SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1883, THE MISSION OF AAVS HAS BEEN TO UNEQUIVOCALLY OPPOSE AND WORK TO END THE USE OF ANIMALS IN SCIENCE AND TO OPPOSE ALL FORMS OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION BY MONITORING AND INVESTIGATING SCIENTIFIC USES OF ANIMALS, EXPOSING THE INHERENT CRUELTY IN ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION. WE THEN PRESENT RELIABLE INFORMATION AND AN INFORMED VIEWPOINT FOR ADVOCATING PUBLIC POLICY CHANGES. WE PROVIDE RESOURCES TO STUDENTS, PARENTS, EDUCATORS, OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, THE MEDIA, POLICY MAKERS, AND MEMBERS OF THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY TO ADVANCE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE, NON-ANIMAL METHODS IN SCHOOLS AND LABORATORIES WORLDWIDE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$37.5M
+8.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$557K
+36.1% YoY
Grant Count
18
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
+36.1% YoY
About American Anti-vivisection Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Anti-vivisection Society Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in JENKINTOWN, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $37.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $557K. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37,546,542 | $34,756,487 | $29,824,124 |
| Revenue | $3,207,086 | $3,365,720 | $2,012,190 |
| Expenses | $3,031,590 | $2,465,525 | $2,296,467 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,776,885 | $1,056,948 | $618,491 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chimp Haven ($117,500), Save the Chimps ($82,816), Oklahoma Primate Sanctuary ($52,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BORN FREE USA SACRAMENTO, CA | GENERAL CARE OF BABOONS AND OTHER MONKEYS + VETERINARY CARE SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT | $17,500 |
| CENTER FOR GREAT APES WAUCHULA, FL | CARE OF CHIMPANZEES AND ORANGUTANS, INCLUDING MANY WITH SPECIAL NEEDS + VETERINARY CARE SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT | $17,500 |
| CHIMP HAVEN KEITHVILLE, LA | CARE OF MORE THAN 300 CHIMPANZEE RESIDENTS + SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT FOR COSTS IN ORDER TO BRING MORE CHIMPANZEES RETIRING FROM A PRIMATE FACILITY | $117,500 |
| CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY NORTHWEST CLE ELUM, WA | CARE OF CHIMPANZEES FORMERLY USED IN RESEARCH + VETERINARY CARE SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT | $17,500 |
| EQUINE ADVOCATES CHATHAM, NY | CARE FOR HORSES AND THEIR NOW-GROWN FOALS RESCUED FROM PREMARIN PRODUCTION + VETERINARY CARE SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT | $17,500 |
| GLOBAL FEDERATION OF ANIMAL SANCTUARIES PHOENIX, AZ | TO HELP SUPPORT AND ENSURE HIGH QUALITY CARE AT SANCTUARIES + SANCTUARY PRIZES FOR GIVING DAY FOR APES | $26,000 |
| JUNGLE FRIENDS PRIMATE SANCTUARY GAINESVILLE, FL | CARE FOR NEW WORLD MONKEYS SURRENDERED BY LABORATORIES + VETERINARY CARE SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT | $17,500 |
| NORTH AMERICAN PRIMATE SANCTUARY ASSOCIATION CO COMMUNITY INITIATIVES OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO FACILITATE COOPERATION BETWEEN PRIMATE SANCTUARIES | $15,000 |
| OKLAHOMA PRIMATE SANCTUARY NEWCASTLE, OK | CARE OF MONKEYS FROM LABS, INCLUDING VETERINARY CARE, PROFESSIONAL STAFF, AND FRESH DIET | $52,500 |
| PEACEABLE PRIMATES SANCTUARY WINAMAC, IN | FUND FOR MARMOSET AREA CONSTRUCTION + VETERINARY CARE SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT | $17,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUKE KLEIN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMBER | 35 | $92,215 |
| SUE A LEARY | PRESIDENT, CEO | 35 | $68,260 |
| NADIA S ADAWI | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ROBERT FINN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| FRANCIS KRAFCHIK DECEASED IN 2024 | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JOSEPH LUDWIG | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| AARON MCINTYRE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DENISE COWIE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Anti-vivisection Society Inc?
American Anti-vivisection Society Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in JENKINTOWN, PA. It holds $37.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Anti-vivisection Society Inc?
As of 2024, American Anti-vivisection Society Inc holds $37.5M in total assets with $3.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $557K in 2024.
Where does American Anti-vivisection Society Inc operate?
American Anti-vivisection Society Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does American Anti-vivisection Society Inc award?
In 2024, American Anti-vivisection Society Inc awarded 18 grants totaling $557K — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Anti-vivisection Society Inc's EIN?
American Anti-vivisection Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-0341990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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