Paws Up Foundation
Invitation OnlyLas Vegas, Nevada · EIN 36-3946129 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$306K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$683K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
87% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Cowgirl Museum | Fort Worth, TX | Program service. | $252,500 |
| Blackfoot Challenge | Ovando, MT | Program service. | $15,000 |
| Western Montana Fair and Livestock Sale | Missoula, MT | Program service. | $10,048 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | Program service. | $5,000 |
| Yoga Haven | Las Vegas, NV | Program service. | $5,000 |
| Brave Hearts | Harvard, IL | Program service. | $3,000 |
| American Quarter Horse Foundation | Amarillo, TX | Program service. | $2,500 |
| Big Blackfoot Chapter of Montana Trout Unlimited | Ovando, MT | Program service. | $2,500 |
| Working Dogs for Conservation | Bozeman, MT | Program service. | $2,500 |
| Ebony Horsewomen | Hartford, CT | Program service. | $1,500 |
| Humane Society of Western Montana | Missoula, MT | Program service. | $1,500 |
| Wild Skies Raptor Center | Potomac, MT | Program service. | $1,090 |
| Alpine Artisans | Seeley Lake, MT | Program support. | $1,000 |
| Seeley Lake Historical Museum | Seeley Lake, MT | Program service. | $1,000 |
| University of Montana Foundation | Missoula, MT | Program service. | $1,000 |
| Watson Children's Center | Missoula, MT | Program service | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $306,138 | 16 |
| 2023 | $106,573 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349101231
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3946129
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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