Friends of Animals Foundation
Friends of Animals Foundation is a private foundation based in Lafayette, Indiana. Its 2022 filing describes grants to animal welfare organizations and financial aid to animal medical clinics for care of homeless animals. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with no filings since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Friends of Animals Foundation at a glance
In short: Friends of Animals Foundation gave $14K across 22 grants in 2022 (avg $623.409), mostly in Indiana. 18% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $13,715
- +39.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 22
- -15.4% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $623
- +64.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $350
- Total assets
- $127,468
- -10.6% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (4 of 22, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (64% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Friends of Animals Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2022 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to submit a neatly typed letter describing the organization’s founding date and operations and providing its taxpayer ID and tax-exempt determination date. Awards are restricted to organizations for the humane treatment of animals. These filing instructions are not presented as current because the most recent filing is from 2022.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: William Burns
Mailing address: PO Box 1493, Lafayette, IN 47902
Phone: (765) 477-5846
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Friends of Animals Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was All Pets Animal Hospital ($5K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 115 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 7% to Texas, 6% to California, 4% to Utah, and 4% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Friends of Animals Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 4 of 22 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $300; repeat grants $695. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $408 repeat.
- 68% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 198% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $14K (2020). In 2022 it made 22 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Pets Animal Hospital Lafayette, IN | Pay for Stray Animal Medical Care | $4,583 |
| Eminence Animal Clinic Cloverdale, IN | Pay for Stray Animal Medical Care | $856 |
| Indianapolis Humane Society Indianapolis, IN | To Support Charitable Activities | $850 |
| Almost Home Humane Society Lafayette, IN | To Support Charitable Activities | $800 |
| Castleton Horse Rescue Lancaster, CA | To Support Charitable Activities | $700 |
| Best Friends Animal Societ Kanab, UT | To Support Charitable Activities | $550 |
| Wildcat Valley Animal Hospital Lafayette, IN | To Supply Stray Animal Care | $510 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue San Angelo, TX | To Support Charitable Activities | $500 |
| White Wolf Sanctuary Tidewater, OR | To Support Charitable Activities | $500 |
| Oak Grove Veterinary Clinic Oxford, IN | Pay for Stray Animal Medical Care | $466 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,468 | $1,685 | $16,780 | $13,715 | 22 | $13,715 | $1,685 | $6,921 |
| 2021 | $142,562 | $7,078 | $11,864 | $9,835 | 26 | $9,835 | $3,862 | $7,949 |
| 2020 | $147,348 | $3,389 | $16,766 | $14,283 | 28 | — | $2,255 | $7,969 |
| 2019 | $160,725 | $5,315 | $13,938 | $11,204 | 39 | — | $3,497 | $8,499 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Friends of Animals Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2022 filing reports disbursements to 17 animal welfare 501(c)(3) organizations and five animal medical clinics providing financial aid for the medical care of homeless animals. Its filing restricts awards to organizations for the humane treatment of animals.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Almost Home Humane Society says it provides animal care and education in the Greater Lafayette area. Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue says it rescues, rehabilitates, and places donkeys for adoption. White Wolf Sanctuary describes its mission as conservation through education to encourage the preservation of wolves and wildlife. Other recipients include Tiger Haven, which says it provides a safe haven for unwanted, abused, or neglected big cats, and Habitat for Horses, which says it promotes horse security through rehabilitation, veterinary care, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $13,715. Grants ranged from $100 to $4,583, with a median of $350.
Among the largest 2022 grants were $4,583 to All Pets Animal Hospital for stray animal medical care, $856 to Eminence Animal Clinic for the same purpose, $850 to Indianapolis Humane Society, and $800 to Almost Home Humane Society. Other grants included $700 to Castleton Horse Rescue, $550 to Best Friends Animal Society, and $500 each to Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue and White Wolf Sanctuary.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists William Burns as trustee.
Friends of Animals Foundation is led by William Burns, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
William Burns
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Friends of Animals Foundation
How much does Friends of Animals Foundation give each year?
Friends of Animals Foundation gave $14K across 22 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $10K across 26 grants.
What is Friends of Animals Foundation's typical grant size?
Friends of Animals Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $350, and its average grant was $623, across 22 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Friends of Animals Foundation that year got $300 on average.
Where does Friends of Animals Foundation give grants?
Friends of Animals Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (7%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lafayette, IN (3 grants), Oxford, IN (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Friends of Animals Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Friends of Animals Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Charitable Activities" (17 grants) and "Pay for Stray Animal Medical Care" (3 grants).
Who are Friends of Animals Foundation's largest grantees?
Friends of Animals Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include All Pets Animal Hospital ($4,583), Eminence Animal Clinic ($856) and Indianapolis Humane Society ($850), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Friends of Animals Foundation?
Friends of Animals Foundation reported $127K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Friends of Animals Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2022 filing reports disbursements to 17 animal welfare 501(c)(3) organizations and five animal medical clinics providing financial aid for the medical care of homeless animals. Its filing restricts awards to organizations for the humane treatment of animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Friends of Animals Foundation?
The 2022 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Friends of Animals Foundation's EIN?
Friends of Animals Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6681354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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