Pets for the Elderly Foundation
Pets for the Elderly Foundation (PFE) is a public charity based in Cleveland, Ohio. It supports participating animal shelters that help people age 60 and over adopt companion animals, with the aim of providing companionship to seniors while helping shelter animals find homes.
Pets for the Elderly Foundation at a glance
In short: Pets for the Elderly Foundation gave $371K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Illinois. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $371,487
- +33.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +24.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,983
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,110
- Total assets
- $1,224,821
- +266.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (7 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (14% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pets for the Elderly Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Taft 200 Public Square 3500, Cleveland, OH 44114-2302
Phone: (480) 625-4679
Website: https://petsfortheelderly.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pets for the Elderly Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anti-Cruelty Society Chicago ($34K). Together the top 10 received $186K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 124 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
PFE’s program supports participating animal shelters across the United States. In 2024, the largest shares of its grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (14%), Oregon (8%), Idaho (8%), Ohio (7%), and North Carolina (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pets for the Elderly Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 31 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2020) to $454K (2022). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $371K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Cruelty Society Chicago Chicago, IL | To Reduce Adoption Costs | $34,225 |
| Oregon Humane Society Portland, OR | To Reduce Adoption Costs | $18,980 |
| Toledo Area Humane Society Maumee, OH | To Reduce Adoption Costs | $18,950 |
| Bannock Humane Society Inc Pocatello, ID | To Reduce Adoption Costs | $18,800 |
| Kalamazoo Humane Society Kalamazoo, MI | To Reduce Adoption Costs | $16,635 |
| Humane Society of Catawba County Hickory, NC | To Reduce Adoption Costs | $16,465 |
| Dona Ana County Humane Society Las Cruces, NM | To Reduce Adoption Costs | $16,000 |
| Humane Animal Partners Wilmington, DE | To Reduce Adoption Costs | $15,718 |
| Marin Humane Society Novato, CA | To Reduce Adoption Costs | $15,500 |
| Yavapai Humane Society Prescott, AZ | To Reduce Adoption Costs | $14,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts below are in dollars.
In 2024, PFE reported 31 grants; in 2023, 25; and in 2022, 37.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,224,821 | $1,084,916 | $425,606 | $371,487 | 31 | $14,601 |
| 2023 | $334,639 | $408,822 | $351,408 | $279,253 | 25 | $14,916 |
| 2022 | $277,225 | $435,340 | $524,264 | $454,316 | 37 | $20,983 |
| 2021 | $366,149 | $294,139 | $307,467 | $195,760 | 20 | $34,501 |
| 2020 | $379,477 | $441,671 | $220,608 | $120,219 | 11 | $15,638 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
PFE’s mission is to provide companionship to senior individuals through pet ownership while saving the lives of companion animals in shelters. Its core program helps pay participating shelters’ adoption fees for people age 60 and over who adopt a dog or cat; eligible fees may include pre-adoption veterinary exams and spay/neuter services when these are part of the adoption fee. PFE also supports shelter programs offering services such as routine veterinary care, surgery, food, home visits, grooming, and retention assistance for older pet owners.
PFE’s 2022 one-time grant announcement invited eligible U.S. 501(c) shelters and 501(c)(3) “friends of” organizations to apply for $5,000–$10,000 for either reduced adoption costs for older adults or veterinary/dental care for a pet owned by an older adult. The announcement said recipients would be asked to show how the funding was used.
Its grantees include animal-welfare and adoption organizations. For example, Oregon Humane Society describes its mission as creating a more humane society; Humane Society of Catawba County says it advocates spay/neuter, adoption, and humane treatment; and Humane Animal Partners describes itself as a nonprofit no-kill animal care and adoption center serving homeless and owned dogs and cats.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, PFE reported 31 grants totaling $371,487. Grants ranged from $5,500 to $34,225, with a median of $10,110. The largest listed award was $34,225 to Anti-Cruelty Society Chicago to reduce adoption costs. Other large grants included $18,980 to Oregon Humane Society, $18,950 to Toledo Area Humane Society, and $18,800 to Bannock Humane Society, each for reducing adoption costs.
The 2022 one-time grant announcement said eligible shelters and “friends of” organizations could apply using a two-page form. Applicants could seek funding for one of the two specified services: reducing adoption costs for older adults or providing veterinary/dental care for a pet owned by an older adult.
The 2022 one-time grant closed on November 4, 2022; no current open application is posted on PFE's website.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Missia Vaselaney as president, Michael R. Donaldson as secretary, Kerry Chelm as treasurer, and Susan Kurowski as executive director.
Pets for the Elderly Foundation is led by Missia Vaselaney, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Missia Vaselaney
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Kurowski
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Chelm
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael R. Donaldson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Pets for the Elderly Foundation
How much does Pets for the Elderly Foundation give each year?
Pets for the Elderly Foundation gave $371K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $279K across 25 grants.
What is Pets for the Elderly Foundation's typical grant size?
Pets for the Elderly Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,110, and its average grant was $11,983, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pets for the Elderly Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Pets for the Elderly Foundation give grants?
Pets for the Elderly Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 14% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Oregon (8%) and Idaho (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Pets for the Elderly Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Pets for the Elderly Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Reduce Adoption Costs" (31 grants).
Who are Pets for the Elderly Foundation's largest grantees?
Pets for the Elderly Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Anti-Cruelty Society Chicago ($34,225), Oregon Humane Society ($18,980) and Toledo Area Humane Society ($18,950), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pets for the Elderly Foundation?
Pets for the Elderly Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Pets for the Elderly Foundation fund?
PFE’s mission is to provide companionship to senior individuals through pet ownership while saving the lives of companion animals in shelters. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pets for the Elderly Foundation?
Pets for the Elderly Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check petsfortheelderly.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Pets for the Elderly Foundation's EIN?
Pets for the Elderly Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1716060. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 October 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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