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Who can apply: Any AKC-licensed or member club can host the Patch Program at an upcoming event that has more than three areas of attraction.
About American Kennel Club
The American Kennel Club is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging dogs as family companions, advancing canine health and well-being, advocating for dog owner rights, educating the public about responsible dog ownership, and advancing dog sports.
Focus Areas
animal welfarecanine health researchdog rescue and rehomingmicrochipping and pet recoveryeducation and training for owners and breedersmuseum and archival preservation
Who They Fund
cultural institutions (museums)medical research institutions and researcherscancer patients and oncology research beneficiariesanimals/wildlife and animal welfare organizationsstudents/scholarship recipients
About American Kennel Club
The most distinctive feature of American Kennel Club Inc’s grantmaking is its repeated support for the AKC Museum of the Dog, which received the largest recent awards at $2,372,968 in 2023, $2,134,633 in 2024, and $1,631,606 in 2025. That pattern sits alongside a broader portfolio centered on canine health, dog welfare, disaster support for pets, and education for dog owners, breeders, and youth participants in AKC events. The foundation also backs research tied to veterinary science and disease prevention, including major support for the AKC Canine Health Foundation and other medical research organizations. Its grantmaking includes operating support, medical research, general operations, scholarships, and emergency relief. Recent awards also show attention to museum and archival preservation, animal welfare, and programs that preserve the human-animal bond. The foundation’s annual grants totaled $11,666,288, and its work reaches both cultural and research organizations as well as animal welfare groups. Across those categories, the foundation consistently funds established entities rather than individuals, using grants to support institutions, specialized programs, and ongoing organizational work.
What American Kennel Club Funds
In museum operations and archival preservation, the foundation gave $2,372,968 in 2023, $2,134,633 in 2024, and $1,631,606 in 2025 to Akc Museum of the Dog for museum grants. In canine health research, it supported the Akc Canine Health Foundation with $1,498,218 in 2023 and $1,259,500 in 2024 for medical research, followed by $1,255,000 in 2025 to Canine Health Foundation for the same purpose. Animal welfare appears in support for The Akc Humane Fund, including $599,690 in 2023, $188,431 in 2024, and $167,735 in 2025 for general operations and scholarships. The portfolio also includes targeted support for cancer research, with gifts to V Foundation for Cancer Research and Dkms.
How American Kennel Club Gives
Typical grants cluster at a median of $100,000, with a lower quartile of $22,500 and an upper quartile of $929,595. The recent record shows both large, repeated institutional grants and smaller awards for specific programs and emergency needs. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Akc Museum of the Dog, Akc Canine Health Foundation, The Akc Humane Fund, National Animal Interest Alliance Trust, V Foundation for Cancer Research, and Dkms. The foundation does accept unsolicited applications for some active programs, including the AKC Junior Scholarship and AKC Humane Fund programs. It does not fund individuals.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$3.2M
Total Assets
$266.5M
Total Revenue
$99.6M
Total Expenses
$96.4M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $23K and $930K, with a median of $100K.
25th Percentile
$23K
Median
$100K
75th Percentile
$930K
Geographic Reach
National6 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
DENNIS B SPRUNG
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