Ethel Frends Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 59-7246019 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$164K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | HECTOR SANTILLAN - BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 S HOPE ST FL 23, LOS ANGELES CA 900711406 |
| Phone | 2138615228 |
| CA.GRANTMAKING@BOFA.COM | |
| Form and materials | GO TO WWW.BANKOFAMERICA.COM/PHILANTROPIC/SEARCH-FOR-GRANTS |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 1 |
| Restrictions | ANIMAL-RELATED PHILANTHROPY IN LOS ANGELES, VENTURA, SANTA BARBARA, SAN LUIS OBISPO, ORANGE, RIVERSIDE, SAN BERNARDINO, OR SAN DIEGO COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Blankets of Love | Grenada Hills, CA | Support 'help' program | $10,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | Santa Paula, CA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Guide Dogs of America | Sylmar, CA | Support 2 puppy | $10,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | Unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Santa Rosa, CA | Unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| San Diego Humane Society & SPCA | San Diego, CA | Support for canine care at | $7,500 |
| Volunteers of Burbank Animal Shelter | Burbank, CA | Medical fund to reduce K9 | $6,000 |
| Shadow's Fund Inc | Lompoc, CA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Spay-Neuter Action Project | Encinitas, CA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Rancho Coastal Humane Society | Encinitas, CA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | General support for los | $5,000 |
| Guide Dogs of the Desert | Palm Springs, CA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Care 4 Paws Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | Support neuter outreach | $5,000 |
| Canine Support Teams Inc | Menifee, CA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Spay Neuter Imperative Project | Indio, CA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS fka HUMANE SOCIETY | Washington, DC | Pets for life program los | $5,000 |
| Project Street Vet | Albuquerque, NM | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Riverside Humane Society | Riverside, CA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Woods Humane Society | San Luis Obispo, CA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Voice for the Animals Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Police Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support metro K-9 unit | $3,500 |
| Greater Good Charities | Seattle, WA | Support of goods in | $3,000 |
| Companion Animal Protection Society (Caps) | Thousand Oaks, CA | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Support for dog therapy | $3,000 |
| Animal Rescue Friends of Idyllwild | Idyllwildpine Cove, CA | Safe dogs,safe | $2,500 |
| Orange County SPCA | Huntington Beach, CA | Provide shelter to animals | $2,500 |
| Paws San Diego County Inc | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Humane Society of Pomona Valley Inc | Pomona, CA | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| California Paws Rescue | Palm Desert, CA | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Community Animal Medicine Project Inc | San Pedro, CA | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Wags and Walks | Los Angeles, CA | Lifesaving care for l.a. | $2,500 |
| Love on 4 Paws Inc | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $163,500 | 33 |
| 2024 | $148,500 | 30 |
| 2023 | $161,500 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601489349100020
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-7246019
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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