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Animal Ethics Inc

Animal Ethics provides education and outreach about antispeciesism and the moral consideration of all sentient beings, with a focus on helping animals living in the wild.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Animal Ethics Inc

Written content including two studies and a literature review about helping wild animals; updates to the ethics section of the website; published a version of our website in Telegu; translated materials into 16 languages. Social media content creation and dissemination across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Public outreach, including 58 talks in person and virtually in the Americas, Europe, and Asia; teaching two courses for university students in Brazil; workshops for animal advocates; initiating outreach in Hong Kong; high school teacher training program about speciesism.

Founded
Headquarters
Oakland, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

Animal Ethics provides education and outreach about antispeciesism and the moral consideration of all sentient beings, with a focus on helping animals living in the wild.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.86
Program expenses$0.86 ($155,810)
86% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Animal Ethics Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Oakland, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 461062870. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $170K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Animal Ethics Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.

Animal Ethics Inc is located in Oakland, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.

Based on official tax filings, Animal Ethics Inc has $170K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Animal Ethics Inc is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $170K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Animal Ethics Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Animal Ethics Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 86% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Animal Ethics Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Written content including two studies and a literature review about helping wild animals; updates to the ethics section of the website; published a version of our website in Telegu; translated materials into 16 languages. Social media content creation and dissemination across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Public outreach, including 58 talks in person and virtually in the Americas, Europe, and Asia; teaching two courses for university students in Brazil; workshops for animal advocates; initiating outreach in Hong Kong; high school teacher training program about speciesism. Animal Ethics Inc is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Animal Ethics Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $170K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Animal Ethics Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Animal Ethics Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 461062870, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
86% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

LE
Leah McKelvie
Secretary

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

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Daniel D•••••
Vice President
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Leah M•••••••
Secretary
OS
Oscar H••••
President
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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$0.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Animal Ethics Inc This page 89 $170,491 86%
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
Wedrose Acres 93 $114,491 99%
Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
Arizona Poodle Rescue Inc 93 $658,982 100%
Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Animal Ethics Inc

What is Animal Ethics Inc?
Animal Ethics Inc is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Oakland, United States. Written content including two studies and a literature review about helping wild animals; updates to the ethics section of the website; published a version of our website in Telegu; translated materials into 16 languages. Social media content creation and dissemination across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Public outreach, including 58 talks in person and virtually in the Americas, Europe, and Asia; teaching two courses for university students in Brazil; workshops for animal advocates; initiating outreach in Hong Kong; high school teacher training program about speciesism.
When was Animal Ethics Inc founded?
Animal Ethics Inc was founded in 2012.
Who leads Animal Ethics Inc?
Leah McKelvie serves as Secretary.
Where is Animal Ethics Inc located?
Headquartered in Oakland, United States.
What is Animal Ethics Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
Is Animal Ethics Inc trustworthy?
Animal Ethics Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Animal Ethics Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 461062870.
What is Animal Ethics Inc's website?
http://animal-ethics.org