Human-Animal Alliance

What Human-Animal Alliance does

Human-Animal Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit grant-making organization headquartered in Wellington, Florida, that channels philanthropic capital to animal-assisted therapy programs across the United States. Founded with its inaugural dinner on March 7, 2023, the alliance awards individual grants ranging from $2,500 to $50,000 and has cumulatively disbursed more than $400,000 to over 30 organizations spanning veteran support, first-responder wellness, pediatric therapy, and disaster-response applications. Its core operating model is grantmaking rather than direct service delivery; the alliance does not run therapy programs itself but selects, vets, and funds third-party providers such as paws4people, Pawsitive Beginnings, and Domesti-PUPS.

The organization's defining structural feature is its 100% donation-to-mission pledge, under which all administrative overhead is privately funded, ensuring that donor contributions flow entirely to grantees. It is governed by an all-volunteer board and led by founder Jackie Ducci and Executive Director Alexis Pullium. In 2026 it earned the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency, providing third-party validation of its governance and financial disclosures and lowering due-diligence friction for institutional donors.

On the revenue side, the alliance generates inflows through individual donations, corporate contributions, and signature fundraising events — notably a Paint Your Pet event in February 2024 (approximately $25,000 raised) and a flagship Wilmington-area dinner in November 2024 (approximately $40,000 raised). Beyond steady-state programmatic grants, the alliance has expanded into capital-project funding (a Healing Den facility at Pawsitive Beginnings) and acute disaster-response deployments (Hurricane Helene in October 2024 and California wildfires in January 2025), indicating a gradually broadening thesis of what an animal-assisted therapy grant portfolio should fund.

Name

Human-Animal Alliance

Legal name

The Human-Animal Alliance, Inc.

Website

https://h-aa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Human-Animal Alliance is a Wellington, Florida-based 501(c)(3) grantmaking nonprofit that funds animal-assisted therapy programs nationwide, having awarded over $400,000 to more than 30 organizations since 2023 under a 100% donation-to-mission model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Grant Making

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Medicine & Training-Integrated Veterinary Services (HLAMAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), Foster & Volunteer Network Programs (BPAGAIAF)

Keywords

• Animal-assisted therapy funding
• Nonprofit grant making
• Charitable foundation grants
• Human-animal connection programs
• Equine therapy grants

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Human-Animal Alliance operates as a 501(c)(3) organization that raises funds through donations, fundraising events, and corporate partnerships. All donations go directly to grants supporting human-animal connection programs. Overhead costs are privately funded.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Human-Animal Alliance is a 501(c)(3) grant-making nonprofit that identifies and funds exceptional animal-assisted therapy and human-animal connection programs nationwide. The organization accepts grant applications from qualified 501(c)(3) public charities, screens them through an extensive review process, and directs 100% of donations to grantees. Grants typically range from $2,500 to $50,000 and support therapy animal programs, equine therapy centers, service dog training, disaster response for animals, and educational scholarships.

Product overview

The Human-Animal Alliance (H-AA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit grant-making organization that does not offer a traditional technology product. Its core offering is a grant program that provides financial support to nonprofit organizations engaged in animal-assisted therapy and human-animal connection programs. H-AA directly funds programs through an extensive screening process, identifying exceptional organizations nationwide. The organization's primary service is the distribution of grants to support therapy animal programs, educational scholarships for human-animal interaction studies, crisis response for animals affected by natural disasters, and community-based animal-assisted interventions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HAA Grant Program A grant-making service for qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that operate animal-assisted therapy and human-animal connection programs. Organizations that have been operating for at least 3 years apply through the website, submit supporting documentation including Form 990 and proof of insurance, and are reviewed by the Board of Directors before grants ranging from $2,500 to $50,000 are awarded for therapy animal programs, equine therapy, service dog training, disaster response, scholarships, and crisis foster care.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $400,000 in grants awarded to 30+ organizations across multiple years
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Philly Goat ProjectcoreOthers · 1 October 2025$17,500 grant to restore 'All Abilities RAMble' free animal-assisted therapy program at Awbury Arboretum for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families.
• PAWS NYcoreOthers · 1 August 2025Enhanced existing Pet Pantry program supporting pet parents facing physical and financial obstacles. Grant provided 19,945 meals to 205 pets of 149 New Yorkers - exceeding original projections by 73%.
• High Hopes Therapeutic RidingcoreOthers · 1 June 2025$30,000 grant as official sponsor of Summer Parkinson's Program in Old Lyme, CT. Grant offsets true cost of participation for all Parkinson’s participants, providing physical, mental, and emotional benefits.
• Pasadena HumanemajorOthers · 1 January 2025Human-Animal Alliance provided $25,000 grant to Pasadena Humane to support medical care, food, and safe shelter for pets impacted by the January 2025 southern California wildfires. Grant also supported efforts to reunify pets with families.
• The Street Dog CoalitionmajorOthers · 1 October 2024Partnership to provide displaced pets with free veterinary care after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina. Grant covered vaccinations, heartworm testing, treatment, and pain management for 95 dogs and cats.
• Pawsitive BeginningscoreOthers · 1 April 2024Established The Human-Animal Alliance Healing Den at fox sanctuary in Key Largo, FL. Grant funded construction of dedicated therapy space. Later grants supported trauma-informed therapy sessions with rescued foxes for first responders.
• Candid (GuideStar)coreOthersCandid's GuideStar platform provides transparency verification. Human-Animal Alliance holds GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency demonstrating commitment to nonprofit accountability and openness.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Petfinder Foundation: Grant-making organization funding adoption, shelter, and animal welfare programs. Comparable as a nonprofit grant-maker channeling donations to animal welfare and rescue programs.
• Petco Love: Corporate-affiliated grant-making foundation funding animal welfare organizations nationwide. Comparable model of awarding program grants to nonprofit animal welfare and therapy providers.
• PetSmart Charities: Largest animal welfare grant-making organization in the US, distributing hundreds of millions annually to shelter, rescue, and access-to-care programs. Directly comparable grant-maker model focused on companion animal welfare.
• Banfield Foundation: Pets-and-veterinary-focused grant-maker funding pet food security, disaster relief, and access-to-care programs. Comparable nonprofit grant-maker addressing companion animal welfare with a veterinary-industry network.
• The Grey Muzzle Organization: Grant-making nonprofit focused specifically on senior dog welfare programs. Comparable as a niche animal welfare grant-maker with a focused program-funding model.
• Maddie's Fund: Family-founded grant-making foundation dedicated to animal welfare, with significant funding toward community animal welfare programs and pet-related initiatives. Directly comparable grant-maker to H-AA's mission.

Emerging players

• The Pollination Project: Small-grant social-change foundation distributing seed grants to early-stage nonprofit initiatives. Comparable as an emerging grant-maker operating with lean staff and rapid deployment to underfunded causes.
• Paws for Purple Hearts: Service dog organization providing assistance dogs to veterans with PTSD/TBI and military facility dogs. Partial overlap with H-AA grantees (paws4people, Paws of War), making it a comparable beneficiary-side counterpart to H-AA's funding model.

Broad incumbents

• American Humane: Large, established animal welfare organization operating a national grant and program portfolio spanning rescue, therapy, and military dog programs. Comparable mission overlap with H-AA's therapy animal and veteran/animal support grantees.
• Best Friends Animal Society: Major national animal welfare organization funding No Kill initiatives, shelter programs, and disaster response. Comparable as a broad animal-welfare funder with disaster-response capability similar to H-AA's Pasadena Humane and Street Dog Coalition grants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/humananimalalliance

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments4 records

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