irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $56KDOMESTIC VIOLENCE & WOMEN'S SHELTER SERVICES: THE AKC HUMANE FUND MAKES GRANTS TO SHELTERS THAT HOUSE WOMEN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, ALONG WITH THEIR PETS, AND ANIMAL SHELTERS THAT TEMPORARILY HOUSE PETS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
- #2 $20KBREED-SPECIFIC RESCUE: THE AKC HUMANE FUND MAKES GRANTS TO BREED-SPECIFIC RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP THEM RESCUE DOGS NATIONWIDE.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
AKC Humane Fund Scholarships
Offers scholarships to students pursuing veterinary medicine and other fields focused on responsible pet ownership and animal care.
AKC Library
Maintains and provides public access to one of the world's largest libraries dedicated to dogs, serving as an educational and historical resource.
Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE)
Recognizes outstanding dogs annually in categories including Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Therapy, Service, and Exemplary Companion Dog.
Domestic Violence Shelter Grants
Provides financial grants to shelters that house domestic violence survivors and their pets, helping to remove a barrier to escape from abusive situations.
Rescue Grants
Funds nonprofit dog rescue organizations nationwide, supporting veterinary care and essential supplies for dogs in need.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare Fundraising through Retail and Sales 3 activities
- Funding dog rescue organizationsProvides financial assistance and grants to breed-specific and general canine rescue organizations nationwide to cover costs such as veterinary care, spaying and neutering, and essential supplies for rescued dogs.
- Funding domestic abuse shelters that accept petsProvides grants to domestic violence shelters to support programs that house pets alongside survivors, enabling safer escape from abusive situations; includes funding for operational support to accommodate animals.
- Funding low-cost veterinary care for underserved communitiesSupports nonprofit organizations that deliver essential or subsidized veterinary services to low-income pet owners, improving access to critical animal health care.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Awarding canine excellence recognitionPresents the annual Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) in categories including Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Therapy, Service, and Exemplary Companion Dog, recognizing dogs that perform extraordinary acts of service.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Awarding scholarships for veterinary and pet care educationProvides annual scholarships totaling $10,000 to full-time students pursuing education in veterinary medicine, pet care, or fields advancing responsible pet ownership, including support for students at the University of Pennsylvania and apprentices in the AKC Register Handler Program.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Providing educational resources on responsible pet ownershipOffers educational materials and maintains the AKC Library and Archives to promote responsible pet ownership and canine well-being.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$532K
Contributions & grants$378K71%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$154K29%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$282K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$260K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.38M
Cash$680K
Investments$689K
Liabilities$162K
Net assets$1.22M
Liquid reserves58.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +32.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gina M DiNardo | DIRECTOR | 2 | $889K |
| Daphna Straus | Secretary | 2 | $733K |
| Doug Ljungren | President | 1 | $518K |
| Brandi Hunter-Munden | Director | 1 | $339K |
board members · 1
- Peter Rohslau — Treasurer
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- AKC Government — The AKC Humane Fund is affiliated with the American Kennel Club (AKC), operating as its charitable arm focused on canine welfare.
- AKC Rescue Group Partner — Local AKC-affiliated rescue organizations that partner with grantee shelters to support pet housing for domestic abuse survivors.
- American Kennel Club Government — Administrative and mailing partner for the AKC Humane Fund
- American Kennel Club Network — Collaborates with the American Kennel Club to administer and promote the Awards for Canine Excellence.
- American Kennel Club, Inc. Partner — Shares personal information with American Kennel Club, Inc. under common ownership or control.
- Meg’s House Partner — Domestic violence shelter with an onsite kennel supported by grants from the AKC Humane Fund.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline Partner — Cited as a collaborator in a survey on pet inclusion in domestic violence shelters.
- The Center for Abused Women and Children Partner — Recipient of AKC Humane Fund grants to support onsite kennel services for domestic violence survivors and their pets.
- The Kennel Club of Philadelphia Partner — Co-sponsors the Penn Vet Scholarship with the AKC Humane Fund.
- The Shade Tree Partner — Domestic violence shelter that uses AKC Humane Fund support to provide safe housing for survivors and their pets.
- Urban Resource Institute Partner — Cited as a collaborator in a survey on pet inclusion in domestic violence shelters.
- dog rescue organizations Partner — Provides grant funding to dog rescue organizations engaged in breed-specific rescue activities.
- info@akchumanefund.org Partner — Primary contact email for corporate partnership inquiries
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education as a Foundation for Responsible Pet Ownershipmethodology: education-investmentBy investing in education in veterinary medicine, animal behavior, and pet care, the organization equips pet owners and professionals with knowledge that leads to better animal outcomes, because informed stewardship is a root cause of long-term responsible pet ownership.
- Grantmaking to Strengthen Capacity of Animal Welfare Programsmethodology: grantmaking_for_responsible_pet_ownershipBy providing targeted grants to rescue groups, veterinary care programs, and pet-inclusive shelters, the organization increases systemic capacity to care for dogs and support vulnerable pet owners, because financial investment in core operations and specialized services enables sustainable, scalable impact in animal welfare.
- Preserve Human-Animal Bond to Improve Canine Welfaremethodology: human-animal_bond_preservationBy supporting pet owners through financial and structural barriers—such as access to veterinary care, housing, and domestic violence shelters that accept pets—the organization prevents pet relinquishment and strengthens well-being for both people and animals, because maintaining the human-animal bond is central to responsible pet ownership and long-term canine welfare.