Pedigree Foundation
Accepts applications
Pedigree Foundation is a private foundation in Franklin, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 93 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants93
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
78% 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 | $1.1 million | 78 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 93 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Pedigree Foundation 2013 Ovation Parkway, Franklin, TN 37067 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 594-0069 |
| What to submit | Online grant applications are available on the website at www.pedigreefoundation.org |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted beginning of march and completed by may (see website for exact dates) |
| Restrictions | All applicants must have a current 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS. The pedigree foundation limits its awards to grants for project that benefit dogs. Grants are made only to U.S. Organizations. Each grant program guidelines has restrictions, which are available online. None of the programs provide support for event sponsorships, debt reduction or operating deficits, grants to individuals, or endowment funding. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Pedigree Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 29 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $83,419 in 10 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $180,000 |
| Texas | 6 | $149,500 |
| California | 11 | $129,064 |
| Tennessee | 6 | $110,940 |
| Illinois | 3 | $77,850 |
| Utah | 3 | $69,100 |
| Georgia | 3 | $67,530 |
| New York | 4 | $55,000 |
| Washington | 5 | $51,200 |
| North Carolina | 8 | $46,616 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Humane Association | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $125,000 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $100,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $50,600 |
| Williamson Animal Services Inc | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $50,440 |
| Dallas Pets Alive | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $50,000 |
| Shelter Animals Count-National Database Initiative | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $50,000 |
| Washington Humane Society SPCA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of Tulsa | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $25,000 |
| American SPCA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $20,000 |
| Nebraska Humane Association | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $20,000 |
| Humane Society of Utah | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $17,500 |
| Humane Society for Seattle-King Co | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $17,100 |
| Cochrane & Area Humane Society | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,227 |
| Animal Protective Association | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Animal Shelter of Sullivan County | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Cantu Foundation Inc | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| East Bay SPCA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Clarksdale Animal Rescue Effort & Shelter Inc | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Friends Animal Shelter & Guardians Homeless Animal | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Give A Dog A Home Rescue | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Guardian Angel Basset Rescue Inc | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| High Forest Humane Society | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Inc | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Lucky Dog Animal Rescue | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Muddy Paws Rescue | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles SPCA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Louies Legacy Animal Rescue | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Southern Pines Animal Shelter | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Spokane Humane Society | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Susquehanna SPCA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| The Animal Foundation | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Caring Hearts for Canines | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $14,996 |
| Forever Homes Animal Rescue | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $14,955 |
| Humane Society of Taos Inc | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $14,934 |
| Siskiyou Humane Society Inc | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $14,579 |
| Tony la Russas Animal Rescue Foundation | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $14,500 |
| Animal Refugee Response | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $14,030 |
Officers and trustees
- Kimberly Spina
- Ellen Thompson
- Rob Doerfler
- Deb Fair
- Tiffany Bierer
- Doug Cahill
- Lisa Campbell
- Elizabeth Barrett
- Craig Neely
- Tracey Marumoto
- Dan Werly
- Justin White
- Brandon Piacine
Questions people ask
Does Pedigree Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted beginning of march and completed by may (see website for exact dates).
How much does Pedigree Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 93 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Pedigree Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kimberly Spina (President/Director), Ellen Thompson (Vice President/Director), Rob Doerfler (Secretary/Director) and Deb Fair (Executive Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Pedigree Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, human services and housing and homelessness.