Acvs Foundation Inc
Acvs Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Germantown, Maryland, formed in 1996. It supports the advancement of surgical care for all animals by funding educational and research opportunities for veterinary surgical residents and board-certified veterinary surgeons.
Acvs Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Acvs Foundation Inc gave $191K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $190,809
- +53.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,346
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,561
- Total assets
- $6,034,578
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Acvs Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 19785 Crystal Rock Drive 305, Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: (301) 916-0200
Website: https://acvsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Acvs Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colorado State University ($59K across 2 grants). Together the top 8 received $191K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (31%), North Carolina (14%), Oregon (14%), Georgia (12%), and New York (10%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Acvs Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2020) to $191K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | Diplomate Clinical Research Grant | $38,544 |
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | Surgery Resident Research Grant | $20,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Diplomate Clinical Research Grant | $20,000 |
| Ohio State University Detroit, MI | Surgery Resident Research Grant | $19,929 |
| North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC | Diplomate Clinical Research Grant | $19,190 |
| Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | Diplomate Clinical Research Grant | $17,561 |
| Texas Tech University Amarillo, TX | Surgery Resident Research Grant | $16,850 |
| University of Georgia Research Foundation Athens, GA | Surgery Resident Research Grant | $13,488 |
| University of Georgia Athens, GA | Surgery Resident Research Grant | $8,590 |
| North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC | Surgery Resident Research Grant | $8,422 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing also reports $138,130 in donated services and administrative support from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, consisting of an allocated share of salaries and related benefits expended on the foundation’s behalf.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,034,578 | $612,850 | $286,625 | $190,809 | 11 | $428,657 |
| 2023 | $5,366,470 | $667,044 | $247,326 | $124,735 | 7 | $359,546 |
| 2022 | $4,934,348 | $879,924 | $193,407 | $126,634 | 10 | $234,025 |
| 2021 | $4,491,733 | $504,287 | $170,904 | $113,060 | 9 | $352,205 |
| 2020 | $3,757,652 | $511,799 | $154,282 | $71,835 | 8 | $316,418 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to support the advancement of surgical care of all animals. Its programs include research grants, support for continuing education and future leaders in veterinary surgery, and an outreach program that provides certifications to ACVS diplomates who pass the Phase I Surgical Knowledge Examination and Phase II Surgical Competency Examination. The filing reports about 2,013 ACVS diplomates, approximately 70% small-animal surgeons and 30% large-animal surgeons.
In 2024, the foundation’s grants included clinical research and surgery resident research awards to universities and university-affiliated organizations. Among the grantees described in their own statements, Colorado State University’s affiliated CSU STRATA says it aids universities in the Colorado State University System in their research and educational efforts. North Carolina State University says it supports the university’s colleges, libraries, and other university-connected functions. The University of Georgia Research Foundation says it supports the University of Georgia’s teaching, research, and public-service mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $190,809. Grant amounts ranged from $8,235 to $38,544, with a median of $17,561. The largest awards included $38,544 to Colorado State University for a diplomate clinical research grant; $20,000 each to Colorado State University for a surgery resident research grant and Cornell University for a diplomate clinical research grant; and $19,929 to Ohio State University for a surgery resident research grant. Other awards included $19,190 to North Carolina State University for a diplomate clinical research grant and $17,561 to Oregon State University for a diplomate clinical research grant.
The filing states that a report of manuscript publication must be submitted to the ACVS Research Committee chair within one year of completion, with appropriate recognition of foundation support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Ronald M McLaughlin Jr, Chair; Julie D Smith, Treasurer; Jan Hawkins, President; Bryden J Stanley, President-Elect; and Regents David G Levine, Laurent P Guiot, Christopher R Byron, Catriona M MacPhail, Ursula Krotscheck, and Annette McCoy.
Acvs Foundation Inc is led by Ann T. Loew, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann T. Loew
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Hawkins
President
President-Elect → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald M. McLaughlin Jr.
Chair
President - Elect → President, 2022
President → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryden J. Stanley
President-Elect
Regent → President-Elect, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catriona M. Macphail
Regent
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher R. Byron
Regent
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie D. Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annette McCoy
Regent
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ursula Krotscheck
Regent
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David G. Levine
Regent
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurent P. Guiot
Regent
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Denis J. Marcellin-Little (2021–2022) — Regent
- Former: Kelly D. Farnsworth (2021–2022) — Regent
- Former: Susan L. Fubini (2021–2022) — Chair
- Former: Karen Cornell (2021) — Chair
- Former: Spencer A. Johnston (2021) — Chair - Emeritus
- Former: Stacy Semevolos (2021) — Regent
- Former: Brian J. Sutherland (2020) — Trustee
- Former: David Dycus (2020) — Trustee
- Former: G. Elizabeth Pluhar (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jenifer D. Newton (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jennifer L. Wardlaw (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Lindsey Helms Boone (2020) — Trustee
- Former: R. Randy Basinger (2020) — Chair
- Former: R. Reid Hanson (2020) — Trustee
- Former: S. Kathleen Salisbury (2020) — Board Liaison
- Former: Timothy B. Lescun (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Acvs Foundation Inc
How much does Acvs Foundation Inc give each year?
Acvs Foundation Inc gave $191K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $125K across 7 grants.
What is Acvs Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Acvs Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $17,561, and its average grant was $17,346, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Acvs Foundation Inc give grants?
Acvs Foundation Inc's top state is Colorado, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (14%) and Oregon (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Collins, CO (2 grants), Raleigh, NC (2 grants), Corvallis, OR (2 grants) and Athens, GA (2 grants).
Does Acvs Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Acvs Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Surgery Resident Research Grant" (7 grants) and "Diplomate Clinical Research Grant" (4 grants).
Who are Acvs Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Acvs Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Colorado State University ($58,544 across 2 grants), North Carolina State University ($27,612 across 2 grants) and Oregon State University ($25,796 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Acvs Foundation Inc?
Acvs Foundation Inc reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $613K.
What does Acvs Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to support the advancement of surgical care of all animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Acvs Foundation Inc?
Acvs Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check acvsfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Acvs Foundation Inc's EIN?
Acvs Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1946008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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