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 12/2021, 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.

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)Compensation
Steven Feldman
Executive Director
$307,125
Michael Mcfarland
Chairman
$0
Susanne Kogut
Vice Chair
$0
Steven King
Treasurer/secretary
$0
Marcie Whichard
Director
$0
Carrie Deverell
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Morris Animal Foundation
Research Grants
$200,000
Purdue University
Research Grants
$186,130
Morris Animal Foundation
Research Grants
$200,000
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$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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Human Animal Bond Research Foundation has awarded $633,041 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

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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

TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

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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
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Human Animal Bond Research Foundation has recieved totaling $240,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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