American Humane Association
Founded in 1877, American Humane Association, dba American humane society (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.
American Humane Association at a glance
In short: American Humane Association gave $85K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,000
- +142.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,333
- +61.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $46,222,941
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Humane Association
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from American Humane Association
Who American Humane Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Israel Guide Dog Center ($54K). Together the top 3 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 12 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Humane Association gives
- Giving fell 43% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2024) to $150K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Guide Dog Center Warrington, PA | Service Dogs for Veterans | $54,000 |
| Palm Beach Freedom Institute Palm Beach, FL | Ethiopian Outreach | $25,000 |
| Animal Aid Inc Williamstown, NJ | Grant After Hurricane Helene | $6,000 |
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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 | $46,222,941 | $36,567,566 | $32,582,875 | $85,000 | 3 | $5,114,786 |
| 2024 | $45,465,536 | $28,083,367 | $26,496,250 | $35,000 | 2 | $1,681,135 |
| 2023 | $36,216,465 | $25,898,245 | $24,222,416 | $40,000 | 2 | $2,041,353 |
| 2022 | $30,237,379 | $24,505,109 | $19,551,803 | $150,000 | 3 | $2,353,056 |
| 2021 | $30,758,986 | $15,524,841 | $16,054,849 | $65,000 | 2 | $562,278 |
About American Humane Association
Based on IRS filings
American Humane Association is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $46.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $5.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Humane Association is led by Robin Ganzert PhD, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 8 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robin Ganzert PhD
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$683K (2021) → $701K (2025)
John Payne
Chair
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kashyap Choksi
Senior Vice President, Managing Director & Global Partnerships
Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer → Senior Vice President, Managing Director & Global Partnerships, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$231K (2024) → $340K (2025)
Abigail Trenk
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Assenzio
Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Jablin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Strickland
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louise Lane
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Pelstring
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cybell Kiessling
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Webb
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nelva Bryant Dvm MPH
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Campbell Col Usmc Ret
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Kearney Rear Admiral Usn Ret
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leigh-Anne Kazma
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marean Spero Steen
Vice President & No Animals Were Harmed
National Director & Ah Hollywood → National Director & Ah Holl, 2022
National Director & Ah Holl → Vice President & No Animals Were Harmed, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$172K (2021) → $220K (2025)
Stephanie Carmody
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & CCO → Senior Vice President & General Counsel, 2022
Senior Vice President & General Counsel → Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$302K (2021) → $424K (2025)
Kirsten Peterson
Chief Talent Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$165K (2022) → $244K (2025)
Melissa Sanoff
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$25K (2023) → $346K (2025)
Cheryl Lesko
Senior Vice President & Chief Growth Officer
Chief Development Officer → Senior Vice President & Chief Growth Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$264K (2024) → $331K (2025)
Thomas Edling
Chief Veterinary Officer & Animal Ethicist
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$223K (2025)
Candy Spelling
Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Michael McFarland
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Thomas M. Edling Dvm Mspvm MPH (2023–2024) — Chief Veterinary Officer
- Former: Amanda Bowman (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Herbert Krauss JD (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jean Shafiroff (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: John Hubbard (2021–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Laura A. T. Sheehan (2021–2023) — Senior Vice President, Communications & Legislat
- Former: Amy Hrin PhD (2023) — National Director, Military Affairs & Special Proj
- Former: Karthik Devarajan (2023) — Chief Technology Officer
- Former: Clifford Rose (2021–2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Col Scott Campbell Usmc Ret (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Janice Bigelow (2021–2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Mark Stubis (2021–2022) — Managing Editor
- Former: Rear Admiral Tom Kearney Usn Ret (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: William Abbott (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Marty Becker Dvm (2021) — Director
- Former: Matthew Boyer (2021) — V.p. Development
- Former: Naomi Judd (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $701K, to Robin Ganzert PHD (President & CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Humane Association
How much does American Humane Association give each year?
American Humane Association gave $85K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
What is American Humane Association's typical grant size?
American Humane Association's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $28,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Humane Association give grants?
American Humane Association gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (29%) and New Jersey (7%).
Does American Humane Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on American Humane Association's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is American Humane Association?
American Humane Association reported $46.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $36.6M.
What is American Humane Association?
American Humane Association is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $46.2M in total assets as of 2025.
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 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS January 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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