Animal Relief Foundation Trust
Accepts applications
Animal Relief Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $91,752 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $7,808 and the largest $7,808. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$91,752
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$7,808
- Largest grant$7,808
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,827 the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $87,245 | 15 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $80,827 | 14 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $91,752 | 16 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Trust Dept C/O US Bank NA 123 E Third St, Ottumwa, IA 52501-8003 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (641) 683-2045 |
| What to submit | No written application required. |
| Restrictions | Funds are to be used to further programs of humane work and prevent cruelty to animals. Awards are restricted to programs within the state of Iowa. |
What Animal Relief Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 14 | $80,944 |
| Oregon | 1 | $7,808 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Equine Rescue and | General operating | $7,808 |
| Hooves & Paws Rescue of the Heartland | General operating | $7,808 |
| Des Moines County Humane Society | General operating | $7,808 |
| Healing Hearts With Horses | General operating | $7,808 |
| Washington County Humane Society | General operating | $7,808 |
| Noah's Ark Foundation Inc | General operating | $7,808 |
| C & W'S Rustic Hollow Shelter Inc | General operating | $7,808 |
| People for Pets | General operating | $7,808 |
| Heartland Humane Society | General operating | $7,808 |
| Iowa Humane Alliance | General operating | $5,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Iowa | General operating | $3,610 |
| Hero's Haven Animal Rescue | General operating | $3,500 |
| Johnson County Humane Society | General operating | $3,000 |
| For Pets Sake Inc | General operating | $2,500 |
| Safe Haven of Iowa County | General operating | $2,070 |
| Animal Lifeline of Iowa Inc | General operating | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Animal Relief Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Animal Relief Foundation Trust give?
$91,752 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $7,808.
Who runs Animal Relief Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists US Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Animal Relief Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.