Los Angeles, CA

ADVANCING THE INTERESTS OF ANIMALS

EIN 37-1422821

Environment & Animal Welfare Animal Welfare & Veterinary Care

Mission

To advance the interests of animals, improve their lives, and encourage increased compassion and respect for all living beings.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About ADVANCING THE INTERESTS OF ANIMALS

Advancing the Interests of Animals (AIA) is a U.S. 501(c)(3) animal-welfare organization founded in 2000 (originally as "Desert Paws"). The organization conducts public education, media programming and targeted project support to improve conditions for companion and community animals. AIA moved its base of operations to Tucson, Arizona in 2021 and maintains an active web and media presence.

AIA operates the nationally syndicated Animals Today Radio program and produces multimedia campaigns and outreach (including Spanish-language pet-care campaigns, humane-education efforts, and short-form videos). Historically it has funded local shelter improvements, supported low-income spay/neuter and vaccination services, and engaged in advocacy and litigation when necessary to address shelter deficiencies.

In recent years AIA continued broadcast and digital programming through the COVID period, reported meaningful investment and grant revenue growth on its publicly filed returns, and received major institutional support (including a six-figure grant in 2022) that materially increased its financial capacity to fund program and project work.

Notable achievements

Nationally syndicated radio program

Launched Animals Today Radio (2009), which grew into a nationally syndicated show and remains a central public-education platform featuring experts and prominent guests.

Shelter improvement and legal milestone

Funded construction of protective kennel coverings and pursued litigation and advocacy that contributed to the closure of a municipal shelter operating in unsafe conditions, prompting improved care for local homeless animals.

Major institutional grant

Secured a six-figure grant from a major community foundation in 2022, significantly increasing the organization's available assets and capacity for program support.

At a glance

Total assets: $2.2M
Annual revenue: $328K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 37-1422821
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: aianimals.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Active, recurring public tax filings and nonprofit profiles demonstrate organizational transparency and regular Form 990 disclosures.

Recognized as a grantee by established philanthropic institutions, reflecting external validation of program work and stewardship.

Media and public-facing reach through Animals Today Radio and online channels, with notable guest appearances and sustained broadcast distribution.

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