THE AKC HUMANE FUND'S MISSION IS TO UNITE A BROAD SPECTRUM OF ANIMAL LOVERS IN PROMOTING THE JOY AND VALUE OF RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND GRANT-MAKING.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+10.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$54K
-46.0% YoY
Grant Count
4
-42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-5.5% YoY
About The AKC Humane Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
The AKC Humane Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $154K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,378,853 | $1,246,190 | $1,026,642 |
| Revenue | $532,353 | $403,071 | $278,639 |
| Expenses | $281,979 | $406,472 | $103,009 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $154,351 | $2,503 | $6,155 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from The AKC Humane Fund Inc
AKC Rescue Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE Awards)
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Domestic Violence Shelter Grants
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Tri County Help Center Inc ($15,000), Edna Brooks Fdn Dba My Sister's Place ($15,000), Sojourner Center ($12,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SOJOURNER CENTER PHOENIX, AZ | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PRGRMS | $12,000 |
| TRI COUNTY HELP CENTER INC ST CLAIRSVILLE, OH | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PRGRMS | $15,000 |
| EDNA BROOKS FDN DBA MY SISTER'S PLACE ATHENS, OH | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PRGRMS | $15,000 |
| SOUTH CENTRAL BLOODHOUND RESCUE SAN ANTONIO, LA | TO SUPPORT BREED RESCUE | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphna Straus | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Doug Ljungren | President | 1 | — |
| Peter Rohslau | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Brandi Hunter-Munden | Director | 1 | — |
| Gina M DiNardo | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The AKC Humane Fund Inc?
The AKC Humane Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The AKC Humane Fund Inc?
As of 2024, The AKC Humane Fund Inc holds $1.4M in total assets with $532K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $54K in 2024.
Where does The AKC Humane Fund Inc operate?
The AKC Humane Fund Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee.
What size grants does The AKC Humane Fund Inc award?
In 2024, The AKC Humane Fund Inc awarded 4 grants totaling $54K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The AKC Humane Fund Inc's EIN?
The AKC Humane Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0542468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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