NAVS IS DEDICATED TO ENDING THE EXPLOITATION OF ANIMALS USED IN SCIENCE. NAVS WORKS TO IDENTIFY AND PROMOTE SOLUTIONS THAT ADVANCE HUMANE SCIENCE IN LABORATORIES AND CLASSROOMS.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28.0M
+11.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$364K
-15.8% YoY
Grant Count
11
+37.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
-38.7% YoY
About National Anti-vivisection Society
Based on IRS filings
National Anti-vivisection Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $28.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 11 grants totaling $364K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $27,954,292 | $25,040,992 | $13,457,393 |
| Revenue | $4,619,734 | $13,451,023 | $4,594,356 |
| Expenses | $3,557,123 | $3,118,834 | $3,406,919 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,263,471 | $689,418 | $547,912 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from National Anti-vivisection Society
Animal Sanctuary Assistance Program (ASAP)
NATIONAL ANTI-VIVISECTION SOCIETY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
BioLEAP Classroom Grant
NATIONAL ANTI-VIVISECTION SOCIETY
Amount
Up to US $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
BioLEAP Classroom Grants
NATIONAL ANTI-VIVISECTION SOCIETY
Amount
Up to $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include International Foundation for Ethical Research ($150,000), International Institute for Animal Law ($95,000), Primates Incorporated ($21,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ETHICAL RESEARCH CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT, VALIDATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ALTERNATIVES THAT REPLACE THE USE OF ANIMALS IN RESEARCH, TESTING AND EDUCATION. | $150,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ANIMAL LAW CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT THE INSTITUTE'S PROGRAMS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEGAL SCHOLARSHIP AND ADVOCACY. | $95,000 |
| BEAGLE FREEDOM PROJECT VALLEY VILLAGE, CA | OK LAB CLOSURE/TAKEOVER AND RESCUE: MEDICAL CARE FOR OVER 200 ANIMALS | $6,283 |
| PRIMATES INCORPORATED MADISON, WI | TO ASSIST IN CONSTRUCTING 3 OUTDOOR ENCLOSURES FOR 5 RHESUS MONKEYS RETIRED FROM LABORATORIES | $21,000 |
| SAVE THE CHIMPS FORT PIERCE, FL | EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE IN ONE CHIMP HOUSE | $15,450 |
| KINDNESS RANCH ANIMAL SANCTUARY HARTVILLE, WY | TO ASSIST IN RENOVATING AND ENHANCING THEIR DOG YURTS TO MINIMIZE STRESS AND MAXIMIZE SAFTY FOR ALL RESIDENTS. | $19,932 |
| CHIMP HAVEN KEITHVILLE, LA | TO ASSIST WITH PURCHASING AND INSTALLING AN ICE MACHINE TO KEEP THEIR RESIDENTS HYDRATED AND COOL IN THE HEAT. | $16,432 |
| BROTHER WOLF ANIMAL RESCUE ASHEVILLE, NC | ANIMAL ADOPTION AND RESCUE. | $10,000 |
| ESTHER NEONATAL KITTEN ALLIANCE ARDEN, NC | RESCUE OF NEWBORN, ORPHANED AND SICK KITTENS. | $10,000 |
| CENTER FOR GREAT APES WAUCHULA, FL | ORANGUTAN SANCTUARY AND CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY. | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH MCHUGH | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PETER O'DONOVAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL B MANN | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY ANN LIGON | VICE-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARIA ENRIGHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM MAHONEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KENNETH KANDARAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $173,613 |
| KENNETH CUNNIFF | PROGRAM CONSULTANT/ATTORNE | 40 | $229,608 |
| JULIANE TRAPP PEARSON | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $165,738 |
| ANDRE DAVIS | DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL STRATE | 40 | $120,383 |
| MARY CUNNIFF | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EMERITA | 15 | $56,785 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Anti-vivisection Society?
National Anti-vivisection Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $28.0M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is National Anti-vivisection Society?
As of 2025, National Anti-vivisection Society holds $28.0M in total assets with $4.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $364K in 2025.
Where does National Anti-vivisection Society operate?
National Anti-vivisection Society has awarded grants in California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
What size grants does National Anti-vivisection Society award?
In 2025, National Anti-vivisection Society awarded 11 grants totaling $364K — an average of about $33K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Anti-vivisection Society's EIN?
National Anti-vivisection Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2229588. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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