Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Humane World for Animals Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $1.1M
- Typical grant
- $119K to $277K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $250K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Unicoi County, Hamilton County, Monroe County, Davidson County, Knox County · plus 203 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Assist in covering the costs associated with the remediation,...”
- Funds new groups?
- 60% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 3 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $51.3M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51.3M | $1.1M | 5 |
| 2024 | $58.4M | $776K | 7 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Aditya KumarDirector
- Anastasia KellyDirector
- Bhavana BartholfDirector
- Brad JakemanDirector
- Caren M FleitDirector
- Charles A LaueDirector
- Darrell W GunterDirector
- David NiekirkDirector
- Deesha DyerDirector
- Elizabeth BradhamDirector
- Georgina BloombergDirector
- Howard BerkDirector
- Jessica RiveraDirector
- Lisa FeriaDirector
- Marilia DufflesDirector
- Robert GreensponDirector
- Susan AthertonDirector
- Suzy WelchDirector
- Sylvia KaserDirector
- Thomas J Sabatino JrDirector
- Yolanda BerkowitzDirector
- Alexandra FreidbergChief impact officer, international
- Alison Gregg CorcoranChief development & marketing officer
- Angela CiccoloGeneral counsel & chief legal officer
- Anna FrosticChief strategy officer
- Cristobel BlockPresident & chief executive officer
- Erin FrackletonChief operating officer
- Jeffrey FlockenChief impact officer, country offices
- Johanie V ParraSecretary
- Nicole PaquetteChief impact officer, u.s. & canada
- Sara AmundsonChief government relations officer
- Stephanie BriggsChief people officer
- William H HallChief financial officer & treasurer
- Kevin BiondiSvp. marketing & growth
- Kimberlee DinnSvp. philanthropy
- Jonathan LovvornSvp. & chief counsel, apl
- Margaret AllanSvp. communications & brand
- Rebecca BranzellSvp. operational risk
- Reva BhatiaSvp. accounting & finance/controller
- Stacy StonichSvp. technology & information solutions
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program
- Assist in covering the costs associated with the remediation, renovation, rebuild and expansion of the...
- Provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program, funding for pet food pantry
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet Community Center Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program,... | $371K |
| Young Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | $277K |
| Erwin Unicoi and Unicoi County Animal Welfare Board | Erwin, Unicoi County | Assist in covering the costs associated with the remediation, renovation,... | $250K |
| Mckamey Animal Center | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | $119K |
| Monroe County Friends of Animals | Madisonville, Monroe County | Provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | $87K |
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