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

Our 2024 Annual Report

In 2024, we witnessed the power of hope with “Life After Factory Farming,” the stunning headline of a New York Times article about our Transfarmation program. Looking back on our accomplishments, I am filled with optimism—an optimism that fuels our vision of a future where all animals live free of cruelty.

—Leah Garcés, CEO of Mercy For Animals

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Year in Review

December 2024

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Mercy For Animals is a BBB-accredited charity. The Better Business Bureau’s mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust.

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 a four-star charity, meaning that we exceed or meet best practices and industry standards across almost all areas and that we are highly effective.

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Mercy For Animals is proud to be a top-rated charity on CharityWatch.

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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 received the “Top-Rated” badge, widely known as the most influential “people’s choice” award for outstanding nonprofits.

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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.

In 2024, The People’s Fund was named a silver Anthem Award winner in the diversity, equity, and inclusion category. Mercy For Animals is honored to be recognized for the impact of this program and, most importantly, to promote our grantees’ essential work.
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.

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