American Veterinary Medical Foundation
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), the charitable arm of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), is a public charity based in Schaumburg, Illinois. Founded in 1963, it supports veterinary charitable care, disaster relief, education, and research to improve animal and human health.
American Veterinary Medical Foundation at a glance
In short: American Veterinary Medical Foundation gave $2.1M across 115 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state Illinois. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,073,546
- +153.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 115
- +74.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,031
- +45.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $12,449,504
- +4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (66 of 104, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Veterinary Medical Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1931 North Meacham Road Ste 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360
Phone: (847) 925-8070
Website: https://avmf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
15 open opportunities from American Veterinary Medical Foundation
American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) Veterinary Pharmacology Fellowship Grant
American Veterinary Medical Foundation
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Auxiliary to the AVMA Legacy Endowed Scholarship Program
American Veterinary Medical Foundation
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
AVMA/AVMF 2nd Opportunity Summer Research Stipend
American Veterinary Medical Foundation
Amount
US $8,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who American Veterinary Medical Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Veterinary Medical Association ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($95,875), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
329 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 318 grants of 329 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AVMF describes REACH as available to AVMA members nationwide. Its 2024 filing reports that grants supported clinics in all 50 states. The largest reported shares of 2024 grant dollars by recipient state were Illinois (26%), Ohio (13%), New Jersey (11%), Colorado (6%), and California (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 115 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is American Veterinary Medical Foundation open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 66 of 104 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $8K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $334K (2019) to $2.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 115 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Veterinary Medical Association Schaumburg, IL | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| Medvet Associates LLC Worthington, OH | Disaster Relief | $240,674 |
| Everycat Health Foundation Wyckoff, NJ | Research | $211,000 |
| GSV Holdings LLC Wheat Ridge, CO | VCCF | $81,114 |
| Worldwide Vets Incorporated Lees Summit, MO | Disaster Relief | $40,000 |
| National Veterinary Associates Inc Westlake Village, CA | VCCF | $28,436 |
| North Carolina State Univ Raleigh, NC | Research | $26,717 |
| Oporto Animal Clinic Birmingham, AL | VCCF | $25,815 |
| Friends of NCVMA Foundation Raleigh, NC | Disaster Relief | $25,000 |
| Veterinary Emergency Group Richmond, VA | VCCF | $21,287 |
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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 | $12,449,504 | $3,946,055 | $4,715,307 | $2,073,546 | 115 | $120,378 |
| 2023 | $11,927,388 | $3,746,200 | $2,644,920 | $819,440 | 66 | $-131,801 |
| 2022 | $9,539,753 | $3,576,713 | $2,398,349 | $842,553 | 53 | $623,607 |
| 2021 | $9,767,890 | $3,036,219 | $1,742,722 | $622,403 | 52 | $878,126 |
| 2020 | $8,778,096 | $2,684,199 | $1,990,614 | $399,809 | 43 | $-127,111 |
| 2019 | $7,596,586 | $3,156,265 | $1,939,161 | $333,987 | 35 | $137,905 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
AVMF’s stated mission is to develop resources to advance the science and practice of veterinary medicine and improve animal and human health. Its support includes charitable veterinary care for clients experiencing financial hardship, disaster assistance for animals and people in the veterinary profession, veterinary research, and education. The foundation also reports investing in continuing education through the AVMA Axon platform and the AVMA Convention.
In 2024, AVMF reported awarding $1.2 million in scholarships to veterinary students and technicians. Its research activity includes awards made with the Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation and, in 2024, a $150,000 canine spectrum-of-care grant in collaboration with the Stanton Foundation.
Some 2024 grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The AVMA says its mission is to improve animal and human health and advance the veterinary medical profession. EveryCat Health Foundation says it fosters improvement in feline health through research and education and supports health-related studies benefiting cats. Friends of NCVMA Foundation says it educates the public and students about veterinary medicine. An individual recipient State University’s stated mission includes supporting its colleges, libraries, and other university-connected functions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, AVMF reported 115 grants totaling $2,073,546. Individual grants ranged from $5,005 to $500,000, with a median grant of $8,000. Among the largest were $500,000 to the AVMA for general operating support, $240,674 to MedVet Associates LLC for disaster relief, and $211,000 to EveryCat Health Foundation for research. Other reported awards included $81,114 to GSV Holdings LLC for VCCF, $40,000 to Worldwide Vets Incorporated for disaster relief, and $26,717 to an individual recipient State University for research.
REACH reimburses AVMA-member veterinarians for eligible care already provided to animals whose owners are experiencing financial hardship. The website says applicants may request reimbursement for up to $1,000 per member per calendar year, with a maximum of $5,000 per clinic address per calendar year; funding is subject to availability. Eligible cases involve illness or conditions requiring immediate care. Elective surgery and routine preventive care are excluded. The FAQ says care must have been provided within the previous two months, and pet owners are not eligible to apply directly.
Other opportunities include scholarships, a Harold Wetterberg Foundation scholarship for current or former New Jersey residents pursuing veterinary medicine, and a veterinary pharmacology fellowship. The fellowship supports graduate students pursuing careers in veterinary pharmacology research, with one one-year award of up to $10,000 for training, professional travel, stipends, or other scholarly activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rena Carlson-Lammers as chair, Heather Case as vice chair, and Jon Pennell as treasurer. It also lists Janet Donlin, Saundra Willis, Erin Casey, Sam Miller, and Joe DiPietro as directors. Lori Teller is listed as chair—past (until 6/24), and Melanie Marsden as director—past (until 6/24).
American Veterinary Medical Foundation is led by Rena Carlson-Lammers, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rena Carlson-Lammers
Chair
Director - New → Director - Past, 2020
Director - Past → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet D. Donlin
Director
Secretary - New & Interim Executive Director → Secretary - Past & Interim Executive Director, 2020
Secretary - Past & Interim Executive Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Littleton Topper
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Saundra Willis
Director
Director - New → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Dipetro
Director
Director - New → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Miller
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Casey
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Stelly
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Case
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Director, 2023
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Teller
Chair - Past
Director → Chair & Director - Past, 2023
Chair & Director - Past → Chair - Past, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Marsden
Director - Past
Director → Director - Past, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Pennell
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Max Paulson
Director - Past
Director → Director - Past, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Frett
Director - Past
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Chuck Lemme (2019–2023) — Director - Past
- Former: Douglas Kratt (2019–2023) — Director - Past
- Former: George Bishop (2019–2023) — Director - Past
- Former: Grace Bransford (2019–2023) — Director - Past
- Former: Jose Arce (2019–2023) — Chair - Past
- Former: Karen Bradley (2019–2023) — Director - Past
- Former: Mary Ergen (2019–2023) — Director - Past
- Former: Michael Bailey (2019–2023) — Director - Past
- Former: Ronald E. Gill (2019–2023) — Director - Past
- Former: Robert Knapp (2020–2023) — Director - Past
- Former: Sandra Faeh (2020–2023) — Director - Past
- Former: Arnold Goldman (2021–2023) — Director - Past
- Former: John Pennell (2021–2023) — Director - Past
- Former: Seyedmehdi Mobini (2021–2023) — Director - Past
- Former: Sandy Willis (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: John Howe (2019–2021) — Chair - Past
- Former: Clark Fobian (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Doug McInnis (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Ginger Brainard (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: John De Jong (2019–2020) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Karen Davis (2019–2020) — Chair
- Former: Larry Dee (2019–2020) — Treasurer - Past
- Former: Larry Kornegay (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Marie Bucko (2019–2020) — Director - Past
- Former: Hidaya Martinez-Jaka (2020) — Director - New
- Former: Gary Marshall (2019) — Vice Chair - Past
- Former: Hugh Chip Price (2019) — Vice Chair- Past
- Former: Jan Strother (2019) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Kyre Larrabee (2019) — Director - Past
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Veterinary Medical Foundation
How much does American Veterinary Medical Foundation give each year?
American Veterinary Medical Foundation gave $2.1M across 115 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $819K across 66 grants.
What is American Veterinary Medical Foundation's typical grant size?
American Veterinary Medical Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $18,031, across 115 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Veterinary Medical Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does American Veterinary Medical Foundation give grants?
American Veterinary Medical Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Ohio (13%) and New Jersey (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (5 grants), Raleigh, NC (2 grants), Richmond, VA (2 grants) and Urbana, IL (2 grants).
Does American Veterinary Medical Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of American Veterinary Medical Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 115) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "VCCF" (67 grants), "Student Funding" (32 grants) and "Disaster Relief" (8 grants).
Who are American Veterinary Medical Foundation's largest grantees?
American Veterinary Medical Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Veterinary Medical Association ($500,000), Medvet Associates LLC ($240,674) and Everycat Health Foundation ($211,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($95,875), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Veterinary Medical Foundation?
American Veterinary Medical Foundation reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
What does American Veterinary Medical Foundation fund?
AVMF’s stated mission is to develop resources to advance the science and practice of veterinary medicine and improve animal and human health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Veterinary Medical Foundation?
American Veterinary Medical Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check avmf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is American Veterinary Medical Foundation's EIN?
American Veterinary Medical Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6117739. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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