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Pawsibilities Foundation

Preselected recipients only Benicia, California · EIN 942965167

Pawsibilities Foundation is a private foundation in Benicia, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,548 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $459 and the largest $2,396. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $14,501 the year before.

29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$11,9308$369,259
2024$14,5018$315,034
2025$5,5488$396,162

How to apply

Pawsibilities 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Pawsibilities Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California8$5,548

Grants paid in 2025

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
CA
To promote the humane treatment of animals through education, advocacy and services.$2,396
Bay Area German Shepard Rescue
Fulton, CA
To promote the humane treatment of animals through education, advocacy and services.$940
Pawsibilties Foundation
Benecia, CA
To promote the humane treatment of animals through education, advocacy and services.$882
Humane Society of the North Bay
Vallejo, CA
To promote the humane treatment of animals through education, advocacy and services.$568
The Perfect Catch Rescue Inc
Vallejo, CA
To promote the humane treatment of animals through educaton, advocacy and services.$350
Placer County Animal Services
Auburn, CA
To promote the humane treatment of animals through education, advocacy and services.$212
Pets in Need
Redwood City, CA
To promote the humane treatment of animals through education, advocacy and services.$100
Jameson Humane
Napa, CA
To promote the humane treatment of animals through education, advocacy, and services.$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Pawsibilities Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Pawsibilities Foundation give?

$5,548 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $459.

Who runs Pawsibilities Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Richard Taylor (Sec & Treasurer) and Mary S Taylor (President).

What does Pawsibilities Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals and education.

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