Zoetis Foundation Inc
Zoetis Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Parsippany, New Jersey. It advances care for animals by making grants that support veterinary professionals and livestock farmers.
Zoetis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Zoetis Foundation Inc gave $11.3M across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $403K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,274,027
- +36.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $402,644
- +45.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $11,177,791
- -51.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Zoetis Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054-3825
Phone: (973) 822-7000
Website: https://zoetisfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zoetis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American National Red Cross ($3.0M). Together the top 10 received $8.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 34 grants of 87 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s website reports that grants made from 2021 through 2025 affected 71 countries. Its 2024 grants included support for livestock farmers in Ethiopia and Kenya, farmer training in Brazil, and a cattle program in China. In 2024, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC; other reported recipient-state shares were 9% for California, 5% for New York, and 4% for Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Zoetis Foundation Inc gives
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1109% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $932K (2021) to $11.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $11.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American National Red Cross Washington, DC | Disaster Relief and Preparedness Efforts. | $3,000,000 |
| American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges Washington, DC | Scholarships to 2ND and 3RD Year Veterinary Students. | $1,875,000 |
| Friends of the World Food Program Inc Washington, DC | Financial and veterinary services support for livestock farmers in ethiopia and kenya. | $600,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc Clearwater, FL | To support zoetis inc.'s U.S., colleagues and board of directors matching gifts program | $482,221 |
| American Veterinary Medical Foundation Schaumburg, IL | Scholarships to Veterinary Technician Students. | $400,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | Implementation of conservation practices to support dairy farmers in the northeast us. | $400,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | WCS Veterinary Residency in Zoological Medicine and Surgery. | $383,372 |
| Farm Journal Foundation Washington, DC | Veterinary Workforce Solutions Program. | $350,000 |
| GIVE2ASIA Oakland, CA | Support for the elite cattleman program alliance in china. | $316,350 |
| Instituto Biosistemico | Trainings for Dairy Farmers in Brazil. | $300,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The Foundation reported that its 2024 grant distribution equaled 49% of beginning-of-year net assets of $22,957,961 and constituted a substantial contraction. It also stated that it continued to operate and was not liquidating, terminating, or dissolving.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,177,791 | — | $11,780,170 | $11,274,027 | 28 | $11,780,170 | $847,707 |
| 2023 | $22,957,961 | $10,000,000 | $8,859,673 | $8,279,201 | 30 | $8,859,673 | $870,341 |
| 2022 | $21,817,634 | — | $6,225,291 | $5,698,044 | 25 | $6,225,291 | $1,223,561 |
| 2021 | $28,042,925 | $25,000,000 | $1,257,076 | $932,278 | 4 | $1,257,076 | $491,442 |
| 2020 | $4,300,001 | $4,300,001 | — | — | — | — | $13,346 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zoetis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $848K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation builds on Zoetis Inc.’s purpose to “nurture our world and humankind” by advancing care for animals. Its grantmaking priorities are Education, Well-being, and Livelihoods. The Foundation describes education grants as supporting veterinary scholarships, debt relief, and broader access to education; well-being grants as supporting mental health resources and workplace wellness; and livelihoods grants as supporting opportunities for veterinary professionals and livestock farmers.
Its 2024 grants included scholarships for veterinary and veterinary technician students, veterinary workforce programs, livestock farmer training, disaster relief, and conservation. Among the grantees, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation says it advances veterinary medicine and supports animal care, scholarships, research, and community service. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation describes its work as fostering conservation solutions, while the Wildlife Conservation Society says it works to save wildlife and wild places through science, conservation, education, and public engagement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 28 itemized grants totaling $11,274,027. Grant amounts ranged from $52,500 to $3,000,000, with a median of $250,000. The filing narrative says the Foundation distributed the total to 25 qualified public charities under a board-approved grantmaking program; all grants were made in cash.
Notable 2024 grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists:
- Jeannette Astorga — Director, President
- Patrick Gilligan — Director, Treasurer
- Rachel Witriol — Director, Secretary
Zoetis Foundation Inc is led by Jeannette Astorga, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeannette Astorga
Director & President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Gilligan
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Witriol
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mandee Lee (2020–2021) — Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Zoetis Foundation Inc
How much does Zoetis Foundation Inc give each year?
Zoetis Foundation Inc gave $11.3M across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.3M across 30 grants.
What is Zoetis Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Zoetis Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $250,000, and its average grant was $402,644, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Zoetis Foundation Inc give grants?
Zoetis Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (9%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Oakland, CA (2 grants) and San Jose, CA (2 grants).
Does Zoetis Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Zoetis Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Zoetis Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Zoetis Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American National Red Cross ($3,000,000), American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges ($1,927,500 across 2 grants) and Friends of the World Food Program Inc ($600,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zoetis Foundation Inc?
Zoetis Foundation Inc reported $11.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $848K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Zoetis Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation builds on Zoetis Inc.’s purpose to “nurture our world and humankind” by advancing care for animals. Its grantmaking priorities are Education, Well-being, and Livelihoods. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zoetis Foundation Inc?
The Foundation 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 Zoetis Foundation Inc's EIN?
Zoetis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4303487. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Zoetis Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Zoetis Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/zoetis-foundation-inc-morg_e3de6ad924034c2b941cc41e2b958ad4
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