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Checotah Animal Town & School Cats Foundation is a private corporation based in NASHVILLE, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Gelfand Rennert & Fedlman L. It holds total assets of $851K. Annual income is reported at $976K. Total assets have decreased from $102K in 2011 to $73K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 10 officers and trustees. Providing financial assistance to happy paws foundation operations of the checotah city animal shelter. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oklahoma, Maine and Tennessee. According to available records, Checotah Animal Town & School Cats Foundation has made 12 grants totaling $706K, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has decreased from $273K in 2020 to $153K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $143K, with an average award of $59K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Oklahoma and Maine and Tennessee. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$55K
Largest Grant
$143K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Providing financial assistance to happy paws foundation operations of the checotah city animal shelter
Expenses: $115K
Promoting post secondary education for graduating seniors of the checotah high school
Expenses: $18K
Providing financial assistance to happy paws foundation operations of the checotah city animal shelter. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OK, ME, TN.
Checotah Animal Town & School Cats Foundation has distributed a total of $706K across 12 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $59K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $143K.
Checotah Animal Town & School Cats Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Checotah Animal Town & School Cats Foundation is headquartered in NASHVILLE, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carole Underwood | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Donna Wasson | ACTING MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carrie Underwood | DIRECTOR/CHAIRPERSON | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Zeisler | ACTING MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ann Edelblute | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michelle Young | ACTING MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kate Paris | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Judee Ann Williams | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rick Fisher | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michelle De Leon | ACTING MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$73K
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$73K
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$706K
Average Grant
$59K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$18K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Paws FoundationFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH OPERATIONS OF CHECOTAH CITY ANIMAL SHELTER | Checotah, OK | $133K | 2023 |
| Checotah Foundation For Academic ExcellenceFOR FUTHERING THE EDUCATION OF CHECOTAH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES | Checotah, OK | $20K | 2023 |
| Checotah Band BoostersTO FUND INSTRUMENTS & EQUIPMENT FOR THE CHECOTAH HIGH SCHOOL BAND | Checotah, OK | $12K | 2022 |
| Checotah Public SchoolsTO OFFSET EXPENSE OF CHROMEBOOK PURCHASES FOR CHECOTAH PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR GRADES 2-12 DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC. | Checotah, OK | $100K | 2020 |
| Jesus' Helping HandsFOOD BANK CONTRIBUTION | Liberty, ME | $5K | 2020 |
| Methodist MissonFOOD BANK CONTRIBUTION | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2020 |
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