Art for Animals Foundation
Art for Animals Foundation is a private foundation based in Bedford, New York. Its 2024 filing reports one grant, to Cornell University Foundation, for general support.
Art for Animals Foundation at a glance
In short: Art for Animals Foundation gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.3M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,330,000
- -92.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -94.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,330,000
- +39.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,330,000
- Total assets
- $6,200,857
- +763.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Art for Animals Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists George Goldner as the contact; form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: George Goldner
Mailing address: 105 Davids Hills Road, Bedford Hills, NY 10507
Phone: (914) 205-3225
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Art for Animals Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cornell University Foundation ($1.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 39 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Art for Animals Foundation gives
- Giving grew 706% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 683% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2022) to $17.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Foundation Ithaca, NY | General Support | $1,330,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,200,857 | $6,899,387 | $1,416,658 | $1,330,000 | 1 | $1,338,319 | $5,233,727 | $196,036 |
| 2023 | $718,128 | $4,896,962 | $17,371,087 | $17,149,300 | 18 | $17,169,373 | $4,866,167 | $493,300 |
| 2022 | $12,210,658 | $7,396,706 | $325,261 | $140,000 | 15 | $140,000 | $5,907,246 | $401,984 |
| 2021 | $6,070,008 | $6,240,670 | $170,662 | $165,000 | 5 | $165,000 | $5,237,975 | $15,886 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Art for Animals Foundation reported a distributable amount of $196K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $1,330,000; that was also the smallest, largest, and median grant for the year. The grant went to Cornell University Foundation for general support. The foundation reported 18 grants totaling $17,149,300 in 2023. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 1 grant totaling $1.3 million.
Cornell University Foundation describes itself as a donor-advised fund providing a service for Cornell alumni and friends who wish to make charitable gifts through a donor-advised fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George Goldner as president and treasurer and Nancy Krieg as vice president.
Art for Animals Foundation is led by George Goldner, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George Goldner
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Krieg
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Art for Animals Foundation
How much does Art for Animals Foundation give each year?
Art for Animals Foundation gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17.1M across 18 grants.
How large is Art for Animals Foundation?
Art for Animals Foundation reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $196K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Art for Animals Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Art for Animals Foundation make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York.
What is Art for Animals Foundation's EIN?
Art for Animals Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2692216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Art for Animals Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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