Sidewalk Angels Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sidewalk Angels Inc is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $734,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $144,000. 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$734,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$144,000
- Assets$86,604
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $595,000 the year before.
46% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $620,000 | 31 | $237,182 |
| 2024 | $595,000 | 33 | $465,748 |
| 2025 | $734,000 | 28 | $86,604 |
How to apply
Sidewalk Angels Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sidewalk Angels Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York. It also paid $184,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $225,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $130,000 |
| California | 3 | $40,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $40,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $30,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $20,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vujak Shelter & Wildlife Sanctuary Inc | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $144,000 |
| Tunica Humane Society | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $130,000 |
| SPCA of Westchester Inc | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $45,000 |
| Leavenworth County Humane Society | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $40,000 |
| The Sato Project | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $35,000 |
| Mid Hudson Animal Aid | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $25,000 |
| Aarf Animal Rescue | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $20,000 |
| Animal House Jamaica | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $20,000 |
| Better World Rescue | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $20,000 |
| Last Chances Animal Rescue Sanctuary | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $20,000 |
| Negril Pup Rescue | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $20,000 |
| Paws Crossed Animal Rescue Inc | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $20,000 |
| Second Chance Rescue Attn Jennifer Brooks Executive Director | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $20,000 |
| Individual | $20,000 | |
| The Wild Bird Fund | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $20,000 |
| Speak for the Unspoken | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $20,000 |
| Brother Wolf Canine Rescue | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $10,000 |
| Individual | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Walden | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $10,000 |
| Individual | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $10,000 |
| Individual | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $10,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $10,000 |
| Ramapo Bergen Animal Rescue | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $10,000 |
| Speak Rescue and Sanctuary | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $10,000 |
| Surulana Animal Rescue | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $10,000 |
| Social Tees Animal Rescue | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $10,000 |
| Strong Paws Rescue | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island Pet Network | To rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Thomas
- Marisol Thomas
- Barry Siegel
Questions people ask
Does Sidewalk Angels Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sidewalk Angels Inc give?
$734,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Sidewalk Angels Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Thomas (Vice President & Secretary), Marisol Thomas (President) and Barry Siegel (Treasurer).
What does Sidewalk Angels Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and international.