Mission
Anti-Cruelty is a private, nonprofit organization which was established in 1899 and is chartered in Illinois. Anti-Cruelty builds a healthy and happy community where pets and people thrive together.
Public Charity
The Anti-Cruelty Society
Based in Chicago, IL, The Anti-Cruelty Society operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $15.4M in revenue, $16.5M in expenses, $59.3M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 123 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $6.5M.
EIN: 362179814
Chicago, IL
Animal Protection & Welfare
NTEE: D20
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$15.4M
Total Expenses$16.5M
Total Assets$59.3M
Grant Records123
Funding Total$6.5M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at The Anti-Cruelty Society
How The Anti-Cruelty Society divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$79
Programs
the work itself
$8
Management
running the organization
$13
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $79 for programs
$38
Shelter Services
$26
Veterinary and Clinic Services
$8
Community Programs
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
ADOPTIONS, TRANSPORT
$62,900
GENERAL SUPPORT
$16,545
TO REDUCE ADOPTION COSTS
$16,132
Funding to purchase pet food for distribution directly to community members that will provide food to animals and families in need
$10,000
GENERAL
$5,578
Showing up to 5 of 123 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Director at Large
Anita Dabrowska
Exec. Committee Director at Large
Barbara Mclucas
Director at Large
Barbara Provus
Veterinarian
Brian Dent
Exec. Committee Director at Large
Daniel Jaffee
President
Darlene Duggan
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15.4M | $16.5M | $59.3M |
| 2024 | $14.0M | $17.0M | $58.1M |
| 2023 | $14.4M | $16.8M | $54.9M |
| 2022 | $13.6M | $15.1M | $56.8M |
| 2021 | $14.2M | $12.1M | $66.6M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $14.2M to $15.4M (+8%), with total assets most recently reported at $59.3M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.