Florida Animal Friend is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Tampa, Florida, established in 2005. The organization supports animal welfare initiatives across Florida, with a primary focus on addressing pet overpopulation through funding spay and neuter programs. The organization operates a unique funding model centered on the sale of specialty license plates designated for animal welfare.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+7.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$731K
-6.3% YoY
Grant Count
39
+2.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
-8.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Florida Animal Friend's mission centers on ending pet overpopulation by supporting organizations that provide free or low-cost spay and neuter services. The organization funds programs that increase the number of alteration surgeries conducted at non-profit and municipal agencies throughout Florida, with the goal of reducing the number of homeless cats and dogs euthanized annually.
Primary funding focus: Animal Protection and Welfare (NTEE code D20)
Grantmaking
The organization raises funds primarily through the sale of Florida Animal Friend specialty license plates. The organization receives $25 for each license plate purchase, and these funds are used exclusively to support spay and neuter programs across the state.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Florida Animal Friend funds spay and neuter programs statewide throughout Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $1,039,036
- Total revenues: $870,373
- Total expenses: $894,626
- Total giving: $730,819
- Number of employees: 0
Historical giving: In one documented year, Florida Animal Friend disbursed $617,645 to 30 grant recipients statewide.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,117,700 | $1,039,036 | $1,063,289 |
| Revenue | $937,324 | $870,373 | $915,404 |
| Expenses | $858,660 | $894,626 | $803,140 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $20,805 | $9,471 | $1,019 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Florida Animal Friend Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN RADABAUGH | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KATE MACFALL | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ERNEST GODFREY DVM | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| JAN HASSE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| LAURA BEVAN | PRESIDENT-EL | 5 | — |
| JOHN ROBINSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| PAUL STUDIVANT | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| LOIS KOSTROSKI | EXECUTIVE DI | 10 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Florida Animal Friend has actively announced grant opportunities in recent years:
Florida Animal Friend opens applications for 2026 grants to support free2026 grant applications opened for organizations supporting free and low-cost spay and neuter services in Alachua County and statewide
Florida Animal Friend opens applications for 2026 grants to support freeThe organization maintains an active grants page on its website with information about the application process
Florida Animal Friend opens applications for 2026 grants to support freeSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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