Anthropomorphic Arts and Education
To support educational and charitable activites of interest to fans of anthropomorphic art and animals.
Anthropomorphic Arts and Education at a glance
In short: Anthropomorphic Arts and Education gave $45K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $45K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $44,577
- +62.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $44,577
- +62.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $44,577
- Total assets
- $325,256
- -5.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Anthropomorphic Arts and Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Street Dog Coalition ($45K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Anthropomorphic Arts and Education gives
- Giving grew 123% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $45K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Street Dog Coalition Fort Collins, CO | General Operations | $44,577 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $325,256 | $879,810 | $935,535 | $44,577 | 1 |
| 2025 | $345,723 | $696,212 | $714,496 | $27,522 | 1 |
| 2024 | $346,207 | $608,639 | $519,060 | $28,759 | 1 |
| 2023 | $256,628 | $562,061 | $448,198 | $20,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $313,431 | $13,124 | $55,878 | — | — |
| 2021 | $188,312 | $31,966 | $49,609 | $6,100 | 1 |
About Anthropomorphic Arts and Education
Based on IRS filings
Anthropomorphic Arts and Education is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Mountain View, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $325K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $45K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Anthropomorphic Arts and Education is led by Vincent Cardinale, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Vincent Cardinale
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Tatum
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Bowman
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Bowman
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Sousa
Director
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grant Lautz
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Cherry
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Anthropomorphic Arts and Education
How much does Anthropomorphic Arts and Education give each year?
Anthropomorphic Arts and Education gave $45K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $28K across 1 grant.
How large is Anthropomorphic Arts and Education?
Anthropomorphic Arts and Education reported $325K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $880K.
What is Anthropomorphic Arts and Education?
Anthropomorphic Arts and Education is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Mountain View, CA. It holds $325K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Anthropomorphic Arts and Education operate?
Anthropomorphic Arts and Education has awarded grants in California, Colorado.
What is Anthropomorphic Arts and Education's EIN?
Anthropomorphic Arts and Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0479860. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 21, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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