The AKC Humane Fund Inc
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.
The AKC Humane Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The AKC Humane Fund Inc gave $54K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,000
- -46.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,500
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $1,378,853
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The AKC Humane Fund Inc
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from The AKC Humane Fund Inc
AKC Rescue Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE Awards)
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Domestic Violence Shelter Grants
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The AKC Humane Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tri County Help Center Inc ($15K). Together the top 4 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $116K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $54K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sojourner Center Phoenix, AZ | Domestic Violence PRGRMS | $12,000 |
| South Central Bloodhound Rescue San Antonio, LA | To Support Breed Rescue | $12,000 |
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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 | $1,378,853 | $532,353 | $281,979 | $54,000 | 4 | $154,351 |
| 2023 | $1,246,190 | $403,071 | $406,472 | $100,000 | 7 | $2,503 |
| 2022 | $1,026,642 | $278,639 | $103,009 | $15,000 | 1 | $6,155 |
| 2021 | $853,844 | $199,381 | $42,816 | $5,500 | Total only | $6,710 |
| 2020 | $679,475 | $336,515 | $230,616 | $116,150 | 23 | $8,048 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The AKC Humane Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
The AKC Humane Fund Inc is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The AKC Humane Fund Inc is led by Doug Ljungren, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Doug Ljungren
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina M DiNardo
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandi Hunter-Munden
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daphna Straus
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Rohslau
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brandi Hunter (2020) — Director
- Former: Joseph Baffuto (2020) — Treasurer
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 The AKC Humane Fund Inc
How much does The AKC Humane Fund Inc give each year?
The AKC Humane Fund Inc gave $54K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $100K across 7 grants.
What is The AKC Humane Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The AKC Humane Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $13,500, and its average grant was $13,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The AKC Humane Fund Inc give grants?
The AKC Humane Fund Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (22%) and Louisiana (22%).
Does The AKC Humane Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The AKC Humane Fund Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Domestic Violence PRGRMS" (3 grants).
How large is The AKC Humane Fund Inc?
The AKC Humane Fund Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $532K.
What is The AKC Humane Fund Inc?
The AKC Humane Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New York, NY. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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