The Animal Legal Defense Fund is proud to be a four-star Charity Navigator rated nonprofit, Platinum level GuideStar Exchange participant—in the top .5%, a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity, and to have been awarded the Independent Charities Seal of Excellence, ensuring that we meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness. The Animal Legal Defense Fund is also an expert-reviewed, Philanthropedia-ranked nonprofit, and a top-rated nonprofit on Great Nonprofits.

The Animal Legal Defense Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our EIN number is 94-2681680.

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