Animal Assistance Foundation
The Animal Assistance Foundation (AAF) is a private foundation headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, dedicated to supporting companion animal care across the state. Established in 1975 by Louise Harrison, AAF has operated for nearly 50 years as a consistent supporter of innovation in animal welfare throughout Colorado.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.9M
-4.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+3.2% YoY
Grant Count
63
+23.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-16.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: AAF advances the welfare of companion animals in Colorado, as a resource and agent for positive impact, through community investment, collaboration, and leadership.
The Foundation's work is guided by the five freedoms: companion animals free from hunger and thirst, free from discomfort, free from pain/injury/disease, free to express normal behavior, and free from fear and distress.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Animal population programs (spay-neuter, access to care, behavior support, in-state animal transfers)
- Organizational capacity programs (staff and board training, equipment, technology, fundraising assistance)
- General operating support for established partners
Grantmaking
Average Grant
amount varies by program
Review Cycle
September 30, 2026, 5 pm MDT
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Colorado statewide. AAF supports pet animal shelters, rescue organizations, and professional animal care and control organizations throughout the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets (2024): $20,902,644
Total Giving (2024): $1,371,990
Total Revenues (2024): $1,188,398
Total Expenses (2024): $2,168,585
Annual Revenue: $26,351,788
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,902,644 | $21,882,831 | $22,616,327 |
| Revenue | $1,188,398 | $2,141,536 | $2,227,768 |
| Expenses | $2,168,585 | $2,045,733 | $1,744,665 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,980,962 | $1,829,381 | $1,564,483 |
| Net Investment Income | $801,050 | $1,271,129 | $2,091,368 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,623,451 | $1,519,862 | $1,670,715 |
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
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Animal Assistance Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Emily Stone — Executive Director
Anna Jaeger — Program Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY BECK | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| MIKE DUFFY | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| BARBARA KRAUSE | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| KRISTIE HANSSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JAYME NIELSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| REBECCA L KENNEDY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CATHLIN CRAVER DVM | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JO SCHARMANN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GINA RODRIGUEZ DVM | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EMILY STONE | EX. DIRECTOR | 40 | $175,000 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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