Florence May Canine Rescue Trust
Accepts applications
Florence May Canine Rescue Trust is a private foundation in Sandy Springs, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $49,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $3,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$49,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,500 the year before.
27% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $44,900 | 13 | $935,880 |
| 2024 | $45,500 | 13 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $49,000 | 15 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Edward Hirsch Trustee 7405 Crompton CT N, Sandy Springs, GA 30350 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (404) 966-8788 |
| What to submit | The grant seeker must be a charitable organization established to aid in the care of neglected dogs, to prevent cruelty to dogs, or to enhance the usefulness of dogs in society. Written requests must be submitted to the trustee stating the purpose and activities of the grant seeker, the amount desired, and how the amount will be used along with a copy of the IRS determination letter granting tax exempt status for the grant seeker. |
| Deadlines | July 1 of current year |
What Florence May Canine Rescue Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 8 | $24,500 |
| New York | 2 | $7,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,500 |
| California | 1 | $3,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Angels Among US Pet Rescue | To save dogs and cats from high-kill shelters in north georgia | $3,500 |
| Best Friends Pet Adoption Center | To save the lives of pets in shelters in the region | $3,500 |
| Canine Assistants | To aid neglected dogs & enhance usefulness of dogs | $3,500 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | To train and provide assistance dogs to people with disabilities | $3,500 |
| Canine Partners for Life | Providing and sustaining professionally trained service and companion dogs for individuals with physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities | $3,500 |
| Deaf Dogs Rock | Specialize in the rescue training & placement of deaf dogs to provide support for deaf dogs & their families | $3,500 |
| Furkids Animal Rescue | To save the lives of pets in shelters in the region | $3,500 |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind | To aid neglected dogs & to enhance usefulness of dogs | $3,500 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | To provide highly qualified guide gos and k9 buddy dogs, provide guide readiness skills, and offer youth programs to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired. | $3,500 |
| Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue | To reduce the number of animals euthanized at local shelters in metro atlanta | $3,500 |
| Paws Atlanta | To aid neglected dogs & to enhance usefulness of dogs | $3,500 |
| Pets for Patriots | Uplifting the lives of military veterans and their families while saving the most overlooked shelter dogs and cats | $3,500 |
| Pets for the Elderly Foundation | To provide companionship to senior individuals through pet ownership | $3,500 |
| Athens Humane Society | Rescue and protect companion animals by providing for their wellbeing, uniting them with loving homes, and advocating for a compassionate society. | $1,750 |
| Paws 4 Life | Providing a no-kill animal control and shelter to care for and protect animals from neglect and abandonment | $1,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward Hirsch
Questions people ask
Does Florence May Canine Rescue Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: July 1 of current year.
How much does Florence May Canine Rescue Trust give?
$49,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Florence May Canine Rescue Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward Hirsch (Trustee).
What does Florence May Canine Rescue Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, housing and homelessness and disability.