AHISMA Relief Foundation
AHISMA Relief Foundation is a private foundation based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations working with cats and other animals, wildlife and nature conservation, and animal transport.
AHISMA Relief Foundation at a glance
In short: AHISMA Relief Foundation gave $6K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $450.154), top state Arkansas. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,852
- +50.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $450
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $25,232
- -0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to AHISMA Relief Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 10622, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Phone: (479) 790-7148
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who AHISMA Relief Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mew Cat Rescue ($800). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were directed to organizations in Arkansas (37%), DC (14%), and New York (10%), followed by Minnesota and Arizona (9% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is AHISMA Relief Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $363; repeat grants $489. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 419% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $6K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mew Cat Rescue Bentonville, AR | Donation | $800 |
| Pilots to the Rescue Albany, NY | Donation | $600 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | Donation | $500 |
| The Nature Conservancy Albert Lea, MN | Donation | $500 |
| Blind Hope Cat Sanctuary Rogers, AR | Donation | $500 |
| Humane Society of the US Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $500 |
| Return to Freedom Lompoc, CA | Donation | $500 |
| Wings of Rescue Seattle, WA | Donation | $500 |
| Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Eureka Springs, AR | Donation | $500 |
| Blue Moon Cat Sanctuary Witter, AR | Donation | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,232 | $6,000 | $6,063 | $5,852 | 13 | $5,852 | $1,396 |
| 2023 | $25,295 | $7,630 | $4,425 | $3,900 | 9 | $3,900 | $1,141 |
| 2022 | $22,090 | — | $3,541 | $2,800 | 6 | $2,800 | $1,233 |
| 2021 | $25,631 | — | $4,884 | $4,200 | 9 | $4,200 | $1,432 |
| 2020 | $30,515 | $8,607 | $4,150 | $3,600 | 7 | — | $1,269 |
| 2019 | $26,058 | $5,000 | $4,442 | $3,800 | 8 | — | $1,251 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, AHISMA Relief Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions, as described by the grantees, include helping people keep cats in their homes (Mew Cat Rescue), transporting at-risk animals for adoption (Pilots to the Rescue), conserving nature and reducing threats to biodiversity (World Wildlife Fund), and preserving the freedom, diversity, and habitat of wild horses and burros (Return to Freedom).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $5,852 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $52 to $800, with a median grant of $500. The largest listed awards were $800 to Mew Cat Rescue and $600 to Pilots to the Rescue. Other listed recipients included World Wildlife Fund, Return to Freedom, The Nature Conservancy, Blind Hope Cat Sanctuary, Humane Society of the US, Wings of Rescue, and Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laurel Ward as Trustee and Craig Brown as Vice President.
AHISMA Relief Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laurel Ward
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Craig Brown
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 AHISMA Relief Foundation
How much does AHISMA Relief Foundation give each year?
AHISMA Relief Foundation gave $6K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 9 grants.
What is AHISMA Relief Foundation's typical grant size?
AHISMA Relief Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $450, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from AHISMA Relief Foundation that year got $363 on average.
Where does AHISMA Relief Foundation give grants?
AHISMA Relief Foundation's top state is Arkansas, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (14%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does AHISMA Relief Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on AHISMA Relief Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (13 grants).
Who are AHISMA Relief Foundation's largest grantees?
AHISMA Relief Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mew Cat Rescue ($800), Pilots to the Rescue ($600) and World Wildlife Fund ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is AHISMA Relief Foundation?
AHISMA Relief Foundation reported $25K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does AHISMA Relief Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from AHISMA Relief Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is AHISMA Relief Foundation's EIN?
AHISMA Relief Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6813556. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does AHISMA Relief Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 21, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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