Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals
Historical FunderAlameda, California · EIN 94-3318485 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PAUL M GORDON |
|---|---|
| Address | 1516 OAK STREET SUITE 318, ALAMEDA CA 94501 |
| Phone | 5104650900 |
| Form and materials | SEE INFORMATION REGARDING GRANT APPLICATION AT THE FOLLOWING LINKS: HTTP://THELMADOELGERTRUSTFORANIMALS.ORG/TDTAGRANTAPP2016.PDF |
| 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. |
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
4% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of Sonoma County | Santa Rosa, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe | Truckee, CA | General support | $35,000 |
| Vets in Vans | Alameda, CA | General support | $35,000 |
| Fix Our Ferals | Pinole, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Cat Town | Oakland, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | Pasadena, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Friends of Oakland Animal Services | Oakland, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium | San Francisco, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $20,000 |
| East Bay SPCA | Oakland, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Compassion Without Borders | Santa Rosa, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Pets Lifeline | Sonoma, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | Berkeley, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Wildcare | San Rafael, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Pacific Wildlife Care | Morro Bay, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Nine Lives Foundation | Redwood City, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Town Cats of Morgan Hill | Morgan Hill, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Trinity Animal Shelter Auxiliary | Weaverville, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Humboldt Spayneuter Network | Eureka, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Lindsay Wildlife Experience | Walnut Creek, CA | General support | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contra Costa Humane Society | Pleasant Hill, CA | General support | $6,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $410,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $442,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513009349101116
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3318485
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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