Animal Rescue Fund Inc
Support for the care of rescue animals by granting funds for eligible animal foundations and charities
Animal Rescue Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Animal Rescue Fund Inc gave $52K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $51,545
- +15.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $12,886
- -42.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,273
- Primary geography
- Florida (86% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Animal Rescue Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Animal Rescue Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 216% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $52K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broward County Animal Shelter Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support | $24,000 |
| Pet Alliance Orlando Orlando, FL | Support | $11,545 |
| Happy Trails Animal Rescue Orlando, FL | Support | $9,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | Support | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $241 | $160,697 | $51,545 | 4 | — |
| 2025 | $235,093 | $262,916 | $330,610 | $44,500 | 2 | $7,345 |
| 2023 | $319,869 | $428,179 | $367,511 | $16,300 | 2 | $22,000 |
| 2022 | $290,190 | $437,316 | $339,745 | $13,300 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $276,369 | $304,444 | $363,482 | $10,208 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $301,685 | $57,150 | $248,191 | $24,200 | 2 | — |
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.
Focus Areas
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
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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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