The Checotah Animal Town & School Cats Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Checotah Animal Town & School Cats Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $190,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $165,000. 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$190,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$165,000
- Assets$851,323
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $196,500 the year before.
33% 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 | $152,500 | 2 | $116,503 |
| 2024 | $196,500 | 2 | $73,235 |
| 2025 | $190,000 | 3 | $851,323 |
How to apply
The Checotah Animal Town & School Cats 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Checotah Animal Town & School Cats Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 3 | $190,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Happy Paws Foundation | Financial assistance with operations of checotah city animal shelter | $165,000 |
| Checotah Foundation for Academic Excellence | For futhering the education of checotah high school graduates | $20,000 |
| Checotah Methodist Mission | Financial assistance with the mission's summer feeding program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carrie Underwood
- Carole Underwood
- Rick Fisher
- Ann Edelblute
- Kate Paris
- Judee Ann Williams
- David Zeisler
- Donna Wasson
- Michelle de Leon
- Michelle Young
Questions people ask
Does The Checotah Animal Town & School Cats Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Checotah Animal Town & School Cats Foundation give?
$190,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Checotah Animal Town & School Cats Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carrie Underwood (Director/Chairperson), Carole Underwood (Director/President), Rick Fisher (Director/Treasurer) and Ann Edelblute (Director/Secretary) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Checotah Animal Town & School Cats Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and faith communities.