Founded in 1918, Latham is:

  • A clearinghouse for information about:

    • - Humane issues and activities
    - The human companion animal bond (HCAB)
    - Animal-assisted therapy
    - The connections between child and animal abuse and other forms of violence
  • Producer and distributor of affordable videos and publications on the above topics
  • Publisher of the Latham Letter
  • Creator and sponsor of the "Search for Excellence" Video Awards
As a private operating foundation Latham does not make cash grants; rather, it works in many non-partisan roles including publisher, producer, facilitator, sponsor, and colleague.