The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is a public charity based in New York, New York. Founded in 1866, it works to prevent cruelty to animals through direct services, policy and legislative work, education, and support for animal welfare organizations across the United States.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at a glance
In short: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals gave $21.8M across 538 grants in 2024 (avg $40K). 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,762,154
- +227.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 538
- +183.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,450
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,001
- Total assets
- $724,808,552
- +13.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (322 of 537, 2024)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- How to Apply
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The available program information directs prospective applicants to review the specific program guidelines and eligibility requirements. No general application process or statement about unsolicited requests is provided.
- Contact
Mailing address: 424 East 92Nd Street, New York, NY 10128-6804
Phone: (212) 876-7700
Website: https://aspca.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
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
Deadline not published
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
Deadline not published
ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Amount
US $10,000 - US $95,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brother Wolf Animal Rescue ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $6.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,322 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 967 grants of 1,322 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The ASPCA describes its grants as supporting organizations and programs nationwide in the United States. The New York State Animal Population Control Grant Program is specific to New York State. The filing’s 2024 grant data does not identify recipient states in the information provided.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 322 of 537 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $63K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $28K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.6M (2023) to $21.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 538 grants totaling $21.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | See Part IV | $1,065,500 |
| Animal Care Centers of NYC | See Part IV | $949,000 |
| Nebraska Humane Society | See Part IV | $918,000 |
| Emancipet | See Part IV | $665,000 |
| Animal Rescue Coalition Inc | See Part IV | $467,807 |
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | See Part IV | $420,000 |
| Vet Care Coalition | See Part IV | $400,000 |
| Forsyth Humane Society | See Part IV | $375,000 |
| Friends of the Shelter Inc | See Part IV | $337,000 |
| Dogs Playing for Life | See Part IV | $325,000 |
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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 | $724,808,552 | $446,134,125 | $387,928,226 | $21,762,154 | 538 | $19,338,426 |
| 2023 | $640,868,499 | $379,347,127 | $355,569,022 | $6,639,458 | 190 | $10,743,794 |
| 2022 | $575,741,210 | $376,416,316 | $340,307,267 | $11,103,381 | 194 | $10,287,718 |
| 2021 | $575,080,492 | $389,934,885 | $302,445,596 | $9,812,640 | 190 | $15,667,661 |
| 2020 | $470,124,444 | $324,772,105 | $267,756,291 | $12,115,149 | 210 | $19,142,994 |
| 2019 | $393,129,611 | $279,048,974 | $250,628,436 | $13,842,420 | 209 | $8,578,545 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The ASPCA’s mission is “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.” Its stated program categories are Shelter and Veterinary Services; Policy, Response and Engagement; and Public Education and Communications.
The organization’s grantmaking supports animal welfare capacity, responses to disasters and emergencies, research and pilot programs, dissemination of best practices, and efforts to improve animal protections through legislation, policy, and changes in practice. Its website describes its grant recipients as including animal shelters, municipal and governmental agencies, rescue groups, universities, and other mission-aligned organizations and programs.
Grantmaking
The ASPCA reported 538 grants totaling $21,762,154 in filing year 2024. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $1,065,500, with a median of $16,001. Among the largest awards were $1,065,500 to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, $949,000 to Animal Care Centers of NYC, $918,000 to Nebraska Humane Society, $665,000 to Emancipet, and $467,807 to Animal Rescue Coalition Inc. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as “SEE PART IV.”
The ASPCA’s website says it has awarded more than $250 million in grants to over 4,000 organizations and programs since 2001. Listed programs include the New York State Animal Population Control Grant Program, which supports low-cost spay/neuter services and may fund co-pay or voucher programs, infrastructure, capital improvements, equipment, and training. The ASPCA also listed grants for the 2026 Rescue Effect campaign, which runs from August through October and requires grantees to offer at least two fee-waived adoption events each month. The 2026 Fund to End Factory Farming application cycle, which had an April 22, 2026 deadline, has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matt Bershadker as president and chief executive officer. It lists Scott Thiel as chair as of June 6, 2024, and Michael Dalto as vice chair as of that date. Eric Braverman became treasurer and Jane W. Parver became secretary as of June 6, 2024. The filing also lists Linda Lloyd Lambert, Sally Spooner, Arriana Boardman, Bruce Yannett, and Frederick Tanne as directors.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is led by Matt Bershadker, President & Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 14 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matt Bershadker
President & Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
65 hrs/week
$857K (2020) → $1.1M (2024)
Sally Spooner
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson → Vice Chair to Then Chairperson, 2020
Vice Chair to Then Chairperson → Chairperson, 2021
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J'mai Gayle
Director & Surgery
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$278K (2019) → $353K (2024)
Arriana Boardman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frederick Tanne
Director
Chairperson → Chairperson to & Then Director, 2020
Chairperson to & Then Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A. Pfeifle
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jo White
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Yannett
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keechant Sewell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bert Troughton
Senior Vice President, Shelter & Veterinary Services
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$319K (2019) → $453K (2024)
Beverly Jones
Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$312K (2019) → $472K (2024)
Camille Declementi
Vice President & Aspca Animal Hospital
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$238K (2019) → $316K (2024)
Cheryl Bucci
Senior Vice President, Operations & People
Senior Vice President & People → Senior Vice President, Ops & People, 2020
Senior Vice President, Ops & People → Senior Vice President, Operations & People, 2022
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$239K (2019) → $442K (2024)
Elizabeth Estroff
Senior Vice President & Communications
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$362K (2019) → $488K (2024)
Luke Franklin
Vice President & Membership
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$194K (2019) → $340K (2024)
Nancy Perry
Senior Vice President & Government Relations
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$263K (2019) → $290K (2024)
Stacy Wolf
Senior Vice President, Policy, Response & Engagement
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$311K (2019) → $458K (2024)
Todd Hendricks
Senior Vice President & Development
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$372K (2019) → $534K (2024)
Jennifer Chin
Vice President, Legal Advocacy & Investigations
Vice President, Legal Advoc & Investig → Vice President, Legal Advocacy & Investigations, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$255K (2020) → $301K (2024)
Gordon Lavalette
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President & CFO → Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$251K (2021) → $491K (2024)
Erin Damico
Vice President & People
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$277K (2023) → $288K (2024)
Jane W. Parver
Secretary
Treasurer → Director, 2023
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Lloyd Lambert
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Thiel
Vice Chairperson
Director → Vice Chairperson, 2020
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Dalto
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Braverman
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Martin Puris (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Amy Berkowitz (2021–2023) — Vice President & Information Technology
- Former: Sivan Hong (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Tim F. Wray (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: C. Allen Parker (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Bill Lee (2019–2020) — Senior Vice President & CFO to
- Former: Sarah Levin Goodstine (2019–2020) — Senior Vice President, Operations & Strategy to
- Former: Cathy Wallach (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Matthew Bershadker (2019) — President & Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Steve Musso (2019) — Executive Vice President, Capital Projects & Facilities Planning Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1.1M, to Matt Bershadker (President & Chief Executive Officer). 14 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
How much does The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals give each year?
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals gave $21.8M across 538 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6.6M across 190 grants.
What is The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's typical grant size?
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's median grant in 2024 was $16,001, and its average grant was $40,450, across 538 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals that year got $25K on average.
Does The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 538 grants with a stated purpose on The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Part IV" (538 grants).
Who are The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's largest grantees?
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's largest 2024 grantees include Brother Wolf Animal Rescue ($1,065,500), Animal Care Centers of NYC ($949,000) and Nebraska Humane Society ($918,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals?
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported $724.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $446.1M.
What does The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals fund?
The ASPCA’s mission is “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.” Its stated program categories are Shelter and Veterinary Services; Policy, Response and Engagement; and Public Education and Communications. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals?
The available program information directs prospective applicants to review the specific program guidelines and eligibility requirements. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals make grants?
The ASPCA describes its grants as supporting organizations and programs nationwide in the United States. The New York State Animal Population Control Grant Program is specific to New York State. The filing’s 2024 grant data does not identify recipient states in the information provided.
What is The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's EIN?
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1623829. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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