Animal Rescue Fund Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Fort Lauderdale, FL EIN: 30-0628864

Support for the care of rescue animals by granting funds for eligible animal foundations and charities

Key facts about Animal Rescue Fund Inc

In short: Animal Rescue Fund Inc gave $52K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.

EIN
30-0628864
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$51,545
Grants made (2026)
4
Average grant
$12,886
Median grant
$10,273
Primary geography
Florida (86% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

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

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$52K

+15.8% YoY

Grant Count

4

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

-42.1% YoY

How Animal Rescue Fund Inc gives

  • Giving grew 216% from 2023 to 2026. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Animal Rescue Fund Inc

Based on IRS filings

Animal Rescue Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $52K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

States

Cities

OrlandoFort LauderdaleKanabOrange City

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K2 grants2020 1 grant2021 2 grants2022 2 grants2023 2 grants2025 4 grants2026

From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $52K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $52K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2026

Broward County Animal Shelter: $24KBroward County Animal Shelter$24KPet Alliance Orlando: $12KPet Alliance Orlando$12KHappy Trails Animal Rescue: $9KHappy Trails Animal Rescue$9KBest Friends Animal Society: $7KBest Friends Animal Society$7K

The largest 2026 recipient was Broward County Animal Shelter ($24K). Together the top 4 received $52K.

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

11<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Broward County Animal Shelter Fort Lauderdale, FLSupport$24,000
Pet Alliance Orlando Orlando, FLSupport$11,545
Happy Trails Animal Rescue Orlando, FLSupport$9,000
Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UTSupport$7,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2020 2021 2022 2023 2025 2026
Metric202620252023
Total Assets—$235,093$319,869
Revenue$241$262,916$428,179
Expenses$160,697$330,610$367,511
Net Investment Income—$7,345$22,000

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Animal Rescue Fund Inc is led by Matthew Lamariana, President on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Matthew Lamariana

    President

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $65K (2020) → $63K (2026)

  • Steven Morrall

    Vice President

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $39K (2022) → $30K (2026)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

Matthew Lamariana — President: $63KMatthew LamarianaPresident$63KSteven Morrall — Vice President: $30KSteven MorrallVice President$30K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $63K, to Matthew Lamariana (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Animal Rescue Fund Inc

How much does Animal Rescue Fund Inc give each year?

Animal Rescue Fund Inc gave $52K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $45K across 2 grants.

What is Animal Rescue Fund Inc's typical grant size?

Animal Rescue Fund Inc's median grant in 2026 was $10,273, and its average grant was $12,886, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.

Where does Animal Rescue Fund Inc give grants?

Animal Rescue Fund Inc gives mostly in Florida: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (2 grants).

Does Animal Rescue Fund Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Animal Rescue Fund Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (4 grants).

What is Animal Rescue Fund Inc?

Animal Rescue Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

What is Animal Rescue Fund Inc's EIN?

Animal Rescue Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0628864. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.

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

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