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Animal Outlook Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Takoma Park, MD EIN: 52-2034417 Website

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.

Key facts about Animal Outlook Inc

EIN
52-2034417
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Total assets
$2,661,050

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$2.7M

+40.4% YoY

Revenue

$2.3M

+27.8% YoY

Net Investment Income

$51K

+10.5% YoY

Expenses

$1.5M

-0.7% YoY

About Animal Outlook Inc

Based on IRS filings

Animal Outlook Inc is a nonprofit organization 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Cities

Washington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M2018202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$2,661,050$1,895,723$1,650,191
Revenue$2,261,995$1,769,327$1,793,934
Expenses$1,495,769$1,506,770$1,730,369
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$50,897$46,046$25,447
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 27, 2020)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2.5K$5K$7.5K$10K0 grants20180 grants20200 grants20210 grants20221 grants20230 grants20240 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

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

Benjamin Williamson — Executive Director: $123KBenjamin WilliamsonExecutive Director$123KIrina Anta — Treasurer/Consultant (Thru July): $4KIrina AntaTreasurer/Consultant (Thru July)$4K

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Animal Outlook Inc?

Animal Outlook Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Takoma Park, MD. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2025.

How large is Animal Outlook Inc?

As of 2025, Animal Outlook Inc holds $2.7M in total assets with $2.3M in annual revenue.

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.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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