LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization
Lil bub's big fund exists to advocate for special needs companion animals through education, outreach and grant-making
LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization at a glance
In short: LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization gave $71K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,300
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,825
- +86.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,350
- Total assets
- $256,620
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Binx Home ($31K). Together the top 4 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization gives
- Giving fell 25% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2023) to $95K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Binx Home Asheville, NC | Land Stewardship | $30,500 |
| Four Winds Connections Randolf, MN | Special Needs Direct Care Grant | $20,500 |
| AAA Li Boyd | Direct Care for Special Needs Pets | $10,200 |
| Misfit Felines Stoughton, WI | Assistance to Support Special Needs Pets | $10,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $256,620 | $254,767 | $231,380 | $71,300 | 4 |
| 2023 | $233,295 | $197,167 | $209,995 | $67,057 | 7 |
| 2022 | $256,610 | $169,805 | $161,469 | $69,273 | 7 |
| 2021 | $237,738 | $245,970 | $164,402 | $95,240 | 8 |
| 2020 | $156,115 | $161,759 | $5,644 | — | — |
About LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization
Based on IRS filings
LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bloomington, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $257K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $71K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arthur Woodruff
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire Sterling
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Suttner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Gonzales
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Adam Liebling (2020–2022) — 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 LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization
How much does LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization give each year?
LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization gave $71K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $67K across 7 grants.
What is LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization's typical grant size?
LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization's median grant in 2024 was $15,350, and its average grant was $17,825, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization give grants?
LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization's top state is North Carolina, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Minnesota (29%) and Wisconsin (14%).
Does LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization?
LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization reported $257K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $255K.
What is LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization?
LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bloomington, IN. It holds $257K in total assets as of 2024.
What is LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization's EIN?
LIL Bubs Animal Welfare Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4229672. 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 13, 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 October 25, 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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