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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
-12.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$461K
+162.7% YoY
Grant Count
7
+75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$66K
+50.1% YoY
About Human Animal Bond Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Human Animal Bond Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,402,833 | $1,596,694 | $1,225,962 |
| Revenue | $1,595,639 | $2,002,697 | $1,777,357 |
| Expenses | $2,026,056 | $1,377,771 | $1,684,334 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $13,739 | — | — |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
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
Rolling / Open
HABRI Special Request for Proposals
HUMAN ANIMAL BOND RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
HABRI: Addressing Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interaction Grant
HUMAN ANIMAL BOND RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Amount
Approximately US $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Liverpool ($112,327), University of British Columbia ($93,033), Oregon State University ($58,451).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 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 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL MCFARLAND | CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| SUSANNE KOGUT | VICE CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| PETE SCOTT | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| EUGENE O'NEILL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| CARRIE DEVERELL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JANET DONLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ROBERT VETERE | BOARD MEMBER EMERTIUS | 0.5 | — |
| AIMEE GILBREATH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| VICTOR MASON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| HEIDI SIROTA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| STEVEN FELDMAN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $359,893 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Human Animal Bond Research Foundation?
Human Animal Bond Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Human Animal Bond Research Foundation?
As of 2024, Human Animal Bond Research Foundation holds $1.4M in total assets with $1.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $461K in 2024.
Where does Human Animal Bond Research Foundation operate?
Human Animal Bond Research Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Human Animal Bond Research Foundation award?
In 2024, Human Animal Bond Research Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $461K — an average of about $66K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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