!what happened to volunteers??? I REALLY DONT UNDRSTAND WHY YOUR SALARY HAS TO BE OVER A HALF MILLION DOLLARS MR CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD CEO!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are supposed to be helping the rescued animals not themselves. Before joining the ASPCA in 2001, Matt worked for ICF Consulting and organizations including Share Our Strength. How much money actually goes towards feeding & helping the animals?? I decided to look you up on line. A housing crisis resulting from the pandemic is also a significant threat to animals. Ill donate to my local shelter to help them out. About the Speakers Spooner has been a member of the ASPCA's board of directors since 2004, most recently serving as vice chair. PROVE THAT YOU ARE A GOOD ORGANIZATION AND DONT BENEFIT FROM THE INNOCENT ANIMALS THAT REALLY NEED YOUR HELP. Nor even close. A well established veterinarian who dedicated his life on helping people and their pets (family members) do not come close to making your salary. WASHINGTON, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A diverse coalition of animal welfare, public health, environmental, and sustainable agriculture organizations commend U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and. Many other local Humain Societies that 85% plus really goes for help. upsetting and I am cancelling my monthly donation. NOT for 95% paid to ur staff & ceo. He holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Ohio University. Just as I began to write my donation to the ASPCA, I decided to research how each dollar donated is spent. Others Named Matt Bershadker. I get we all have ti make a living and we all have bills but do these people need $100,000 bonus?!? The CEOs compensation directly from the ASPCA was listed at $804,372 with an additional $47,859 listed as other compensation from the organization and related organizations. For a non-profit organization, thats obscene! Talk about fraud. I will not be donating again. Those of you who work in shelters know first-hand the immense challenges this crisis created for your work and, in many cases, your very existence. WHY DO YOU NEED, ADVERTISING????? I wouldnt give to the ASPCA period. STOP IT, TAKE CARE OF THE ANIMALS.. PERIOD NOT THE PEOPLE. I see 36% going to salaries, pension, benefits, etc. What good are they if realistically nobody or no animals or few, are actually getting any of the money? I thought this was suppose to be about the animals not the administrations ridiculous salaries. Bershadker did not oversee $270,000,000.00 in fundraising. The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) today announced that it has named Matthew E. Bershadker President and CEO. Angst at the ASPCA. I dont see how much money actually go to the animals. Nothing but spineless cowards and thieves running a bunch of scam operations with government protection. Nonprofit organizations are certainly one thing the government ought to tighten up on. That would be a good idea. and it becomes bureaucratic and more about growing the organization which costs in terms of buildings, support, benefits, etc. WTF!! Good grief! It came on the heels of the announcement that Michael Vick signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the New York Jets, which is weird, considering that just a few years prior, he was making headlines for his involvement in a massive dogfighting ring. A lifelong animal lover, Mr. Bershadker joined the nation's first animal welfare organization in 2001, serving previously as Senior Vice President of the ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Group, the division responsible for programs that confront animal cruelty and suffering across the country. If donors are giving funds to an organization expecting something different, it's setting the stage for problems.". They state that they desperately need 3000.00 new monthly senators. However, what really happens to the animals if we all stop giving?? GOD IS LOOKING AT YOU AND WHAT YOU ARE DOING. $16 million: Eagle-Com, Inc. for media broadcast, $ 7 million: True North, Inc. for media placement, $ 4 million: Patton Kiehl for data processing, $ 3 million: SMS Direct, Inc. for printing services, $ 2 million: Forum Group Services, Inc. for staffing. Its real simple people. I am VERY MUCH AN ANIMAL PERSONI LOVE ANIMALS. I dont mind paying people decent wages but these things are nothing but donation scams preying on good hearted people who actually believe this money is going to save puppy mill dogs and abused animals. Your point that more revenue should go to the cause is spot on. I would never donate to a charity like this! Fees. "We were denied access to that list specifically because there is a disclaimer on our mailings that says that we do not receive any support from national nonprofits, including national SPCAs," Sullivan said. wouldnt raise my children to be part of a scam outfit. Before becoming President and CEO, Matt served the ASPCA as Senior Vice President of ASPCA Anti-Cruelty, Vice President of Development, Senior Director of Major Gifts and Special Events, and Senior Director of Partnership Marketing. Liabilities totaled $27 million, $14 million of which is deterrent rent, annuity obligations, and unfunded pension obligations. On the right side of the balance beam scale pictured here are 4 critically important and absolutely fundamental initiatives needed for the benefit of companion animals: (1. And this is not the only, non-profit that is a rip-off in favor of the people working for it. Ive read enough to know the heart of this organization is not on animals, its on the almighty buck!??! The only saving grace and all of this is that several million did go towards helping animals Unfortunately it seems like these were only big-time events where they drew a lot of attention to themselves. I hope theyre able to block the charges. It is sad, such a good cause, moving commercials and you are sitting back in your leather chairs laughing at us for being fools. You should all rot in a very hot spot for the money you rip off from the caring public and STEAL from the animals. Matt Bershadker President and CEO, ASPCA Published May 27, 2020 + Follow If your family is among the more than 50 million American households with pets, you know first-hand what a source of. The local shelters tend to watch expenses more closely. Additional Contacts at ASPCA. Matthew Bershadker is President and CEO of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). I am so glad to hear that less people are donating after hearing how little of the money goes to the animals. How can any agency be called a non-profit with this type of record? Arent there laws to control this theft of hard earned money from animal lovers??? You think of all animals that money could help locally Actually anywhere in the United States at a no kill shelter. Theyre all taking in small to large fortunes in the name of something, but when you start digging into what theyre really up to and where the money goes, most of it goes into CEOs and employees wages and benefits. "We receive no money from them at all.". Courts found that ASPCA activists had paid the key witness, a former Ringling barn helper, at least $190,000, making him essentially a paid plaintiff who lacked credibility. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Animal Welfare Chicken factory farms animal welfare act Go To Homepage President & CEO, ASPCA Suggest a correction As the first humane organization to be granted legal authority to investigate and make arrests for crimes against animals, ASPCA is wholly dedicated to fulfilling its mission through . rescues animals from harm and advances the prevention, investigation and. They are absolutely shameful. You prey on the people to donate and help the abused and neglected animals but more than 99.99% goes to salaries and understandably some expenses. 128 employees received more than $100,000 in compensation. I USED TO GIVE EVERY MONTH NOT ANYMORE. God Bless those who high morals. COMON ON. To review the complete ASPCA 2014 IRS Form 990, click here. According to tax returns, ASPCA CEO Matthew Bershadker received $852,231 in 2019 and the ASPCA had over $20 million in offshore accounts! CBS News found something else that donors might not be expecting. Data we released in December 2020 revealed that approximately 19.2 million dogs and cats live in households that are not presently current with their rent or mortgage payments. I have called them several times, only to be disconnected, and I have emailed them several times, only to receive emails back that they receive my message, along with a do not reply in the message line. As stated in the post, they spent $15 million on operating supplies, $4 million on veterinary and medical services, and transport, and $14 million on grants (1,288 grants were given to 844 organizations with 315 non-profits (501 (c) (3)s) receiving more than $5,000. Every single one of you ought to shrink at your image in the mirror. ", The ASPCA provided the following statement in response to CBS News' questions: "For more than 155 years, the ASPCA has been steadfastly dedicated to our mission 'to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.' RIDICULOUS. Its the animals who need the money, your robbing them of the money people who love animals give FOR THE ANIMALS. Archived from the original on December 30, 2012. I doubt it. I was surprised to find the shelter overburdened by the challenges of caring for so many animals. You have done nothing but line your pockets with it. ", First published on August 2, 2021 / 12:18 PM. Just found out my wife has been donating $19 per month. ASPCA President Matt Bershadker Seeks Revision to CDC Ban on Importation of Dogs. (Beth Clifton collage) I even have the ASPCA as my smile amazon charity. I agree with you. Its ridiculous. Bershadker declined CBS News' request for an interview, but in response to questions posed to the nonprofit, the ASPCA's Senior Vice President of Communications Elizabeth Estroff wrote, "the ASPCA's CEO compensation is evaluated and benchmarked every year by an outside consultant." Matthew Bershadker. I CAN SEE THAT JUST SMALL AMOUNT IS USED FOR THE ANIMALS. It doesnt seem to collect donations for animals. I love animals but you wont be getting my donation. elizabeth estroff making close to 330,000. todd hendricks the same. Talking with Matt Bershadker, President and CEO of the ASPCA. I was going to make my donation of $20 a month but after reading the article of where the money goes in the animals are still not taking care of Ive decided not to do it. I would never give to these crooks.I always knew their weepy commercials were a scam.If you want to help the animals,go to your local humane society and donate your time or much needed supplies. The most recent IRS Form 990 (2014) reveals the following information: The ASPCA raised $191 million of which $164 million (86%) came from contributions, grants, gifts, and campaigns while $15 million (8%) came from program service fees and $12 million (6%) from investment income, sale of assets, royalties, miscellaneous income, and fundraising events. May 02, 2013, 08:18 ET. I agree that the commercials are absolutely far to many back to back. STUPID,,,,,,!!!!!!! Glad I saw this website ! Huh? sounds like my little stray cat backyard refuge has done more good than these people have done in the last 10 years, and it comes out of my pocket. you can have a CEO making .36% of a budget and yet the staff flies first class or charter, has social club dues paid for, only gives a small percentage of revenue towards its main purpose (i.e.grants, etc) by itself. According to its own 2017 survey, ASPCA said 84% of its donors also donated to a local animal charity. Some of these people are down right nuts. Your bunch should moonlight as a TV preacher. Nothing but scammers and shameless scum these days and the government is just as bad. "If that spending pattern is something inconsistent with what donors expect, then that's where you run into trouble, even if it's the proper amount. It says the remaining $148 million is tied up in fixed assets, restricted donations and multiyear pledges. Our organization was founded on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment at the hands of humans and must be protected under the law. Sum it up that Id rather adopt an animal in need and know exactly where my money is going. 12:08 p.m.: Sally Spooner and Matthew Bershadker, moderated by Dean Rapaccioli. Donors need to speak up to bring about change. Ive been aware of this for some time and stopped giving to them a long time ago. And to think I used to donate to you. Google them..Read everything you can about their CEOS and google all those board members and staff and people in their Vegan spearheaded groups.. Functional expenses (net of depreciation) totaled $171 million (90% of revenue) spent as follows: Details on the above include the following reported information: The ASPCA has 953 employees. 23 key executives were given $6 million in compensation, How is Revenue is Spent at the ASPCA (2016), Executive Compensation at the ASPCA (2018), Executive Compensation at the ASPCA (2019), Executive Compensation at Mercy Health (Chesterfield, MO), Executive Compensation at Goodwill (2020), Executive Compensation at the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (2020), Executive Compensation at the American Red Cross (2021). Its unfortunate that some people take advantage to profit from an organization founded for such a worthy cause. Why the h do you need to pay a former CEO $191k for consulting? If the new CEO isnt smart enough to know what to do after given the reigns to run the company, then hes in the wrong position and the people who put him there, are just as clueless! According to a Charity Navigator study, the average nonprofit CEO's pay is $123,000. This farce needs to be exposed! well i wont be donating to them anymore.their ceo makes more than the president of the usa.. this is wrong. According to information from the organization's 2019 tax forms, $7.75 of each $19 donation went toward hands-on help with animals across the country, and $6.88 went toward public education, communication, policy, response and engagement. The 3 which has the most exposure and pull on peoples heartstrings are scam artists. My local shelter will get my money! The day after devastating tornadoes swept through Mississippi and Alabama, we quickly mobilized rescue teams to provide critical support for affected animals Matt also oversaw the kickoff of the ASPCAs $25 million commitment to assist at-risk animals and pet owners in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, including a fully subsidized spay/neuter facility in South Los Angeles operated by the ASPCA and a dedicated campaign to encourage the fostering of local vulnerable kittens. Carol: I share your frustration but read the post. Our review process. But after reading this I wont watch these commercials anymore. This November marks the four year anniversary of Oreo's death, even though she had a safe and loving place to go. They need to be shut down. I have also made donations of various amounts in the past. but after checking out just where the money goes, i will not be lining the ceo and the ceo assistant pockets any longer. No begging allowed in my world. I had my donation card in hand and ready to send in. WOOOOW, Some INSANE Salaries. That all most so called charities are today. When I was a little kid, my life was filled with a range of pets, including newts, lizards, birds, gerbils, and turtles. HOW DARE YOU SAY YOU ARE FOR THE ANIMALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After I earned my MBA in 2001, I applied for a job at the ASPCA. Your comments and recommendations are spot on. The ASPCA has become an embarrassment, a scam, and another example of what is wrong with America. I did call them after they charged me the second time, and they put a block on it, but apparently the ASPCA has several different sites or offices from which they can bill, so they went out of their way to push the charges through that way. The ASPCA is not an umbrella organization for local organizations with SPCA in their names a fact the ASPCA says donors know. I dont have a lot of money to donate but I do really care about the animals and how many are mistreated. 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