Animal-Related
(D200)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE OF ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA INCORPORATED
Financial strength (30%)
97/100
Reliability (20%)
78/100
Effectiveness (25%)
88/100
Impact (25%)
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Mission Statement
Since 1946, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) has been a resource for our community and a shelter for homeless animals. Through adoptions, spay and neuter assistance, education, community service and outreach, the AWLA plays a key role in promoting responsible pet care across Northern Virginia. The AWLA has worked with the City of Alexandria to provide animal care, control, protection and sheltering services since 1989. We operate the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, an open-admission facility accepting any and all animals brought to us from within the jurisdiction. We have made a commitment to help animals in need with the help of our amazing and animal-loving community.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
$4.7M
Total Revenue
$4.1M
Total Expenses
$10.1M
Net Assets
61
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
78.9%
Fundraising Efficiency
N/A
Operating Reserve
29.66x
Liability-to-Asset
3.7%
Revenue Diversification
50.9%
Executive Compensation
$204K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 509 similar organizations
(United States, Animal-Related, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
78.9% | 84.2% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
9.2% | 9.4% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
11.9% | 4.2% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
29.7 mo | 18.7 mo |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
3.7% | 3.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
50.9% | 78.7% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
29.4% | 10.1% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
26.4% | 8.5% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
13.6% | 5.9% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.7M | $4.1M | $10.1M | 78.9% | 61 |
| 2024 | $3.7M | $3.2M | N/A | — | 41 |
| 2023 | $3.0M | $3.4M | $7.7M | 81.5% | 67 |
| 2022 | $4.5M | $3.4M | $7.4M | 82.2% | 63 |
| 2021 | $3.7M | $3.3M | N/A | — | 51 |
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