Animals Staying Alive Inc
Animals Staying Alive Inc is a private foundation based in Leander, Texas. It provides financial assistance for emergency veterinary care, paying veterinary facilities directly when an animal needs treatment and sufficient funds are not available.
Animals Staying Alive Inc at a glance
In short: Animals Staying Alive Inc gave $77K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,564
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,836
- +23.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,068
- -55.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Animals Staying Alive Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says applicants may submit an email, fax, or document with an itemized veterinary-treatment estimate. It must include the veterinary facility’s name and address, its email address or fax number, the animal’s name, and the date the estimate was prepared. The website also asks for a short description of the animal’s condition. The foundation reviews requests and, if approved, pays the veterinary facility directly; it does not reimburse the owner or caretaker. Awards are subject to available funds.
- Review Cycle
- No deadlines.
- Deadline
- No deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Animals Staying Alive Inc
Mailing address: 146 Woodland Trail, Leander, TX 78641
Phone: (512) 221-2697
Email: info@animalsstayalive.com
Website: HTTPS://WWW.ANIMALSSTAYINGALIVE.COM/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Animals Staying Alive Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catskill Veterinary Services ($10K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it serves animals in the United States and Canada. In its 2024 itemized grant data, 39% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 17% to New York, 7% each to Virginia and Kansas, and 4% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Animals Staying Alive Inc gives
- 15% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2024) to $83K (2023). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catskill Veterinary Services Rock Hill, NY | Emergency Veterinary Care | $10,053 |
| East Austin Veterinary Surgical Sol Austin, TX | Emergency Veterinary Care | $6,644 |
| Emergency Animal Hospital of Crysta Leander, TX | Emergency Veterinary Care | $6,191 |
| VEG Falls Church Falls Church, VA | Emergency Veterinary Care | $5,500 |
| Liberty Hill Animal Hospital Liberty Hill, TX | Emergency Veterinary Care | $5,156 |
| Veterinary Health Center Manhattan, KS | Emergency Veterinary Care | $5,000 |
| Urgentvet Crestview Austin Austin, TX | Emergency Veterinary Care | $4,813 |
| ACC Plainfield Plainfield, IL | Emergency Veterinary Care | $3,000 |
| MSPCA Angell Boston Boston, MA | Emergency Veterinary Care | $3,000 |
| Pet Doctor 911 McAllen, TX | Emergency Veterinary Care | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,068 | $74,292 | $76,564 | $76,564 | 27 | $76,564 |
| 2023 | $6,840 | $88,060 | $84,281 | $82,781 | 36 | $84,281 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to help keep animals alive that might otherwise have shorter lives because funds are unavailable for needed veterinary care, medicine, or medical support. Its primary focus is emergency veterinary treatment for animals whose owners cannot be identified or who lack sufficient financial support.
Awards are payable to the veterinary facility providing treatment. The treatment must be expected to extend the animal’s good quality of life. The foundation’s website describes assistance for urgent, treatable conditions and says it works with pet owners, rescue groups, and good-Samaritan caregivers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the filing data lists 27 itemized grants totaling $76,564. Grant amounts ranged from $333 to $10,053, with a median of $2,000. The largest listed awards included $10,053 to Catskill Veterinary Services in New York, $6,644 to East Austin Veterinary Surgical Sol in Texas, and $6,191 to Emergency Animal Hospital of Crysta in Texas. Each was designated for emergency veterinary care.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Sosna as president, Katrina Davidson as secretary/treasurer, and Susan Bawcom as founder/COO. The foundation’s website identifies them as board members.
Animals Staying Alive Inc is led by Jennifer Sosna, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Sosna
President
President Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katrina Davidson
Secretary
Secretary Treasurer Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Bawcom
Founder & COO
Director → Founder & COO, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Melissa Guinn (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Animals Staying Alive Inc
How much does Animals Staying Alive Inc give each year?
Animals Staying Alive Inc gave $77K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $83K across 36 grants.
What is Animals Staying Alive Inc's typical grant size?
Animals Staying Alive Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,836, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Animals Staying Alive Inc give grants?
Animals Staying Alive Inc's top state is Texas, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does Animals Staying Alive Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Animals Staying Alive Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Emergency Veterinary Care" (27 grants).
Who are Animals Staying Alive Inc's largest grantees?
Animals Staying Alive Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Catskill Veterinary Services ($10,053), East Austin Veterinary Surgical Sol ($6,644) and Emergency Animal Hospital of Crysta ($6,191), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Animals Staying Alive Inc?
Animals Staying Alive Inc reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $74K.
What does Animals Staying Alive Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to help keep animals alive that might otherwise have shorter lives because funds are unavailable for needed veterinary care, medicine, or medical support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Animals Staying Alive Inc?
The foundation’s filing says applicants may submit an email, fax, or document with an itemized veterinary-treatment estimate. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Animals Staying Alive Inc's EIN?
Animals Staying Alive Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4734688. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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