Ruby McKibben Foundation for the Protection of Animals
Ruby McKibben Foundation for the Protection of Animals is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
Ruby McKibben Foundation for the Protection of Animals at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $6,826
- -100.2% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $21,247
- -99.9% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Ruby McKibben Foundation for the Protection of Animals funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 12 grants of 18 (67%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $4.1M (2021) to $23.7M (2022). In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $23.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Humane Society Houston, TX | Aid in Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | $3,952,418 |
| Houston Society for the Prevention Houston, TX | Aid in Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | $3,952,418 |
| People for the Ethical Treatment Norfolk, VA | Aid in Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | $3,952,418 |
| The Wildlife Center of Texas Houston, TX | Aid in Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | $3,952,418 |
| Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation San Antonio, TX | Aid in Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | $3,952,418 |
| World Animal Protection New York, NY | Aid in Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | $3,952,418 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $6,826 | $21,247 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $14,421 | $-3,468,316 | $23,857,891 | $23,714,508 | 6 | $-3,765,291 |
| 2021 | $27,348,095 | $3,655,929 | $4,205,970 | $4,081,382 | 6 | $3,055,929 |
| 2020 | $27,502,443 | $30,880,616 | $4,440,397 | $4,354,416 | 6 | $2,776,371 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ruby McKibben Foundation for the Protection of Animals is led by Jannette Patterson, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jannette Patterson
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Quick-Corral
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Mercer
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Schmalz
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Ferguson
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connie Bergen
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alecia Soltanpanah (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Ruby McKibben Foundation for the Protection of Animals
What is Ruby McKibben Foundation for the Protection of Animals?
Ruby McKibben Foundation for the Protection of Animals is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Houston, TX.
Where does Ruby McKibben Foundation for the Protection of Animals operate?
Ruby McKibben Foundation for the Protection of Animals has awarded grants in New York, Texas, Virginia.
What is Ruby McKibben Foundation for the Protection of Animals's EIN?
Ruby McKibben Foundation for the Protection of Animals's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1207756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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