Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity Inc
To address organizational and personal biases within animal welfare. To bring diverse voices to animal welfare while also advocating for a more inclusive path to pet adoption. To use evidence-based tools, narratives and insights to inspire organizations to be more inclusive and less biased. All in an effort to save more companion animal lives.
Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity Inc at a glance
In short: Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity Inc gave $80K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $80,000
- -50.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,000
- -75.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $4,467,243
- -36.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tuskegee University ($70K). Together the top 2 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2024) to $162K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | Support | $70,000 |
| Adventure with Autism Stone Mountain, GA | Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,467,243 | $1,145,864 | $4,159,192 | $80,000 | 2 | $6 |
| 2023 | $6,989,861 | $8,032,223 | $3,359,776 | $162,000 | 1 | $10 |
| 2022 | $2,154,142 | $1,556,402 | $1,878,460 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,770,297 | $2,573,536 | $1,338,441 | $92,071 | 3 | $460 |
| 2020 | $412,731 | $766,096 | $353,865 | — | — | — |
About Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity Inc
Based on IRS filings
Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $6.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity Inc is led by James Evans, CEO on every filing since 2020; 7 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Evans
CEO
On filings since 2020
72 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Catherine Small
Board Chair
Board President → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevin Law
Senior Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2024)
Jennifer Evans
COO
On filings since 2020
72 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $142K (2024)
Alina Luna
Dean of the
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$122K (2024)
Sloane Hawes
Chief of Res
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$124K (2024)
Veronica Kingbird-Bratvold
Indig. Prof.
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2024)
Zoraida Cordero
Chief of Sta
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$127K (2024)
Amy Mills
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kara Beverly
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zach Skow
Board Member
Member → Board Director, 2023
Board Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Galiani
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Janet Elsbach (2021–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Shafonda Davis (2021–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Clare Callison (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Michael Blackwell (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Ivy Collier (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Shelina Davis (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $150K, to James Evans (CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity Inc
How much does Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity Inc give each year?
Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity Inc gave $80K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $162K across 1 grant.
How large is Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity Inc?
Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity Inc reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity Inc?
Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Baltimore, MD. It holds $4.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity Inc operate?
Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Georgia, Minnesota.
What is Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity Inc's EIN?
Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0557068. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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