Pedigree Foundation
Historical FunderFranklin, Tennessee · EIN 26-1121498 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded93
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PEDIGREE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 2013 OVATION PARKWAY, FRANKLIN TN 37067 |
| Phone | 6155940069 |
| Form and materials | ONLINE GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE AT WWW.PEDIGREEFOUNDATION.ORG |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED BEGINNING OF MARCH AND COMPLETED BY MAY (SEE WEBSITE FOR EXACT DATES) |
| Restrictions | ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A CURRENT 501(C)(3) DESIGNATION FROM THE IRS. THE PEDIGREE FOUNDATION LIMITS ITS AWARDS TO GRANTS FOR PROJECT THAT BENEFIT DOGS. GRANTS ARE MADE ONLY TO U.S. ORGANIZATIONS. EACH GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES HAS RESTRICTIONS, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE. NONE OF THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR EVENT SPONSORSHIPS, DEBT REDUCTION OR OPERATING DEFICITS, GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS, OR ENDOWMENT FUNDING. |
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
92% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Humane Association | Washington, DC | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $125,000 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Dallas, TX | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $100,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $50,600 |
| Williamson Animal Services Inc | Brentwood, TN | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $50,440 |
| Dallas Pets Alive | Kanab, UT | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $50,000 |
| Shelter Animals Count-National Database Initiative | Atlanta, GA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $50,000 |
| Washington Humane Society SPCA | Washington, DC | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $25,000 |
| American SPCA | New York, NY | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $20,000 |
| Nebraska Humane Association | Omaha, NE | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $20,000 |
| Humane Society of Utah | Murray, UT | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $17,500 |
| Humane Society for Seattle-King Co | Bellevue, WA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $17,100 |
| Cochrane & Area Humane Society | Cochrane, CA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,227 |
| Animal Protective Association | Saint Louis, MO | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Animal Shelter of Sullivan County | Blountville, TN | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Cantu Foundation Inc | San Diego, CA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| East Bay SPCA | Maryville, TN | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Clarksdale Animal Rescue Effort & Shelter Inc | Clarksdale, MS | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit | San Diego, CA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Friends Animal Shelter & Guardians Homeless Animal | Kelso, WA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Give a Dog a Home Rescue | Sebec, ME | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Guardian Angel Basset Rescue Inc | Dwight, IL | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| High Forest Humane Society | Hohenwald, TN | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Inc | Harrisburg, PA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area | New Braunfels, TX | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Lucky Dog Animal Rescue | Arlington, VA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Muddy Paws Rescue | New York, NY | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles SPCA | Los Angeles, CA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Louies Legacy Animal Rescue | Cincinnati, OH | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center | Riverside, CA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Southern Pines Animal Shelter | Hattiesburg, MS | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Spokane Humane Society | Spokane, WA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Susquehanna SPCA | Cooperstown, NY | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| The Animal Foundation | Denison, TX | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15,000 |
| Caring Hearts for Canines | Southern Pines, NC | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $14,996 |
| Forever Homes Animal Rescue | Chico, CA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $14,955 |
| Humane Society of Taos Inc | Taos, NM | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $14,934 |
| Siskiyou Humane Society Inc | Mount Shasta, CA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $14,579 |
| Tony LA Russas Animal Rescue Foundation | Walnut Creek, CA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $14,500 |
| Animal Refugee Response | Lower Lake, CA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $14,030 |
| The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratfo | Kitchener, CA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $13,859 |
| Renegade Paws Rescue | Savannah, GA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $12,530 |
| Anti-Cruelty Society | Chicago, IL | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $12,250 |
| Barktown Animal Rescue | Boston, KY | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $11,700 |
| Nashville Humane Association | Nashville, TN | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $10,500 |
| Harbor Humane Society | West Olive, MI | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $10,000 |
| Houston Humane Society | Houston, TX | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Tampa Bay Inc | Tampa, FL | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $9,420 |
| Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty | Philadelphia, PA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $8,020 |
| Oakville & Milton Humane Society | Oakville, CA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $7,261 |
| The Guelph Humane Society Incorporated | Las Vegas, NV | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $7,261 |
| Animal Rescue Foundation (Arf) of Alberta (Canada) | Calgary, CA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $7,252 |
| Montreal SPCA | Montreal, CA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $7,252 |
| Northwest Territories SPCA | Yellowknife, CA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $7,252 |
| Victoria Humane Society | Victoria, CA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $7,252 |
| The Nova Scotia SPCA | Yellowknife, CA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $7,252 |
| The Winnipeg Humane SPCA | Winnipeg, CA | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $7,252 |
| Animal Rescue Corps Inc | Washington, DC | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $5,000 |
| Asheville Humane Society Inc | Asheville, NC | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $5,000 |
| Aylas Acres No Kill Animal Rescue Inc | St Augustine, FL | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 93 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,294,654 | 93 |
| 2023 | $1,117,184 | 78 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533079349101868
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1121498
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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