Banfield Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Vancouver, Washington, focused on animal protection and welfare. Established in 2015, the foundation works to improve the well-being of pets and communities by leveraging grants, partnerships, and the expertise of Banfield Pet Hospital, part of Mars Veterinary Health.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.2M
-8.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
+12.1% YoY
Grant Count
85
-20.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+41.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Since 2015, Banfield Foundation has been making preventive care possible for the pets that need it most. Through grants and partnerships, the foundation provides medical supplies and resources to nonprofit partners in need; supports pets, people, and communities in crisis; and enables veterinary professionals to deliver compassionate and inclusive preventive veterinary care in underserved and diverse areas across the United States and around the world.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Preventive veterinary care for underserved pet owners
- Disaster relief for pets and animal organizations
- Strengthening the pet welfare community
- Advancing the science of veterinary medicine
- Supporting nonprofit animal welfare organizations
Grantmaking
Banfield Foundation offers multiple grant programs for nonprofit organizations:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds primarily in Arizona, Illinois, and Virginia, with national and international reach across the United States and around the world.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $7,159,853
- Total Revenue: $3,829,027
- Total Expenses: $3,980,316
- Net Income: -$151,289
- Net Assets: $6,962,015
- Total Giving: $2,819,266
Previous Year Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $7,851,581
- Total Revenue: $4,101,056
- Total Expenses: $4,470,214
- Total Giving: $3,364,901
Staffing: 6 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,159,853 | $7,851,581 | $7,977,398 |
| Revenue | $3,829,027 | $4,101,056 | $4,972,862 |
| Expenses | $3,980,316 | $4,470,214 | $5,990,162 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $163,947 | $152,062 | $13,253 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Banfield Foundation
BF Disaster Relief Grants
BANFIELD FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Care Knows No Boundaries (CKNB) Grant
BANFIELD FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $3,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Care Grant
BANFIELD FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Leadership:
- Kim Van Syoc, Executive Director
- Alison Benninger, Director of Finance
- Paula Little, Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives
- Claire Lawson, Community Programs Specialist
- Lacey Frame, RVT, Community Programs and Field Clinics Manager
- Hallie Kilgore, Community Engagement Coordinator
- Kayla Peters, CVT, Community Programs Coordinator
Board of Directors:
- Jam Stewart, President and Chairman of the Board; VP, Corporate Affairs, Banfield Pet Hospital
- Julia Georgesen, DVM, VP Strategic Sourcing, Mars Veterinary Health
- Alea Harrison, DVM, Chief Medical Officer, Banfield Pet Hospital
- Julie L. Lawless, Community Member
- Brent Mayabb, DVM, Treasurer; Global Chief Medical Officer, Royal Canin
- Helen Mills, Global VP, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Mars Pet
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAM STEWART | BOARD PRESIDENT & CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BRENT MAYABB DMV | BOARD SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| HANNAH PETERS | BOARD TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JULIA GEORGESEN DVM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALEA HARRISON DVM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JULIE LAWLESS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HELEN MILLS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHARLOTTE ROSSETTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LISA STOCKMON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KIM VAN SYOC | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $241,358 |
| ALISON BENNINGER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $140,463 |
| PAULA LITTLE | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $167,751 |
| LACEY FRAME | COMMUNITY PROGS. & FIELD CLINICS MGR. | 40 | $105,251 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation released its 2024 Impact Report, celebrating nearly $3 million distributed to help connect communities to critical veterinary care. Recent initiatives include the donation of six mobile veterinary units to expand access to care for pets in need. The foundation continues to expand its grant programs and partnerships with nonprofit organizations serving pets in underserved communities.
Banfield Foundation\xAE Announces The Launch Of Two New Grants Programs\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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