Animal Outlook Inc
Animal Outlook is a national animal protection organization working to end the abuse of farmed animals using a variety of strategies, including investigations, legal advocacy, corporate and food system reform, and vegan outreach.
Animal Outlook Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,661,050
- +40.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,261,995
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $50,897
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,495,769
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Animal Outlook Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Proveg International Washington, DC | Sponsorship of Ava Conference | $9,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,661,050 | $2,261,995 | $1,495,769 | — | — | $50,897 |
| 2024 | $1,895,723 | $1,769,327 | $1,506,770 | — | — | $46,046 |
| 2023 | $1,650,191 | $1,793,934 | $1,730,369 | $9,500 | 1 | $25,447 |
| 2022 | $1,597,904 | $2,008,802 | $1,904,352 | — | — | $6,137 |
| 2021 | $1,507,926 | $1,848,101 | $1,598,696 | — | — | $3,612 |
| 2020 | $1,379,685 | $1,568,820 | $1,586,671 | — | — | $2,848 |
| 2018 | $798,135 | $2,069,425 | $2,314,012 | — | — | $15,736 |
About Animal Outlook Inc
Based on IRS filings
Animal Outlook Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Takoma Park, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $51K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Animal Outlook Inc is led by Benjamin Williamson, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Benjamin Williamson
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$27K (2024) → $123K (2025)
Lisa Winebarger
Board Chair & Secretary
Secretary → Secretary & Chair, 2024
Secretary & Chair → Board Chair & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Leahy
Board Member
Executive Director & Secretary of Corporation → Executive Director, 2021
Executive Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$101K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Irina Anta
Treasurer & Consultant
General Counsel & Senior Director of Operations → Senior Director of Operations, 2021
Senior Director of Operations → Treasurer & Consultant, 2023
On filings since 2020
3.5 hrs/week
$70K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Amanda Hitt
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elliot Roseman
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Amy Trakinski (2018–2024) — Chair & President
- Former: Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni (2018–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Cheryl Leahy Executive Dir (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Irina Anta Treas (2022) — Senior Director of Op. · Filing note: As of 012023
- Former: Erica Meier Left In (2021) — President & Board Member
- Former: Steve Cucolo Left In (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Erica Meier (2018–2020) — President & Board Member
- Former: Steve Cucolo (2018–2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $123K, to Benjamin Williamson (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Animal Outlook Inc
How large is Animal Outlook Inc?
Animal Outlook Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Animal Outlook Inc?
Animal Outlook Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Takoma Park, MD. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Animal Outlook Inc operate?
Animal Outlook Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Animal Outlook Inc's EIN?
Animal Outlook Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2034417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 27, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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