Vegfund Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Vegfund Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vegfund Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Vegfund Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Vegfund Inc has awarded 441 individual grants totaling $3,845,959. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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VEGFUND PROVIDES GRANTS TO VEGAN ACTIVISTS TO ENABLE THEIR OUTREACH FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT VEGAN LIVING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VIDEO OUTREACH-VEGFUND SUPPORTS ONLINE VIDEO AND OTHER MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS, INCLUDING SCREENINGS AND PAY PER VIEW PROGRAMS, THAT PROVIDE INFORMATION, INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR PEOPLE TO LEARN ABOUT VEGANISM
FOOD SAMPLING-VEGFUND REIMBURSES GRANTEES FOR FOOD SAMPLING EVENTS IN WHICH PEOPLE ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE VEGAN FOOD, LEARN ABOUT THE VEGAN DIET AND GAIN ACCESS TO SUPPORT NETWORKS FOR ABDOPTING A PLANT-BASED DIET
MERIT AWARDS- VEGFUND PROVIDES MERIT AWARDS TO THOSE WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED CONSISTENT AND EFFECTIVE VEGAN ADVOCACY.
NEW INITIATIVES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Leslie Barcus Executive Director | 40 | $179,531 | |
Leah Gage Program Manager | 40 | $79,052 | |
Michaelah Wilburn Program Officer | 40 | $62,092 | |
Patrick Liddy Digital Marketing Sp | 40 | $60,109 | |
David Lesser Finance & Adminsitra | 40 | $55,646 | |
Allison Corbett Director | 1 | $15,694 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,319,503 |
Interest on Savings | $251 |
Dividends & Interest | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,319,754 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $179,531 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $305,142 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $5,151 |
Interest | $149 |
Taxes | $38,097 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $110 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $97,474 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $783,175 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $1,567,631 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $2,350,806 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $78,599 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $732,501 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $2,102,552 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,006 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,919,658 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,962 |
Grants payable | $64,240 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $94,202 |
Over the last fiscal year, Vegfund Inc has awarded $1,567,631 in support to 213 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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PROVEG(FKA VIVA LAS VEGA'S) PURPOSE: SUPPORT VEGAN ADVOCACY AND ENCOURAGE VEGAN LIFESTYLES | $240,000 |
THE HUMANE LEAGUE PURPOSE: SUPPORT VEGAN ADVOCACY AND ENCOURAGE VEGAN LIFESTYLES | $229,796 |
VEGANUARY PURPOSE: SUPPORT VEGAN ADVOCACY AND ENCOURAGE VEGAN LIFESTYLES | $150,000 |
ANIMAL EQUALITY - SPAIN PURPOSE: SUPPORT VEGAN ADVOCACY AND ENCOURAGE VEGAN LIFESTYLES | $59,532 |
INDIEVILLAGE PTY LTD PURPOSE: SUPPORT VEGAN ADVOCACY AND ENCOURAGE VEGAN LIFESTYLES | $55,060 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT VEGAN ADVOCACY AND ENCOURAGE VEGAN LIFESTYLES | $43,548 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Vegfund Inc has recieved totaling $525,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Karuna Foundation Niwot, CO PURPOSE: Advocate for the wellbeing of animals. | $525,000 |
Actasia Inc Brewster, NY PURPOSE: 92000 | $0 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
American Humane Association Washington, DC | $30,237,379 | $24,505,109 |
The Humane League Rockville, MD | $25,306,701 | $13,598,261 |
Alley Cat Allies Incorporated Bethesda, MD | $14,740,431 | $13,850,884 |
Richmond Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Richmond, VA | $57,425,937 | $15,802,293 |
Fund For Animals Inc Washington, DC | $6,977,767 | $12,507,000 |
Anicira Veterinary Center Harrisonburg, VA | $6,192,293 | $8,154,970 |
Resolve Inc Washington, DC | $5,188,855 | $6,116,763 |
Maryland Spca Inc Baltimore, MD | $38,997,519 | $8,113,297 |
Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue Society Ltd Mount Airy, MD | $11,102,076 | $7,757,152 |
Baltimore Animal Rescue And Care Shelter Inc Baltimore, MD | $3,079,872 | $5,572,927 |
Albemarle Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Charlottesville, VA | $17,853,969 | $7,966,157 |
Last Chance Animal Rescue Inc Waldorf, MD | $7,912,592 | $5,561,437 |