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    Animal Network

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    Holmes Beach, FLWebsite2404811522

    About Animal Network

    Keeping pets out of our county shelter by organizing, funding and participating in low cost/no cost clinics that offer spay and neuter surgeries and microchipping, and providing education programs that encourage responsible pet ownership and vouchers for veterinarian services.

    Focus Areas

    Animal welfareSpay/neuter servicesMicrochippingVeterinary financial assistanceShelter supportAnimal welfare education

    Who They Fund

    animals (general)

    Funding Style

    not specified (funding approach)not specified (grant type/duration)not specified (restricted vs. unrestricted)

    Topics

    About Animal Network

    Animal Network Inc. centers its giving on keeping pets out of the county shelter through low-cost and no-cost spay/neuter clinics, microchipping, education, and vouchers for veterinary care. The foundation’s stated work is tied to shelter diversion and responsible pet ownership, with a program mix that includes fundraising events, school-based outreach, and direct support for local rescue and sanctuary organizations. In the most recent grants list, the largest awards were $100,000 gifts to Honor Sanctuary Inc., Fomcasorg, Myakka Elephant Ranch, and Satchel's Last Chance Resort, showing a pattern of substantial support for animal welfare groups across the region. Smaller but repeated awards also appear for organizations such as Animal Rescue Coalition, Gulf Shore Animal League (GSAL), Love4Paws, and Canine Castaways, suggesting ongoing relationships with some recipients rather than one-time support only. The funder’s leadership is listed as Pam Freni, and its annual grants totaled $1,220,366 in the latest filing year on record.

    What Animal Network Funds

    Animal Network Inc. gives across several animal-welfare functions, but shelter diversion sits at the center. Through Shelter Diversion Programs, it funds low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, microchipping, and other medical interventions with local surgical partners such as the Humane Society of Manatee County and ARC. Education is another active lane: Kind News magazine is distributed to Just For Girls students to teach animal care and support literacy, and the Just For Girls Education Program trains Student Animal Advocates while providing vouchers for free vet services. The foundation also backs community engagement and rescue support through Yappy Hour, a monthly co-sponsored fundraising event at Motorworks Brewing Beer Garden that benefits a different rescue or animal group each month. It also maintains direct shelter support through in-kind and limited financial aid for the county shelter.

    How Animal Network Gives

    Typical awards cluster around a mid-sized grant profile: the 25th percentile is $10,170, the median is $20,000, and the 75th percentile is $35,000. The recent grants show both repeat support and one-off larger commitments. Animal Rescue Coalition, Love4Paws, Canine Castaways, and Gulf Shore Animal League (GSAL) each appear more than once, including across 2024 and 2025, which indicates recurring relationships. The foundation is not described as a DAF or family foundation, and it does not make program-related investments. Several active programs accept unsolicited requests, including Yappy Hour, Kind News, and Just For Girls Education Program, while other shelter-support and medical-assistance efforts are administered through partner organizations.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $450K

    Total Assets

    $0

    Total Revenue

    $2K

    Total Expenses

    $490K

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $10K and $35K, with a median of $20K.

    25th Percentile

    $10K

    Median

    $20K

    75th Percentile

    $35K

    Geographic Reach

    Local2 states funded

    About 97% of grants go to recipients in FL.

    Funding intensity
    Low
    High
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    Leadership

    Pam Freni

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    Where Animal Network Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is highly concentrated in Florida, with 97% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state and a local geographic scope. Recent recipients are clustered in Manatee County and nearby Gulf Coast cities, including Bradenton, Sarasota, Palmetto, Arcadia, Ruskin, Port Charlotte, and Myakka City. Bradenton appears repeatedly in the recent grants list, along with Sarasota and Myakka City. All grants in the recipient-country distribution went to U.S. organizations.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Animal Network

    What kind of work does Animal Network Inc. support most directly?

    Its core work is shelter diversion for animals: low-cost and no-cost spay/neuter clinics, microchipping, education on responsible pet ownership, and vouchers for veterinary services. The active programs also include shelter support, emergency veterinary assistance, and youth education tied to animal care.

    Does Animal Network Inc. support community fundraising or outreach events?

    Yes. One active program is Yappy Hour, a monthly co-sponsored fundraising event at Motorworks Brewing Beer Garden. Each month it features a different rescue or animal group, and proceeds from raffles and silent auctions benefit the featured organization.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The middle of the distribution is $20,000. The 25th percentile is $10,170 and the 75th percentile is $35,000, which puts most awards in a mid-sized range even though some recent grants were much larger.

    Are any programs open to unsolicited requests?

    Yes. Yappy Hour, Kind News, and the Just For Girls Education Program are marked as accepting unsolicited requests, while the shelter-support and medical-assistance programs are administered through local partners.

    Where does the foundation give most often?

    Giving is overwhelmingly in Florida: 97% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and the top state by grant count is Florida. Recent recipients are concentrated in Bradenton, Sarasota, Palmetto, Arcadia, Ruskin, Port Charlotte, and Myakka City.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Birds of ParadiseBradenton, FL$55,0002025Animal Welfare
    Farmhouse Animal & Nature SanctuaryMyakka City, FL$50,0002025Animal Welfare
    Mote Marine Lan & AquariumSarasota, FL$50,0002025Animal Welfare
    Lowrider Dachsund Rescue of FLPort Charlotte, FL$40,0002025Animal Welfare
    Gulf Shore Animal League (GSAL)Bradenton, FL$30,0002025Animal Welfare
    All Kitty KornerPalmetto, FL$30,0002025Animal Welfare
    Animal Rescue CoalitionSarasota, FL$30,0002025Animal Welfare
    Underdog Rescue of FloridaBradenton, FL$25,0002025Animal Welfare
    Honor Sanctuary IncBradenton, FL$25,0002025Animal Welfare
    Love4PawsSarasota, FL$20,0002025Animal Welfare
    Canine CastawaysArcadia, FL$20,0002025Animal Welfare
    Hooves with HeartBradenton, FL$20,0002025Animal Welfare
    Critter Adoption & Rescue EffortRuskin, FL$20,0002025Animal Welfare
    Sixteen Hands Horse SanctuaryOna, FL$15,0002025Animal Welfare
    FOMCASorgBradenton Beach, FL$10,3412025Animal Welfare
    Vintage PawsSarasota, FL$10,0002025Animal Welfare
    Myakka Elephant RanchMyakka City, FL$100,0002024Animal Welfare
    Honor Sanctuary IncBradenton, FL$100,0002024Animal Welfare
    FOMCASORGHolmes Beach, FL$100,0002024Animal Welfare
    Satchel's Last Chance ResortSarasota, FL$100,0002024Animal Welfare
    Bird of ParadiseBradenton, FL$50,0002024Animal Welfare
    Farmhouse Animal and Nature SanctuaryMyakka City, FL$50,0002024Animal Welfare
    Animal Rescue CoalitionSarasota, FL$30,0002024Animal Welfare
    All Kitty KornerPalmetto, FL$25,0252024Animal Welfare
    Gulf Shore Animal League (GSAL)Bradenton, FL$25,0002024Animal Welfare
    Feline Friends of SW FloridaSarasota, FL$25,0002024Animal Welfare
    Canine CastawaysArcadia, FL$20,0002024Animal Welfare
    Love4PawsSarasota, FL$20,0002024Animal Welfare
    Sixteen Hands Horse SanctuaryOna, FL$20,0002024Animal Welfare
    Save Our SeabirdsSarasota, FL$15,0002024Animal Welfare
    Wildlife IncBradenton Beach, FL$10,0002024Animal Welfare
    Anna Maria Turtle Watch IncBradenton, FL$10,0002024Animal Welfare
    Freedom Ranch RescueBradenton, FL$10,0002024Animal Network
    AMI Pup RescueAnna Maria, FL$10,0002024Animal Welfare
    Cat DepotSarasota, FL$10,0002024Animal Welfare
    Ewenity Farm Herding Dog HavenBradenton, FL$10,0002024Animal Welfare
    Underdog Rescue of FloridaBradenton, FL$10,0002024Animal Welfare
    Maui Humane SocietyPuunene, HI$10,0002024Animal Welfare
    Vintage PawsSarasota, FL$10,0002024Animal Welfare

    Birds of Paradise

    $55,000
    Bradenton, FL2025

    Animal Welfare

    Farmhouse Animal & Nature Sanctuary

    $50,000
    Myakka City, FL2025

    Animal Welfare

    Mote Marine Lan & Aquarium

    $50,000
    Sarasota, FL2025

    Animal Welfare

    Lowrider Dachsund Rescue of FL

    $40,000
    Port Charlotte, FL2025

    Animal Welfare

    Gulf Shore Animal League (GSAL)

    $30,000
    Bradenton, FL2025

    Animal Welfare

    All Kitty Korner

    $30,000
    Palmetto, FL2025

    Animal Welfare

    Animal Rescue Coalition

    $30,000
    Sarasota, FL2025

    Animal Welfare

    Underdog Rescue of Florida

    $25,000
    Bradenton, FL2025

    Animal Welfare

    Honor Sanctuary Inc

    $25,000
    Bradenton, FL2025

    Animal Welfare

    Love4Paws

    $20,000
    Sarasota, FL2025

    Animal Welfare

    Canine Castaways

    $20,000
    Arcadia, FL2025

    Animal Welfare

    Hooves with Heart

    $20,000
    Bradenton, FL2025

    Animal Welfare

    Critter Adoption & Rescue Effort

    $20,000
    Ruskin, FL2025

    Animal Welfare

    Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary

    $15,000
    Ona, FL2025

    Animal Welfare

    FOMCASorg

    $10,341
    Bradenton Beach, FL2025

    Animal Welfare

    Vintage Paws

    $10,000
    Sarasota, FL2025

    Animal Welfare

    Myakka Elephant Ranch

    $100,000
    Myakka City, FL2024

    Animal Welfare

    Honor Sanctuary Inc

    $100,000
    Bradenton, FL2024

    Animal Welfare

    FOMCASORG

    $100,000
    Holmes Beach, FL2024

    Animal Welfare

    Satchel's Last Chance Resort

    $100,000
    Sarasota, FL2024

    Animal Welfare

    Bird of Paradise

    $50,000
    Bradenton, FL2024

    Animal Welfare

    Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary

    $50,000
    Myakka City, FL2024

    Animal Welfare

    Animal Rescue Coalition

    $30,000
    Sarasota, FL2024

    Animal Welfare

    All Kitty Korner

    $25,025
    Palmetto, FL2024

    Animal Welfare

    Gulf Shore Animal League (GSAL)

    $25,000
    Bradenton, FL2024

    Animal Welfare

    Feline Friends of SW Florida

    $25,000
    Sarasota, FL2024

    Animal Welfare

    Canine Castaways

    $20,000
    Arcadia, FL2024

    Animal Welfare

    Love4Paws

    $20,000
    Sarasota, FL2024

    Animal Welfare

    Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary

    $20,000
    Ona, FL2024

    Animal Welfare

    Save Our Seabirds

    $15,000
    Sarasota, FL2024

    Animal Welfare

    Wildlife Inc

    $10,000
    Bradenton Beach, FL2024

    Animal Welfare

    Anna Maria Turtle Watch Inc

    $10,000
    Bradenton, FL2024

    Animal Welfare

    Freedom Ranch Rescue

    $10,000
    Bradenton, FL2024

    Animal Network

    AMI Pup Rescue

    $10,000
    Anna Maria, FL2024

    Animal Welfare

    Cat Depot

    $10,000
    Sarasota, FL2024

    Animal Welfare

    Ewenity Farm Herding Dog Haven

    $10,000
    Bradenton, FL2024

    Animal Welfare

    Underdog Rescue of Florida

    $10,000
    Bradenton, FL2024

    Animal Welfare

    Maui Humane Society

    $10,000
    Puunene, HI2024

    Animal Welfare

    Vintage Paws

    $10,000
    Sarasota, FL2024

    Animal Welfare