Andrews Family Foundation Inc
Andrews Family Foundation Inc is based in Lakeland, Florida, and is listed as Form 990-PF (a private foundation). Its 2024 filing states that its purpose is to promote the interests and welfare of tax-exempt public charities devoted to animal welfare and protection.
Andrews Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Andrews Family Foundation Inc gave $49K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,000
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,083
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,316,265
- +30.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Andrews Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists written submissions as the application form and materials, unless the directors waive that requirement. The filing names Daniel T Andrews as the contact.
- Review Cycle
- None stated in the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated in the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Daniel T Andrews
Mailing address: 3325 Crews Lake Dr, Lakeland, FL 33813
Phone: (863) 660-8101
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Andrews Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Best Friends ($10K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (69%), Utah (20%), and Iowa (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Andrews Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 68% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2022) to $61K (2020). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Best Friends Kanab, UT | Provide Funding for the Care of Animals | $10,000 |
| Halo Sebastian, FL | Provide Funding for the Care of Animals | $6,000 |
| Calusa Humane Society Labelle, FL | Provide Funding for the Care of Animals | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Highlands CO Sebring, FL | Provide Funding for the Care of Animals | $5,000 |
| Wag Williston, FL | Provide Funding for the Care of Animals | $5,000 |
| Rescue Pets of Florida Wesley Chapel, FL | Provide Funding for the Care of Animals | $5,000 |
| Happy Doggo Ames, IA | Provide Funding for the Care of Animals | $5,000 |
| Polk County Bully Project Lakeland, FL | Provide Funding for the Care of Animals | $3,000 |
| SPCA Ocala FL Ocala, FL | Provide Funding for the Care of Animals | $2,000 |
| Dogs and Cats Forever Fort Pierce, FL | Provide Funding for the Care of Animals | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,316,265 | $343,811 | $56,649 | $49,000 | 12 | $49,000 | $84,335 | $55,960 |
| 2024 | $1,009,495 | $283,914 | $47,984 | $42,500 | 8 | $42,500 | $181,135 | — |
| 2023 | $773,565 | $158,070 | $39,026 | $36,000 | 11 | $40,026 | $39,065 | $38,062 |
| 2022 | $654,521 | $39,411 | $33,571 | $29,200 | 6 | $33,571 | $38,974 | $39,459 |
| 2021 | $649,832 | $85,072 | $32,177 | $30,000 | 12 | $32,177 | $73,572 | $39,239 |
| 2020 | $596,937 | $77,940 | $63,866 | $60,500 | 6 | — | $27,940 | $33,583 |
| 2019 | $586,761 | $143,995 | $39,886 | $37,500 | 11 | — | $128,902 | $31,216 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Andrews Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its purpose as promoting the interests and welfare of public charities devoted to animal welfare and protection. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work included animal care and rescue. For example, Happy Doggo describes its mission as addressing the global street dog problem through sterilization, vaccination, medical care, and rehoming; Polk County Bully Project describes its work as finding homes for dogs through adoption and rescue partnerships; and Dogs and Cats Forever says it provides care and shelter for abandoned dogs and cats.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $49,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $10,000 to Best Friends, $6,000 to HALO, and $5,000 each to Calusa Humane Society, Humane Society of Highlands Co, WAG, Rescue Pets of Florida, and Happy Doggo. Other named recipients included Polk County Bully Project ($3,000), SPCA Ocala FL ($2,000), and Dogs and Cats Forever, Imperial Polk Obedience Club, and Until Such Time ($1,000 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel T Andrews, Barbara L Andrews, Linda L Cating, Paul Boerster, Glenn Troth, Shelly Thayer, and Valerie Arter as directors.
Andrews Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara L. Andrews
Director
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel T. Andrews
Director
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Troth
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda L. Cating
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Boerstler
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Thayer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Arter
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Andrews Family Foundation Inc
How much does Andrews Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Andrews Family Foundation Inc gave $49K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 8 grants.
What is Andrews Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Andrews Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,083, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Andrews Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Andrews Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Andrews Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Utah (20%) and Iowa (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakeland, FL (3 grants).
Does Andrews Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Andrews Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Funding for the Care of Animals" (12 grants).
Who are Andrews Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Andrews Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Best Friends ($10,000), Halo ($6,000) and Calusa Humane Society ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Andrews Family Foundation Inc?
Andrews Family Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Andrews Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its purpose as promoting the interests and welfare of public charities devoted to animal welfare and protection. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work included animal care and rescue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Andrews Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Andrews Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Andrews Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3698385. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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