Justice for Animals Fund
Accepts applications
Justice for Animals Fund is a private foundation in Shaker HTS, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $314,300 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $142,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$314,300
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$142,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $162,700 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $114,500 | 8 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $162,700 | 6 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $314,300 | 9 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | c o Stephen Kaufman 3200 Morley Road, Shaker Heights, OH 44122 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 806-4227 |
| What to submit | no form; recommend email query to see whether a grant application will be considered; requested materials are cover letter copy of 501c3 determination letter and materials web site might be sufficient describing activities |
| Restrictions | grants are generally for animal welfare education and or advocacy and not for rescues or shelters; grants from outside the United States are generally not given |
What Justice for Animals Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $152,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $105,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $40,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $8,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $3,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan Outreach | education - benefits of vegan diet | $142,000 |
| Good Food Institute | advocacy of plant-based proteins | $100,000 |
| The Humane League | promotion of animal welfare | $40,000 |
| Mercy for Animals | animal advocacy | $10,000 |
| Tapestry | vegan advocacy | $8,000 |
| Lever Foundation | animal welfare advocacy | $5,000 |
| Physicians Com for Responsible Med | health and animal welfare advocacy | $5,000 |
| Mary T and Frank L Hoffman Found | animal welfare advocacy | $3,000 |
| Climate Healers | education - effect of animal agriculture on climate | $1,300 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen R Kaufman
- Frank Hoffman
- Betsy Wosko
- Matthew King
- Matthew Halteman
Questions people ask
Does Justice for Animals Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Justice for Animals Fund give?
$314,300 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Justice for Animals Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen R Kaufman (Chair Treasurer), Frank Hoffman (Secretary), Betsy Wosko (Board member) and Matthew King (Board member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Justice for Animals Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and animals.