Petsmart Scholarship Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Petsmart Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$72,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$359,124
Giving in 2025 was down from $105,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $185,000 | 20 | $591,597 |
| 2024 | $105,000 | 12 | $452,580 |
| 2025 | $72,500 | 8 | $359,124 |
How to apply
Petsmart Scholarship Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Petsmart Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $12,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarships to colleges & universities | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships to colleges & universities | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships to colleges & universities | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships to colleges & universities | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships to colleges & universities | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships to colleges & universities | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships to colleges & universities | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships to colleges & universities | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa Padamonsky
- Stephanie Jensen
- Madison Major
- Bryan Church
- Ben Phillips
Questions people ask
Does Petsmart Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Petsmart Scholarship Foundation give?
$72,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Petsmart Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lisa Padamonsky (President), Stephanie Jensen (Treasurer), Madison Major (Secretary) and Bryan Church (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Petsmart Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.