American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research
To promote and assist in the development and use of alternatives to animals in all areas of science and science education.
American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research at a glance
In short: American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research gave $200K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $200K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,000
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $200,000
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $1,139,600
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Abraham Foundation ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $235K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abraham Foundation New York, NY | Construct Vet Hosp | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,139,600 | $141,412 | $212,788 | $200,000 | 1 | $138,004 |
| 2024 | $1,165,555 | $64,952 | $62,084 | $50,000 | 1 | $64,604 |
| 2023 | $1,183,927 | $204,625 | $242,694 | $190,000 | 3 | $86,557 |
| 2022 | $1,174,099 | $99,854 | $293,865 | $235,000 | 3 | $97,750 |
| 2021 | $1,579,249 | $34,377 | $63,629 | $10,750 | 1 | $22,652 |
| 2020 | $1,384,249 | $41,907 | $93,929 | $92,699 | 3 | $20,496 |
About American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research
Based on IRS filings
American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Georgetown, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K. Net investment income was $138K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research is led by Theodora Capaldo EdD, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Theodora Capaldo EdD
President
On filings since 2020
$5K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Sushila Maharjan PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joanne Savastano
Clerk
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Theresa Dieli
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Nick Jukes (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Marjie Sands (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $5K, to Theodora Capaldo EDD (President).
Frequently asked questions about American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research
How much does American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research give each year?
American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research gave $200K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research?
American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $141K.
What is American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research?
American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Georgetown, MA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research operate?
American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Kentucky, New York.
What is American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research's EIN?
American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2883904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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