The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is a 501(c)(3) public charity and the first animal welfare organization established in North America. Founded in 1866 by Henry Bergh, the organization is headquartered at 424 East 92nd Street in New York City. The ASPCA operates as a national leader in animal protection and welfare, with more than one million supporters throughout North America.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$724.8M
+13.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$21.8M
+227.8% YoY
Grant Count
538
+183.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
+15.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.
The ASPCA's work centers on three key areas: protecting and rescuing animals from crisis, assisting animals in communities, and advancing legal protection for animals.
Primary Program Areas:
- Shelter and Veterinary Services (SVS): Includes the ASPCA Animal Hospital (NYC), spay/neuter clinics in New York City and Los Angeles, adoption centers, animal poison control services, shelter medicine services, and community veterinary clinics
- Animal Rescue and Emergency Response: Field investigation and response teams that rescue animal victims of natural and man-made disasters
- Humane Law Enforcement: Enforcement of animal cruelty laws, including a partnership with the New York Police Department launched in 2014 to respond to animal cruelty complaints across all five boroughs
- Behavioral Rehabilitation: Services for fearful and traumatized animals, including a canine recovery and enrichment center
- Animal Relocation and Placement Programs: Support for animal rescue and placement initiatives
- Humane Education and Legislative Services: Educational programs and advocacy for animal protection laws
Grantmaking
The ASPCA functions as both a direct service provider and a grantmaker to animal welfare organizations nationwide.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The ASPCA operates programs and provides funding nationwide across the United States. Specific program locations include:
- New York City (headquarters and primary operations)
- North Carolina (spay/neuter alliance)
- Northern tier states: Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Missouri, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin (shelter initiatives)
- Illinois (animal poison control center)
- Los Angeles (kitten foster program and spay/neuter clinic)
The organization also provides national leadership through its Field Investigation and Response team and supports animal welfare organizations across the country through its grant programs.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $640.9 million
- Total Revenues: $379.3 million
- Total Expenses: $355.6 million
- Program Service Revenue: $25.1 million
- Investment Income: $10.7 million
- Unrelated Business Income: $746,431
- Net Unrelated Business Income: $583,744
Organizational Structure:
- Governing body: 14 voting members
- Independent voting members: 13
- Employees: 1,432
- Volunteers: 1,229
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $724,808,552 | $640,868,499 | $575,741,210 |
| Revenue | $446,134,125 | $379,347,127 | $376,416,316 |
| Expenses | $387,928,226 | $355,569,022 | $340,307,267 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $19,338,426 | $10,743,794 | $10,287,718 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Open Access Publishing Fund Grant
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
ASPCA Fund to End Factory Farming Grant Program
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Amount
Up to US $75,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Amount
US $10,000 - US $95,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President & Chief Executive Officer: Matt Bershadker
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC BRAVERMAN | TREASURER AS OF 6/6/24 | 1 | — |
| JANE W PARVER | SECRETARY AS OF 6/6/24 | 1 | — |
| LINDA LLOYD LAMBERT | SECRETARY THRU 6/5/24 / DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT BERSHADKER | PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 65 | $1,113,870 |
| MICHAEL DALTO | TREASURER THRU 6/5/24 / VC AS OF 6/6/24 | 1 | — |
| SALLY SPOONER | CHAIRPERSON THRU 6/5/24 / DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| SCOTT THIEL | VC THRU 6/5/24 / CHAIR AS OF 6/6/24 | 3 | — |
| ARRIANA BOARDMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRUCE YANNETT | DIRECTOR AS OF 06/24 | 1 | — |
| FREDERICK TANNE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY A PFEIFLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEECHANT SEWELL | DIRECTOR AS OF 09/24 | 1 | — |
| MARY JO WHITE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GORDON LAVALETTE | SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 50 | $491,110 |
| BERT TROUGHTON | SVP, SHELTER & VETERINARY SERVICES | 50 | $453,298 |
| BEVERLY JONES | SVP, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 50 | $472,173 |
| CHERYL BUCCI | SVP, OPERATIONS AND PEOPLE | 50 | $442,209 |
| ELIZABETH ESTROFF | SVP, COMMUNICATIONS | 50 | $488,076 |
| LUKE FRANKLIN | VP, MEMBERSHIP | 50 | $339,904 |
| STACY WOLF | SVP, POLICY, RESPONSE & ENGAGEMENT | 50 | $457,727 |
| TODD HENDRICKS | SVP, DEVELOPMENT | 50 | $533,529 |
| CAMILLE DECLEMENTI | VICE PRESIDENT, ASPCA ANIMAL HOSPITAL | 50 | $316,146 |
| ERIN DAMICO | VICE PRESIDENT, PEOPLE | 50 | $288,058 |
| JENNIFER CHIN | VICE PRESIDENT, LEGAL ADVOCACY AND INVESTIGATIONS | 50 | $301,331 |
| J'MAI GAYLE | DIRECTOR, SURGERY | 50 | $353,337 |
| NANCY PERRY | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | 50 | $289,674 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The ASPCA announced a new round of grant funding to support cutting-edge research and the 2025 National Shelter Grants Initiative, continuing its multi-year commitment to improving outcomes for animals in shelters nationwide.
ASPCA Announces New Round of Grant Funding to Support Cutting ...The organization recently acquired Shelter Animals Count, expanding its capacity to support data-driven improvements in animal welfare.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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