Animal Farm Foundation Inc
Animal Farm Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bangall, New York. The organization describes its mission as meeting the evolving needs of dogs and their communities, guided by the principle that all dogs are individuals. Its work includes supporting dogs and their caregivers, advising shelters, and challenging breed restrictions.
Animal Farm Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Animal Farm Foundation Inc gave $66K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,588
- -51.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +1800.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,452
- -97.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,867
- Total assets
- $6,645,788
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Animal Farm Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing directs applicants to the foundation’s grants page for forms and materials. The filing lists no application deadlines and says requests supporting canine breed discrimination, directly or indirectly, will not be considered.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Bernice Clifford
Mailing address: PO Box 624, Bangall, NY 12506
Phone: (845) 868-7559
Email: grantsandawards@animalfarmfoundation.org
Website: HTTP://WWW.ANIMALFARMFOUNDATION.ORG
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Animal Farm Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dogs Playing For Life Inc ($18K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 23 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Bangall, New York. In 2024, its grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (61%), California (28%), Connecticut (7%), Illinois (2%), and Michigan (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Animal Farm Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2024) to $187K (2020). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dogs Playing For Life Inc Santa Barbara, CA | TO SUPPORT Mentorship programs | $18,100 |
| St Thomas - Food of Life FP Amenia, NY | Various dog food and treats, cat food and pet toys | $6,578 |
| Dutchess Outreach Poughkeepsie, NY | Various dog food and treats, cat food and pet toys | $6,394 |
| Corner Store Lakeville, CT | Various dog food and treats, cat food and pet toys | $4,773 |
| Church of the Immaculate Conception Amenia, NY | Various dog food and treats, cat food and pet toys | $4,765 |
| Reach Out Church Hyde Park, NY | Various dog food and treats, cat food and pet toys | $4,699 |
| North East Community Center Millerton, NY | Various dog food and treats, cat food and pet toys | $4,277 |
| Fishkill Food Pantry Fishkill, NY | Various dog food and treats, cat food and pet toys | $3,917 |
| Community Action Partnership Dover Dover Plains, NY | Various dog food and treats, cat food and pet toys | $2,819 |
| Pine Plains Pantry Pine Plains, NY | Various dog food and treats, cat food and pet toys | $1,867 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,645,788 | $5,172,190 | $1,835,741 | $65,588 | 19 | $1,690,579 | $4,843 |
| 2023 | $3,323,143 | $960,696 | $2,022,104 | $135,525 | 1 | $1,909,992 | $82,794 |
| 2022 | $4,419,068 | $588,766 | $2,487,525 | $124,774 | 1 | $2,221,372 | $1,980,359 |
| 2021 | $6,401,998 | $5,651,013 | $2,849,446 | $138,661 | 1 | $2,375,827 | $7 |
| 2020 | $3,705,727 | $1,786,531 | $2,164,319 | $187,043 | 1 | — | $114,562 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to meet the evolving needs of dogs and their communities. Its website describes science-based work on animal behavior and public policy, including breed-specific legislation and housing insurance discrimination. It also describes shelter support, adoption and enrichment work, community resources for dog owners, and a legal action fund supporting challenges to breed-specific legislation.
Its 2024 grants included support for a mentorship program at Dogs Playing For Life Inc and general program support for One Tail at a Time. Many of the listed grants supported food, treats, and toys distributed through community organizations. Among its grantees, Dutchess Outreach describes its mission as providing hunger and relief services and access to fresh, healthy food; HeARTS Speak describes its work as supporting artists, animal welfare organizations, and communities to better the lives of animals; 13 Hands Equine Rescue describes its mission as rescuing horses and placing them for adoption; and the Humane Society of San Antonio describes its work as protecting dogs and cats through shelter, care, adoption, rescue, spay and neuter programs, and community education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $65,588. Grant amounts ranged from $127 to $18,100, with a median of $1,867. Its largest reported grant was $18,100 to Dogs Playing For Life Inc for mentorship programs. Other larger grants included $6,578 to St Thomas - Food of Life FP and $6,394 to Dutchess Outreach, both for dog food and treats, cat food, and pet toys. Other reported grantees included Corner Store ($4,773), Church of the Immaculate Conception ($4,765), Reach Out Church ($4,699), and North East Community Center ($4,277), each for those supplies.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to an online grants page for forms and materials and lists no application deadlines. It states that it will not consider requests that directly or indirectly support canine breed discrimination.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jane Berkey as president; Donald Cleary as treasurer; Cynthia Bathurst as secretary; and Andrew Saul, Christina Prestia, and Ledy Vankavage as directors.
Animal Farm Foundation Inc is led by Jane Berkey, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jane Berkey
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Saul
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Prestia
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ledy Vankavage
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Cleary
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Bathurst
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Janis Bradley (2020–2022) — Director of Communications
- Former: Stacey Coleman (2020–2022) — Executive 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.
Frequently asked questions about Animal Farm Foundation Inc
How much does Animal Farm Foundation Inc give each year?
Animal Farm Foundation Inc gave $66K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $136K across 1 grant.
What is Animal Farm Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Animal Farm Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,867, and its average grant was $3,452, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Animal Farm Foundation Inc give grants?
Animal Farm Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (28%) and Connecticut (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Amenia, NY (2 grants), Poughkeepsie, NY (2 grants) and Pine Plains, NY (2 grants).
Does Animal Farm Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 16% of Animal Farm Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Various dog food and treats, cat food and pet toys" (11 grants).
Who are Animal Farm Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Animal Farm Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Dogs Playing For Life Inc ($18,100), St Thomas - Food of Life FP ($6,578) and Dutchess Outreach ($6,394), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Animal Farm Foundation Inc?
Animal Farm Foundation Inc reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5.2M.
What does Animal Farm Foundation Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to meet the evolving needs of dogs and their communities. Its website describes science-based work on animal behavior and public policy, including breed-specific legislation and housing insurance discrimination. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Animal Farm Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing directs applicants to the foundation’s grants page for forms and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Animal Farm Foundation Inc's EIN?
Animal Farm Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2386955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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