAGG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES D BERWIND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE CONNORS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MERRIMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MISH TWORKOWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY BROUGHER | DIRECTOR EMERITA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULINE PITT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY LEULIETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SHAFRAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKY HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA BURKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL HANLEY | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE GRACE | HONORARY CHAIRMAN Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANIE VAN DER GRIFT | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE RABER GOTTLIEB | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLY SMITH | VICE CHAIRMAN Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NELLIE BENOIT | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM HUNT | CHAIRMAN Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3200 N MILITARY TRL, WEST PALM BCH, FL 33409-2733
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Alyssa Comroe, 3200 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
- Signed the 990
- Alyssa Comroe, CEO
- Phone
- (561) 686-3663
- Website
- www.peggyadams.org
- Return prepared by
- Holyfield & Thomas LLC
Mission
To provide compassionate care, accessible services, and community connection to strengthen the human-animal bond.
Program accomplishments
- Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League provided care and shelter for 5,400 lost, injured and homeless dogs and cats in 2025 and found forever homes for over 5,000 animals through its adoption program.The foster program provided temporary homes for 2,050 cats and dogs who were too young or who needed a little more tender loving care before being placed for adoption. The Safety Net Program, provided 561,650 animal meals and suppies through Peggy's Pantry Food Bank, and temporary housing and/or medical care to 890 animals whose owners were struggling financially.Expenses $9,962,002 · revenue $714,732
- Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League performed 14,700 spay/neuter surgeries in 2025. Of these, 540 dogs and 5,500 cats were spay/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped at no cost to the community through grant funding. The league's clinic provided affordable vaccinations to 5,274 cats and dogs.Expenses $1,966,890 · revenue $1,473,366
- Peggy Adams Rescue League reunited 138 lost pets with their guardians. A total of 35,000 animals benefited from the programs and services of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.
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
- 59-0637811
- 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
- 1949
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $160,967,712
- Income (IRS master file)
- $25,292,724
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $15,956,878 | $14,731,950 | $160,967,712 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $15,792,582 | $13,930,814 | $145,211,679 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $11,691,253 | $13,747,102 | $130,311,155 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $9,850,785 | $13,343,211 | $120,515,478 | 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 59-0637811).
Questions about PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES INC
- What is the EIN of PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES INC is 59-0637811.
- Is PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1949.
- Are donations to PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES 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 PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES 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 PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES 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 PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Alyssa Comroe.
- Who are the officers and directors of PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 47 people; 12 received compensation from the organization, the highest $269,241 (Susan Berry, CEO).
- How much revenue does PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,956,878, expenses of $14,731,950 and total assets of $160,967,712 at year end.
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