EveryCat Health Foundation

What EveryCat Health Foundation does

EveryCat Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Wyckoff, New Jersey, that operates as the only US nonprofit foundation focused exclusively on feline health research. Originally founded in 1968 as the Winn Feline Foundation and rebranded to EveryCat Health Foundation in 2023, the organization funds investigator-initiated studies spanning disease identification, diagnostics, treatment, nutrition, and behavior, distributing grants through bi-annual Spring and Fall cycles to researchers worldwide. The foundation also underwrites the 99 Lives Cat Genome Sequencing Initiative at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, which has produced over 1,000 feline genome datasets made available through an open-access platform to support disease gene discovery.

The foundation's core product surface consists of a grant funding program (over $12 million awarded cumulatively across more than 200 studies), a new Thinkific-based learning management platform launched in April 2026 that delivers on-demand feline health webinars with RACE-approved continuing education for veterinary professionals, a Tributes and Pet Memorial Program for donors, a Joan Miller New Investigator Award targeting emerging researchers, and an organized volunteer program. The technology stack is intentionally lightweight: EveryCat runs the Thinkific SaaS platform for education delivery and a DonorPerfect-powered donation form on its website, while outsourcing genomic compute and sequencing infrastructure to its university partner rather than developing proprietary technology products.

Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropic channels: individual donations (monthly giving, planned giving, matching gifts, tribute/memorial gifts), corporate sponsorships and grants from animal-health and pet-industry companies (Diamond-tier donors include PetSmart Charities, Zoetis, Merck Animal Health, Idexx Laboratories, and the Cat Fanciers Association, each contributing $100,000+), and special funds/endowment contributions. The organization holds a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and a 4-star Charity Navigator rating, operates with 1–10 staff, and is governed by a volunteer board led by President Dean Vicksman, DVM and Executive Director Jackie Ott Jaakola.

Name

EveryCat Health Foundation

Legal name

EveryCat Health Foundation

Website

https://everycat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EveryCat Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has funded over $12 million in feline health research grants across 200+ studies since 1968, serving researchers, veterinarians, and cat owners through grant cycles, a Thinkific-based CE platform, and donor programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Research Grants

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disease-Specific Research & Support (e.g., Cancer, Diabetes, ALS) (BPAGACAA), Veterinary Public Health & One Health Programs (HLAMAJAA), Behavioral Medicine & Training-Integrated Veterinary Services (HLAMAAAI)

Keywords

• Feline health research
• Veterinary research grants
• Nonprofit animal health
• Veterinary continuing education
• Cat genome research

Headquarters

HQ city

Wyckoff

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation receives donations from individuals, corporations, and estates. Major donors include Diamond donors ($100,000+), Platinum donors ($50,000-$74,999), Silver donors ($75,000-$99,999), and various other contribution levels.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Pharmaceutical companies, pet food manufacturers, and veterinary service companies provide sponsorships and grants.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EveryCat Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds feline health research through competitive grants awarded twice yearly to investigators worldwide, and complements this with continuing education for veterinary professionals via its Thinkific learning platform. It also runs donor programs including tributes, pet memorials, and a volunteer program to support its mission of advancing feline medicine.

Product overview

EveryCat Health Foundation is the world's only nonprofit focused solely on feline health. Since 1968, it has awarded grants for groundbreaking research benefiting every cat. The foundation operates primarily as a research funding organization rather than a product company, providing grant funding for feline health studies (with over $12 million in awards), a Thinkific-based learning management platform for webinars and CE credits, tribute and memorial programs for donors, and a volunteer program for community engagement. The foundation's key offerings include grant programs for researchers, an educational platform for veterinary professionals, and various donor recognition programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thinkific Learning Management Platform An online learning management platform that provides on-demand access to expert-led webinars focused on feline health and welfare, including RACE-approved continuing education (CE) credits for veterinary professionals, shelter staff, cat fanciers, and cat advocates.
• Grant Funding Program A grant funding program that awards grants twice yearly (Spring and Fall cycles) to innovative feline health research studies, supporting disease identification, diagnostics, treatment, nutrition, and behavior research worldwide.
• Tributes and Pet Memorial Program Programs that allow donors to make tributes in memory of beloved cats, including memorials and honor rolls for veterinarians and technicians.
• Volunteer Program An official volunteer program engaging veterinary professionals, cat owners, and community members to raise awareness about feline health research and support EveryCat's mission across outreach, education, fundraising, communications, and networking.
• Joan Miller New Investigator Award A grant award created to encourage new and innovative researchers with an interest in feline health to submit grant proposals, renamed in 2023 in honor of Joan Miller.

Quantifiable outcome

• Created over 1,000 cat genome datasets identifying several feline diseases
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Missouri College of Veterinary MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026The 99 Lives Cat Genome Sequencing Initiative at University of Missouri has created over 1,000 cat genome datasets. EveryCat Health Foundation's support has enabled major scientific milestones including identification of several feline diseases. Research data is made available to researchers worldwide through an open-source platform.
• PetlibrominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 December 2025Petlibro partnered with EveryCat Health Foundation as part of their Luma Smart Litter Box promotional campaign, making an initial donation of $22,222 to the foundation.
• PRN PharmacalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor of EveryCat's webinar on feline HCM, demonstrating commitment to feline health education.
• ThinkificcoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management platform provider enabling EveryCat to deliver on-demand webinars and continuing education content to veterinary professionals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Morris Animal Foundation: Morris Animal Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds animal health research grants across multiple species (dogs, cats, horses, wildlife). It is the closest comparable to EveryCat in mission and grantmaking model, but operates at a much larger scale and broader species scope.
• AKC Canine Health Foundation: The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation funds canine health research through a competitive grant program administered similarly to EveryCat's feline grants. It is the species-mirror counterpart — same structure, same donor/stakeholder logic, different animal.
• Cornell Feline Health Center: The Cornell Feline Health Center, housed at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, conducts and funds feline-specific health research and is one of the longest-standing academic centers in this niche. It is a direct competitor for both research output and veterinary credibility in feline medicine.
• International Cat Care: International Cat Care (formerly the Feline Advisory Bureau) is a UK-based charity dedicated to improving cat health and welfare globally through education, guidelines, and research engagement. It directly overlaps with EveryCat's feline-health mission and global grant acceptance.
• American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF): AVMF is the charitable arm of the AVMA and funds veterinary medical research, education, and disaster relief grants. It operates at a much larger scale but uses a comparable grantmaking-for-veterinary-science model and shares donor overlap with EveryCat.

Broad incumbents

• WALTHAM Petcare Science Institute: WALTHAM is Mars Petcare's global pet nutrition and health research arm, funding and conducting companion-animal science. It is a much larger, commercially funded research entity in the same broader pet health space where EveryCat operates.
• PetSmart Charities: PetSmart Charities is one of EveryCat's Diamond-level donors and the largest funder of animal welfare in North America. It is a major institutional donor/partner rather than a direct competitor, but operates in the same philanthropic pet-health ecosystem.
• The Animal Medical Center: The Animal Medical Center is a large nonprofit veterinary hospital and research institution in New York City, conducting clinical research and training veterinary specialists. It is a much larger institution with overlapping veterinary research mission and NYC footprint.

Emerging players

• American Association of Feline Practitioners: The American Association of Feline Practitioners is a veterinary professional association advancing feline medicine through guidelines, CE, and practitioner engagement. It complements EveryCat's research funding by translating findings into clinical practice.

Others

• Maddie's Fund: Maddie's Fund is a major family foundation dedicated to achieving a no-kill nation for companion animals, funding animal welfare, shelter medicine, and pet-related research grants. It shares grantmaking-for-animal-health DNA with EveryCat but focuses on shelter/welfare outcomes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EveryCatHealth
• Instagraminstagram.com/everycathealth
• Xx.com/everycathealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/everycat-health-foundation

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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