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American Pet Products Association Inc

501(c)(6) organization Stamford, CT EIN: 13-6146744 Website

American Pet Products Association Inc (APPA) is a membership organization for the pet industry, based in Stamford, Connecticut. Its stated mission is to promote responsible pet care and advance the pet products industry. The 2024 filing identifies it as a public charity.

Key facts about American Pet Products Association Inc

In short: American Pet Products Association Inc gave $1.5M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $151K), mostly in Virginia. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
13-6146744
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$1,511,045
Grants made (2024)
10
Average grant
$151,105
Median grant
$37,500
New grantees (estimate)
70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2024; small sample)
Total assets
$30,228,967
Primary geography
Virginia (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$30.2M

+7.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.5M

+53.5% YoY

Grant Count

10

+233.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$151K

-54.0% YoY

Is American Pet Products Association Inc open to new grantees?

70%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $429K. How we count

Medians: $25K first-time, $210K repeat.

  • 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

APPA’s filing states that its mission is to promote responsible pet care and advance the pet products industry, while providing members with benefits and information through market research, educational seminars, and teleconferences. The filing also describes its Pets Add Life campaign as promoting responsible pet ownership and communicating the value of pet ownership.

The 2024 filing reports contributions and sponsorships to industry-related groups. Among the recipients, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue describes its mission as bettering the lives of companion animals and the people who love them. Pet Sustainability Coalition describes its mission as advancing business through profitable environmental and social practices. APPA’s website describes its support for HABRI’s research on human-animal interaction and for Pet Care Trust’s Pets in the Classroom program.

Grantmaking

In 2024, APPA reported 10 grants totaling $1,511,045. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $932,667, with a median grant of $37,500. The largest awards were $932,667 to Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) for promoting and representing the interests of the pet industry; $210,000 to Pet Care Trust for pet-related activities; and $144,067 to the Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Foundation (HABRI) to support research.

Other 2024 grants included $78,775 to Michigan State University, $50,000 to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, $25,000 to Joybound, $25,000 to Pet Sustainability Coalition, $20,536 to ASTM International, $15,000 to Luck’s Rescue Inc, and $10,000 to Walrus and Wine. The filing describes the support to these organizations as funding industry-related groups; the listed purposes for these awards were pet-related activities or, for Pet Sustainability Coalition, support for an Earth Day rally.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states and the District of Columbia. The largest shares went to Virginia (62%), Maryland (14%), and Washington, DC (10%); Michigan received 5% and North Carolina 3%. The listed recipients also included organizations in California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Florida.

Grant Distribution by State

10states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.

Cities

WashingtonAbingtonAlexandriaAnnapolisAshevilleBoulderEast LansingEverglades CityFond Du LacWalnut CreekWest Conshohocken

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M5 grants2020 3 grants2021 3 grants2022 3 grants2023 10 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $985K (2023) to $1.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $1.5M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (Pijac): $933KPet Industry Joint AdvisoryCouncil (Pijac)$933KPet Care Trust: $210KPet Care Trust$210KHuman Animal Bond Research Initiative Foundation (Habri): $144KHuman Animal Bond ResearchInitiative Foundation (Habri)$144KMichigan State University: $79KMichigan State University$79KBrother Wolf Animal Rescue: $50KBrother Wolf Animal Rescue$50KJoybound: $25KJoybound$25KPet Sustainability Coalition: $25KPet Sustainability Coalition$25KAstm International: $21KAstm International$21KLuck's Rescue Inc: $15KLuck's Rescue Inc$15KWalrus and Wine: $10KWalrus and Wine$10K

The largest 2024 recipient was Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (Pijac) ($933K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.

Grant Size Distribution

24 grants across all recorded years

7<$50K2$50–100K10$100–250K$250–500K4$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 10 grants of 24 (42%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (Pijac) Alexandria, VAPromotes and represents the interests of all segments of the pet industry$932,667
Pet Care Trust Abington, MDPet Related Activities$210,000
Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Foundation (Habri) Washington, DCSupport Research$144,067
Michigan State University East Lansing, MIPet Related Activities$78,775
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Asheville, NCPet Related Activities$50,000
Joybound Walnut Creek, CAPet Related Activities$25,000
Pet Sustainability Coalition Boulder, COSupport Earth Day Rally$25,000
Astm International West Conshohocken, PAPet Related Activities$20,536
Luck's Rescue Inc Fond Du Lac, WIPet Related Activities$15,000
Walrus and Wine Everglades City, FLPet Related Activities$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $30,228,967 $17,498,323 $16,464,043 $1,511,045 (10 grants)
2023 $28,122,832 $14,877,677 $13,514,100 $984,690 (3 grants)
2022 $24,021,854 $12,250,794 $11,100,352 $1,224,624 (3 grants)
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$5M$10M$15M$20M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$30,228,967$28,122,832$24,021,854
Revenue$17,498,323$14,877,677$12,250,794
Expenses$16,464,043$13,514,100$11,100,352
Net Investment Income$1,653,792$873,487$1,251,668

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Peter Scott as CEO and president; Thomas Baroody as chairman; Todd Regan as secretary-treasurer; and Charles Latham as immediate past chair. It also lists Savina Singh, Kevin Fick, and Josh Patterson as directors; Corinne Stoutenberg as director of public relations; Karyn Bennitt as director of booth and membership sales; and Christopher Bonifati as senior director of trade show.

American Pet Products Association Inc is led by Peter Scott, CEO & President on every filing since 2022; 18 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Peter Scott

    CEO & President

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $166K (2022) → $541K (2024)

  • Thomas Baroody

    Chairman

    Director → Director & Secretary-Treasur, 2021

    Director & Secretary-Treasur → Chairman, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tracey Willson

    Senior Director & Trade Sho

    Senior Director of Trade Show Planning & Operations → Senior Director, Trade Show Planning & Operations, 2023

    Senior Director, Trade Show Planning & Operations → Senior Director & Trade Sho, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $113K (2020) → $147K (2024)

  • Christopher Bonifati

    Senior Director of Trade Show

    Senior Director of Trade Show Development → Senior Director of Trade Show, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $108K (2022) → $145K (2024)

  • Corinne Stoutenberg

    Director & Public Relations

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $109K (2024)

  • Karyn Bennitt

    Director of Booth & Membership Sales

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $110K (2024)

  • Megan Macari

    Senior Director, Connected Content & Programs

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $159K (2024)

  • Kevin Fick

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Savina Singh

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Josh Patterson

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Diane Tiberio

    Vice President of Marketing

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $164K (2020) → $198K (2024)

  • Jennifer Skelley

    Vice President of Information Systems

    Senior Director of Communications → Vice President of Information Systems, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $119K (2020) → $173K (2024)

  • Jeremy Baker

    Chief Growth Officer

    Director → Secretary-Treasurer, 2022

    Secretary-Treasurer → Chief Growth Officer, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $184K (2023) → $451K (2024)

  • Julia Fidenzio-Alicea

    Chief Legal Officer

    Vice President & General Council Gov Affairs → Vice President & General Council Gov A, 2021

    Vice President & General Council Gov A → Chief Legal Officer, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $196K (2020) → $369K (2024)

  • Robert Merar

    Executive Vice President of Operations

    Director → Executive Vice President of Operations, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $192K (2022) → $269K (2024)

  • Kaitlin Stewart

    Vice President of Trade Show Managemen

    Vice President of Trade Show Management → Vice President of Trade Show Managemen, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $123K (2022) → $165K (2024)

  • Ingrid Chu

    Vice President & Research

    Vice President, Research & Insights → Vice President & Research, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $126K (2023) → $237K (2024)

  • Patrick O'Brien

    Chief Digital Officer

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $160K (2023) → $305K (2024)

  • Alison McIntyre

    Vice President, Product Development & Strategy

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $185K (2024)

  • Anne E. Sandoval

    Vice President of Content & Communications

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $153K (2024)

  • Joseph Stern

    Vice President of Creative & Brand Experience

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $165K (2024)

  • Kevin Lacy

    Vice President of Finance Administration

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $175K (2024)

  • Charles Latham

    Imm. Past Chair

    Chairman → Director, 2022

    Director → Imm. Past Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Todd Regan

    Secretary-Treasurer

    Director → Secretary-Treasurer, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (16)
  • Former: Anne Ferrante (2020–2023) — Senior Vice President Member Relations
  • Former: Chanda Leary-Coutu (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Steven Clark (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Terry Anderton (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Kerry O'Hara (2023) — Chief Insights Officer
  • Former: Charmaine Davis-Ford (2020–2022) — Director of Finance
  • Former: Steven King (2020–2022) — Past CEO & President
  • Former: Brett Johnson (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Alice Tillett (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Andrew Darmohraj (2020–2021) — Executive Vice President
  • Former: Edith Martignetti (2020–2021) — Associate Vice President of Human Reso
  • Former: Marian Thielsen (2020–2021) — Associate Vice President, Sales & Mark
  • Former: Nicole Mitchell (2020–2021) — Director, Booth & Membersh
  • Former: Brent Weinmann (2020) — Director
  • Former: Chuck Latham (2020) — Director & Secretary-Treasur
  • Former: Jim Heim (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

Peter Scott — CEO & President: $541KPeter ScottCEO & President$541KJeremy Baker — Chief Growth Officer: $451KJeremy BakerChief Growth Officer$451KJulia Fidenzio-Alicea — Chief Legal Officer: $369KJulia Fidenzio-AliceaChief Legal Officer$369KPatrick O'Brien — Chief Digital Officer: $305KPatrick O'BrienChief Digital Officer$305KRobert Merar — Executive VP of Operation: $269KRobert MerarExecutive VP of Operation$269KIngrid Chu — Vice President, Research &: $237KIngrid ChuVice President, Research &$237KDiane Tiberio — VP of Marketing: $198KDiane TiberioVP of Marketing$198KAlison McIntyre — Vice President, Product Development & Strategy: $185KAlison McIntyreVice President, Product…$185KKevin Lacy — Vice President of Finance Administration: $175KKevin LacyVice President of Finance…$175KJennifer Skelley — VP of Information Systems: $173KJennifer SkelleyVP of Information Systems$173KJoseph Stern — Vice President of Creative and Brand Experience: $165KJoseph SternVice President of Creative and…$165KKaitlin Stewart — VP of Trade Show Managemen: $165KKaitlin StewartVP of Trade Show Managemen$165KMegan Macari — Senior Director, Connected Content and Programs: $159KMegan MacariSenior Director, Connected…$159KAnne E Sandoval — Vice President of Content & Communications: $153KAnne E SandovalVice President of Content &…$153KTracey Willson — Senior Director, Trade Sho: $147KTracey WillsonSenior Director, Trade Sho$147KChristopher Bonifati — Sr. Director of Trade Show: $145KChristopher BonifatiSr. Director of Trade Show$145KKaryn Bennitt — Director of Booth & Membership Sales: $110KKaryn BennittDirector of Booth & Membership…$110KCorinne Stoutenberg — Director, Public Relations: $109KCorinne StoutenbergDirector, Public Relations$109K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $541K, to Peter Scott (CEO & President). 18 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Mailing address: 225 High Ridge Road W200, Stamford, CT 06905
Phone: (203) 532-0000
Website: https://americanpetproducts.org

Frequently asked questions about American Pet Products Association Inc

How much does American Pet Products Association Inc give each year?

American Pet Products Association Inc gave $1.5M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $985K across 3 grants.

What is American Pet Products Association Inc's typical grant size?

American Pet Products Association Inc's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $151,105, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Pet Products Association Inc that year got $32K on average.

Where does American Pet Products Association Inc give grants?

American Pet Products Association Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (14%) and District of Columbia (10%).

Does American Pet Products Association Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on American Pet Products Association Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Pet Related Activities" (7 grants).

Who are American Pet Products Association Inc's largest grantees?

American Pet Products Association Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (Pijac) ($932,667), Pet Care Trust ($210,000) and Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Foundation (Habri) ($144,067), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is American Pet Products Association Inc?

American Pet Products Association Inc reported $30.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.5M.

What does American Pet Products Association Inc fund?

APPA’s filing states that its mission is to promote responsible pet care and advance the pet products industry, while providing members with benefits and information through market research, educational seminars, and teleconferences. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from American Pet Products Association Inc?

American Pet Products Association Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check americanpetproducts.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is American Pet Products Association Inc's EIN?

American Pet Products Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6146744. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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

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