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American Association for Laboratory Animal Science

Public charity · Grantmaker Memphis, TN EIN: 36-2445901 Website

Educational association that advances responsible laboratory animal care and use.

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at a glance

In short: American Association for Laboratory Animal Science gave $127K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), top state South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$127,343
+16.9% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
6
+50.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$21,224
-22.1% vs 2023
Median grant
$14,575
Total assets
$17,254,122
-1.7% vs 2023
Primary geography
South Carolina (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

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Who American Association for Laboratory Animal Science funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Medical University of South Carolina: $50KMedical University of SouthCarolina$50KBoard of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University: $35KBoard of Trustees of theLeland Stanford Junior…$35KMassachusetts Institute of Technology: $22KMassachusetts Institute ofTechnology$22KUniversity of Minnesota: $8KUniversity of Minnesota$8KSeattle Children's Research Institute: $7KSeattle Children's ResearchInstitute$7KMcMaster University: $7KMcMaster University$7K

The largest 2024 recipient was Medical University of South Carolina ($50K). Together the top 6 received $127K.

Grant Size Distribution

26 grants across all recorded years

25<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 26 (96%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

16states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

Cities

CambridgeBostonIthacaAtlantaAururaChapel HillCharlestonColumbusDanburyDetroitFort WorthGainesvilleHoustonLa JollaMemphisMount PleasantPiscatawaySeattleSt. PaulStanford

How American Association for Laboratory Animal Science gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K5 grants2020 5 grants2021 6 grants2022 4 grants2023 6 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2020) to $127K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $127K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SCPharmacokinetics and efficacy of long-acting transdermal formulation of buprenorphine (zorbium) in nod-scid-gamma and c57bl/6 mice$50,000
Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University Stanford, CAThe effects of transport stress on behavioral and physiological indicators of welfare in mice$34,600
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MAPharmacokinetics and safety of pharmaceutical-grade, extended-release meloxicam in zebra finches (taeniopygia guttata) and interspecies comparison of drug metabolism$21,650
University of Minnesota St. Paul, MNDose-dependent effects of buprenorphine on immune modulation in nonhuman primates$7,500
Seattle Children's Research Institute Seattle, WAEvaluating the impact of experience level on clinical and histologic outcomes following retro-orbital injection in mice.$6,944
McMaster University Impact of maropitant citrate on acute radiation sickness in nsg mice undergoing total body irradiation$6,649
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$17,254,122$5,273,205$5,513,407$127,3436$-158,013
2023$17,547,081$5,694,685$5,176,719$108,9674$174,527
2022$17,328,762$4,720,178$5,236,598$59,2486$-303,639
2021$17,218,993$6,771,177$4,725,616$107,2495$1,596,734
2020$15,557,364$4,314,630$4,329,208$57,9225$498,543

About American Association for Laboratory Animal Science

Based on IRS filings

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $127K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science is led by Thomas Ludwig Joseph, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 5 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Thomas Ludwig Joseph

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $295K (2023) → $348K (2024)

  • James D. Macy Daclam

    President

    Trustee → Vice President, 2023

    Vice President → President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Betty Cartwright Cmp Cae

    Director of Financial Svcs

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $137K (2020) → $163K (2024)

  • Sally Westlake Mpa Cae

    Director of Professnl Svcs

    Director of Professional Services → Director of Professnl Svcs, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $105K (2020) → $123K (2024)

  • Jennifer C. Smith Dclam

    Director of Education

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $258K (2024)

  • Jason S. Villano Daclam

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erin E. Vogelsong Cmar Rlatg

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer M. Mitchell Daclam

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stephen I. Levin Daclam

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Adrienne Ferguson Duran Cmar Rlatg

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gordon Yee

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Janet Lynn Steele Cmar Rlatg

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Katherine M. Marshall Cmar Rlatg

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stacy R. Cantrell Cmar Rlatg

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erika R. Wiltrout

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karena E. Thek Cmar

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Lyons

    Associate Executive Director

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $167K (2023) → $179K (2024)

  • Mark T. Sharpless Cmar Rlatg

    Secretary & Treasurer

    Trustee → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert H. Quinn Daclam

    Past President

    Vice President-Elect → President, 2023

    President → Past President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brian J. Ebert

    Vice President-Elect

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jori K. Leszczynski Daclam

    Vice President

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (24)
  • Former: Ann T. Turner Phd Fasae Cae (2020–2023) — Retired Executive Director
  • Former: Pamela A. Straeter Cmar Rlatg (2020–2023) — Past President
  • Former: Timothy D. Mandrell Daclam (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
  • Former: Debra L. Hickman Daclam Alat (2022–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Donna D. Tignor Cmar Rlatg (2022–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Kenneth B. Shapiro (2022–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Kathy B. Douglass (2023) — Staff Liaison
  • Former: Pam Gabreel (2023) — Director of Education
  • Former: Christopher Lyons Mba Cae (2020–2022) — Associate Executive Director
  • Former: Douglas K. Taylor Daclam (2020–2022) — Past President
  • Former: Jim Flood JD (2020–2022) — Legal Counsel
  • Former: Lisa J. Brossia-Root Daclam (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Marc S. Hulin Daclam (2020–2022) — President
  • Former: Nicole E. Duffee Dvm PhD (2020–2022) — Director of Education
  • Former: Sonja T. Chou Daclam (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Thomas T. Chatkupt (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Amy T. Pierce Rlat (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: John Farrar (2022) — Director of Committee & Bus Development
  • Former: Lisa K. Secrest Cmar Rlatg (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Teresa Woodger (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Tracy A. Parker Cmar Rlatg (2020–2021) — Past President
  • Former: Lindsay S. Holmes Rlat (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Marilyn M. Watson Rlatg (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Morag Mackay Rlatg (2020) — Past President

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Thomas Joseph — Executive Director: $348KThomas JosephExecutive Director$348KJennifer C Smith DCLAM — Director of Education: $258KJennifer C Smith DCLAMDirector of Education$258KChris Lyons — Associate Executive Director: $179KChris LyonsAssociate Executive Director$179KBetty Cartwright CMP CAE — Director of Financial Svcs: $163KBetty Cartwright CMP CAEDirector of Financial Svcs$163KSally Westlake MPA CAE — Director of Professnl Svcs: $123KSally Westlake MPA CAEDirector of Professnl Svcs$123K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $348K, to Thomas Joseph (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about American Association for Laboratory Animal Science

How much does American Association for Laboratory Animal Science give each year?

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science gave $127K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $109K across 4 grants.

What is American Association for Laboratory Animal Science's typical grant size?

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science's median grant in 2024 was $14,575, and its average grant was $21,224, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does American Association for Laboratory Animal Science give grants?

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science's top state is South Carolina, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (27%) and Massachusetts (17%).

Does American Association for Laboratory Animal Science give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on American Association for Laboratory Animal Science's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

Who are American Association for Laboratory Animal Science's largest grantees?

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science's largest 2024 grantees include Medical University of South Carolina ($50,000), Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University ($34,600) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($21,650), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is American Association for Laboratory Animal Science?

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science reported $17.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.

What is American Association for Laboratory Animal Science?

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Memphis, TN. It holds $17.3M in total assets as of 2024.

What is American Association for Laboratory Animal Science's EIN?

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2445901. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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