2012 Annual Report - Morris Animal Foundation

The Power of Science
Morris Animal Foundation Annual Report
July 1, 2011—June 30, 2012
TOC/Letter
CONTENTS
3 Behind the scenes
7 Working together to advance
animal health
4 Research that benefits animals
10 Our commitment to fiscal responsibility
5 Committed to training new scientists
11 Help change the world for animals
6 Invested in research to change the future
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
July 1, 2011–June 30, 2012
officers
Mark J. Carter, PhD, Chair
(Evergreen, CO)
D e a r Anim a l L o v ers ,
When you take the helm of an organization, as I did 17 days before the start
of fiscal year 2012, you face many challenges and opportunities. The challenges
we faced last year led to positive changes and increased opportunities for the
organization, and I’m confident that we are now poised to make an even bigger
impact than ever before on the world of animal health.
Stanley M. Teeter, DVM,
Vice Chair (Topeka, KS)
Roger H. Bohart, Treasurer
(Boulder, CO)
Amy Hunkeler, DVM, DACVO,
Corporate Secretary (Lee’s Summit, MO)
Deborah Davenport,
DVM, MS, DACVIM, Scientific Liaison
(Lecompton, KS)
board members
Prema Arasu, DVM, PhD, MBA
(Pullman, WA)
Jim Dickie (Boulder, CO)
Robin A. Downing, DVM, DAAPM
(Windsor, CO)
Colin J. Giles, BVetMed, PhD, MRCVS
(Galesburg, MI)
Susan Giovengo, DVM, PhD
(Phoenix, AZ)
James A. Kutsch Jr., PhD
(Morristown, NJ)
Hugh B. Lewis, BVMS, MRCVS, DACVP
(Vancouver, WA)
Lon D. Lewis, DVM, PhD, DACVN
(Topeka, KS)
Patrick O. Long, DVM (Corvallis, OR)
Bette M. Morris, PhD (Topeka, KS)
My primary goal last year was to ensure that Morris Animal Foundation was
structurally and organizationally sound. In January, we went through a significant
reorganization that allowed us to create new positions and more specialized teams.
By organizing around distinct audiences for our message, we are bringing in new
energy and talent, and we can now better communicate the depth and breadth of the science that we fund to our
partners, our donors and the veterinary community.
We also undertook a comprehensive look at how we represent our brand. This included updating our logo and
our overall look, and developing new ways of communicating with our donors. We hope these changes will help
clarify who we are as an organization, will attract new supporters who wish to advance animal health and will help
us better tell you about our successes.
During this time of change, we have continued to focus on supporting science that will deliver new treatments,
cures and preventions. We maintained our four-star rating from Charity Navigator. Morris Animal Foundation
raised about $9.4 million in total revenue, including restricted funds, while keeping expenses below budget. While
the financial markets weren’t as kind to us as they have been in years past, we are fortunate to be in a strong
financial position overall, and the change in our investment pool’s value has not affected the programs and studies
we fund. We managed more than 300 studies in 2012, each addressing the health needs of companion animals or
wildlife, and we do not see a need to reduce that scope in the near future. In fact, we hope to expand it.
In addition, the Foundation launched the Canine Lifetime Health Project, under which the first study is the
Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. This study marks the first time Morris Animal Foundation will internally
manage a study. It is a huge step for our organization and may well be the most important study ever run in
veterinary medicine.
We have spent a great deal of time during the past year determining directions that Morris Animal Foundation
should go in the future and identifying how we can best advance animal health. With the changes that have
occurred in fiscal year 2012 and the support of thousands of people who believe that animals deserve the very best
veterinary care, the Foundation is well positioned for growth over the next five years. We are excited and confident
about this next phase of the Foundation’s journey—and we ask you to join us.
Judith Needham (Hunt Valley, MD)
This is truly one of the most exciting times in Morris Animal Foundation’s history. I couldn’t be happier to
be working with such great teams of staff, trustees, scientists and volunteers who are committed to making a
difference in the lives of animals. On behalf of all of us, I thank you for supporting our vision of a world in which
all animals are healthy.
Janice Peterson (Ocean Park, WA)
Sincerely,
Cynthia Morris (Eugene, OR)
David R. Morris (Shawnee, KS)
David Petrie (Wilton, CT)
Dominic Travis, DVM, MS
(St. Paul, MN)
Cheryl A. Wagner (Roswell, GA)
Betty White (Los Angeles, CA)
David Haworth, DVM, PhD
President/CEO
Morris Animal Foundation
Orion’s (above) life was extended thanks
to a clinical trial run by Dr. Stuart Helfand
at Oregon State University. His study is
evaluating a chemotherapy combination
that may improve survival for dogs with
hemangiosarcoma.
Researchers at the Smithsonian developed
the first sperm-freezing technologies for
Baird’s tapirs and used the samples to
establish a gene bank. This information will
help scientists develop assisted reproductive
techniques to better manage captive
populations of this nearly extinct species.
Dr. Stephen Hines (middle in blue shirt)
and his team at Washington State
University discovered that immunizing
mares may be the most beneficial way
to protect foals from fatal pneumonia.
Behind the scenes
Thanks to Dr. Leslie Smith (above) at the
University of Wisconsin, veterinarians
can provide dogs with more immediate
and longer-lasting pain management
after surgery.
At Morris Animal Foundation,
we believe science has the power
to change the world for animals.
That’s why we’re so proud to
be the global leader in animal
health. Day in and day out, we
know that our work will make
a difference in the lives of
animals—today and tomorrow.
Captive pandas suffer from gastrointestinal problems
and stunted growth, which can lead to premature death.
Dr. Andrew Kouba from the Memphis Zoological Society
identified the best diet for promoting optimal health in
captive pandas.
Cats brought into shelters are often so stressed that they
become sick and may be euthanized because of illness or
aggressiveness. Thanks to gentling techniques developed in
a study by Dr. Clive Phillips and his team at the University of
Queensland, Jack (above) and many other cats were adopted
into loving homes.
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Last year, we had 80 studies
come to completion. Here’s a
behind-the-scenes look at some
of the successes that came from
those studies.
Research that benefits animals
Yes, 300. Morris Animal
Foundation manages at
least that many studies each
year. With so many highquality studies, we couldn’t
possibly tell you about all
of the successes that have
come from them, but here
are three areas where our
investments are making a
big difference for animals.
Canine cancer
Feline genetics
In fiscal year 2012 alone, Morris Animal Foundation
invested more than $1.1 million toward 16 studies that looked
at prevention and treatment of cancer in dogs, including bone
cancer, lymphoma, hemangiosarcoma, soft-tissue sarcoma and
bladder cancer.
One of the biggest highlights for the year was the opening
of a tumor tissue bank that now houses 2,000 samples of seven
different cancers. Sample collection began in 2007 with a lead
gift from Pfizer Animal Health and donations from Morris
Animal Foundation and the AKC-Canine Health Foundation.
These samples are now available for cancer researchers
worldwide to use to study cancer. Other studies that were
completed last year brought researchers closer to identifying
potential new treatments and moving toward cures for
lymphoma, bone cancer, hemangiosarcoma and leukemia.
Information about genetic diseases in cats lags far behind
that available for dogs. That’s why we’ve worked to provide new
tools for researchers studying feline genomics.
Previously, Morris Animal Foundation helped further
develop a genetic tool, called a SNP (single-nucleotide
polymorphism) chip, that scientists could use to discover
genetic mutations and predispositions to feline diseases. Last
year, the Foundation provided these chips, and in some cases
funding, to 29 researchers who are using them to further
develop the feline genome and to study a host of feline diseases.
Diseases being looked at include hypertrophic cardiomyopathy,
polycystic kidney disease, feline infectious peritonitis, cancer
and various muscle and eye disorders. All of these diseases may
have a genetic component, and we aim to help scientists figure
out the triggers so they can be prevented.
Infectious diseases in wildlife
We may not think about the smaller species that have a huge
impact on our world, such as bats and frogs, but these animals
play critical roles in our ecosystems, and their populations are
being devastated by fungal diseases.
Chytridiomycosis, which is caused by a fungus, has
caused the decline or extinction of hundreds of frog species
worldwide since its emergence in the 1960s. Foundationfunded teams hope to identify resistant genes, which would
help researchers select immune frogs for captive breeding
and successful reintroduction, screen populations to predict
their risk of decline and develop targeted vaccines. Another
team hopes to determine whether beneficial bacteria that live
on amphibian skin might be used as a probiotic treatment to
prevent fungal infections.
White-nose syndrome is an emerging disease that has rapidly
killed millions of bats in the northeastern United States. Whitenose syndrome is linked to a cold-loving fungus and is thought
to be transmitted from bat to bat. Researchers are surveying
the genetic diversity of little brown myotis populations at
swarming sites and near hibernation locations used in fall and
winter to learn how these bats disperse. They will then use the
data to predict the bats’ migration routes and identify other bat
populations at risk for the disease.
FY12 funding by species
HORSE
DOG
WILDLIFE
CAT
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Training veterinary students to become animal
health scientists has been a critical component of Morris
He once said, “The most important element in veterinary
research is people, and the foundation can make its greatest
contribution to veterinary medicine by providing opportunities
for students to become skilled in veterinary research.”
“The canine stem cell project afforded me the opportunity
to get involved in cutting-edge research that had exceptional
translational potential,” Dr. Frantz says. “These exciting results,
in combination with my evolving knowledge of veterinary
medicine, motivated me to continue in translational research.”
Over the years, hundreds, and perhaps thousands, of
veterinary students have received research training by working
on a Morris Animal Foundation grant. In 2005, the Foundation
launched three programs—Veterinary Student Scholars (VSS),
Fellowship Training and First Award—specifically designed to
help aspiring researchers build a career path in animal health. In
2009, we partnered to create the Pfizer Animal Health–Morris
Animal Foundation Veterinary Fellowships, which provide four
years of living expenses and tuition for recipients wishing to
pursue advanced veterinary study.
Dr. Frantz is now completing a dual-degree DVM/PhD
program at the University of Minnesota. Thanks to his
successful VSS project, he received one of Morris Animal
Foundation’s Fellowship Training Grants. The grant paid for
two years of his PhD research and gave him the opportunity to
work with two of the top cancer researchers in the country.
T r a i n i n g at a g l a n c e
Dr. Frantz has presented portions of his research at
national conferences, and his initial successes led to a doctoral
dissertation fellowship through a university-wide competition
that supports only the most promising and outstanding
graduate fellows.
Grants receiving funding in fiscal year 2012
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No. of Veterinary Student Scholars
“The training I have received has challenged me and
improved my ability to critically think about, write about and
conduct veterinary science research,” he says. “In addition,
I have been able to participate in research that has been met
with success.”
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“We strongly believe that Aric shows great promise to
develop into a world-renowned scientist who will contribute
to the advancement of veterinary medicine and comparative
biology,” state his mentors, Dr. Timothy O’Brien and
Dr. Jaime Modiano.
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Dr. Frantz is one of many promising veterinary scientists
who have received training from a Morris Animal Foundation
grant. Two additional VSS grant recipients have received
Fellowship Training Grants, and seven Fellowship Training
Grant recipients have gone on to receive First Award Grants
and Established Investigator Grants.
No. of Pfizer ANIMAL HEALTH—
Morris Animal Foundation
Veterinary Fellowships
No. of Fellowship Training Grants
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No. of First Award Grants
There is no doubt that these
promising researchers will change
the course of veterinary medicine—
and Morris Animal Foundation is
proud to have played a part in getting
them started.
Committed to training new scientists
Animal Foundation’s mission from the outset. Dr. Mark Morris
Sr. believed that veterinary medicine can be no better than the
research available and that qualified researchers are essential.
These programs help students and veterinarians to further
their careers in research. One such student is Dr. Aric
Frantz, one of the first recipients of a VSS grant. His project
encouraged him to continue a career in animal health research.
Morris Animal Foundation’s training programs have allowed Aric Frantz (middle) to work
with two renowned cancer researchers, Timothy O’Brien (left) and Jaime Modiano (right).
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Invested in research to change the future
Hannah Rose was a remarkable Golden Retriever who was diagnosed
with hemangiosarcoma at the age of 12. The tumor on her spleen was so large that
doctors at the University of Illinois gave her little chance of surviving surgery, yet
somehow she did and lived an additional three years.
“Hannah was lucky in that we had access to the great staff at the University of Illinois
and that we were able to afford to give her the chance at defeating her cancer,” says
owner Jan DeBoeuf-Borders. “She was given new treatments that were just beginning to
be tried on dogs.”
Hannah and Lily-Bee, the family’s second Golden Retriever, who died of a sudden
acute cardiac arrhythmia, are the reasons Jan enrolled Pippa-Lily and Gertie-Bee in
Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. The study, part of the
Foundation’s Canine Lifetime Health Project, is the largest and longest observational
study ever conducted in veterinary medicine.
“When I learned of the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, I really wanted our little girls
to be a part of it,” Jan says. “Maybe Gertie and Pippa’s participation could contribute to
finding a cure for cancer in Goldens. I am hopeful that someday there will be a way of
preventing what happened to our Lily-Bee, too.”
The Canine Lifetime Health Project is a new path toward fulfilling Morris Animal
Foundation’s mission. It marks the first time Morris Animal Foundation is doing more
than providing funding for a study; we have a team of people dedicated to managing the
study and analyzing the data.
“
The Golden
Retriever Lifetime
Study is a huge
step for our
organization.
The data from
this study will
significantly
change veterinary
medicine for dogs.
David Haworth, DVM, PhD
Foundation president and CEO
We invited 51 dogs to participate in the pilot phase of the Golden Retriever Lifetime
Study, which launched last May. The application process opened up in August, and
recruitment has been steady. The goal is to enroll 3,000 Golden Retrievers under the age
of 2 within the next two years. Dogs will participate in the study their entire lives, and
their owners and veterinarians will provide observational data and biological samples that
will help scientists identify risk factors for cancer and other canine diseases.
Jan DeBoeuf-Borders, Jeff Borders and Emma-Rose (middle) enjoy the beach with Gertie-Bee (left) and
Pippa-Lily (right), whose participation in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study will help Morris Animal
Foundation identify risk factors for canine cancer.
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Learn more and register for the
Canine Lifetime Health Project at
www.CanineLifetimeHealth.org.
Friends of the foundation: $50,000+ Anonymous, Doreen Jakubcak & Michael Malchow, Betty White Ludden $10,000–$49,999 Anonymous (2),
Greg & Lin Battaglia, Ms. Ann Campbell, Stephen & Megan Cote, Robert & Ginger Detterman, Joanne & David Dickson, Pam & Joe Donner, Wendy
Knudsen Farrell & George Farrell, Terry & Jill Ferrera, Paul & Heather Haaga, Ann R. Hardy, Karin Heine, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Johnson, Lewis Family
Fund—Topeka Community Foundation, Richard & Margrit Lichter, Eloise Monsarrat, Sandra Poindexter, Jean & Martin Shafiroff, Teeter Family Fund—
Topeka Community Foundation, The Van Sloun Foundation $3,000–$9,999 Susan K. Allen, Cat Anderson, Anonymous (3), Jessica Armer, Hettie & Bill
Ballweber, Mark Barner, Danny & Diana Beck, Lynne Berardini, Roger & Laura Bohart, Courtney Borntraeger, Penny & Bill Carlson, Donald & Doris
Clopper, Condon Family Foundation, Miss Edith W. Corning, Deborah J. Davenport, DVM, MS, DACVIM, Mrs. Gray S. Davis, Jen & Peter deHaan, Jim &
Wendy Dickie, Belinda Donner, Vicki Downey, Debby & Terry Fitch, Judy Fridono, Susan Gardner, Mrs. Sara A. Grover, Stephanie Hardaway, Dr. & Mrs.
Martin V. Haspel, Rosemary Hastings, Brenda Heaster & Keith Ritter, Dr. Linda Hime, Linda & Gary Howington, Hugh & Mair Lewis Charitable Fund,
Hunkeler Family Fund, Karen Iacovelli, Tesla Johnson, Kenneth S. Kail & Ivy Hwang, Daniel & Sally Kennedy, Lila M. Kommerstad, Miss Gertrude
Lanman, Carol Lattimer, Renee Lauthers, Daniel A. Marsh Jr., Carol S. Martin, Dolores McCall, Sally Rau McIntosh, C. Merendino, Douglas & Kathy
Miller, Charlotte Mitchell, Rebecca Moyle & Tyler Lange, Carolyn S. Norgren, Richard Peck, Ms. Janice K. Peterson, Courtney M. Reich, Gay Rogers,
JoAnn S. Ruppert, Sam & Victoria Reed Family Foundation, Sandra Scully, Cheryl A. Sedestrom, Mary A. Strange, Susan & Thomas Stretch, Janet & John
Swanson, Kathy Trybus, Barbara Washkowitz, Linda Watkins, Pamela Whitener, Pamela Winter $1,000–$2,999 Jeff & Pam Agnew, Miss Helen T.
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Butler & Robin Manning, Caring Pathways, Dick Cavedo, Dr. Elizabeth L. Conrad, Laura A. Cook, Ruth Cove, Bob Davidek, Dr. Mary Amanda Dew, Nancy
Dickenson, Judith W. Ditfurth, Lisa & Brian Dossey, Maud B. Duke, Cathy Eastham, Melissa Eastham, Joseph A. Egrie, Corky Elliott, Taylor Fator, Lauri
& Scott Ferraro, Dianne Finney, John & Diane Fiore, Lester E. Fisher, DVM, Eileen Fitzmaurice, Howard W. Fortner Jr., Kevin Gordon, Mary & John Grossi,
Judy Guyer, Jim Hagar & Sharon Cohen-Hagar, Lucy Hamilton, Kathleen Harper, DVM, Christine Harter, Lola & Ed Hatter, Linn & Mia Heaton, Sandi Lee
Heffner, Mr. & Mrs. Don T. Hibner Jr., Kennon Hudson, Liz & Tom Hughston, Nancy Hunter, Katharine Irwin, Mr. Peter F. Jackson, Renee & Robbie
Janosch, Eric Johnson & Laura Williams, Sara Carlen Kable, Jacqueline Karch & “Netop”, Carol L. Karlin, Karen Knutson, Gabriele Koecher, Steven
Koenig & Anastasia Condron, Paula Krauss, Ray LaJeunesse & Jade West, Pamela Laudenslager, Guy B. Lawrence, Douglas & Joni Lehman, David Levy,
Philip Lindenbaum, Carolynn Loacker, Patricia Thompson Longtin, Diane & Owen Lynch, Jo Elizabeth MacNair & Ann Dupuis, Marion Malarkey, Dr. &
Mrs. Peter L. Malnati, Jeannie & Chuck McBride, Lee & Sara McKinley, Charlie & Virginia Meyer, Deborah J. Meyer, Alison Minton, Cristie Mosites,
Sandra Nava, Judith Needham, Nan Newton & Dave Grusin, Kevin & Trish Nixon, Mary Pat Parkhill, Virginia Partridge, Jere & Sarah Patterson, E. Alan
Phillips & Audrey Buyrn, Heather Pigman, Linda J. Porter, DVM, David & Erlene Price, Kathy Reese, Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Regna, Helen & Lawrence
Remmel, Patricia & Robert Rich, Dr. Ann L. Riebe, Florence & Joseph Ritorto, Mr. & Mrs. Irving Rose, Sheryl Rosenfield, Mrs. Miriam K. Rothenberg,
Richard C. Rubinstein, Anne Ruddy & Nancy Bertino, Gregg & Terry Runyen, Constance & James Rutland, Ramona Santiagovega, Linda Schneider,
Bruce Schwartz, Karen & Thomas Shopmier, Emery & Mary Lee Smiser, Kenneth & Sandra Smith, Yolanda Smith, Linda & Paul Spangler, Mark Steele,
Fran Sunseri, Challis Surles, Chuck & Wendy Sweet, Nicole Tanguy, Dr. Larissa J. Taylor, Shirley & Danny Thomas, Amber Tracy, Betsy and Wally Turner,
H.B. “Tony” Turner, Ann Van Ness, Sandy & George Vilahu, Barbara J. Wahl, Craig Watt, Elizabeth & Eric Webb, Tammy White, Martha Woodruff, Woofs
‘N Whiskers, Eunice & John Yost $500–$999 Josephine Abercrombie, Larry & Denise Achram, Dorothea Allee, Nancy S. Amling, Ann & Peter Anderson,
Cass Anderson, Anonymous (8), Ms. Gertrude B. Ansell, Gail Nussbaum Anzulovic, Juliana Attwood, Cindy Balch, Dale & Linda Barbee, Joanna Barnish,
Sabrina Bass, John E. Bauer, PhD, Nicole & Ryan Birdsall, Michael & Pamela Bless, Mrs. Verna Bodig, Russ & Tonia Bomhoff, Steven & Komala Bowden,
Susan J. Bradley, Carolyn Bregard, James & Loretta Brill, Zsuzsa & Jeffrey Brown, Melanie Brueni, Stephanie Buchanan & Jeff Berkin, Lisa & Derek
Buffitt, Mary Catherine Bunting, Steven & JoAnn Burkiewicz, Lori Lynn Calcaterra, Jordon Caroll, Hui Chau, Linda Chen, Lauren Christ, Poly & Bruce
Cline, Harvey Coleman, Edward & Doris Condel, Patsy Corrigan, Elizabeth & Erik Delfosse, James Derr, Minori Deura, Valerie Diker, Joan Dobbs,
Christine Duerson, Dana Marie Duramte, Carolyn Edwards, Edna B. Ellingson, Kaete Elliott, Lt. Col.(Ret.) & Mrs. William Elmer, Whitney Engstrom, Dr.
Eugene Evans, Heidi Farrance & Ursula Brenner, Edward Farrell, Lisa & Bob Fast, Jack Faul & Debbie Davis, William & Linda Flaherty, John Flanagan,
Rochelle Foland, Cassie Folk, Deanna Franklin, Marilyn Gagen, Joseph & Elizabeth Garner, R. S. Gates, Edward & Jan Gilroy, Barbara Gooding, Dick &
Jean Gordon, Julie Gordon, Marcia E. Gortowski, DVM, Dick Graham, Joe Graviss, Kathi Guerrant, Carol Hamilton, Raymond & Sharon Hansen, Damon
Key Leong Kupchak Hastert, Mark and Robin Hayes, Mary Headley, Judy Heisserman, Barbara Hendricks, Kathleen Hennegan, DVM, Reg & Shirley
Hildreth, Joan Hodak, Cindy & Jerry Holditch, Peter Holser & Michelle Evans, Clark & Martha Hooper, Jon & Joanne Horton, Roger & Sue Hotelling,
Melissa Jackson, Kyle Jaster, Laura Jeannerette, Jeffrey Jens & Ann Boisclair, Sheila Jensen, Katy Jett, Monette & Jeffrey Jo, Elsie Jocz, Iris A.
Johansen, H. Arvid Johnson, Bill & Denise Jordan, June Jovan, Jason & Connie Kapp, John & Louise Kearns, Pamela King, Ronald King, Arlene & Ron
Klein, Steve & Kathy Kloves, Thomas & Ellen Komadina, James & Ginger Kutsch, Patricia Lake & Martin Lisiecki, Gabriele A. Landolt, DVM, PhD, Craig
Lenz, Brady Lesko, Susan Lewandowski, Kim Lewis, Pamela & Arnold Loeb, Jonathan Longley, Paula & Jorge Lourenco, Mark & Kathleen Lowery,
Carma Luskin, Michael & Jacqueline Maddox, Leslie Mahr, Alison Maiore, Vivian Manganello, Jerry & Sandra Manne, Joy Marks, Hayden Markstein,
Betty Marmino, Cindy Marple, Frank & Susan Mars, Bruce & Susan Matthews, Greta & Jimmy Maturo, Ron McAlister, DVM, Linda McCartney, Patricia
McGinnis, Anne Meyer, Susan & Joe Meyer, John & Janice Mickelson, Melinda Miller, Steve & Kate Miller, Allen & Connie Millis, Theodore Mitchell, Linda
Mooningham, Chappy & Melissa Morris, Margaret Mudy-Perloff, Diane Naegele, Corinne & Norman Nelson, Barbara & Donald Niemann, Mrs. Elvera
Nobles, Richard & Marjorie Norstrom, Carl & Carol Obenland, Patricia L. O’Brien, Kevin Ogle, Maury & Pat Pages, Major & Judy Park, Gregory Parr &
Edward Hammond, Richard Pensinger, Jeffrey Pepper, Kenneth & Vicki Pepper, Wayne & Linda Phears, Mike & Clare Phillips, Christopher Pike, Nina
Poppelsdorf, Ann Porawski, David & Pam Potter, Lucy Puig, Jayant Radhakrishnan, Rick & Linda Ramin, Kathleen Ratteree, Robin Reardon & Norman
Nelson, Paige & Edward Reder, Dr. Joseph Reeves, Shanna Rendon & David Smith, Alice Rhea, Chad Roberts, Gene & Martha Robinson, Doug Roble &
Deborah Shands, Ron & Jill Rohde, Karl & Patricia Rohlfing, Alonzo & Laura Rosado, Joanne Rosenbluth, Kenneth Rosenthal, Joan Roudenbush, Marcia
Rubenstein, Alexandra Rukeyser, Lynn Sabo, Angie Sambuco, Marion Satterthwaite, Odile de Schieter-Longchampt, Jan Scholes, Trey & Dottie Schulte,
Carl & Velvet Schultz, Diane A. Scripps, Cassandra Seidenfeld, George Shapiro, Janet Shaw, Dr. Kathleen Silva, Curt Simmons, Cherie & Sean Singer,
Denise Smith, Julie Smith, Dennis & Kristen Snider, Patricia Snyder & Michael Frank, Mary R. Spalding, Judith Stoddard, Elizabeth Stribling & Guy
Robinson, Reva Sturm, Nancy Sullivan, Scott Tesar, Lois Thompson, Wellington Tichenor, Terrance Tosney, Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Touw, Kyle Trayner,
William & Suzanne Tull, Gregory & Marla Turek, Julie Vallin & Bob Humphrey, Judy Van Till, Jules Vogel & Jay Kinn, Baldauf Catton Von Eckartsberg,
Elizabeth Vooys, DVM, Joseph J. Wakshlag, DVM, PhD, Donna J. Walle, Andrew Walmsley, John & Martha Ward, Katherine Welch, P. Wilber, Chavon
Wilcox, Judith Willard, Mr. & Mrs. Whitney Wilson, Kristen Winslow, Mary Wolff, Frances Woodrum, Joseph Wright & Joseph Like, Karrie Wright, Magali
Wright & David Hudoba, Clara Yau, Edna Young, Susan Young, Ronald Yucas & John DeForge, Linda & James Zanetti, Linda Zavada
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Working together to advance animal health
Morris Animal Foundation supporters share a common belief that science can make the world a better
place for animals. We are proud to have so many pet owners, veterinarians, corporate partners, breed clubs and associations
supporting our efforts to advance veterinary medicine. Strong partners have enabled us to increase our health research
funding by 45 percent in just five years. While every gift is important, here we would like to acknowledge gifts made between
July 1, 2011–June 30, 2012.
Working together to advance animal health
Corporate and organizational partners: $250,000+ Blue Buffalo Foundation for Cancer Research, Hadley & Marion Stuart Foundation,
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Inc., Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation, PETCO Foundation, Pfizer Inc., VCA Antech $100,000–$249,999 George Sydney &
Phyllis Redmond Miller Trust, Merck Animal Health, Paul Mitchell Schools $10,000–$99,999 Alpaca Research Foundation, American Association of
Feline Practitioners, American German Shepherd Dog Charitable Foundation Inc., ASPCA®, Bearded Collie Club of America Charitable Trust, Bernese
Mountain Dog Club of America, Bloomingdale’s Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc., Canine Health Events & Southern Berkshire Golden
Retriever, Clumber Spaniel Health Foundation, CTW Foundation, Dalmatian Club of America Foundation, Destination Funny Entertainment, Elsevier
Inc., Flat-Coated Retriever Foundation, Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation, Friends of Felines Inc., Ft. Worth/Tarrant County Animal
Foundation, Golden Retriever Foundation, Greater Appalachian Llama & Alpaca Association, GREYlong, IBM, International Elephant Foundation,
Joan Kirkpatrick Legacy Fund, LuckyPet Inc., Maddie’s Fund, Mars PetCare U.S., Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, Petplan, PetSafe, PetSmart
Charities, P&G PetCare, Puccini Foundation, Rex & Nelle Jackson Foundation, Samoyed Club of America Research & Education Foundation, The
Seeing Eye Inc., Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, USA Equestrian Trust, William H. Donner Foundation Inc., Winn Feline Foundation, Weimaraner Club
of America, ZuPreem®/Premium Nutritional Products $3,000–$9,999 American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation, American Spaniel
Club Foundation, Arabian Horse Foundation, Aura McConnell Foundation Inc., Australian Shepherd Health & Genetics Institute Inc., Bay and Paul
Foundations, Bichon Frise Club of America, Borzoi Club of America, Brand Licensing Team LLC, Central Colorado Quarter Horse Association,
Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher Foundation, Chow Chow Club Inc, Coastal Pet Products
Inc., Colorado Horse Development Authority, Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation, Coypu
Foundation, Delaware County Kennel Club, Dixie Foundation Inc., Foundation for Veterinary
Dentistry, Greater Swiss Mt. Dog Club of America, Greyhound Project Inc., Gumbo Foundation,
Highmark, Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation, JPMorgan Chase, Labrador Retriever Club
Supporters since 1992
Inc., Lauretta Boyd Charitable Trust, Lincoln State Cat Club, Inc., Lloyd J. King & Eleanor R.
King Foundation, Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America, Network for Good, Oklahoma City
We have been giving to Morris
Community Foundation, Pug Dog Club of America, R. Harold Burton Foundation, Rainier Agility
Animal Foundation for almost 20
Team, Rising Sun Foundation, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Ruth & Vernon Taylor Foundation,
years, first finding out about the
Schuylkill Area Community Foundation, Scottish Terrier Club of America Health Trust Fund,
Foundation while doing research
Sidney E. Frank Foundation, Society Dog, Versatility in Poodles Inc. (VIP), Virginia Horse Industry
Board, Wal-Mart Foundation
to help our dog, Moose, who had
Kenneth S. Kail and
Ivy Hwang
hydrocephalus, and finding little in
Veterinary partners: $5,000–$10,000 Crossroads Animal Hospital, PC, Londonderry, NH,
North Portland Veterinary Hospital, Portland, OR $2,500–$4,999 All Creatures Animal Hospital,
the way of medical research for the
Lake Zurich, IL, Camden Veterinary Hospital, Camden, SC, Cortaro Farms Pet Hospital, Tucson,
benefit of animals. We are proud to
AZ, Gaithersburg Animal Hospital, Gaithersburg, MD, Ingleside Animal Hospital, Phoenix, AZ,
contribute to this great organization
Littleton Equine Medical Center, Littleton, CO, North Elm Animal Hospital, Greensboro, NC,
Northgate Small Animal Hospital, Collinsville, IL, Spring Hill Veterinary Clinic, Spring Hill,
to improve animal health.
KS, Town & Country Animal Hospital, Normal, IL, Triangle Veterinary Hospital, Durham, NC,
VCA Firehouse Animal Health Center, Denver, CO $1,000–$2,499 ABC Veterinary Hospital, San Diego, CA, Albemarle Animal Clinic, Albemarle,
NC, Allentown Animal Clinic, P.C., Allentown, PA, Animal Clinic Del Rancho, Scottsdale, AZ, The Animal Hospital of Carrboro, Inc., Carrboro,
NC, Animal Hospital Greenwich/Stamford, Stamford, CT, Animal Hospital of South Gorham, Gorham, ME, Animal Medical Clinic of Gulf Gate,
Sarasota, FL, Animal’s Best Choice Veterinary Hospital, New Port Richey, FL, Annie’s Animal Clinic, Highlands Ranch, CO, Arlington Animal
Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY, Atrium Animal Hospital, Charlotte, NC, Bahama Road Veterinary Hospital, Bahama, NC, Bannock Animal Medical
Center, LLP, Chubbuck, ID, Bogue Animal Hospital West, Wichita, KS, Bothell Pet Hospital, Bothell, WA, Boulevard Animal Hospital, Colleyville,
TX, Bradley Animal Hospital, Lawrence, KS, Brandywine Valley Veterinary Hospital, Coatesville, PA, Brown Trail Animal Hospital, Bedford, TX,
Carrboro Plaza Veterinary Clinic, Carrboro, NC, Casas Adobes Pet Clinic, Tucson, AZ, The Cat Doctor, Houston, TX, Cats & Dogs Animal Hospital,
Long Beach, CA, Center for Veterinary Care, PC, New York, NY, Cheyenne Mountain Animal Hospital, P.C., Colorado Springs, CO, Cheyenne Pet
Clinic, Cheyenne, WY, Circle L Animal Clinic, Chino Valley, AZ, Coldwater Animal Hospital, Rochester, NY, Crater Animal Clinic, Central Point, OR,
Crofton Veterinary Center, Crofton, MD, Croton Animal Hospital, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, Evergreen Park Animal Hospital, Evergreen Park, IL,
Falmouth Veterinary Hospital, LLC, Falmouth, ME, Fountain Hills Veterinary Hospital, Fountain Hills, AZ, Four County Animal Hospital, Damascus,
MD, Four Paws Veterinary Services, Mystic, CT, Gentle Touch Animal Hospital, Denver, CO, Golf-Mil Veterinary Hospital, Niles, IL, Great Falls
Animal Hospital, Great Falls, VA, Hanover Veterinary Hospital, Hanover, PA, Harvester Animal Clinic, Saint Charles, MO, Hawaii Kai Veterinary
Clinic, Honolulu, HI, Heritage Animal Hospital Inc., Hilton Head Island, SC, Highway Veterinary Hospital, Bowie, MD, Hulen Hills Animal Hospital,
Fort Worth, TX, Ideal Veterinary Hospital, Oak Ridge, TN, Kindness Animal Hospital, Grand Forks, ND, Kindness Family Pet Clinic, Forest Grove,
OR, Kuenzi Family Pet Hospital, Waukesha, WI, Liverpool Animal Health Center, Liverpool, NY, Mahoning Valley Animal Hospital, Andreas, PA,
Maplewood Animal Hospital, Bellingham, WA, McNeill Veterinary Clinic, Sudbury, MA, Milestone Veterinary Associates, Greer, SC, Mount Laurel
Animal Hospital, Mount Laurel, NJ, Mountain Vista Animal Hospital, Las Vegas, NV, Neuse River Veterinary Hospital, Wendell, NC, Northwest
Animal Hospital, Grapevine, TX, Park East Animal Hospital, New York, NY, Pennington Animal Hospital, P.C., Huntsville, AL, The Pet Hospital of
Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA, Pet’s Friend Animal Clinic, Sunnyvale, CA, Pleasanton Veterinary
Hospital, Pleasanton, CA, Plymouth Animal Hospital, Plymouth, NH, Poland Veterinary Centre,
Poland, OH, Poquoson Veterinary Hospital, Poquoson, VA, Linda J. Porter, DVM, Fresno, CA,
Radio Systems
Prospect Park Animal Clinic, Brooklyn, NY, Pytel Veterinary Clinic, Goodrich, MI, Queen City
Animal Hospital, Hooksett, NH, River Ridge Veterinary Hospital, Clemmons, NC, River Trails
Corporation/PetSafe
Animal Hospital, Riverwoods, IL, Rolling Hills Pet Clinic, Tucson, AZ, Dr. Wendy Simpson,
Morrisville, NC, South Bay Veterinary Group, Boston, MA, South Mesa Veterinary Hospital,
Morris Animal Foundation and
Fort Collins, CO, Stoney Brook Veterinary Hospital, Lebanon, NH, Stony Run Veterinary Center,
PetSafe share a passion for animal
Thomasville, PA, Sunbury Animal Hospital, Sunbury, PA, Sunrise Pet Clinic, PC, Tucson, AZ,
welfare, specifically improving the
Telegraph Road Animal Hospital, Severn, MD, Three Counties Animal Hospital, Riverdale, GA,
lives of dogs and cats. We also have Town & Country Animal Hospital, Miami, FL, Town & Country Veterinary Clinic, Marinette, WI,
similar values, so when we co-launch VCA Brookline Animal Hospital, Brookline, MA, VCA Dakota Ridge Animal Hospital, Littleton,
CO, VCA Littleton Animal Hospital, Littleton, CO, VCA Orchard Animal Hospital, Greenwood
endeavors it is truly a partnership
Village, CO, VCA Park Hill Animal Hospital, Denver, CO, Veterinary Associates of Hattiesburg,
Hattiesburg, MS, Wellesley Animal Hospital, Wellesley, MA, Windsor Veterinary Clinic, PC,
relationship and we are able to
Windsor, CO, Woodhaven Veterinary Clinic, Edmonds, WA, Yarmouth Veterinary Center,
capitalize on our synergies.
Yarmouth, ME
Laurie S. Macnair
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Lila M. Kommerstand
Supporter since 1997
Brian & Kate Abrell, Ardith Neath Adams, Gaylan & Harriet Adams, Joyce E. Adams,
I give because I love all animals
Christopher Adlington, David & Carolyn Alexander, April Altman & Dan Prillaman, Jeff &
and believe that they deserve to live
Evonne Anderson, Susan Andersen-Messina & John Rocco Messina, Connie D. Angeleri,
long, happy and healthy lives. For
Gertrude B. Ansell, Richard J. Arabian, Dolores Arend, Betty Atwell, Mrs. Elva J. Baeslack,
Karen Bagwell, Willard & Barbara Bailey, Dale & Linda Barbee, Chuck & Gloria Barrick,
this reason, I support the excellent
Marilu Baskin, Stewart & Elizabeth Baynes, Karen Miller Becnel, DVM, Kris Bedalov, Nancy
research that Morris Animal
Bellavita, H. L. Bennyhoff, Erika F. Bergishagen, Elizabeth Biddick, Col. Robert & Theresa
Foundation funds in order
Biersack, Russell & Judith Bird, James & Debra Bliese, Mrs. Janice Blumhof-Palmer, Mrs.
Melinda Boehringer, Laura & Roger Bohart, Gene & Minnie Bourque, Carol Boyle, Nancy L.
to improve the lives of animals.
Braaten, Mary A. Brady, Laura Brantley, Scott & Sadie Breor, Linda M. Burger, Mrs. Alana
Burkowski, Lucinda F. Burr, Jean Burt, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Caldwell, Barbara Calvo, Laurie
Camp, Allan Carb, DVM, DACVS, Dr. Mary E. Carlson, Marilyn (Bomash) Carmichall & Steve Carmichall, Deborah & Mark Carter, Grace Casey,
Raymond & Cherie Cassel, Betty Marie Cassin, Frances G. Cazier, Chamois Rainbow Foundation, Paula S. Channell, Sandra Chiaramonte, Georgie
A. & Tom Chivington, Nancy Kay Clark, CVT, Ron & Tamara Clements, Doris & Don Clopper, Francoise Cocquet, The Collins Family, Kris Colt,
Hildegarde Compton, Jean Conway, Barbara Wood Cook, C.J. Coonfield, Patsy Corrigan, Andi Cosper, Joan K. & Richard Cowlan, Nancy Craig, Ann
& Dougal Crowe, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Cushman, Jerome Cusker, Ms. Louise Czajkowski, Penny L. Daley, Mrs. Frank Damato, Karen S. Daniel,
Alexander A. Dardas II, Deborah Davenport & G. Martin Drey, Ronald Daves, Sherry B. Davis, Mrs. Theda N. Davis, Aila G. Dawe, Michelle M. DeLisle,
Theresa F. DeMaria, Iris L. Dennison, Ann Denton, Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Detterman, Jim & Wendy Dickie, Joanne & David Dickson, Steven &
Catherine Diener, Sebastian & Nina DiGirolamo, Judith W. Ditfurth, Tery A. Dixon, Debra Dombrowski, Denise J. Dugan, Dave Dunnet, Georgia
Dupree, Ms. Letha Ehrenfelt, Edna B. Ellingson, Lt. Col. (Ret.) & Mrs. William Elmer, Jack & Sue Ane Emrek, Randy & Connie Erb, Carol & Dan
Everetts, Beverly J. Ewine, Mary Ewing, Margaret H. Farley, M. Paige Farr, Mitchell Field, Kim Filson, Julia Bynum Finch, Drs. Dale & Katherine
Fitting, Carole L. Fitzpatrick, Bonnie M. Fleming, Howard W. Fortner Jr., Peggy Franz, Ann M. Fritscher, Carolyn G. & Bruce C. Froh, Tara D. Froh,
Dolores “Debby” Furman, Robert Gain & Alex Redman, Elisabeth Gambill-Niksich, Dr. Kathleen V. Green Gardner, ASID, Ruth & Jim Gaulke, Marc
Gerber, Debra Zidich Gibbons, Janet Goetz, George & Louise Gonzalez, Dick & Jean Gordon, Sheila D. Gore, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Graham, Betty
Lou Grant, Roz Grashaw, George & Donna Green, Drs. Greg & Kris Greenwood, Greta Gregg-Grulke, Patricia Grilione, PhD, Dr. & Mrs. James L.
Grimes, Ray Anna Grollman, Sondra Grumbein, DVM, Drs. Toula & Mark Guilfoyle, Char Haack, Tony & Melanie Hackenberg, Peggie Hall, Nancy
Hamilton, Joan Handley, Diane Baxter Hankin, Bill Hardy, Chad & Shelly Hartmann, Dr. Martin Haspel & Mrs. Linda Haspel, Sandi Lee Heffner, Judy
Heisserman, Mr. & Mrs. R. Crofton Held, Dorothy T. Henderson, Gary & Joan Heymann, Robert Hilsenroth, DVM, Rose Hingeley, Mr. & Mrs.
Hoagland, Suzann Holland, Marinus Hoogerhyde, Clark & Martha Hooper, Virginia W. Hopkins, Laurie Hosmer, Susan Howard, Dianne & John
Howe, Peggy Hull, Patricia Lawrence Humphrey, Mrs. Cara Jeffries, Holli Jelkin, Cynthia Jeness, Annette Fox Johnson, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Johnson,
Jean L. Johnston, Judy Johnston, Laura Johnston-Lorino, Bill & Nancy Jones, Carol Jones, Jean Kahl, Charles & Nancy Kail, Kenneth Kail & Ivy
Hwang, Dorothy Kanehl, Eva J. Katz, Miriam Reynolds Keat, Ellen Keely, Sharon L. Keen, Ruth Keesling, Arden Keevers, Bonnie Wild Keith, Donna
Kelley, Robert N. Kennedy, Barbara King, Rose M. King, B. Jean Kistle, Sally Ann Kitterman, Ron & Arlene Klein, Walter & Allene Kleweno, Gary &
Susan Knudsen, Dr. V. Wensley Koch, Lila M. Kommerstad, Carla M. Koty, Alice Kovalchik, Lynette A. Kozdron & Diane F. Kozdron , Shari Krueger,
Dr. Petra Lackner, Rocco LaGuardia, Patricia Lake & Martin Lisiecki, Margaret M. Lamont, Liebe Chaya Lamstein, Gertrude Lanman, William A.
Laudani, Carol M. Laughlin, Casey & Cheryl Lenox, Cynthia Liebling, Ms. Dede Lipskey, Mary “Mare” Lommen, Art & Theresa Lorenzen, Betty White
Ludden, Leonard & Tracey Luty, Ruth Ann MacQueen, Teresa & Donald Madak , John Major, Sylvia Markman, JoAnn Marlin, Caroline Marr, Mr. &
Mrs. Daniel A. Marsh Jr., Anita Marten, Nick & Patti Mattera, Mrs. Greta Maturo, Mr. & Mrs. Rex H. May, E. McCauley & Pepper, Kathie McCleary,
Sandra E. McCrady, Ruth McGahee, John V. Meeks, Hannie Meier, Valentina de Navasques, Ginger & Roger Merkel, Mr. Wayne Millard, Gen. & Mrs.
George D. Miller, Saranna B. Miller, Garth C. & Mary Ann Miner, Drs. Jaime Modiano & Michelle Ritt, Diane Mondi, Elizabeth A. Moon, Harriet Stack
Moore, Cynthia Morris, Mr. David & Dr. Darlia Morris, Ross Wagner Mullican, Dennis J. Murphy, Jan Muyskens, Blanche L. Myer, Valentina de
Navasques, Carl & Carmen Neu, Karen R. Neubart, Jill Norair, Rhonda & Dennis Norman, Richard F. & Marjorie S. Norstrom, Loreen A. Novak,
Verna C. Noyd, Carl & Carol Obenland, JoAnne O’Fallon, Mrs. Mary B. O’Konek, Dr. Patricia N. Olson, Jerry Olson, Jerri Ortner, Linda J. Osborn,
Darby Brewer Packie, Richard & Melissa Paige, Miriam Paisner, Mary Pat Parkhill, Samantha Parsons, William Patterson, Professor Constance
Payne, ReJean Peeples, Jeffrey G. Pepper, Bruce & Kathy Peters, Kathryn S. Peterson, Rosemarie Haas Peterson, Christel & August Pfeiffer,
Deborah Lee Pickett, VMD, A.C. Carol Plegge, Charles Powers, Mary Jo Pringle, Frances S. Rabren, Thomas & Alice Ragain, Barbara Raichle, Rick
& Linda Ramin, Beverly Rankin, Scott Raymond, Mary Rutledge Reed, Gloria Reese, Dick & Eileen Richards, Dr. John & Shirley Richardson, Mary
Roberson, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel C. Robinson, Jackie & Edward Robinson, Dr. Beth Rodgers, Carl & Daisy Rogers, Peter Rosenberger, B. Douglas Roth
& Jacqueline M. Roth, Darlene Roy, M. Rubenstein, Robert & Ingrid Sager, Cindy Saint Vincent, Deborah Sanders, Doris R. Satterwhite, Gaynell M.
Schenck, Mrs. Carol A. Schmidt, Jill & Charlie Schmidt, Fred L. & Sandra F. Schroeder, Geralyn Schroth, Ms. Emelda Schulman, Dr. Sandee
Schuster, Robert & June Schweitzer, Linda J. Scott, Linda Scribner, Diane A. Scripps, John & Judy Sears, Susan M. Seidman, John & Carla Serenko,
Rick & Laura Severson, Lora Sharnoff-Tamura, Dr. Henrietta N. Shirk, Mrs. Pauline Shook, Eileen Margolin Shore, Janice K. Shreve, David P.
Sickles, Dr. Donna L. Siemro, Mary M. Silkworth, Austin G. Silvester, Dr. Christine Simcik, Dolores Y. Sink, Elinor J. Smith, Linda Smith, Sharyn
Snook, Mary E. Snow, Kurt & Ruth Sorensen, Sylvia D. Stalnaker, Adrienne Statfeld, Monica Faye Steidele, Dick & Kathy W. Stephenson, Evelyn L.
Stewart, Hilde Stewart, Dorothy H. Stimpson, Nancy J. Stitley, Beverly E. Stouky, Leslie Sullivan, Mr. & Mrs. Tom J. Sullivan, Fran Sunseri, Stanley
& Dawn Sutherland, John & Janet Swanson, Richard J. & Katheryn A. Swanson, Sarah (Sally) W. Sweatt, Wendy Sweet, Elizabeth & Patsy Swendson,
Sarah M. Talbot, Diane Elizabeth Tanner, Shirley Z. Thomas, Ralph W. Thompson, Joe & Pat Toth, Susan Tracy, Jane E. Trauger, Lee Traven, William
A. Treat Jr., Pam Troutman, Mark E. Turley, Greg & Jeannie Valdez, Jean & Rich Van Camp, Neil & Sylvia Van Sloun, Mrs. Edward Vincent, Mary
Voight, Cheryl Wagner, Barbara J. Wahl, Jeanne Wahrenbrock, Ms. Pamela L. Wainscott, Jean Wallace, Sally-Jo Walters, LeNoir Wareing, Linda
Watkins, Chuck Weir, Dr. Glen C. & Nancy J. Weiser, Laurie Lynn Weitzel, James & Barbara White, Karen Wiberg, Linda Dake Wilford, Charis K.
Williams, Jeanne Williams, Lisa & Paul Williams, T. Cole & Susan Williams, Lynn O. Wilmoth, Laurel Wirtanen-Siloy, Sally L. Wissel, Mary Beth
Wolcott, E. Lee Yaffe-Stark, Claire Yates, Eunice & John Yost, Terry Zaslaw, Dr. Sarah E. Zimmerman, Simone Zoladz, Nadine Zumpe, Anonymous
(208)
Morris Animal Foundation made every effort to include all qualifying donors in this annual report. If you feel your name is missing from this donor listing, please accept our sincere
apologies, accept our gratitude for your contributions and feel free to contact us with your concern.
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Working together to advance animal health
Lamplighter Society As of June 30, 2012
Donors who make an estate or planned gift to Morris Animal Foundation become part
of our Lamplighter Society. These donors help light the way for better animal health.
609
Total Lamplighters in FY12
Our commitment to fiscal responsibility
Just as Morris Animal Foundation is committed to
funding only the best science, we are as committed to
investing in great work resourcefully, efficiently and in a
way that maximizes your gifts. We are proud of our four-star rating from Charity Navigator,
which evaluates charities’ financial health, accountability and transparency. Only 28 percent
of the 6,000 charities evaluated last year received the top designation.
Consolidated statement of activities
Year ended
June 30, 2012
Revenue
Contributions
Investment Income
Other Income
Donated Services
Year ended
June 30, 2011
$9,388,226$11,159,970
($2,676,277)
$8,563,673
$168,084
$313,335
$808,774
$963,643
Total Revenue $7,688,807
$21,000,621
Program
Health Study Grants Veterinary Student Scholars Program Awareness Grant Management Grant Evaluation $7,347,402
$93,500
$631,562
$1,233,515
$800,806
$7,757,720
$273,450
$525,781
$944,083
$944,436
$10,106,785 $10,445,470
$871,625
$1,920,304
$844,478
$1,814,107
Total Program Support Services
Management & General Fundraising Total Support Services Total Expenses
$2,791,929
$2,658,585
$12,898,714 $13,104,055
Consolidated statement of FINANCIAL POSITION
Year ended
June 30, 2012
Program
78%
Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents Receivables Prepaid Expenses Investments at Market Value
Fixed Assets, Net of Depreciation
$1,539,359
$50,591
$58,444
$76,591,615
$58,002
Total Assets $78,298,011
Liabilities$4,343,588
Fundraising
Administration
7%
15%
Net Assets
Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted $25,847,090
$9,030,407
$39,076,926
Total Net Assets $73,954,423
Total Liabilities and Net Assets $78,298,011
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Monthly giving
By becoming a loyal friend and enrolling in automatic monthly giving, you provide Morris
Animal Foundation with ongoing, sustainable support for science that will advance veterinary
medicine for animals. Even the smallest gifts add up quickly.
Workplace giving/corporate matching gifts
Morris Animal Foundation is proud to be an approved charity with the Combined Federal
Campaign, which includes all federal employees: civilian employees, military personnel and
postal workers. Please consider directing your pledges during the September to December
season by selecting Morris Animal Foundation, CFC #64353, on your pledge card.
Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to
charitable organizations. Check with your personnel department about your company’s program.
You can designate your donations to Morris Animal Foundation by completing your giving form
with our charity name and EIN number, #84-6032307.
Circle of Discovery
Leadership gifts are essential to fulfilling Morris Animal Foundation’s vision of a world in
which all animals are healthy. With your leadership gift of $3,000 or more in a single fiscal year,
you join our Circle of Discovery, which entitles you to exclusive benefits. Make your leadership
gift by June 30, 2013, and you’ll become a founding member.
Lamplighter Society
Leaving a gift to Morris Animal Foundation in your estate plans is the perfect way to
continue your legacy. By making a gift through your estate plans, you become a member of
the Lamplighter Society, a group of committed, passionate donors who are lighting the way
for the future of animal health. Some options to consider are
• Bequests
• Beneficiary designations
• Charitable gift annuities
To learn more about these and other giving options,
visit www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org, email
[email protected] or call 800.243.2345.
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Help change the world for animals
Animals need help from people, like you, who believe that science can improve their
world. Whether you make a donation, host a fundraising event or get involved in some other
way, you will be supporting an ongoing quest for new discoveries and knowledge that will make
a true difference in the lives of animals—today and tomorrow. You can help in a number of
ways, including the following:
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