Private foundation · EIN 94-2499329 · Monterey, California · Animal welfare

Animal Welfare Assistance Group

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $397K total, median $397K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$397K
Median grant
$397K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2025

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Peace of Mind Dog RescuePacific Grove, CAVeterinary care and exams, Financial Support for Helping Paws Program Coordinator, and Support of Animal Care (neutering, microchips, etc.)$397K

About this foundation

Animal Welfare Assistance Group is a private grantmaking foundation in Monterey, California, tax-exempt since 1978. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Animal Welfare Assistance Group accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Animal Welfare Assistance Group give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $397K across 1 grants, a median of $397K.

Where does Animal Welfare Assistance Group give?

California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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