May and Bill Allison Foundation
Preselected recipients only
May and Bill Allison Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $220,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $41,000. 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$220,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$41,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $230,290 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $232,520 | 10 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $230,290 | 11 | $6.5 million |
| 2025 | $220,000 | 11 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
May and Bill Allison 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 May and Bill Allison Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $212,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spark Rescue Santa Barbara | Rescue and care of animals at risk | $41,000 |
| Doberman Pincher Rescue | Care and feeding of rescued dogs | $30,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | Rescuing dogs who in turn are trained for search and rescue | $23,000 |
| Santa Barbara Audubon Society | Education, conservation and restoration of habitat | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network | Rescue and care of wildlife | $20,000 |
| Resqcats | Rescue, care and adoption of abandoned cats and kittens | $20,000 |
| CARE 4 Paws | Spay and neuter clinics | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara Humane Society | Medical diagnosis and treatment of animals | $15,000 |
| Individual | Care for any abused, neglected, special needs, or homeless domestic or farm animal in need | $15,000 |
| Asap | Care and feeding of rescued cats in Santa Barbara County | $13,000 |
| The Horse Project | Care of horses eligible for adoption | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wendy Edmunds
Questions people ask
Does May and Bill Allison Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does May and Bill Allison Foundation give?
$220,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs May and Bill Allison Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wendy Edmunds (Trustee).
What does May and Bill Allison Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, food and hunger and environment and conservation.