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Mercy For Animals is one of the leading international charities focused exclusively on protecting farmed animals.

Our 2025 Annual Report

In a year that tested our resolve, we chose to rise. Because supporters like you refused to look away, nearly two billion animals were spared the worst suffering of factory farming this year alone. Together, we exposed the truth, held corporations accountable, expanded access to plant-based food, and built real pathways beyond factory farming. This is what hope looks like when it’s put into action—and it’s already reshaping the future for animals.
—Arash Yomtobian, President and CEO of Mercy For Animals

Year in Review

December 2025

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How We Spent 2024 Donations

All donations directly support Mercy For Animals’ mission. Below is a spending breakdown (figures not yet audited).

Programmatic Work

68%

Administration

11%

Development

21%

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To receive accreditation, Mercy For Animals met 20 required standards that address four themes: governance, results reports, finances, and truthful and transparent representations.

Mercy For Animals is proud to have earned GuideStar’s Platinum Seal of Transparency for our firm commitment to transparency and accountability.

The platinum seal is the highest recognition offered by GuideStar.

Mercy For Animals was one of the first winners of a 2021 Top-Rated award from GreatNonprofits.

“GreatNonprofits’ 2023 Top-Rated Nonprofits are endorsed by clients, volunteers, and the community.”

Independent Charities of America has consistently named Mercy For Animals Best in America, a seal awarded to less than 1% of charities nationwide each year.

“The Independent Charities Seal of Excellence is awarded to [charities] … that have, upon rigorous independent review, been able to certify, document, and demonstrate on an annual basis that they meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness.”

Mercy For Animals is one of Philanthropedia’s 15 Top High-Impact Nonprofits in the category of animal welfare, rights, and protection.

“Mercy For Animals has an immensely talented and dedicated crew of employees and attracts legions of volunteers. They are also fiscally responsible and make a great impact choosing campaigns that are not only effective, but cost-efficient.”

Mercy For Animals is proud to be a 1% for the Planet nonprofit environmental partner. An international organization, 1% for the Planet connects their partners with member businesses that contribute at least 1% of their annual sales to partner organizations.

The Compassion Collective, Mercy For Animals’ leadership-giving program, won first place in the digital communications category of the 2024 ADRP International Stewardship Awards. The award recognizes excellence and outstanding accomplishments in donor relations.

In 2023, The People’s Fund became a silver Anthem Award winner in the diversity, equity, and inclusion category. Mercy For Animals is honored to be recognized for this program’s impact and, most significantly, to promote our grantees’ essential work.

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