Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc
The organization provides education, advocacy, and financial support in order to help raise awareness and improve the lives of homeless animals in Miami-dade county.
Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc gave $222K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $222,030
- +53.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,005
- +28.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $632,130
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Humane Society of Greater Miami ($64K). Together the top 5 received $197K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 18 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 57% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $520K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $222K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of Greater Miami North Miami Beach, FL | Homes for Pets | $63,750 |
| E&J Tropical Awnings Miami, FL | Medical Care for Animals | $50,000 |
| Miami Veterinary Foundation Miami, FL | Medical Care for Animals | $50,000 |
| Animal Welfare Society of South Florida Miami, FL | Medical Care for Animals | $25,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
| Somi Pet Resort Miami, FL | Disaster Relief | $8,280 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $632,130 | $605,159 | $539,661 | $222,030 | 6 | $16,845 |
| 2023 | $559,931 | $679,277 | $357,049 | $144,400 | 5 | $12,314 |
| 2022 | $231,551 | $218,495 | $234,011 | $50,000 | 3 | $-3,475 |
| 2021 | $253,494 | $159,645 | $667,016 | $520,000 | 2 | $4,744 |
| 2020 | $759,525 | $764,377 | $414,027 | $299,000 | 2 | $-1,144 |
| 2019 | $403,851 | $297,496 | $141,425 | $84,314 | 3 | $4,207 |
About Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Coconut Grove, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $632K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $222K. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc is led by Yolanda Berkowitz, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yolanda Berkowitz
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Gordon
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Calleja
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brigitt Rok (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Hal M Lucas Esq. (2019–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Miami Animals Foundation Inc
How much does Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc give each year?
Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc gave $222K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $144K across 5 grants.
What is Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $37,005, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc give grants?
Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (4 grants).
Does Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Care for Animals" (4 grants).
Who are Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Humane Society of Greater Miami ($63,750), E&J Tropical Awnings ($50,000) and Miami Veterinary Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc?
Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc reported $632K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $605K.
What is Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc?
Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Coconut Grove, FL. It holds $632K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc's EIN?
Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4578892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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