Empty Cages Forever Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 85-6377669 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$315K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almost Home Wellness Center | Aiken, SC | Medical expenses | $45,000 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA Inc | Laguna Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| No Dogs Left Behind Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Muva Rufferz Rescue Inc | Marion, SC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Home for Good Dog Rescue Inc | Berkeley Heights, NJ | Medical expenses | $22,000 |
| Paws of War Inc | Nesconset, NY | War-Torn pups and cats | $20,000 |
| Big Oaks Rescue Farm | Hodges, SC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Friends of Screven County Animals | Sylvania, GA | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Helping Hands Humane Society Inc | Crawfordville, GA | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Palmetto Animal Welfare Services Inc | Aiken, SC | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Sweet Onion Animal Protection Society | Vidalia, GA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| No Trouble at All Animal Outreach | Johns Island, SC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Keeper Of the Wild Wildlife Rescue and Sanctuary Inc | Walterboro, SC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| All Bassets Cherished Basset Hound Rescue Inc | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Always and Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary Inc | Spring Hills, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Big Dog Haven Inc | Greeneville, TN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Peaceful Fields Sanctuary | Winchester, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cat Around Town Project | Camden, SC | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Hasty's Haven Inc | Liberty, SC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Whiskers Animal Rescue and Sanctuary | Southbury, CT | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $315,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $283,500 | 18 |
| 2023 | $287,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349101053
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-6377669
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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