The Westminster Kennel Club
The Westminster Kennel Club ("wkc") was established to increase interest in dogs, improve breeds and hold annual dog show in New York city. Please refer to schedule o for a complete mission statement.
The Westminster Kennel Club at a glance
In short: The Westminster Kennel Club gave $70K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,000
- +130.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,000
- +84.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,107,237
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Westminster Kennel Club funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Not One More Vet ($20K). Together the top 5 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Westminster Kennel Club gives
- Giving grew 100% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Not One More Vet San Jose, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Valor Service Dogs Wimauma, FL | General Support | $20,000 |
| La County Animal Care Long Beach, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Pasadena, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| United Animal Nations DBA Redrover Sacramento, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,107,237 | $16,847,862 | $14,884,395 | $70,000 | 5 | $222,273 |
| 2024 | $8,416,939 | $8,672,090 | $9,502,962 | $30,382 | 4 | $244,966 |
| 2023 | $9,495,757 | $7,446,805 | $8,101,234 | $10,000 | 1 | $90,168 |
| 2022 | $9,311,622 | $6,565,260 | $6,354,014 | $35,000 | 2 | $8,978 |
| 2021 | $8,614,934 | $31,398 | $2,493,148 | $35,000 | 2 | $17,588 |
About The Westminster Kennel Club
Based on IRS filings
The Westminster Kennel Club is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $222K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Westminster Kennel Club is led by Donald Sturz Jr., President & Show Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 6 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald Sturz Jr.
President & Show Chairman
President → President & Show Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$244K (2025)
Kelly L. Morra
Director of Sponsorships
Director of Corporate Marketing → Director of Corporate Mark, 2022
Director of Corporate Mark → Director of Sponsorships, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$160K (2021) → $188K (2025)
Paul A. Campanella
Senior Director of Event Operations
Director of Companion Events → Director of Companion Even, 2024
Director of Companion Even → Senior Director of Event Operations, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$118K (2021) → $159K (2025)
Linda Duane
Director of Club Operations
Director Club Operations → Director of Club Operations, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$151K (2024) → $151K (2025)
Allison Younger
Director of Communications
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$185K (2025)
Michael Josephs
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$220K (2024) → $220K (2025)
Dorothy N. Collier
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
F. Avery Bourke
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harvey M. Wooding
Board Member
Vice President → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip M. Bogdanovitch
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
T. Williams Roberts III
Treasurer
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas L. Millner
Vice President & Secretary
Director → Vice President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim F. Wray
Vice President
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amani A. Martin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John W. Everets
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean W. McCarthy
Delegate to Akc
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas H. Bradley
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin H. Saunders
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Charlton Reynders III (2021–2024) — Former President
- Former: Darrell W. Crate (2021–2024) — Former President
- Former: David W. Haddock (2021–2024) — Former Board Member
- Former: William M. Jackson (2021–2024) — Former Secretary
- Former: Allison Young (2024) — Director of Communications
- Former: Don Sturz (2024) — Show Chairman
- Former: David A. Helming (2021–2023) — Former Show Chairman
- Former: Florence Foti (2021–2023) — Fmr. Director Club Operations
- Former: Gail Miller Bisher (2021–2023) — Director of Communications
- Former: Johnston L. Evans (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $244K, to Donald Sturz Jr (President, Show Chairman). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Westminster Kennel Club
How much does The Westminster Kennel Club give each year?
The Westminster Kennel Club gave $70K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $30K across 4 grants.
What is The Westminster Kennel Club's typical grant size?
The Westminster Kennel Club's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Westminster Kennel Club give grants?
The Westminster Kennel Club gives mostly in California: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (29%).
Does The Westminster Kennel Club give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Westminster Kennel Club's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Westminster Kennel Club's largest grantees?
The Westminster Kennel Club's largest 2025 grantees include Not One More Vet ($20,000), Valor Service Dogs ($20,000) and La County Animal Care ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Westminster Kennel Club?
The Westminster Kennel Club reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $16.8M.
What is The Westminster Kennel Club's EIN?
The Westminster Kennel Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1467730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 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 2021–2025
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