About Animal Legal Defense Fund
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is the only national animal protection organization dedicated exclusively to fighting animal cruelty using the power of the law.
Focus Areas
Animals Used in ResearchCaptive AnimalsCompanion AnimalsFarmed AnimalsWildlife
Who They Fund
nonhuman animalscompanion animals (pets)wildlife
Funding Style
direct serviceadvocacy/policy changecapacity building
Topics
animal protection
About Animal Legal Defense Fund
Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc. is the only national animal protection organization dedicated exclusively to fighting animal cruelty using the power of the law. That legal strategy shows up across its recent grants, from a $1,103,042 award to George Washington University to support animal protection work to major support for the Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland. The foundation also backs public-sector enforcement and training, including grants to the Virginia Office of the Attorney General, the Washington State Attorney General, and the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. Its grantmaking reaches courts, prosecutors, universities, health departments, and advocacy organizations, reflecting a mix of litigation, education, and institutional capacity building. Recent awards also include support for animal law education, prosecution-related training, and direct animal protection efforts through smaller grants to groups such as Bark Nation Inc and The Wild Animal Sanctuary. The overall pattern is a funder that uses legal and policy channels to address animal cruelty across companion animals, farmed animals, captive animals, wildlife, and animals used in research.
What Animal Legal Defense Fund Funds
A major theme is legal education and training. The foundation gave $274,340 in 2023 and $140,000 in 2024 to the Center for Animal Law Studies-lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, indicating sustained support for animal law capacity. It also made a $1,103,042 grant in 2024 to George Washington University for animal protection. Another clear area is prosecution and enforcement. Awards to the Virginia Office of the Attorney General, the Washington State Attorney General, and Benton County District Attorney show support for public agencies handling animal protection matters. The foundation also funds court and prosecutor training, including grants to the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. Smaller grants to McHenry County Department of Health and Deschutes County Sheriff's Office point to involvement with local enforcement and public health work tied to animal protection.
How Animal Legal Defense Fund Gives
Typical grant size sits at $17,600 at the 25th percentile, $60,000 at the median, and $120,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent record includes both large institutional awards and smaller local grants, with several recipients appearing in more than one year: Virginia Office of the Attorney General, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, Center for Animal Law Studies-lewis & Clark Law School, Benton County District Attorney, University of Connecticut, and the State of Washington Attorney General. The foundation is not a DAF and does not make program-related investments. Its giving is national, with all recent grants in the US.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$430K
Total Assets
$23.6M
Total Revenue
$18M
Total Expenses
$17M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $18K and $120K, with a median of $60K.
25th Percentile
$18K
Median
$60K
75th Percentile
$120K
Geographic Reach
National13 states funded
About 7% of grants go to recipients in VA.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
CHRIS GREEN
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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