Ketenbrink Animal Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ketenbrink Animal Foundation is a private foundation in Decatur, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $170,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$170,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $180,000 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $180,000 | 10 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $180,000 | 10 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $170,000 | 10 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Ketenbrink Animal Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ketenbrink Animal Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $165,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Happy Acres Pet Rescue | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Second Chance Pet Adoptions Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Tazewell Animal Protective Society | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Wild Canine Rescue | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Wishbone Canine Rescue | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Saved by Grace Animal Rescue | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Yoga 4 Cats | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Street Dog Coalition | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Missy Batman
- Dr Larry Baker
- Walter Kemp
- Michelle O'Bryan
- Charlotte Ryan
Questions people ask
Does Ketenbrink Animal Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ketenbrink Animal Foundation give?
$170,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Ketenbrink Animal Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Missy Batman (Trustee), Dr Larry Baker (Trustee), Walter Kemp (Trustee) and Michelle O'Bryan (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ketenbrink Animal Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.