Morris Animal Foundation
To bridge science and resources to advance the health of animals.
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Solving the greatest threats to animal health through world-class research. Your support helps Morris Animal Foundation save dogs, cats, horses, and wildlife. Join a global community dedicated to scientific innovation and a world where every animal thrives.
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Mission
To bridge science and resources to advance the health of animals.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 6 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Morris Animal Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1948, it is among the oldest animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 91% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMorris Animal Foundation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Denver, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1948 and has been operating for 78 years. Its EIN is 846032307. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $14M in annual revenue. 145 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Morris Animal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 846032307. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Morris Animal Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Morris Animal Foundation is located in Denver, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1948 and has been active for 78 years.
Based on official tax filings, Morris Animal Foundation has $14M in annual revenue. It allocates 63% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Morris Animal Foundation is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $14M in annual revenue. The organization has 145 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Morris Animal Foundation. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Morris Animal Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 63% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Solving the greatest threats to animal health through world-class research. Your support helps Morris Animal Foundation save dogs, cats, horses, and wildlife. Join a global community dedicated to scientific innovation and a world where every animal thrives. Morris Animal Foundation is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1948.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 63% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $14M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Morris Animal Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 846032307, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 145 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 145 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1948
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Morris Animal Foundation
- What is Morris Animal Foundation?
- Morris Animal Foundation is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Denver, United States. Solving the greatest threats to animal health through world-class research. Your support helps Morris Animal Foundation save dogs, cats, horses, and wildlife. Join a global community dedicated to scientific innovation and a world where every animal thrives.
- When was Morris Animal Foundation founded?
- Morris Animal Foundation was founded in 1948.
- Who leads Morris Animal Foundation?
- Ryan Welch serves as Interim CEO.
- Where is Morris Animal Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Denver, CO, United States.
- What is Morris Animal Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 63% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Morris Animal Foundation trustworthy?
- Morris Animal Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Morris Animal Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 846032307. Registration: 84-6032307 (United States).
- What is Morris Animal Foundation's website?
- http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org