foundation for international aid

What foundation for international aid does

Foundation for International Aid to Animals (FIAA) is a private, US-based 501(c)(3) non-profit (Federal EIN 03-0446196) founded in 2001 by Mindy Camponeschi and headquartered at 20 East 20th Street, Fifth Floor, New York City. The organization operates as a 100% volunteer entity with no paid staff, board fees, or salaries; all program delivery is conducted through partnerships rather than field offices. Its four program areas are Domestic Animal Protection (sterilization and vaccination campaigns, responsible pet ownership), Wildlife Conservation Actions (species rescue, rehabilitation, habitat preservation), Educational Initiatives (school programs, scholarships, webinars), and Consulting Advice (NGO formation, shelter design, conservation strategy).

FIAA generates revenue exclusively through donations and charitable contributions, accepted via its website with preset tiers of $25, $50, $100, and $500 plus custom amounts, and via PayPal and credit card. Donations designated to specific projects or partner groups are passed through 100% to those recipients. The organization's go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer digital outreach (website, email, YouTube, Instagram) with a community-led model of more than 50 partner organizations across Chile, Kenya, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Puerto Rico, and other countries, plus relationships with municipal governments, universities, and K-12 schools.

Underlying technology is limited to standard non-profit web infrastructure (aidtoanimals.org) and donation processing; FIAA does not develop or sell technology products, and its services are delivered through funding, technical advice, medical supplies, facility construction, and organizational development for partner organizations. Documented outcomes include sterilization initiatives credited with preventing the birth of hundreds of thousands of unwanted puppies and kittens in Chile, renovation of the Jaguarete Center in Brazil with Association Mata Ciliar, and 200 grants to the First International Congress of Xenarthra Conservation.

Name

foundation for international aid

Legal name

Foundation for International Aid to Animals

Website

https://aidtoanimals.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Foundation for International Aid to Animals (FIAA) is a 100% volunteer US 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2001 that funds domestic animal welfare, wildlife conservation, and educational programs through a global network of more than 50 partner organizations across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK), Advocacy, Policy & Public Awareness (Animal Welfare) (BPAGAIAJ)

Keywords

• Animal welfare programs
• Wildlife conservation services
• Veterinary sterilization campaigns
• Nonprofit conservation funding
• Environmental education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: FIAA generates revenue through donations from individuals and organizations. Donors can contribute via PayPal or credit card, with options to donate to specific projects or general operations. The organization's executive and staff are entirely volunteer, ensuring maximum effectiveness of donations at the local level of supported projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Foundation for International Aid to Animals (FIAA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides funding, technical advice, consulting services, and organizational support to wildlife sanctuaries, rescue centers, and domestic animal protection organizations worldwide. The organization operates as a 100% volunteer entity, channeling donations directly into program support across a global network of more than 50 partner organizations spanning multiple continents.

Product overview

FIAA is a non-profit organization (not a technology product company) that operates through four interconnected program areas: Domestic Animal Protection, Wildlife Conservation Actions, Educational Initiatives, and Consulting Advice. These programs work together to promote humane treatment of animals and conserve global biodiversity through collaborative partnerships with local organizations worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Domestic Animal Protection Program Funding and operational support for partner organizations that rescue, shelter, and care for domestic animals such as dogs, cats, and stray or abandoned animals in communities worldwide.
• Wildlife Conservation Actions Program Grants and technical assistance provided to wildlife sanctuaries, rescue centers, and conservation organizations working to protect endangered species and rehabilitate native wildlife across multiple continents.
• Educational Initiatives Program Educational programming and outreach support designed to raise awareness of animal welfare, wildlife conservation, and environmental issues within local communities served by partner organizations.
• Consulting Advice Program Technical and organizational consulting services delivered to partner NGOs and rescue centers, including strategic planning, operational guidance, and capacity-building support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Prevented the birth of hundreds of thousands of unwanted puppies and kittens through sterilization initiatives in Chile
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

53 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Action for Cheetahs Kenya (ACK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018ACK, based in Meibae Conservancy and Nairobi, promotes conservation of cheetahs in Kenya through research, awareness and community participation. FIAA has been a partner since 2018 as part of a collaborative network supporting wildlife conservationists in Northern Kenya, reducing human-wildlife conflict and providing veterinary care, sterilization and vaccination campaigns.
• Cat Protection TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit shelter for cats and dogs founded by Indira Sahadevan in Colombo, Sri Lanka. FIAA supports and advises CPT's sterilization, vaccination and veterinary health operatives and helps with food and medical supplies.
• Association Mata CiliarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization based in Sao Paulo, Brazil dedicated to reforestation, water conservation, environmental education projects and wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and release. FIAA helps them in the renovation and construction of animal enclosures and veterinary clinic and research center.
• Ewaso LionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization dedicated to conserving lions and other large carnivores by promoting coexistence between people and wildlife. Founded by Dr. Shivani Bhalla, based in Samburu, Isiolo and Nairobi, Kenya. FIAA supports and advises this organization and is a key partner of their Kura's Pride campaign.
• Cheetah Outreach TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization based in Cape Town, South Africa, whose primary goal is the conservation and co-existence of free roaming cheetah on farmland areas. FIAA supports COT's Livestock Guardian Dog project.
• Namku Foundation for WildlifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated in 2014, based in Concon, Chile, focuses on rescue, rehabilitation and release of Chilean wildlife. FIAA's partnership has created a model for other organizations, including construction of enclosures for armadillos, raptors, penguins, and an emergency wildlife clinic.
• Fundacion OmachacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBased in Bogotá, Colombia, dedicated to conservation of aquatic and terrestrial species, research and sustainability of ecosystems. FIAA is a proud partner in their efforts to save river dolphins in the Orinoco River and conserve Amazon biodiversity.
• Grevy's Zebra TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent wildlife conservation Trust registered in Kenya, the only organization 100% dedicated towards saving the endangered Grevy's zebra. FIAA supports GZT's community initiatives, grassland restoration program, and provides emergency drought relief.
• Reteti Elephant SanctuarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe first community owned elephant sanctuary in Africa, located in Samburu County, Northern Kenya. FIAA supports the sanctuary understanding that orphaned elephants symbolize a new wave of thinking about wildlife conservation.
• Instituto TamanduacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO based in Brazil dedicated to rescue and scientific research of anteaters and sloths. Experts in conservation of Xenarthrans. FIAA supports their Pantanal Workshop that prepares students for wildlife fieldwork.
• IUCN SSC Anteater, Sloth & Armadillo Specialist GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of mammalogists and conservationists working to understand and protect sloths, anteaters and armadillos. FIAA supports ASASG's educational outreach program to raise youth awareness of Xenarthras.
• Fundacion Animalista Rapa NuicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBased in Rapa Nui Island, dedicated to responsible pet ownership, sterilization and media campaigns. Created in 2018, this is the first NGO in Rapa Nui for domestic animals. FIAA has supported and given legal advice since their beginnings.
• Kura's PridecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampaign by Ewaso Lions to promote vaccination and sterilization of dogs and cats in Northern Kenya, creating a healthier balance between people, livestock, wildlife and the environment. FIAA developed a mobile veterinary unit with this initiative.
• Fundacion LontracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit dedicated to rehabilitation and repopulation of otters in the coast of Chile. FIAA supports through Namku-FIAA Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and is working to construct the first specialized otter rescue center in Chile.
• International Otter Survival Fund (IOSF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBased in Isle of Skye, Scotland, non-profit dedicated to conservation, protection and care of otters in their habitats.
• Adopta Tu Mascota Rapa NuicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization dedicated to adoption of stray dogs and cats and responsible pet ownership programs in Rapa Nui Island. FIAA has provided legal advice, medical supplies, and equipment for adoption events.
• Illustre Municipalidad de Rapa NuicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment of Rapa Nui Island serving their community and environment. In 2019, FIAA signed an agreement of collaboration to support massive sterilization and vaccination campaigns and educational programs.
• Illustrious Municipality of ConconcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment of Concon sustainably developing their community while protecting the environment. FIAA works with them on animal welfare programs.
• Agrupacion Promotora de Tenencia Responsable de AnimalescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated to care and protection of domestic animals and education regarding animal welfare in the Altiplano of Chile.
• Amigos de los Animales Protectora VillarricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRescue center for stray and abandoned dogs and cats, especially senior animals, in Villarrica, Chile.
• Anteater, Sloth & Armadillo Specialist GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IUCN/SSC organization dedicated to research and conservation of Xenarthrans in the Americas, based in Mendoza, Argentina.
• Armadillos de ChilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization in Santiago, Chile dedicated to raising awareness about the three species of armadillos through educational activities and research. FIAA has supported building the first rehabilitation enclosure for armadillos in Chile.
• Centro de Conservación de Manatíes Del Caribe (CCMC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBased in Puerto Rico, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to conservation of endangered Manatees in the Caribbean.
• Ginger's HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term domestic animal campaign in collaboration with partners in Meibae, Kenya to vaccinate and monitor the impact of mass vaccination against rabies and distemper.
• Jungla PeumayencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiosphere Reserve preserving habitat for native species of fauna, flora and fungi, an important corridor for huemul and a center for education about biodiversity.
• Fundacion MallinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO in Ñuble Region of southern Chile protecting populations of Andean Deer (Huemul) and biodiversity of that ecosystem.
• Fundacion ÑankulafkenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit dedicated to conserving raptors and their habitats in Contulmo, Biobío, Chile.
• ONG CreaseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommitted to conservation of wildlife and community environmental education, based in San Pedro de la Paz, Biobío, Chile.
• Pontificia Universidad Catolica de ChilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical Veterinary school of PUC in Santiago of Chile. FIAA partnered on 'Conservation and Veterinarians of the Future' webinars and supports SILVET student organization.
• Alianza Conservación ChilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIAA initiative to create collaboration for conservation of wildlife and biodiversity among similarly dedicated groups in Chile.
• Fundacion Action Fauna / Refugio Animal CascadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit working in conservation of native fauna, educational programs, wildlife research and projects of wild animal rescue, rehabilitation and re-wilding.
• Programa Municipal de Bienestar Animal (Rapa Nui)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal program dedicated to animal welfare and health in Rapa Nui Island. FIAA has collaborated in sterilization campaigns, donated a mobile ultrasound unit, and provided veterinary internships.
• Colegio RaulíminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical co-educational public charter school in Puente Alto, Santiago, Chile. Students created 'The Green Team' to protect wildlife with FIAA support.
• Colegio San JoaquinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate K-12 co-educational school based in La Serena, Chile. FIAA and the school organized conservation and biodiversity talks.
• Colegio Santa Maria de Lo CañasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate K-12 co-educational school based in Santiago, Chile.
• Aldea Educativa Rapa NuicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal school educating students in a humanist-scientific environment. FIAA is developing a medical veterinary clinic on campus to give students opportunity for technical veterinary degree.
• FarSouth ExpeditionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization dedicated to wildlife tourism and production of educational materials related to wildlife conservation, based in Punta Arenas, Chile. Founded in 1997.
• El Camino de JoeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadio program dedicated to social education for responsible pet ownership in Aysen, Chile.
• Fundacion TrekánminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTherapy for people with differences through connection with horses and nature, based in Viña del Mar, Chile.
• Kia Hio Film ProductionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction company based in Rapa Nui Island dedicated to creating environmental and cultural film projects.
• Manu Project EditionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO dedicated to conserving birds of Rapa Nui through educational projects and publications. FIAA supported the first edition of the guidebook 'Aves de Rapa Nui'.
• Clínica Veterinaria MastervetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinic in Quilpue, Chile with different specialties dedicated to pet care.
• Cornejo y San Martin AbogadoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal office based in Valparaiso, Chile which collaborates with environmental groups and rescue centers for pets and wildlife. FIAA's legal advisors in Chile.
• Albatros PrintersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrinting company in Viña del Mar, Chile developing educational materials for programs of responsible pet ownership and conservation of biodiversity.
• Friends School of BaltimoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgressive, co-educational, independent K-12 school founded by Quakers in 1784 in Baltimore, Maryland.
• TAPO, Tanzania Animal Protection OrganizationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit promoting compassionate treatment of domestic and wild animals through education, advice and veterinary operatives in Tanzania. FIAA supports their 'Value Our Donkeys' program.
• SernapescaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Service of Fish and Aquaculture of Chile, working under the Ministry of Economics.
• Shoen Fonds de DotationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBased in Paris, France and Tokyo, Japan, awards grants to developing artists and collaborates with FIAA on environmental cultural projects.
• Congress of Xenarthra ConservationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganized by the Tamandua Institute, the First International Congress of Xenarthra Conservation took place online Nov 30-Dec 3, 2020. FIAA donated 200 student grants.
• Turid Rugaas / Pet Dog Trainers of EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresident and Founder of Pet Dog Trainers of Europe, renowned international dog trainer based in Norway. Her work inspired FIAA's work with domestic dogs in Chile.
• Asociación Indígena de Ganaderos Social y Cultural de General LagosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous association promoting sustainable environment for breeding of camelids and production of artisanal textiles in the Altiplano of Chile.
• Fundación Markas LaykuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for welfare, research and development of camelids in the Highlands of Chile.
• Universidad Andrés BellocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChilean private university established in 1988. FIAA partnered on inauguration of state of the art hospital at the largest wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center on the coast of Chile.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• International Fund for Animal Welfare: Global nonprofit focused on animal welfare and wildlife conservation across continents. Directly comparable to FIAA in mission, geographic spread, and program pillars (rescue, conservation, policy advocacy).
• World Animal Protection: International animal welfare nonprofit working on both domestic animal protection and wildlife conservation. Highly comparable to FIAA in combining community-level animal welfare with broader wildlife and policy work.
• Born Free Foundation: Wildlife conservation and animal welfare charity operating internationally with partner-led field programs. Comparable to FIAA in its partnership-driven conservation model and species-protection focus.
• African Wildlife Foundation: Africa-focused wildlife conservation nonprofit that funds and partners with local organizations on species protection, habitat preservation, and community-based programs. Directly comparable to FIAA's Kenya-based partnerships with Ewaso Lions and Grevy's Zebra Trust.
• David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: Wildlife conservation and elephant rescue/rehabilitation organization operating in Kenya with community and partner engagement. Closely comparable to FIAA's support of Reteti Elephant Sanctuary and Kenyan wildlife partners.

Broad incumbents

• Humane Society International: Large established animal welfare organization with global programs covering domestic animal protection, wildlife conservation, and policy. Operates as a much larger incumbent across the same verticals as FIAA.
• World Wildlife Fund: Largest global wildlife conservation organization, working through partner and field programs across multiple continents. Comparable in conservation scope and partner-network approach, though at vastly greater scale.
• Wildlife Conservation Society: Major international conservation organization running field programs across dozens of countries on species and habitat protection. Comparable to FIAA in multi-country wildlife conservation footprint, but at substantially greater institutional scale.
• The Nature Conservancy: Large environmental and conservation organization with global field operations. Adjacent to FIAA in biodiversity and habitat conservation mission, though broader in scope and far larger in scale and funding.

Emerging players

• International Crane Foundation: Specialist wildlife conservation nonprofit focused on crane species and their habitats globally. Comparable to FIAA in the species-specialist, partner-supported, and education-outreach model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxLklXun4jVmq5MNPLUcoVQ
• Instagraminstagram.com/fiaa_aidtoanimals

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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