Organizations Filed Purposes:
The American Vegan Society (AVS) promotes a compassionate, sustainable lifestyle through eating an entirely plant-sourced diet and finding alternatives to animal products in clothing and commodities. We do not participate in the exploitation of animals for sport or entertainment. AVS is guided by the doctrines of Ahimsa (non-slaughter, non-violence) and Reverence for Life, and provides community to those striving to follow and learn about this way of life.
AVS promotes a compassionate, healthful, sustainable lifestyle. Eating an entirely plant-sourced diet, the vegan way of living does not use animals for food, clothing, commodities, sport, or entertainment.
Education at conventions, meetings, classes, events, & HQ --for members and the public. AVS presents its own programs (annual garden party/meeting, dinners, cooking classes for children & adults, internships primarily for teens and young adults) and attends (to speak, give classes, provide information) other events (eg environmental & health fairs). We impart and share information on compassionate living including practical demonstrations of food and dress, general health guidance, cooking classes, printed/media info, and more. (8 AVS events (c500 attended), 5 other events, (estimated 3500 addressed). For more info, see website.
Education through our magazine & website. Magazine is informative and motivational regarding the vegan way of life, teaches responsibility to the environment, and compassionate living in general. It includes news, opinion, health advice, cooking/food info, fashion and lifestyle features, and announcements. 3,500print run (1,000 emailed pdf copy) and appears on our website. Website is operated for the same purposes and includes listing of c 77 vegan information points (volunteers) across the United States, 150 Vegfests in USA, our Speakers' Bureau, menus and recipes, etc .
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Anne Dinshah | Vice President/Trustee | 30 | $24,998 |
| Freya Dinshah | President/Treasurer/Trustee | 30 | $12,499 |
| Sarah Filippi-Field | Vice President II | 6 | $3,360 |
| Gabriel Figueroa | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Lawrence | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Andrew Mars | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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