GS Humane Corp is a private foundation based in New York City, NY (located at 11 Park Place, Suite 1008). The organization was established in 2007 and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity. The foundation makes grants to organizations working to improve animal welfare.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$50.3M
+1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
-21.3% YoY
Grant Count
36
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$59K
-21.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
GS Humane Corp focuses on animal welfare and feline welfare initiatives. The foundation supports organizations dedicated to improving the welfare of animals, with particular emphasis on feline welfare and community cat initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 28 grants totaling approximately $2.1 million in 2024. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, with a concentration on New York City-based animal welfare groups. Recent grant activity also extends to organizations in other regions, including Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $50,335,199
- Total Revenues: $3,663,557
- Total Expenses: $2,849,549
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $50,335,199 | $49,535,316 | $52,400,858 |
| Revenue | $3,663,557 | $455,132 | $958,999 |
| Expenses | $2,849,549 | $3,321,744 | $3,469,583 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,424,668 | $2,963,112 | $2,625,574 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,238,676 | $1,627,189 | $869,681 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,878,130 | $2,666,285 | $2,714,456 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
175 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Glenn Opell serves as Executive Director with an annual compensation of $125,000. The foundation operates with one employee.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLENN OPELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $125,000 |
| SHELDON SCHNEIDER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MARILYN G ORDOVER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation awarded a grant to the Bard Center for the Study of Hate for summer internships in 2025. Additionally, LaGuardia Community College received a $35,000 grant for veterinary technology students.
Bard Center for the Study of Hate Awarded GS Humane Corp Grant ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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