The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) is the charitable arm of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), one of the oldest and largest veterinary medical organizations in the world. Founded in 1963, AVMF is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, and operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity. The Foundation serves more than 105,000 member veterinarians worldwide and has been dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine for over 60 years.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.4M
+4.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+153.0% YoY
Grant Count
115
+74.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+45.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
AVMF's mission is to develop resources to advance the science and practice of veterinary medicine to improve animal and human health through support programs.
The Foundation focuses on four primary areas:
Charitable Care: Through the AVMF REACH Program™, AVMA member veterinarians are empowered to offer charitable veterinary services to clients experiencing personal hardships. The program provides grants of up to $1,000 per member and up to $5,000 per clinic address to help clients afford necessary care.
Research: AVMF advances animal health by funding innovative research. The Foundation collaborates with partners like the Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation and the Stanton Foundation to award grants to researchers working to improve the diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases.
Education & Scholarships: AVMF provides scholarships for veterinary students and veterinary technicians to advance education in the field.
Disaster Relief: The Foundation supports veterinarians and animals affected by disasters, providing relief and recovery assistance.
Grantmaking
AVMF distributed over $2 million in grants during 2025 and awarded over $1.8 million in grants in 2024, supporting clinics in all 50 states.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AVMF supports veterinarians and animals across all 50 states. In 2024, REACH Program grants supported clinics nationwide. The Foundation also has international reach, with recent disaster relief efforts supporting partners in Ukraine.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $12,449,504
- Total Revenue: $3,946,055
- Total Expenses: $4,715,307
- Total Giving: $3,750,860
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $11.9 million
- Total Revenue: $3.75 million
- Total Expenses: $2.64 million
- Total Liabilities: $474,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,449,504 | $11,927,388 | $9,539,753 |
| Revenue | $3,946,055 | $3,746,200 | $3,576,713 |
| Expenses | $4,715,307 | $2,644,920 | $2,398,349 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $120,378 | $-131,801 | $623,607 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
243 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
9 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
Rolling / Open
Auxiliary to the AVMA Legacy Endowed Scholarship Program
AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
AVMA/AVMF 2nd Opportunity Summer Research Stipend
AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION
Amount
US $8,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANET DONLIN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| RENA CARLSON-LAMMERS | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| LORI TELLER | CHAIR - PAST (UNTIL 6/24) | 5 | — |
| JON PENNELL | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| SAUNDRA WILLIS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ERIN CASEY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SAM MILLER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MELANIE MARSDEN | DIRECTOR - PAST (UNTIL 6/24) | 5 | — |
| HEATHER CASE | VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| JOE DIPETRO | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KIMBERLY TOPPER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SPENCER STELLY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KYLE FRETT | DIRECTOR - PAST (UNTIL 6/24) | 5 | — |
| MAX PAULSON | DIRECTOR - PAST (UNTIL 6/24) | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Scholarship Expansion (February 2026):** AVMF and the Zoetis Foundation expanded their partnership to provide $2.25 million in scholarships for veterinary students.
AVMF, Zoetis Foundation expand $2.25 million scholarships for veterinary**Canine Research Partnership (February 2026):** The Stanton Foundation extended its partnership with AVMF to advance canine clinical research, including a $150,000 grant to support research into affordable treatment options for canine patients.
Breathing easier: AVMF, in partnership with Stanton Foundation, award $150k**Veterinary Pharmacology Fellowship (September 2025):** AVMF announced the 2025 recipient of the VPRF/AVMF Veterinary Pharmacology Fellowship.
**Disaster Relief (2025):** AVMF provided support to veterinarians and animals affected by hurricanes in the Southeast and brought relief efforts to Ukraine in partnership with global partners.
AVMF expands disaster relief grant program**REACH Program Expansion (August 2025):** AVMF announced improvements to the REACH Program with focused funding for greater impact.
AVMF expands disaster relief grant programSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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