Pax Fauna
Pax Fauna exists to design a more effective social movement for animal freedom in the U.S., using original research as well as careful study of social movement literature and the recent history of the animal movement, in order to reverse the cultural norm of eating animals.
Pax Fauna at a glance
In short: Pax Fauna reported $599 in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $599 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -94.5% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $12,917
- -72.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $217,386
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $274,650
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Pax Fauna funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $599 (2024) to $11K (2023). In 2024 it reported $599 in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boundless Freedom Project Sacremento, CA | General Support | $10,934 |
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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 | $12,917 | $217,386 | $274,650 | $599 | Total only | $2 |
| 2023 | $47,700 | $229,735 | $238,499 | $10,934 | 1 | $2 |
| 2022 | $48,352 | $124,025 | $162,707 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $87,034 | $143,504 | $87,587 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Pax Fauna
Based on IRS filings
Pax Fauna is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Boulder, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $599 in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $2.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pax Fauna's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aidan Cook
Board Member at Large
Co-President → Board Member at Large, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$18K (2022) → $19K (2024)
Eva Hamer
Board Member at Large
Co-President → Board Member at Large, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$31K (2021) → $54K (2024)
Brent Johannes
Board Member at Large
Board Member → Board Member at Large, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
$31K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Alexander Sage
Board Member at Large
Board Member → Board Member at Large, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ramona Grace (2021) — Co-President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $54K, to Eva Hamer (Board Member At Large). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pax Fauna
How much does Pax Fauna give each year?
Pax Fauna reported $599 in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $11K across 1 grant.
How large is Pax Fauna?
Pax Fauna reported $13K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $217K.
What is Pax Fauna?
Pax Fauna is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Boulder, CO. It holds $13K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Pax Fauna operate?
Pax Fauna has awarded grants in California.
What is Pax Fauna's EIN?
Pax Fauna's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1773564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Pax Fauna funds
Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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