American Kennel Club Inc
AKC is a purebred dog registry dedicated to promoting the sport of purebred dogs, responsible dog breeding, canine health & well-being, and the rights of all dog owners; American Kennel Club, inc. (AKC) is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.
American Kennel Club Inc at a glance
In short: American Kennel Club Inc gave $3.2M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $535K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,209,341
- -14.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $534,890
- +27.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $143,868
- Total assets
- $266,505,329
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Kennel Club Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was AKC Museum of the Dog ($1.6M). Together the top 6 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 32 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Kennel Club Inc gives
- Giving fell 36% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.9M (2020) to $5.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AKC Museum of the Dog New York, NY | Museum Grant | $1,631,606 |
| Canine Health Foundation Raleigh, NC | Medical Research | $1,255,000 |
| The AKC Humane Fund New York, NY | Gen Ops & Scholarships | $167,735 |
| National Animal Interest Alliance Trust Portland, OR | Promote Animal Welfare | $120,000 |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research Cary, NC | Cancer Research | $25,000 |
| DKMS New York, NY | Cancer Research | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $266,505,329 | $99,646,198 | $96,419,009 | $3,209,341 | 6 | $10,365,777 |
| 2023 | $264,423,706 | $99,574,969 | $96,123,742 | $3,766,071 | 9 | $2,190,278 |
| 2022 | $248,242,897 | $103,360,542 | $85,817,817 | $4,690,876 | 6 | $1,763,231 |
| 2021 | $205,607,464 | $116,802,970 | $78,217,602 | $5,038,169 | 5 | $16,403,988 |
| 2020 | $153,435,906 | $83,258,997 | $72,740,245 | $2,859,145 | 6 | $1,032,004 |
About American Kennel Club Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Kennel Club Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $266.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $3.2M. Net investment income was $10.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Kennel Club Inc is led by Dennis B. Sprung, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; all 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dennis B. Sprung
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$1.3M (2020) → $1.8M (2024)
THOMAS DAVIES
Chair & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Ann Wallin
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Carmen Battaglia
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Charles Garvin
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Christopher L. Sweetwood
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Daniel Smyth
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Dominic P. Carota
Vice Chair & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Harold Tatro III
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Karolynne M. McAteer
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Michael Knight
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Rita J. Biddle
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Steven Hamblin
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Thomas S. Powers
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Sally Fineburg
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$9K (2024)
Doug V. Ljungren
Executive Vice President, Sports & Events
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$359K (2020) → $459K (2024)
Gina M DiNardo
Executive Secretary
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$475K (2020) → $844K (2024)
Heather McManus
Vice President & Deputy General Counsel
Vice President & Deputy General Counsel → Vice President & General Counsel, 2023
Vice President & General Counsel → Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$242K (2020) → $599K (2024)
Keith L. Frazier II
Executive Vice President Business Support Services
Executive Vice President & Bus Support Svcs → Executive Vice President Business Support Services, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$252K (2020) → $393K (2024)
Mark Dunn
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$496K (2020) → $736K (2024)
Theodore Phillips
Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$179K (2020) → $540K (2024)
Daphna Straus
Vice President & Bus Development
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$242K (2021) → $706K (2024)
Ronald H. Furman
Vice President Broadcast & Sponser Media
Director of Sales → Vice President Broadcast & Sponser Media, 2024
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$666K (2023) → $591K (2024)
Brandi Hunter-Munden
Vice President, Pr & Communications
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$310K (2024)
Gordon Comfort
COO
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$184K (2024)
Former officers (8)
- Former: Brandi Hunter Munden (2021–2023) — Vice President, Pr & Communications
- Former: Ron H. Furman (2020–2022) — Director of Sales
- Former: Kristen Bahlke (2021) — Vice President Purebred Consumer Demand
- Former: Jay Waks (2020) — Senior Executive Vice President & General Counsel
- Former: Joseph V. Baffuto (2020) — CFO
- Former: Kirsten Bahlke (2020) — Vice President Purebred Consumer Demand
- Former: Patricia M. Cruz (2020) — Director
- Former: William J. Feeney (2020) — Director
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1.8M, to Dennis B Sprung (President & CEO). 25 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Kennel Club Inc
How much does American Kennel Club Inc give each year?
American Kennel Club Inc gave $3.2M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.8M across 9 grants.
What is American Kennel Club Inc's typical grant size?
American Kennel Club Inc's median grant in 2024 was $143,868, and its average grant was $534,890, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Kennel Club Inc give grants?
American Kennel Club Inc gives mostly in New York: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does American Kennel Club Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on American Kennel Club Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are American Kennel Club Inc's largest grantees?
American Kennel Club Inc's largest 2024 grantees include AKC Museum of the Dog ($1,631,606), Canine Health Foundation ($1,255,000) and The AKC Humane Fund ($167,735), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Kennel Club Inc?
American Kennel Club Inc reported $266.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $99.6M.
What is American Kennel Club Inc?
American Kennel Club Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New York, NY. It holds $266.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is American Kennel Club Inc's EIN?
American Kennel Club Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4923060. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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