FOUNDED IN 1877, AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION, DBA AMERICAN HUMANE - FIRST TO SERVE (AMERICAN HUMANE) IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THE SAFETY, WELFARE AND WELL-BEING OF ANIMALS. OUR LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS ARE FIRST TO SERVE IN PROMOTING AND NURTURING THE BONDS BETWEEN ANIMALS AND HUMANS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$45.5M
+25.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$35K
-12.5% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-12.5% YoY
About American Humane Association
Based on IRS filings
American Humane Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $45.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $45,465,536 | $36,216,465 | $30,237,379 |
| Revenue | $28,083,367 | $25,898,245 | $24,505,109 |
| Expenses | $26,496,250 | $24,222,416 | $19,551,803 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,681,135 | $2,041,353 | $2,353,056 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from American Humane Association
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Palm Beach Freedom Institute ($25,000), Maui Humane Society ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PALM BEACH FREEDOM INSTITUTE PALM BEACH, FL | ETHIOPIAN OUTREACH | $25,000 |
| MAUI HUMANE SOCIETY PUUNENE, HI | POST FIRE ANIMAL CARE | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAWN ASSENZIO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| J MICHAEL MCFARLAND | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| SCOTT CAMPBELL COL USMC RET | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHARON JABLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM KEARNEY REAR ADMIRAL USN RET | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEIGH-ANNE KAZMA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LOUISE LANE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN PAYNE | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MARILYN PELSTRING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CANDY SPELLING | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| LARRY STRICKLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ABIGAIL TRENK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NELVA BRYANT DVM MPH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CYBELL KIESSLING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID WEBB | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBIN GANZERT PHD | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $713,193 |
| MELISSA SANOFF | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $303,394 |
| KASHYAP CHOKSI | SVP & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $230,821 |
| CHERYL LESKO | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $264,056 |
| STEPHANIE CARMODY ESQ | SVP & GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $403,315 |
| THOMAS M EDLING DVM MSPVM MPH | CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER | 40 | $231,458 |
| KIRSTEN PETERSON | CHIEF TALENT OFFICER | 40 | $222,621 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Humane Association?
American Humane Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $45.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Humane Association?
As of 2024, American Humane Association holds $45.5M in total assets with $28.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $35K in 2024.
Where does American Humane Association operate?
American Humane Association has awarded grants in Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Texas.
What size grants does American Humane Association award?
In 2024, American Humane Association awarded 2 grants totaling $35K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Humane Association's EIN?
American Humane Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0432950. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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