United Activists for Animal Rights
United Activists for Animal Rights is a private foundation based in Riverside, California. Its 2025 filing reports $1,390,000 in grants to 16 recipients, with each listed grant designated for animal welfare.
United Activists for Animal Rights at a glance
In short: United Activists for Animal Rights gave $1.4M across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $87K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,390,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- Average grant
- $86,875
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $1,134,096
- -34.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to United Activists for Animal Rights
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2448, Riverside, CA 92516-2448
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Activists for Animal Rights funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Critters without Litters ($200K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 9 grants of 22 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 39% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Activists for Animal Rights gives
- Giving grew 138900% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 222% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $1K (2022) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Critters without Litters Poulsbo, WA | Animal Welfare | $200,000 |
| Moreno Valley Animal Hospital Poulsbo, WA | Animal Welfare | $125,000 |
| Animal Friends of the SB Valley Poulsbo, WA | Animal Welfare | $125,000 |
| Riverside Animal Shelters Los Angeles, CA | Animal Welfare | $125,000 |
| Pond Digger Ranch Los Angeles, CA | Animal Welfare | $100,000 |
| Taking it to the Streets Poulsbo, WA | Animal Welfare | $100,000 |
| Kern County Animal Hospital Los Angeles, CA | Animal Welfare | $100,000 |
| Kern County Animal Shelters Los Angeles, CA | Animal Welfare | $100,000 |
| Together Spay it for the Future Poulsbo, WA | Animal Welfare | $100,000 |
| Bear Paw Wildlive Shelter Poulsbo, WA | Animal Welfare | $75,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,134,096 | $856,437 | $1,465,049 | $1,390,000 | 16 | $1,504,749 | $4,626 | — |
| 2024 | $1,723,537 | $1,521,097 | $67,263 | — | — | $67,263 | $4,457 | $30,357 |
| 2023 | $274,611 | $9,115 | $75,973 | $6,000 | 1 | $75,973 | $229 | $15,084 |
| 2022 | $338,317 | $9,284 | $72,189 | $1,000 | 1 | $72,189 | — | $18,432 |
| 2021 | $401,209 | $62,691 | $71,630 | $2,500 | 4 | — | $153 | $386 |
| 2020 | $415,452 | $9,562 | $99,583 | $20,000 | 1 | — | $842 | $22,566 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities as property and equipment-related acquisitions and support for other related causes operated by 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2025 grants were designated for animal welfare.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $1,390,000. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $200,000, with a median of $100,000. The largest reported grants included $200,000 to Critters without Litters; $125,000 each to Moreno Valley Animal Hospital, Animal Friends of the SB Valley, and Riverside Animal Shelters; and $100,000 each to Pond Digger Ranch, Taking it to the Streets, Kern County Animal Hospital, Kern County Animal Shelters, and Together Spay it for the Future. Each was listed for animal welfare.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Burnet as Director & President and Evelyn Onyebraaten as Assistant.
United Activists for Animal Rights is led by Nancy Burnet, Director & President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Burnet
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$48K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Evelyn Onyebraaten
Assistant
President & Director → Assistant, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $48K, to Nancy Burnet (Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Activists for Animal Rights
How much does United Activists for Animal Rights give each year?
United Activists for Animal Rights gave $1.4M across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is United Activists for Animal Rights's typical grant size?
United Activists for Animal Rights's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $86,875, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does United Activists for Animal Rights give grants?
United Activists for Animal Rights gives mostly in Washington: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Poulsbo, WA (9 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (6 grants).
Does United Activists for Animal Rights give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on United Activists for Animal Rights's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Welfare" (16 grants).
Who are United Activists for Animal Rights's largest grantees?
United Activists for Animal Rights's largest 2025 grantees include Critters without Litters ($200,000), Moreno Valley Animal Hospital ($125,000) and Animal Friends of the SB Valley ($125,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Activists for Animal Rights?
United Activists for Animal Rights reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $856K.
What does United Activists for Animal Rights fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities as property and equipment-related acquisitions and support for other related causes operated by 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2025 grants were designated for animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Activists for Animal Rights?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Activists for Animal Rights's EIN?
United Activists for Animal Rights's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0272670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does United Activists for Animal Rights accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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