Animal Assistance Foundation

EIN 84-0715412 · CO

Invitation only Typical grant ~$8.5K Funds in CO
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Animal Assistance Foundation based in CO paid 64 grants totaling $1.5M to 54 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $165K, with a median of $8.5K. Its largest recipients included NOCO HUMANE (FORMERLY LARIMER, DOGSTER'S SPAY & NEUTER PROGRAM, and HUMANE COLORADO (FORMERLY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$21,382,679
Giving (latest yr)
$1,520,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
64
Median grant
$8.5K
Recipients
54
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
10
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Noco Humane (Formerly Larimer$265,000
  • Dogster's Spay & Neuter Program$137,800
  • Humane Colorado (Formerly$123,200
  • Grand Country Pet Pals$100,000
  • Second Chance Animal$91,500

Where grants went

  • Colorado$1,520,000 · 64 grants

Grants Paid (64)

Noco Humane (Formerly Larimer
Loveland, CO
General Operating
$165,000
Humane Colorado (Formerly
Denver, CO
Innovation Grants
$103,200
Noco Humane (Formerly Larimer
Loveland, CO
Capital Grants
$100,000
Grand Country Pet Pals
Granby, CO
Capital Grants
$100,000
Humane Society of the
Colorado Springs, CO
General Operating
$80,000
Dogster's Spay & Neuter Program
Durango, CO
Innovation Grants
$77,800
Second Chance Animal
Lamar, CO
Innovation Grants
$76,500
Animal Welfare Association of
Denver, CO
General Operating
$60,000
Riverdale Animal Shelter
Brighton, CO
Colorado Animal Population
$60,000
Colorado Pet Pantry
Boulder, CO
General Operating
$60,000
Dogster's Spay & Neuter Program
Durango, CO
General Operating
$60,000
Mesa County Animal Services
Whitewater, CO
General Operating
$60,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Animal Assistance Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Animal Assistance Foundation is classified as a Environment & Animals funder. Conservation, environmental protection, and animal welfare.

In its most recent filing, Animal Assistance Foundation reported 64 itemized grants totaling $1.5M. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $165K (median $8.5K).

Recent recipients include NOCO HUMANE (FORMERLY LARIMER, DOGSTER'S SPAY & NEUTER PROGRAM, HUMANE COLORADO (FORMERLY, among 54 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Animal Assistance Foundation is a private foundation based in Colorado, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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