Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals
Accepts applications
Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals is a private foundation in Alameda, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $410,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$410,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$11.8 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was down from $442,000 the year before.
52% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $442,000 | 20 | $11.1 million |
| 2024 | $410,000 | 21 | $11.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul M Gordon 1516 Oak Street Suite 318, Alameda, CA 94501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (510) 465-0900 |
| What to submit | See information regarding grant application at the following links: http://thelmadoelgertrustforanimals.org/tdtagrantapp2016.pdf |
| Restrictions | To or for the use or other benefit of such charitable organizations which are dedicated to the care and maintenance of animals and/or the prevention of cruelty to animals, and which are operating within the state of California and subject to the jurisdiction of the attorney general of the state of California. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $390,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of Sonoma County | General support | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe | General support | $35,000 |
| Vets in Vans | General support | $35,000 |
| Fix Our Ferals | General support | $25,000 |
| Cat Town | General support | $25,000 |
| Marine Mammal Center | General support | $25,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | General support | $25,000 |
| Friends of Oakland Animal Services | General support | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium | General support | $25,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | General support | $20,000 |
| East Bay SPCA | General support | $20,000 |
| Compassion Without Borders | General support | $15,000 |
| Pets Lifeline | General support | $15,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | General support | $15,000 |
| Wildcare | General support | $10,000 |
| Pacific Wildlife Care | General support | $10,000 |
| Nine Lives Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Town Cats of Morgan Hill | General support | $10,000 |
| Trinity Animal Shelter Auxiliary | General support | $5,000 |
| Humboldt Spayneuter Network | General support | $5,000 |
| Lindsay Wildlife Experience | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine Doelger
- Margaret K Burks
- Paul M Gordon
Questions people ask
Does Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals give?
$410,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals?
Its 2024 filing lists Katherine Doelger (Trustee), Margaret K Burks (Trustee) and Paul M Gordon (Trustee).
What does Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and environment and conservation.