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Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog

Preselected recipients only Los Angeles, California · EIN 464137947

Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $957,869 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $18,238 and the largest $389,016. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $569,570 the year before.

56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$569,57029$1.8 million
2024$957,86923$693,656

How to apply

Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California20$924,116
Florida2$24,354
Indiana1$9,399

Grants paid in 2024

All 23 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Two Hands Four Paws Foundation
Woodland Hills, CA
To assist in their charitable mission.$389,016
Dr Doghouse Bully Crew Rescue
Studio City, CA
To assist in their charitable mission.$106,765
Mowgli Rescue
West Hollywood, CA
To assist in their charitable mission.$83,492
Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue
Los Angeles, CA
To assist in their charitable mission.$66,360
Southern California Pomeranian Rescue
Simi Valley, CA
To assist in their charitable mission.$60,632
All for Love Animal Rescue
Ojai, CA
To assist in their charitable mission.$40,755
CC Animal Rescue
Van Nuys, CA
To assist in their charitable mission.$35,124
Second Chance
Bakersfield, CA
To assist in their charitable mission.$25,275
Balooja's Foundation
Upland, CA
To assist in their charitable mission.$24,278
Give Fund
Tampa, FL
To assist in their charitable mission.$22,840
Mad Love Animal Rescue
North Hollywood, CA
To assist in their charitable mission.$22,500
Mash Vet
West Hollywood, CA
To assist in their charitable mission.$18,238
Independent Socal French Bulldog Rescue Inc
South Bend, IN
To assist in their charitable mission.$9,399
Canine Condi
Burbank, CA
To assist in their charitable mission.$8,786
Pups Without Borders
Van Nuys, CA
To assist in their charitable mission.$7,907
Tazzy Animal Rescue Fund
Burbank, CA
To assist in their charitable mission.$7,151
Code Red K9 Crew
Redlands, CA
To assist in their charitable mission.$7,083
Lilys Legacy
Petaluma, CA
To assist in their charitable mission.$6,916
Safe Rescue
Sunset Beach, CA
To assist in their charitable mission.$5,050
Deity Animal Rescue and Foundation
Beverly Hills, CA
To assist in their charitable mission.$4,519
Husky House
Lafayette, CA
To assist in their charitable mission.$4,063
DC Dogos Inc
Tampa, FL
To assist in their charitable mission.$1,514
Animal Urgent
Van Nuys, CA
To assist in their charitable mission.$206

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog give?

$957,869 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $18,238.

Who runs Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog?

Its 2024 filing lists Maxine Goldenson (President).

What does Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and animals.

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