The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc
End homelessness and needless euthanasia of companion animals. Subordinate, but related, missions of the alliance include: 1) facilitate collaboration of affiliated organizations 2) elevate animal welfare community integrity and professionalism
The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc at a glance
In short: The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc gave $159K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $158,550
- +83.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,850
- +83.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $69,100
- Total assets
- $179,232
- -31.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Arizona Humane Society ($73K). Together the top 3 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 16 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2023) to $159K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Humane Society Phoenix, AZ | Reduction of Animal Homelessness | $72,500 |
| Animal Defense League of AZ Phoenix, AZ | Reduction of Animal Homelessness | $69,100 |
| Arizona Animal Welfare League Phoenix, AZ | Reduction of Animal Homelessness | $16,950 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $179,232 | $1,499,351 | $1,581,850 | $158,550 | 3 |
| 2023 | $261,731 | $1,002,959 | $803,709 | $86,260 | 3 |
| 2022 | $62,481 | $570,411 | $583,062 | $116,502 | 4 |
| 2021 | $75,132 | $509,200 | $656,396 | $149,630 | 4 |
| 2020 | $222,328 | $646,254 | $825,452 | $132,621 | 2 |
About The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $179K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $159K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc is led by Stephanie Nichols-Young, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephanie Nichols-Young
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bari Mears
Director
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Hansen
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Sperling
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Allen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alessandra Navidad
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie McKnight
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Nellie Goetz (2020–2022) — Ex-Director
- Former: Al Aguinaga (2021–2022) — Ex-Director
- Former: Robyn Jaynes (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Judith Gardner (2020) — Secretary
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 Alliance for Companion Animals Inc
How much does The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc give each year?
The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc gave $159K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $86K across 3 grants.
What is The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc's typical grant size?
The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc's median grant in 2024 was $69,100, and its average grant was $52,850, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc give grants?
The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (3 grants).
Does The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Reduction of Animal Homelessness" (3 grants).
How large is The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc?
The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc reported $179K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc?
The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $179K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc's EIN?
The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0417002. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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