Doris Day Animal League
Doris Day Animal League (DDAL) was a nonprofit, national, citizen's lobbying organization that worked to improve the humane treatment of animals. DDAL supported those who worked with the U.S. congress, government agencies, and state officials to pass new laws and enforce existing laws that reduce the suffering of animals anywhere they are mistreated.
Doris Day Animal League at a glance
In short: Doris Day Animal League gave $4.7M across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $1.6M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $4,741,292
- +378.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,580,431
- +219.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $590,000
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Doris Day Animal League funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Humane Society Legislative Fund ($4.7M across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $4.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $940K (2019) to $4.7M (2021). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $4.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society Legislative Fund Washington, DC | Transfer of assets per approved merger between DDAL and Humane Society Legislative Fund to fulfill the mission of the Humane Society Legislative Fund | $4,134,626 |
| Humane Society Legislative Fund Washington, DC | Support for Social Welfare Activities | $590,000 |
| Doris Day Animal Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Animal Welfare | $16,666 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $972,046 | $4,808,336 | $4,741,292 | 3 | $3,818 |
| 2020 | $3,807,452 | $1,682,372 | $1,727,537 | $990,000 | 2 | $-6,291 |
| 2019 | $3,903,388 | $2,150,582 | $2,255,924 | $940,000 | 2 | $12,825 |
About Doris Day Animal League
Based on IRS filings
Doris Day Animal League is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4.7M. Net investment income was $4K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Doris Day Animal League is led by Sara Amundson, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 9 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Sara Amundson
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $0 (2021)
Sarah H Trott de Seve
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
David O Wiebers MD
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
George U Carneal Esq.
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lisa Boepple
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Johanie V Parra
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michaelen Barsness
Treasurer
Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susannah May
Former Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Theresa Reese
Former Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer
Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer → Former Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: G Thomas Waite III (2019–2020) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Holly Hazard (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2019 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2019 filing was $5K, to Sara Amundson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Doris Day Animal League
How much does Doris Day Animal League give each year?
Doris Day Animal League gave $4.7M across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $990K across 2 grants.
What is Doris Day Animal League's typical grant size?
Doris Day Animal League's median grant in 2021 was $590,000, and its average grant was $1,580,431, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Doris Day Animal League give grants?
Doris Day Animal League gives mostly in District of Columbia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Doris Day Animal League give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Doris Day Animal League's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
What is Doris Day Animal League's EIN?
Doris Day Animal League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4117651. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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