Friends of Oakland Animal Services
Our mission is to provide homes, health, and happiness to oakland's animals in need. Our primary focus has been to fund programs and activities at oakland animal services to greatly increase lifesaving of shelter animals.
Friends of Oakland Animal Services at a glance
In short: Friends of Oakland Animal Services gave $29K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,491
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $9,830
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,062,259
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Oakland Animal Services funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Oakland ($14K). Together the top 3 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Oakland Oakland, CA | Animal Enclosures | $14,491 |
| Human and Pet Initiative Oakland, CA | — | $7,500 |
| Bay Area One Health Coalition Oakland, CA | — | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,062,259 | $2,040,195 | $1,977,023 | $29,491 | 3 | $2,963 |
| 2024 | $957,464 | $1,840,924 | $1,476,562 | — | — | $35,268 |
| 2023 | $636,995 | $1,213,457 | $1,745,417 | — | — | $4,986 |
| 2022 | $1,094,747 | $1,470,407 | $1,144,250 | — | — | $977 |
| 2021 | $742,362 | $571,363 | $1,042,024 | — | — | $1,497 |
About Friends of Oakland Animal Services
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Oakland Animal Services is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Oakland Animal Services is led by Trish Roque, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Trish Roque
President
Board Member → President & Board Member, 2022
President & Board Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Derenthal
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne Tsang
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chloe Hughes
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julianne Chai
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katja Cross
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Hoffman
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Khoi Vu
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Roth
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Campbell
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Wiedner
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Hampton
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Kate Finney (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Erin Patch (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lindsey Dadko (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Anthony Cruz (2022–2023) — Executive Di
- Former: Kimberly Millington (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Meryl Klein (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ken Robinson (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Emily Fox (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sue Levin (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Oakland Animal Services
How much does Friends of Oakland Animal Services give each year?
Friends of Oakland Animal Services gave $29K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Friends of Oakland Animal Services's typical grant size?
Friends of Oakland Animal Services's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $9,830, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Friends of Oakland Animal Services give grants?
Friends of Oakland Animal Services gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (3 grants).
How large is Friends of Oakland Animal Services?
Friends of Oakland Animal Services reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Friends of Oakland Animal Services?
Friends of Oakland Animal Services is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Friends of Oakland Animal Services's EIN?
Friends of Oakland Animal Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4053711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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