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Bissell Pet Foundation is a private corporation based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. It holds total assets of $2.8M. Annual income is reported at $9.9M. Total assets have grown from $60K in 2011 to $2.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Empty the Shelters - Grants awarded through BISSELL Pet Foundation's reduced-fee adoption program including four national events with more than 300 participating organizations as well as nine regional events. More than 88,000 dogs and cats were adopted through these events in 2023. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Michigan. According to available records, Bissell Pet Foundation has made 3,725 grants totaling $13.1M, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.7M in 2020 to $1.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $5.4M distributed across 1,662 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1M, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 931 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Arizona, Louisiana, which account for 26% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 50 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 1,662 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Fees paid for pet adoptions at 100+ shelter and rescue organizations throuhout the united states
Expenses: $372K
Fees paid for spay and neuter expenses at shelters throughout the united states
Expenses: $256K
Supplies and equipment provided to shelters for animal care
Expenses: $50K
Fees paid to to shelters to provide veterinay care throughout united states
Expenses: $49K
Empty the Shelters - Grants awarded through BISSELL Pet Foundation's reduced-fee adoption program including four national events with more than 300 participating organizations as well as nine regional events. More than 88,000 dogs and cats were adopted through these events in 2023. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 3,725 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, AZ, LA.
Bissell Pet Foundation has distributed a total of $13.1M across 3,725 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1M.
The application deadline is 4/19/2021 - 5/3/2021 AND 10/11/2021-10/25/2021. See attached statement.
Bissell Pet Foundation is headquartered in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 50 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel M Van Winkle | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kevin J Little | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark J Bissell | Director/President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| M Catherine Bissell | Director/Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Max M Bissell | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
3,725
Total Giving
$13.1M
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
931
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal AdvocatesDonor Designated | Barnwell, SC | $25K | 2023 |
| Beauregard Parish Sheriff'S Office Animal ControlDonor Designated | Deridder, LA | $150K | 2023 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue IncDonor Designated | Loxahatchee Groves, FL | $120K | 2023 |
| Global StraysDonor Designated | Southampton, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Operation Kindness Of GarlandDonor Designated | Carrollton, TX | $55K | 2023 |
| Eastwood Ranch Foundation Animal Welfare And RescueGeneral Program Support | Toronto, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Big Lake Humane SocietyDonor Designated | Muskegon, MI | $40K | 2023 |
| Jameson Animal Rescue RanchDonor Designated | Napa, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Freedom DogsDonor Designated | Oceanside, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Danny & Ron'S RescueDonor Designated | Rembert, SC | $25K | 2023 |
| Williamson Animal ServicesDonor Designated | Brentwood, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Companion Animal AllianceDonor Designated | Baton Rouge, LA | $25K | 2023 |
| Strong Island Animal Rescue LeagueDonor Designated | Port Jefferson Station, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| City Of Grenada Animal ShelterDonor Designated | Grenada, MS | $23K | 2023 |
| Detroit Dog RescueFix the Future/Spay & Neuter | St Clair Shores, MI | $20K | 2023 |
| Little Traverse Bay Humane SocietyGeneral Program Support | Ontario, MI | $20K | 2023 |
| Alaska Native Rural Veterinary IncFix the Future/Spay & Neuter | Fairbanks, AK | $14K | 2023 |
| De DierenbeschermingFix the Future/Spay & Neuter | Den Haag | $11K | 2023 |
| RedroverFix the Future/Spay & Neuter | Sacramento, CA | $11K | 2023 |
| Four Paws UsaFix the Future/Spay & Neuter | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Houston SpcaHealing Heartworm | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Animal Rescue CorpsCrisis and Disaster Response | Gallatin, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Spca Of Southwest MichiganGeneral Program Support | Kalamazoo, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| La Socit Protectrice Des Animaux (La Spa)Fix the Future/Spay & Neuter | Paris | $10K | 2023 |
| Humane IndianaFix the Future/Spay & Neuter | Munster, IN | $8K | 2023 |
| Nyc Second Chance RescueCrisis and Disaster Response | Whitestone, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| St Landry Parish Animal ControlGrateful Pet | Mandeville, LA | $7K | 2023 |
| Cascades Humane Society IncFix the Future/Spay & Neuter | Jackson, MI | $7K | 2023 |
| Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Humane Society Of Lackawanna CountyFix the Future/Spay & Neuter | South Abington Townshi, PA | $7K | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of Independence CountyCrisis and Disaster Response | Ogden, UT | $7K | 2023 |
| Kitsap Humane SocietyFix the Future/Spay & Neuter | Silverdale, WA | $6K | 2023 |
| St Louis County SaveFix the Future/Spay & Neuter | Clayton, MO | $6K | 2023 |
| Carroll County Humane SocietyFix the Future/Spay & Neuter | Mckenzie, TN | $6K | 2023 |
| Furkids IncFix the Future/Spay & Neuter | Cumming, GA | $6K | 2023 |
| Atchafalaya River RescueCrisis and Disaster Response | Mansura, LA | $6K | 2023 |
| Hasra Inc (Heart Of Alabama Save Rescue Adopt)Fix the Future/Spay & Neuter | Florence, AL | $5K | 2023 |
| Arizona Humane SocietyFix the Future/Spay & Neuter | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Muddy Paws RescueFix the Future/Spay & Neuter | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Rescue OneFix the Future/Spay & Neuter | Springfield, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Berks CountyFix the Future/Spay & Neuter | Birdsboro, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Lake Humane SocietyFix the Future/Spay & Neuter | Mentor, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Lynchburg Humane SocietyFix the Future/Spay & Neuter | Lynchburg, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Spca Of Westchester IncCrisis and Disaster Response | Briarcliff Manor, NY | $5K | 2023 |