Wags and Menace Make a Difference Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wags and Menace Make a Difference Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $214,500 in 112 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $28,200. 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$214,500
- Number of grants112
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$28,200
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was down from $226,300 the year before.
4% 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 | $302,300 | 118 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $226,300 | 110 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $214,500 | 112 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Wags and Menace Make a Difference 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 Wags and Menace Make a Difference Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 35 | $61,900 |
| Colorado | 26 | $47,200 |
| Oregon | 1 | $28,200 |
| Washington | 8 | $15,500 |
| Wyoming | 5 | $8,500 |
| Idaho | 4 | $7,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $7,000 |
| Hawaii | 4 | $6,500 |
| Texas | 4 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Sisters Equine Rescue | in support of the medical fund | $28,200 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center | in support of the emergency medical fund | $9,400 |
| Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute Inc | medical fund | $5,200 |
| Giraffe Conservation Foundation USA | in support of conservation efforts | $5,000 |
| Noco Humane | 3 critter camps fund and medical fund | $4,100 |
| Colorado Puppy Rescue of Colorado | in support of the medical fund | $4,000 |
| Northcoast Marine Mammal Center | 6 seals medical care fund | $3,600 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center | 6 seals medical care fund | $3,600 |
| Snow Leopard Trust | for conservation efforts | $3,500 |
| Blackfoot Animal Shelter & Rescue | emergency medical care fund | $3,000 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue | in support of the medical fund | $3,000 |
| Journey Home Animal Care Center Inc | in support of the medical fund | $3,000 |
| Northcoast Marine Mammal Center | seal race fund | $3,000 |
| Sarvey Wildlife Care Center | emergency medical care fund | $3,000 |
| Second Chance Humane Society Inc | in support of the medical fund | $3,000 |
| Amazing Aussies Lethal White Rescue of Arizona | in support of the medical fund | $2,700 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Inc | in support of the Emergency medical Care fund | $2,500 |
| Second Chance Humane Society Inc | in support of emergency medical care | $2,100 |
| Arc-Animal Rehabilitation Center Inc | in support of the medical fund | $2,000 |
| Baby Rhino Rescue | for Medical Care and Milk Bottle Supplemental Feedings | $2,000 |
| Baby Warm Inc | for many new incubators for orphaned newborns | $2,000 |
| Baby Warm Inc | for emergency medical and incubators | $2,000 |
| Blackfoot Animal Shelter & Rescue | emergency medical care fund | $2,000 |
| Cheyenne Animal Shelter-Services | in support of emergency medical care fund | $2,000 |
| Cheyenne Animal Shelter-Services | In support of the medical fund | $2,000 |
| Colorado Animal Rescue Inc A Nonprofit Corporation | in support of the medical fund | $2,000 |
| Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc | in support of the medical fund | $2,000 |
| Global Impact | in support of the emergency medical care for the Sloth institute of costa rica | $2,000 |
| Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League Inc | in support of the medical fund | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Wildlife Center | in support of medical care | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Wildlife Center | in support of the medical fund | $2,000 |
| Journey Home Animal Care Center Inc | in support of medical fund | $2,000 |
| Journey Home Animal Care Center Inc | for the medical fund and for the Tail Tale storytime fund | $2,000 |
| Journey Home Animal Care Center Inc | Adoption fund | $2,000 |
| Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles | for emergency medical care | $2,000 |
| Penguins International | in support of conservation efforts | $2,000 |
| Red Desert Humane Society Inc | in support of the medical fund | $2,000 |
| Ridgefield Operation for Animal | in support of the medical fund | $2,000 |
| Sarvey Wildlife Care Center | medical care fund | $2,000 |
| SR3 Sealife Response Rehabilitation and Research | In support of medical fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia Lee
Questions people ask
Does Wags and Menace Make a Difference Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wags and Menace Make a Difference Foundation give?
$214,500 in tax year 2025, across 112 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Wags and Menace Make a Difference Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cynthia Lee (Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas).
What does Wags and Menace Make a Difference Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, animals and environment and conservation.