Animal Welfare Assistance Group
Animal Welfare Assistance Group is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Monterey, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $397K. Net investment income was $854K.
Animal Welfare Assistance Group at a glance
In short: Animal Welfare Assistance Group gave $397K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $397K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $396,500
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $396,500
- +123.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $396,500
- Total assets
- $2,788,710
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Animal Welfare Assistance Group funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Peace of Mind Dog Rescue ($397K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Animal Welfare Assistance Group gives
- Giving grew 51% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 313% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $216K (2020) to $397K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $397K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peace of Mind Dog Rescue Pacific Grove, CA | Veterinary care and exams, Financial Support for Helping Paws Program Coordinator, and Support of Animal Care (neutering, microchips, etc.) | $396,500 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,788,710 | $879,192 | $426,458 | $396,500 | 1 | $399,421 | $854,470 | $127,689 |
| 2024 | $2,866,613 | $155,668 | $381,013 | $354,300 | 2 | $358,357 | $135,484 | $145,110 |
| 2023 | $2,912,345 | $116,561 | $360,609 | $332,612 | 2 | $335,883 | $96,231 | $142,516 |
| 2022 | $2,779,917 | $305,069 | $297,608 | $262,750 | 2 | $266,154 | $275,937 | $147,547 |
| 2021 | $3,514,201 | $266,011 | $355,410 | $318,000 | 2 | $324,187 | $235,372 | $172,539 |
| 2020 | $2,585,292 | $18,604 | $260,855 | $216,100 | 2 | — | $31,500 | $158,344 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Animal Welfare Assistance Group reported a distributable amount of $128K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Animal Welfare Assistance Group is led by Leigh Jeter, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leigh Jeter
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susanna Furlone
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Welfare Assistance Group
How much does Animal Welfare Assistance Group give each year?
Animal Welfare Assistance Group gave $397K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $354K across 2 grants.
How large is Animal Welfare Assistance Group?
Animal Welfare Assistance Group reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $399K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $128K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Animal Welfare Assistance Group?
Animal Welfare Assistance Group is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Monterey, CA. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Animal Welfare Assistance Group operate?
Animal Welfare Assistance Group has awarded grants in California.
What is Animal Welfare Assistance Group's EIN?
Animal Welfare Assistance Group's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2499329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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