EIN 27-4159453

Human Animal Bond Research Foundation (HABRI)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Human Animal Bond Research Foundation establishes the vital role of companion animals in health and well-being through science, education, and advocacy. The foundation envisions a world where the human-animal bond is universally embraced. Habri funds and administers research grants to investigate the health outcomes of pet ownership and animal-assisted activities, focusing on child health and development. The organization relies on research to advocate for a stronger role for pets in society, including workplace benefits and domestic violence shelters becoming more pet-friendly.
Total revenues
$1,777,357
2022
Total expenses
$1,684,334
2022
Total assets
$1,225,962
2022
Num. employees
3
2022

Program areas at HABRI

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 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.
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.

Grants made by HABRI

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Trustees of Purdue University / Purdue UniversityThis Study Will Investigate the Neural Responses Correlating With Human-Dog Interaction and Potential Factors To Enhance It By Using A Functional Imaging Method (Fnirs) To Measure Brain Activity.$101,799
Johns Hopkins University (JHU)This Study Will Investigate the Effects of the Human-Animal Bond on Racial/ethnic Minority Pet-Owner Self-Perceived Mental and Physical Health Within the Mid-Atlantic Us Region.$69,841
University of Denver (DU)This Participatory Study Will Develop A Strategy To Reform Housing Service Systems To Better Support Unhoused Young People With Pets Using Data From Interviews With Unhoused Young People and Housing System Service Providers.$49,123
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds Human Animal Bond Research Foundation (HABRI)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Petsmart CharitiesAccess To Care/adoptions$100,000
Pet PartnersTo Support Research That Studied the Impact of Therapy Animal-Handler Teams.$100,000
Zoetis FoundationGeneral Operating Support$100,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at HABRI

NameTitleCompensation
Lindsey BraunVice President , Research and Operations
Steve FeldmanPresident
Samantha SerranoManager of Events and Engagement
Steven FeldmanPresident$324,734
Susanne KogutVice Chair / Director$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for HABRI

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,777,357
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,777,357

Form 990s for HABRI

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-03990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-24990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Petsmart Charities
December 31, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 31, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Petsmart Charities
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsAnimal organizationsAnimal sheltersCharities
Issues
EducationAnimalsPublic policy
Characteristics
Operates internationallyNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1310 L St NW Suite 860
Washington, DC 20005
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
habri.org/ 
Phone
(203) 532-3611
IRS details
EIN
27-4159453
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0248749
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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