The Kitty Lovers Foundation
The Kitty Lovers Foundation is a private foundation, based in Irvine, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $275K. Net investment income was $166K.
The Kitty Lovers Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kitty Lovers Foundation gave $275K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $69K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $275,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $68,750
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $4,727,151
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Kitty Lovers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pet Project Foundation ($100K). Together the top 4 received $275K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $275K (2023) to $275K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pet Project Foundation San Clemente, CA | Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Blue Bell Cat Foundation Laguna Beach, CA | Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Friendly Cats El Cajon, CA | Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| National Cat Protection Foundation Newport Beach, CA | Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,727,151 | $177,567 | $338,167 | $275,000 | 4 | $275,000 | $165,976 |
| 2023 | $4,758,202 | $4,992,655 | $275,010 | $275,000 | 3 | $275,000 | $12,965 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kitty Lovers Foundation is led by John F. Vuona, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John F. Vuona
Trustee
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$54K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $54K, to John F Vuona (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Kitty Lovers Foundation
How much does The Kitty Lovers Foundation give each year?
The Kitty Lovers Foundation gave $275K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $275K across 3 grants.
What is The Kitty Lovers Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kitty Lovers Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $68,750, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kitty Lovers Foundation give grants?
The Kitty Lovers Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
How large is The Kitty Lovers Foundation?
The Kitty Lovers Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $178K.
What is The Kitty Lovers Foundation's EIN?
The Kitty Lovers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3502153. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF 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 2022–2024
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