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.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.6M
+11.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$540K
+11.9% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$270K
+11.9% YoY
About Friends of Animals Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Animals Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in DARIEN, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $15.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $540K. Net investment income was $353K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,602,989 | $13,938,141 | $12,549,345 |
| Revenue | $5,312,845 | $5,520,218 | $5,032,934 |
| Expenses | $4,375,009 | $4,556,669 | $4,710,217 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $353,267 | $-50,627 | $150,445 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Primarily Primates Inc ($525,491), Long Island Bulldog Rescue ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARILY PRIMATES INC SAN ANTONIO, TX | FOR SUPPORT OF THE ANIMAL SANCTUARY. | $525,491 |
| LONG ISLAND BULLDOG RESCUE STONY BROOK, NY | RESCUE BULLDOGS | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRISCILLA FERAL | PRESIDENT | 50 | $147,353 |
| TERESA D'AMICO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ELIZABETH FOREL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| PHYLLIS HAWKINS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SALLY MALANGA | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| BARBARA SITOMER | CHAIRPERSON | 0.5 | — |
| GINGER BURR | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ROBERT ORABONA | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 50 | $138,937 |
| JENNIFER BEST | WILDLIFE LAW PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 50 | $109,939 |
| BOB BOCK | CONTROLLER | 50 | $108,148 |
| DUSTIN RHODES | VP OF DEVELOPMENT | 50 | $104,137 |
| JANE SEYMOUR | CREATIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $103,875 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friends of Animals Inc?
Friends of Animals Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in DARIEN, CT. It holds $15.6M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Friends of Animals Inc?
As of 2025, Friends of Animals Inc holds $15.6M in total assets with $5.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $540K in 2025.
Where does Friends of Animals Inc operate?
Friends of Animals Inc has awarded grants in New York, Texas.
What size grants does Friends of Animals Inc award?
In 2025, Friends of Animals Inc awarded 2 grants totaling $540K — an average of about $270K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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