Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph Inc
Support the animal shelter staff to: increase animal adoption and redemption rates to minimize euthanized animals; educate community on animal care and welfare issues; help care for medical needs of all sick and injured animals that come through the animal shelter.
Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph Inc reported $90K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $89,516 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +140.7% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $2,389,958
- +17.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $631,580
- +128.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $253,088
- +3716.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $248,737
- +49.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2021) to $90K (2024). In 2024 it reported $90K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of St Joseph Mo Animal Shelter Saint Joseph, MO | Increase Animal Adopt Rates | $37,195 |
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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 | $2,389,958 | $631,580 | $248,737 | $89,516 | Total only | $253,088 |
| 2023 | $2,038,692 | $276,133 | $166,112 | $37,195 | 1 | $6,631 |
| 2022 | $1,959,030 | $267,956 | $144,195 | $44,681 | 1 | $1,507 |
| 2021 | $2,035,407 | $352,799 | $129,424 | $28,274 | 1 | $-157 |
| 2020 | $1,832,014 | $1,008,234 | $104,030 | — | — | $3,933 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Saint Joseph, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $90K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $253K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph Inc is led by Ed Vanover, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ed Vanover
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Gilmore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angie Leatherman
Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Gorman
Director
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Peacock
Director
Co Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Halstead
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Barron
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Stephenson
Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Kline
Director
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meghan Casias
Director
New on the 2024 filing
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benita Words
Corresponding Secretary
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Akard
Co Treasurer
Treasurer → Co Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Ermler
Recording Secretary
Secretary → Recording Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimber Slagle
Vice President
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Whitney West
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Melanie Barnes (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Veronica Wehr (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Larry Barber (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Nicole Mumma (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Cara Campbell (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kathy Zipp (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Melissa Morrison (2020–2021) — Co Treasurer
- Former: Whitney Zoghby (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Kappy Hodges (2020) — Director
- Former: Michelle Foutch (2020) — Director
- Former: Susan Punzo (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 the Animal Shelter of St Joseph Inc
How much does Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph Inc give each year?
Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph Inc reported $90K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $37K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph Inc?
Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $632K.
What is Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph Inc?
Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Saint Joseph, MO. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph Inc operate?
Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph Inc has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph Inc's EIN?
Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2438213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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