The Alpaca Research Foundation
The Alpaca Research Foundation has been dedicated to funding medical and scientific research aimed at improving the health and vitality of North American alpacas. Only research that is conducted and evaluated under the peer-review process is funded and 100% of donations to arf go directly to alpaca research.
The Alpaca Research Foundation at a glance
In short: The Alpaca Research Foundation gave $25K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,567
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $8,189
- Median grant
- $8,661
- Total assets
- $323,330
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Alpaca Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Texas A&M ($9K). Together the top 3 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Alpaca Research Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $32K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M College Station, TX | Humane Animal Health Studies | $9,361 |
| The Ohio State University Detroit, MI | Humane Animal Health Studies | $8,661 |
| Uc Davis West Sacramento, CA | Humane Animal Health Studies | $6,545 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $323,330 | $13,840 | $30,216 | $24,567 | 3 | $8,840 |
| 2024 | $339,706 | $35,778 | $51,653 | — | — | $12,808 |
| 2023 | $355,581 | $8,402 | $43,246 | $32,425 | 3 | $5,376 |
| 2022 | $390,425 | $7,396 | $39,046 | $28,429 | 2 | $1,351 |
| 2021 | $274,775 | $15,121 | $26,143 | $15,084 | 2 | $1,566 |
| 2020 | $286,787 | $17,036 | $15,792 | $13,205 | 2 | $3,697 |
About The Alpaca Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Alpaca Research Foundation is a public charity, based in Corvallis, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $323K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Alpaca Research Foundation is led by Alan Rosenbloom, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan Rosenbloom
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Ing
Director
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Randy Larson Dvm
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Baum
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia Craven PhD
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patrick Long Dvm
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Shauna Brummet PhD (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Alpaca Research Foundation
How much does The Alpaca Research Foundation give each year?
The Alpaca Research Foundation gave $25K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is The Alpaca Research Foundation's typical grant size?
The Alpaca Research Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,661, and its average grant was $8,189, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Alpaca Research Foundation give grants?
The Alpaca Research Foundation's top state is Texas, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Michigan (35%) and California (27%).
Does The Alpaca Research Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Alpaca Research Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humane Animal Health Studies" (3 grants).
How large is The Alpaca Research Foundation?
The Alpaca Research Foundation reported $323K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14K.
What is The Alpaca Research Foundation's EIN?
The Alpaca Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0519605. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Alpaca Research Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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