Brandt Animal Foundation
Brandt Animal Foundation is a private foundation, based in Morehead City, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $321K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $126K. Net investment income was $21K.
Brandt Animal Foundation at a glance
In short: Brandt Animal Foundation gave $126K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $126,200
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,022
- -23.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $321,166
- -23.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (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 Brandt Animal Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was PSKM Animal Foundation ($48K). Together the top 9 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Brandt Animal Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 752% 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 $98K (2021) to $171K (2023). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PSKM Animal Foundation Morehead City, NC | Animal Protection & Welfare | $48,000 |
| Beaufort Community Cat Project Beaufort, NC | Animal Protection & Welfare | $18,500 |
| Protectors of Homeless Pets Emerald Isle, NC | Animal Protection & Welfare | $15,000 |
| Misplaced Mutts Beaufort, NC | Animal Protection & Welfare | $12,000 |
| Island Cat Allies Emerald Isle, NC | Animal Protection & Welfare | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Shackleford Horses I Beaufort, NC | Animal Protection & Welfare | $10,000 |
| Renaissance Equine Rescue & Welfare Pinehurst, NC | Animal Protection & Welfare | $6,200 |
| Austin Veterinary Outreach Beaufort, NC | Animal Protection & Welfare | $3,500 |
| NC Division of Coastal Management Morehead City, NC | Animal Protection & Welfare | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $321,166 | $31,410 | $130,716 | $126,200 | 9 | $126,200 | $20,523 | $16,772 |
| 2024 | $420,472 | $30,560 | $115,330 | $109,500 | 6 | $109,500 | $19,405 | $21,211 |
| 2023 | $505,242 | $22,343 | $177,277 | $170,900 | 8 | $170,900 | $15,015 | $24,237 |
| 2022 | $660,176 | $34,780 | $167,926 | $155,625 | 6 | $155,625 | $21,883 | $32,225 |
| 2021 | $793,322 | $126,654 | $107,543 | $97,500 | 6 | $97,500 | $50,972 | $43,336 |
| 2020 | $774,211 | $75,380 | $138,118 | $128,900 | 7 | — | $29,450 | $41,227 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brandt Animal Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brandt Animal Foundation is led by Katherine Taylor, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine Taylor
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Christiansen
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janie Jones
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jane Clare (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Jill Sullivan (2020) — Vice President
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 Brandt Animal Foundation
How much does Brandt Animal Foundation give each year?
Brandt Animal Foundation gave $126K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $110K across 6 grants.
What is Brandt Animal Foundation's typical grant size?
Brandt Animal Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,022, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brandt Animal Foundation give grants?
Brandt Animal Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Beaufort, NC (4 grants), Morehead City, NC (2 grants) and Emerald Isle, NC (2 grants).
Does Brandt Animal Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Brandt Animal Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Protection & Welfare" (9 grants).
Who are Brandt Animal Foundation's largest grantees?
Brandt Animal Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include PSKM Animal Foundation ($48,000), Beaufort Community Cat Project ($18,500) and Protectors of Homeless Pets ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Brandt Animal Foundation?
Brandt Animal Foundation reported $321K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Brandt Animal Foundation's EIN?
Brandt Animal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0458499. 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 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Brandt Animal Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants US $1,000 - US $10,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boston Foundation: Safety Net Grants US $50,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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