Human Animal Bond Research Foundation
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 04/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-4159453
Organization Overview
Human Animal Bond Research Foundation, operating under the name Human Animal Bond Research Institute, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (D05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Human Animal Bond Research Institute employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Human Animal Bond Research Institute 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, Human Animal Bond Research Institute generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Human Animal Bond Research Institute has awarded 40 individual grants totaling $3,183,841. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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HABRI'S MISSION IS TO ESTABLISH THROUGH SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND ADVOCAVY, THE VITAL ROLE OF COMPANION ANIMALS IN THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HABRI CONDUCTS PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMMING TO GENERATE BROAD AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND AMONG THE MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITIES AS WELL AS THE GENREAL PUBLIC. WITH ITS PARTNERS, HABRI HAS CREATED AND MADE WIDELY AVAILABLE EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS AND MATERIALS.
HABRI FUNDS AND ADMINISTERS RESEARCH GRANTS TO INVESTIGATE THE HEALTH OUTCOMES OF PET OWNERSHIP AND/OR ANIMAL-ASSISTED ACTIVITIES. RESEARCH PROJECTS EXAMINE THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF ANIMALS ON HUMANS WITHIN THE BROAD CATEGORIES OF CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY AGING, AND MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS. RESULTS OF THIS WORK HAVE SHOWN, FOR EXAMPLE, THE BENEFITS OF SERVICE DOGS FOR VETERANS WITH PTSD AND THE BENEFITS OF PETS FOR CHILDDREN WITH AUTISM.
HABRI RELIES ON RESEARCH TO ADVOCATE FOR A STRONGER ROLE FOR PETS IN SOCIETY. FOR EXAMPLE, HABRI CONDUCTED A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY SHOWING THE BENEFITS OF PETS IN THE WORKPLACE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ADVOCATED FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS TO BECOME MORE PET FRIENDLY, SO THAT VICTIMS COULD FIND SAFE SHELTER WITH THEIR PETS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steven Feldman Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $307,125 |
Michael Mcfarland Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Susanne Kogut Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Steven King Treasurer/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Marcie Whichard Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Carrie Deverell Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Morris Animal Foundation Research Grants | 12/30/14 | $200,000 |
Purdue University Research Grants | 12/30/14 | $186,130 |
Morris Animal Foundation Research Grants | 12/30/14 | $200,000 |
Purdue University Research Grants | 12/30/14 | $186,130 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,008,382 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,008,382 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,008,382 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $633,041 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $242,957 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $318,206 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,275 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $128,657 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,677 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,152 |
| Payroll taxes | $28,074 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,392 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,055 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $32,227 |
| Office expenses | $21,033 |
| Information technology | $36,590 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,628 |
| Travel | $6,840 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,851 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $122 |
| Insurance | $4,104 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,965,723 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $863,337 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $29,898 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $127,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $89,197 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,600 |
| Total assets | $1,111,532 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $70,667 |
| Grants payable | $802,378 |
| Deferred revenue | $224 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $873,269 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$124,037 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $362,300 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,111,532 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Human Animal Bond Research Foundation has awarded $633,041 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
West Lafayette, IN PURPOSE: ONLINE REPOSITORY OF RESEARCH AND INFORMATION AND CENTRAL HUB FOR THE STUDY OF HUMAN-ANIMAL INTERACTION | $469,883 |
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: THIS FEASIBILITY AND PILOT STUDY SEEKS TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBLITY OF A THERAPY DOG VISITATION INTERVENTION ON AN INPATIENT PSYCHIATRY UNIT IN PSYCHIATRIC INPATIENTS. A THREE-GROUP RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF A THERAPY DOG VISITATION PROGRAM WILL BE DELOYED TO EXAMINE THE EFFECTS OF ANIMAL-ASSISTED INTERVENTIONS (AAI) ON LONELINESS, MOOD, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE, COMPARED TO TWO CONTROL CONDITIONS. | $61,388 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: THIS IS A LONGITUDINAL PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY TO DETERMINE IF PETS ARE A SOURCE OF MICROBIOTA THAT CAN HELP RESTORE THE GUT MICROBIOME OF THEIR OWNERS FOLLOWING ANTIMICROBIAL-ASSOCIATED DYSBIOSIS. | $52,722 |
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: THIS PROJECT WILL EXAMINE LONGITUDINAL RELATIONS BETWEEN SEXUAL AND GENDER MINORITY (SGM) EMERGING ADULT EXPERIENCES WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL STRESSORS, HUMAN-ANIMAL INTERACTION (HAI), AND SGM EMERGING ADULT ADJUSTMENT TO IDENTIFY WHETHER AND TO WHAT EXTENT HAI OPERATES AS A PROTECTIVE FACTOR IN THIS POPULATION DURING THE TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD. | $52,195 |
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER PURPOSE: THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO INVESTIGATE HOW PET OWNERSHIP, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY ANIMAL CRUELTY, IMPACTS THE MENTAL ILLNESS OF VICTIMS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (IPV).THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY QUANTIFYING THE BURDEN OF ANIMAL CRUELTY IN THIS POPULATION TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS EVIDENCE FOR REQUESTING ADDITIONAL RESOURCES, ASSESSING THE ROLE OF THE EMOTIONS WHICH ARE MANIPULATED BY AN ABUSER IN CHOICES MADE FOR A VICTIM AND HER PET, AND EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND IN THIS SPECIAL POPULATION ON MENTAL ILLNESS. | $28,303 |
UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON PURPOSE: GRANT CANCELED FROM PRIOR YEAR | -$287 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Human Animal Bond Research Foundation has recieved totaling $240,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
World Pet Association Inc Alta Loma, CA PURPOSE: Animal Research Project | $100,000 |
Pet Partners Bellevue, WA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RESEARCH THAT STUDIED THE IMPACT OF THERAPY ANIMAL-HANDLER TEAMS | $100,000 |
Pet Food Institute Washington, DC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $30,000 |
Pet Industry Distributors Association Southeastern, PA PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Human Animal Bond Research Foundation Washington, DC | $1,111,532 | $2,008,382 |
Mgvp Inc Baltimore, MD | $1,483,359 | $2,025,074 |
Fats & Proteins Research Foundation Inc Alexandria, VA | $1,414,864 | $849,356 |
Center For Humane Economy Inc Bethesda, MD | $352,841 | $667,923 |
District Of Columbia Academy Of Veterinary Medicine Inc Fairfax, VA | $1,258,152 | $420,168 |
Alkylphenols & Ethoxylates Research Council Inc Washington, DC | $219,636 | $164,337 |
Acvs Foundation Inc Germantown, MD | $4,491,733 | $504,287 |
Center For Pet Safety Reston, VA | $1,011 | $0 |