Private foundation · EIN 94-3318485 · Alameda, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thelma Doelger Tr for Animals

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $20K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $410K total, median $20K. 95% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: 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…

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$410K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CA
95%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$7.9M

How to apply

See information regarding grant application at the following links: Http://thelmadoelgertrustforanimals.org/tdtagrantapp2016.pdf Contact: Paul M Gordon, 1516 Oak Street Suite 318, Alameda, Ca, 5104650900 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: 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.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Humane Society of Sonoma CountySanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$50K
Humane Society of Truckee-TahoeTruckee, CAGeneral support$35K
Vets in VansAlameda, CAGeneral support$35K
Fix Our FeralsPinole, CAGeneral support$25K
Cat TownOakland, CAGeneral support$25K
Marine Mammal CenterSausalito, CAGeneral support$25K
Pasadena HumanePasadena, CAGeneral support$25K
Friends of Oakland Animal ServicesOakland, CAGeneral support$25K
San Francisco Community Clinic ConsortiumSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$25K
Animal Legal Defense FundWashington, DCGeneral support$20K
East Bay SPCAOakland, CAGeneral support$20K
Compassion Without BordersSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$15K
Pets LifelineSonoma, CAGeneral support$15K
Earth Island InstituteBerkeley, CAGeneral support$15K
WildcareSan Rafael, CAGeneral support$10K
Pacific Wildlife CareMorro Bay, CAGeneral support$10K
Nine Lives FoundationRedwood City, CAGeneral support$10K
Town Cats of Morgan HillMorgan Hill, CAGeneral support$10K
Trinity Animal Shelter AuxiliaryWeaverville, CAGeneral support$5,000
Humboldt Spayneuter NetworkEureka, CAGeneral support$5,000
Lindsay Wildlife ExperienceWalnut Creek, CAGeneral support$5,000

By state: California 20 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Thelma Doelger Tr for Animals is a private grantmaking foundation in Alameda, California, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Thelma Doelger Tr for Animals accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See information regarding grant application at the following links: Http://thelmadoelgertrustforanimals.org/tdtagrantapp2016.pdf Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Thelma Doelger Tr for Animals give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $410K across 21 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Thelma Doelger Tr for Animals give?

California (20 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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