We're committed to improving the lives of all stray, abandoned, and abused animals who come to the Front Street Animal Shelter. We support programs needed to find loving homes and care for animals in need. We endeavor to support all pets in the region and the people who love them.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+137.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$263K
+13.4% YoY
Grant Count
6
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
+70.1% YoY
About Friends of Front Street Shelter
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Front Street Shelter is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $263K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,353,258 | $569,613 | $761,076 |
| Revenue | $2,129,311 | $1,264,519 | $738,055 |
| Expenses | $1,304,085 | $1,494,410 | $968,907 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,356 | $2,664 | $80 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Spay Neuter Clinic ($197,620), The Chester Foundation ($35,000), Coalition for Community Cats ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coalition for Community Cats Sacramento, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Community Spay Neuter Clinic Sacramento, CA | Surgeries | $197,620 |
| Friends of Felines Rio Linda, CA | Donation | $5,200 |
| Itsie Bitsie Rescue Inc Orangevale, CA | Donation | $5,600 |
| SPCA Inc Sacramento, CA | Donation | $9,550 |
| The Chester Foundation Saramento, CA | Donation | $35,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Blade | Executive Dir. | 40 | $79,719 |
| Dennis Greenbaum | Director | 2 | — |
| Katie Blomberg | Director | 2 | — |
| Brandon Pell | Director | 3 | — |
| Patty Manako | Director | 2 | — |
| Mariela Medina | Director | 5 | — |
| Georgann Eberhardt | Treasurer Sec. | 2 | — |
| Jim Houpt | President | 12 | — |
| Laryssa Braaten | Vice President | 4 | — |
| Lysa Black | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friends of Front Street Shelter?
Friends of Front Street Shelter is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Friends of Front Street Shelter?
As of 2024, Friends of Front Street Shelter holds $1.4M in total assets with $2.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $263K in 2024.
Where does Friends of Front Street Shelter operate?
Friends of Front Street Shelter has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Friends of Front Street Shelter award?
In 2024, Friends of Front Street Shelter awarded 6 grants totaling $263K — an average of about $44K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Friends of Front Street Shelter's EIN?
Friends of Front Street Shelter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0477042. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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