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Thelma Doelger Trust For Animals is a private trust based in ALAMEDA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. It holds total assets of $7.9M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Thelma Doelger Trust For Animals has made 91 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $314K in 2021 to $442K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $711K distributed across 38 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 37 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 16 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Thelma Doelger Trust For Animals primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 91 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
Thelma Doelger Trust For Animals has distributed a total of $1.8M across 91 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K.
To or for the use or other benefit of such charitable organizations which are dedicated to the care and maintenance of animals and/or the prevention of cruelty to animals, and which are operating within the state of california and subject to the jurisdiction of the attorney general of the state of california. Grantees must be tax-exempt organizations under the irc section 501(c)(3). An application form is available on the foundation's website.
Thelma Doelger Trust For Animals is headquartered in ALAMEDA, CA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul M Gordon | Trustee | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Margaret K Burks | Trustee | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Katherine Doelger | Trustee | $30K | $0 | $30K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
91
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
37
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Mammal CenterGeneral support | Sausalito, CA | $50K | 2024 |
| Tri County Wildlife CareGeneral support | Jackson, CA | $40K | 2024 |
| International Bird RescueEmergency grant for brown pelican crisis | Fairfield, CA | $30K | 2024 |
| Cat TownGeneral support | Oakland, CA | $30K | 2024 |
| Bird Rescue CenterGeneral support | Santa Rosa, CA | $27K | 2024 |
| Humane Society Of Truckee-TahoeGeneral support | Truckee, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Placer SpcaGeneral support | Roseville, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Vets In VansGeneral support | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Gold Country Wildlife RescueGeneral support | Auburn, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Animal Legal Defense FundFor Roadside Zoo Litigation | Cotati, CA | $20K | 2024 |
| Lindsay Wildlife ExperienceGeneral support | Walnut Creek, CA | $20K | 2024 |
| Earth Island InstituteFor Raptors Are The Solution project | Berkeley, CA | $15K | 2024 |
| East Bay SpcaGeneral support | Oakland, CA | $15K | 2024 |
| Dwight Center For Conservation Science At PepperwoodGeneral support | Santa Rosa, CA | $15K | 2024 |
| Contra Costa Humane SocietyGeneral support | Pleasant Hill, CA | $10K | 2024 |
| Nine Lives FoundationGeneral support | Redwood City, CA | $10K | 2024 |
| Jelly'S PlaceGeneral support | San Pablo, CA | $5K | 2024 |
| Town Cats Of Morgan HillGeneral support | Morgan Hill, CA | $5K | 2024 |
| MuttvilleFOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONATION MATCHING | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Community Clinic ConsortiumFOR VET SOS PROJECT | San Francisco, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Fix Our Ferals (Dba Animal Fix Clinic)GENERAL SUPPORT | Richmond, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Compassion Without BordersGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Rosa, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Oscar'S Place Adoption Center & SanctuaryGENERAL SUPPORT | Hopland, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Pets LifelineGENERAL SUPPORT | Sonoma, CA | $10K | 2023 |
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