Human Animal Bond Research Foundation
Habri's mission is to advance through science, education and advocacy, the vital role of companion animals in the health and well-being of individuals, familes and communities. Habri envisions a world where the human-animal bond is universally embraced as an essential element of human wellness.
Human Animal Bond Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Human Animal Bond Research Foundation gave $461K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), top state Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $461,481
- +162.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $65,926
- +50.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $56,731
- Total assets
- $1,402,833
- -12.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (20% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Human Animal Bond Research Foundation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Human Animal Bond Research Foundation
HABRI Research Grants (Annual Request for Proposals)
Human Animal Bond Research Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
HABRI Special Request for Proposals
Human Animal Bond Research Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
HABRI: Addressing Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interaction Grant
Human Animal Bond Research Foundation
Amount
Approximately US $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Human Animal Bond Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Liverpool ($112K). Together the top 7 received $461K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 13 grants of 29 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Human Animal Bond Research Foundation gives
- Giving fell 31% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $176K (2023) to $664K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $461K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Liverpool | This study aims to understand the impact of adopting small rescue pets on owner wellbeing and the pet-owner relationship. | $112,327 |
| University of British Columbia | This study aims to understand how individual differences in dogs predict their interest in engaging with participants and, ultimately, create guidelines for professionals to screen dogs for their interest, rather than just tolerance, in order to ensure the welfare of therapy dogs is protected. | $93,033 |
| Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | This research project aims to evaluate whether providing young people access to opportunities to participate in joint activities with their family cat could promote both youth and cat well-being. | $58,451 |
| University of Surrey | The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of the human-animal bond and its effect on companion animal and human health and wellbeing by applying artificial intelligence approaches to acquired habri questionnaire data as well as data from other studies on humans. | $56,731 |
| University of Denver Denver, CO | The proposed study sits within a broader ongoing research project aimed at understanding how the health and well-being of both military veterans with ptsd and their service dogs are impacted by their pairings. While the larger research project focuses on ptsd symptom reduction elicited by the service dogs, the proposed study extends to understanding if and how the pairing drives positive clinical goals associated with post-traumatic growth, including greater appreciation of life and improved personal relationships. | $49,536 |
| University of Wollongong | This study will combine subjective self-report measures with objective physiological measurements including heart rate (HR), heart rate variability (HRV), and eeg to record the changes that occur during interactions with a therapy dog. Researchers will also examine how psychological symptoms, attitudes towards dogs, resilience, and personality characteristics are associated with changes in HR, HRV and eeg. | $47,355 |
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | This study will evaluate the immediate effects of mounted versus unmounted human-equine interactions on physiological and behavioral indicators of self-regulation in autistic youth. | $44,048 |
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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 | $1,402,833 | $1,595,639 | $2,026,056 | $461,481 | 7 | $13,739 |
| 2023 | $1,596,694 | $2,002,697 | $1,377,771 | $175,637 | 4 | — |
| 2022 | $1,225,962 | $1,777,357 | $1,684,334 | $327,306 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $1,111,532 | $2,008,382 | $1,965,723 | $664,491 | 5 | — |
| 2020 | $702,931 | $1,611,396 | $1,175,652 | $415,825 | 8 | — |
About Human Animal Bond Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Human Animal Bond Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $461K. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Human Animal Bond Research Foundation is led by Steven Feldman, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Feldman
President
Executive Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$286K (2020) → $360K (2024)
Michael McFarland
Chair
Chairman → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Gilbreath
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Deverell
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Sirota
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Donlin
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Vetere
Board Member Emertius
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susanne Kogut
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Mason
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eugene O'Neill
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Scott
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Marcie Whichard (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Steven King (2020–2021) — Treasurer & Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $360K, to Steven Feldman (President).
Frequently asked questions about Human Animal Bond Research Foundation
How much does Human Animal Bond Research Foundation give each year?
Human Animal Bond Research Foundation gave $461K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $176K across 4 grants.
What is Human Animal Bond Research Foundation's typical grant size?
Human Animal Bond Research Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $56,731, and its average grant was $65,926, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Human Animal Bond Research Foundation give grants?
Human Animal Bond Research Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest state was Oregon (13%).
Does Human Animal Bond Research Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Human Animal Bond Research Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Human Animal Bond Research Foundation's largest grantees?
Human Animal Bond Research Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Liverpool ($112,327), University of British Columbia ($93,033) and Oregon State University ($58,451), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Human Animal Bond Research Foundation?
Human Animal Bond Research Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is Human Animal Bond Research Foundation?
Human Animal Bond Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Human Animal Bond Research Foundation's EIN?
Human Animal Bond Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4159453. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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