Friends of Animals Inc
Friends of Animals works to cultivate a respectful view of non-human animals, free-living and domestic. Our goal is to free animals from cruelty and institutionalized exploitation.
Friends of Animals Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of Animals Inc gave $560K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $280K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $560,300
- +3.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $280,150
- +3.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $280,150
- Total assets
- $17,094,879
- +9.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (96% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Friends of Animals Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Primarily Primates Inc ($540K). Together the top 2 received $560K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Friends of Animals Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−15%). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $229K (2021) to $733K (2020). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $560K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Primarily Primates Inc San Antonio, TX | For Support of the Animal Sanctuary. | $540,300 |
| Long Island Bulldog Rescue Stony Brook, NY | Rescue Bulldogs | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,094,879 | $5,362,326 | $4,526,422 | $560,300 | 2 | $351,278 |
| 2025 | $15,602,989 | $5,312,845 | $4,375,009 | $540,491 | 2 | $353,267 |
| 2024 | $13,938,141 | $5,520,218 | $4,556,669 | $627,294 | 2 | $-50,627 |
| 2023 | $12,549,345 | $5,032,934 | $4,710,217 | $660,616 | 2 | $150,445 |
| 2022 | $12,437,048 | $8,819,203 | $4,272,561 | $310,415 | 1 | $12,199 |
| 2021 | $8,901,429 | $5,423,238 | $4,442,578 | $228,891 | 1 | $674 |
| 2020 | $6,482,867 | $5,101,699 | $4,922,436 | $732,667 | 1 | $14,716 |
About Friends of Animals Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Animals Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Darien, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $17.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $560K. Net investment income was $351K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Animals Inc is led by Priscilla Feral, President on every filing since 2020; 6 of 12 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Priscilla Feral
President
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $154K (2026)
Barbara Sitomer
Chairperson
Director → Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Orabona
Director of Operations
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $146K (2026)
Jennifer Best
Wildlife Law Program Director
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $120K (2026)
Gabriel Ahmed
Director of Development
New on the 2026 filing
50 hrs/week
$100K (2026)
Elizabeth Forel
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Hawkins
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa D'amico
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ginger Burr
Director
On filings since 2025
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dustin Rhodes
Vice President of Development
On filings since 2025
50 hrs/week
$104K (2025) → $116K (2026)
Robert Bock
Controller
New on the 2026 filing
50 hrs/week
$113K (2026)
Sally Malanga
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Bob Bock (2024–2025) — Controller
- Former: Jane Seymour (2025) — Creative Director
- Former: Pamela McKenna (2020–2024) — Chair & Director
- Former: Stephen Hernick (2024) — Managing Attorney
- Former: Michael Harris (2020–2022) — Wildlife Law Program Director
- Former: Donna Berlanda (2020) — Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $154K, to Priscilla Feral (President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of Animals Inc
How much does Friends of Animals Inc give each year?
Friends of Animals Inc gave $560K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $540K across 2 grants.
How large is Friends of Animals Inc?
Friends of Animals Inc reported $17.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.4M.
What is Friends of Animals Inc?
Friends of Animals Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Darien, CT. It holds $17.1M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Friends of Animals Inc operate?
Friends of Animals Inc has awarded grants in New York, Texas.
What is Friends of Animals Inc's EIN?
Friends of Animals Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6018549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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