Justice for Animals Fund
Historical FunderShaker Hts, Ohio · EIN 34-1808410 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | c o Stephen Kaufman |
|---|---|
| Address | 3200 Morley Road, Shaker Heights OH 44122 |
| Phone | 3308064227 |
| stkaufman@mindspring. com | |
| Form and materials | no form; recommend email query to see whether a grant application will be considered; requested materials are cover letter copy of 501c3 determination letter and materials web site might be sufficient describing activities |
| Deadlines | none |
| Restrictions | grants are generally for animal welfare education and or advocacy and not for rescues or shelters; grants from outside the United States are generally not given |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegan Outreach | Sacramento, CA | education - benefits of vegan diet | $142,000 |
| Good Food Institute | Washington, DC | advocacy of plant-based proteins | $100,000 |
| The Humane League | Rockville, MD | promotion of animal welfare | $40,000 |
| Mercy for Animals | Los Angeles, CA | animal advocacy | $10,000 |
| Tapestry | Billings, MT | vegan advocacy | $8,000 |
| Lever Foundation | Lancaster, PA | animal welfare advocacy | $5,000 |
| Physicians Com for Responsible Med | Washington, DC | health and animal welfare advocacy | $5,000 |
| Mary T and Frank L Hoffman Found | Richland Center, WI | animal welfare advocacy | $3,000 |
| Climate Healers | Phoenix, AZ | education - effect of animal agriculture on climate | $1,300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $314,300 | 9 |
| 2024 | $162,700 | 6 |
| 2023 | $114,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349100511
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1808410
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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