The Animal Welfare League
Prevention of cruelty to animals, relief of suffering among animals and the extension of education and instruction of the humane treatment of animals.
The Animal Welfare League at a glance
In short: The Animal Welfare League gave $69K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,121
- -37.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,040
- -16.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,971
- Total assets
- $2,516,763
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Animal Welfare League funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Healthy Harvest Food Bank ($51K). Together the top 3 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 16 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Animal Welfare League gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $17K (2021) to $110K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Harvest Food Bank Warsaw, VA | Unrestricted Donation of Dog and Cat Food | $51,350 |
| Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund Irvington, VA | Unrestricted Donation | $8,971 |
| Peninsula SPCA Newport News, VA | Unrestricted Donation | $8,800 |
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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 | $2,516,763 | $707,852 | $392,866 | $69,121 | 3 | $53,437 |
| 2024 | $2,201,341 | $546,336 | $403,413 | $109,996 | 4 | $42,702 |
| 2023 | $2,058,418 | $587,628 | $381,570 | $63,063 | 2 | $25,928 |
| 2022 | $1,850,360 | $422,056 | $409,849 | $101,015 | 5 | $16,001 |
| 2021 | $1,838,153 | $378,939 | $234,525 | $17,140 | 2 | $15,088 |
| 2020 | $1,694,624 | $288,836 | $298,543 | $18,800 | 3 | $12,959 |
About The Animal Welfare League
Based on IRS filings
The Animal Welfare League is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in White Stone, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $53K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Animal Welfare League is led by Barbara Dietz, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Dietz
President
Director → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Ann Dale
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peny Gallogly
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Lex
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wanda Little
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Bolster
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Wright
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mariann Disney
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Timpano
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Jeanne Schiavo (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Sara Ford (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Barbara Hope (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Kathy Bryant (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Joanie Meeks (2022) — Director
- Former: Barb Hope (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Joyce Page (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Judy Bright (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Lois Mock (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Linda Stough (2021) — Director
- Former: Kathie Bryant (2020) — Director
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 Animal Welfare League
How much does The Animal Welfare League give each year?
The Animal Welfare League gave $69K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $110K across 4 grants.
What is The Animal Welfare League's typical grant size?
The Animal Welfare League's median grant in 2025 was $8,971, and its average grant was $23,040, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Animal Welfare League give grants?
The Animal Welfare League gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does The Animal Welfare League give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Animal Welfare League's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Animal Welfare League?
The Animal Welfare League reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $708K.
What is The Animal Welfare League?
The Animal Welfare League is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in White Stone, VA. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Animal Welfare League's EIN?
The Animal Welfare League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1106959. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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