Human Animal Bond Research Foundation

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 12/2022, 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 12/2022, Human Animal Bond Research Institute generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.5% 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 45 individual grants totaling $3,511,147. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

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)Compensation
Michael Mcfarland
Chair
$0
Susanne Kogut
Vice Chair
$0
Pete Scott
Treasurer
$0
Eugene O'neill
Board Member
$0
Carrie Deverell
Board Member
$0
Janet Donlin
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Morris Animal Foundation
Research Grants
$200,000
Morris Animal Foundation
Research Grants
$200,000
Purdue University
Research Grants
$186,130
Purdue University
Research Grants
$186,130
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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$1,777,357
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,777,357
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 $1,777,357

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Human Animal Bond Research Foundation has awarded $327,306 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

PURPOSE: THIS STUDY WILL EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF SERVICE DOGS ON AUTISTIC CHILDREN, THEIR PARENTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM BEFORE MATCHING WITH A SERVICE DOG UNTIL ONE YEAR AFTER THE MATCH.

$48,125

UNIVERSITY OF DENVER

PURPOSE: THIS PARTICIPATORY STUDY WILL DEVELOP A STRATEGY TO REFORM HOUSING SERVICE SYSTEMS TO BETTER SUPPORT UNHOUSED YOUNG PEOPLE WITH PETS USING DATA FROM INTERVIEWS WITH UNHOUSED YOUNG PEOPLE AND HOUSING SYSTEM SERVICE PROVIDERS.

$49,123

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: THIS STUDY WILL INVESTIGATE THE NEURAL RESPONSES CORRELATING WITH HUMAN-DOG INTERACTION AND POTENTIAL FACTORS TO ENHANCE IT BY USING A FUNCTIONAL IMAGING METHOD (FNIRS) TO MEASURE BRAIN ACTIVITY.

$101,799

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: THIS STUDY ATTEMPTS TO VALIDATE THE ALLOSTATIC LOAD INDEX (ALI) FOR THE DOMESTIC DOG AS A MEASURE OF CHRONIC STRESS, BASED ON BIOMARKERS PROVEN SUCCESSFUL IN HUMANS AND PRIMATES, WITH A GOAL OF USING ALI FOR PREDICTING SUCCESS IN GUIDE DOGS THROUGH ITS ASSOCIATION WITH TEMPERAMENT AND BEHAVIOR SCORES, SUITABILITY FOR TRAINING, AND TRAINING SUCCESS.

$58,418

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: THIS STUDY WILL INVESTIGATE THE EFFECTS OF THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND ON RACIAL/ETHNIC MINORITY PET-OWNER SELF-PERCEIVED MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH WITHIN THE MID-ATLANTIC US REGION.

$69,841
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