OUR BELIEF THAT ANIMALS HELP PEOPLE & PEOPLE HELP ANIMALS THROUGH TRUST, UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, & RESPECT, CREATES A LEGACY OF CARING. SHARING THIS VIEW WITH OTHERS, WE INSPIRE AND TEACH, LOCALLY & GLOBALLY, THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ANIMAL-HUMAN BOND.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$84.2M
+10.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$75K
+200.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
+200.0% YoY
About Helen Woodward Animal Center
Based on IRS filings
Helen Woodward Animal Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in RANCHO SANTA FE, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $84.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $2.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $84,247,363 | $76,216,144 | $67,465,585 |
| Revenue | $24,027,619 | $24,306,615 | $26,587,270 |
| Expenses | $19,081,148 | $18,284,171 | $17,669,305 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,107,982 | $1,368,343 | $440,035 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rescue Ranch ($50,000), Snake River Animal Shelter ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RESCUE RANCH STATESVILLE, NC | TO FURTHER THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $50,000 |
| SNAKE RIVER ANIMAL SHELTER IDAHO FALLS, ID | TO FURTHER THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL M ARMS | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $543,419 |
| STEVEN ANDERSON ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS BREINING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TANER HALICIOGLU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES HOOKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DIANE KEATON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MCKINNON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RUTH PARNELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRYCE W RHODES | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| GORDON SCHENK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATIE SHULL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ARLO SORENSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID VIGIL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW WASA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RITA V TRUDERUNG | VP OF OPERATIONS/CFO | 40 | $249,318 |
| RENEE RESKO | VP OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $236,337 |
| RENEE SIMMONS | VP OF FINANCE | 40 | $196,923 |
| LAURA SMITH | SECRETARY | 40 | $99,674 |
| TONI NICKELL | VICE CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| DR ANGELA GAETO DARGITZ | CHIEF OF STAFF ANIMAL HOSP | 40 | $206,817 |
| LON JONES | SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING MANAGE | 40 | $168,425 |
| DR HYGAN BAGHOYAN | VETERINARIAN | 40 | $167,119 |
| DR ALEXIS SILER | MEDICAL DIRECTOR ADOPTIONS | 40 | $165,416 |
| DR OLIVIA GARVEY | VETERINARIAN | 40 | $154,464 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen Woodward Animal Center?
Helen Woodward Animal Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in RANCHO SANTA FE, CA. It holds $84.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Helen Woodward Animal Center?
As of 2024, Helen Woodward Animal Center holds $84.2M in total assets with $24.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $75K in 2024.
Where does Helen Woodward Animal Center operate?
Helen Woodward Animal Center has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Tennessee.
What size grants does Helen Woodward Animal Center award?
In 2024, Helen Woodward Animal Center awarded 2 grants totaling $75K — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Helen Woodward Animal Center's EIN?
Helen Woodward Animal Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7228287. 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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