Wags and Menace Make a Difference Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 46-2447133 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$214K
Organizations funded112
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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 Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sisters Equine Rescue | Redmond, OR | in support of the medical fund | $28,200 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center | Laguna Beach, CA | in support of the emergency medical fund | $9,400 |
| Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute Inc | Gaviota, CA | medical fund | $5,200 |
| Giraffe Conservation Foundation USA | Orlando, FL | in support of conservation efforts | $5,000 |
| Noco Humane | Loveland, CO | 3 critter camps fund and medical fund | $4,100 |
| Colorado Puppy Rescue of Colorado | Parker, CO | in support of the medical fund | $4,000 |
| Northcoast Marine Mammal Center | Crescent City, CA | 6 seals medical care fund | $3,600 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center | Laguna Beach, CA | 6 seals medical care fund | $3,600 |
| Snow Leopard Trust | Seattle, WA | for conservation efforts | $3,500 |
| Blackfoot Animal Shelter & Rescue | Blackfoot, ID | emergency medical care fund | $3,000 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue | Longmont, CO | in support of the medical fund | $3,000 |
| Journey Home Animal Care Center Inc | Rifle, CO | in support of the medical fund | $3,000 |
| Northcoast Marine Mammal Center | Crescent City, CA | seal race fund | $3,000 |
| Sarvey Wildlife Care Center | Arlington, WA | emergency medical care fund | $3,000 |
| Second Chance Humane Society Inc | Ridgway, CO | in support of the medical fund | $3,000 |
| Amazing Aussies Lethal White Rescue of Arizona | Scottsdale, AZ | in support of the medical fund | $2,700 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Inc | Miles, TX | in support of the Emergency medical Care fund | $2,500 |
| Second Chance Humane Society Inc | Ridgway, CO | in support of emergency medical care | $2,100 |
| Arc-Animal Rehabilitation Center Inc | Pagosa Springs, CO | in support of the medical fund | $2,000 |
| Baby Rhino Rescue | Topanga, CA | for Medical Care and Milk Bottle Supplemental Feedings | $2,000 |
| Baby Warm Inc | Los Angeles, CA | for many new incubators for orphaned newborns | $2,000 |
| Baby Warm Inc | Los Angeles, CA | for emergency medical and incubators | $2,000 |
| Blackfoot Animal Shelter & Rescue | Blackfoot, ID | emergency medical care fund | $2,000 |
| Cheyenne Animal Shelter-Services | Cheyenne, WY | in support of emergency medical care fund | $2,000 |
| Cheyenne Animal Shelter-Services | Cheyenne, WY | In support of the medical fund | $2,000 |
| Colorado Animal Rescue Inc a Nonprofit Corporation | Glenwood Spgs, CO | in support of the medical fund | $2,000 |
| Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc | Bethel, CT | in support of the medical fund | $2,000 |
| Global Impact | Washington, DC | in support of the emergency medical care for the Sloth institute of costa rica | $2,000 |
| Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League Inc | Gunnison, CO | in support of the medical fund | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Wildlife Center | Kapaau, HI | in support of medical care | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Wildlife Center | Kapaau, HI | in support of the medical fund | $2,000 |
| Journey Home Animal Care Center Inc | Rifle, CO | in support of medical fund | $2,000 |
| Journey Home Animal Care Center Inc | Rifle, CO | for the medical fund and for the Tail Tale storytime fund | $2,000 |
| Journey Home Animal Care Center Inc | Rifle, CO | Adoption fund | $2,000 |
| Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles | San Pedro, CA | for emergency medical care | $2,000 |
| Penguins International | Loveland, CO | in support of conservation efforts | $2,000 |
| Red Desert Humane Society Inc | Rock Springs, WY | in support of the medical fund | $2,000 |
| Ridgefield Operation for Animal | Ridgefield, CT | in support of the medical fund | $2,000 |
| Sarvey Wildlife Care Center | Arlington, WA | medical care fund | $2,000 |
| Sr3 Sealife Response Rehabilitation and Research | Des Moines, WA | In support of medical fund | $2,000 |
| The California Wildlife Center | Malibu, CA | medical fund | $2,000 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Laguna Hills, CA | in support of 2 baby elephant's medical care | $2,000 |
| The Humane Society of Boulder Valley Inc | Boulder, CO | in support of medical care for a shelter dog | $2,000 |
| Toucan Rescue Ranch Inc | Reno, NV | in support of emergency medical care | $2,000 |
| Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center | Huntingtn Bch, CA | medical fund | $2,000 |
| Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center | Friday Harbor, WA | Emergency Medical Care fund | $2,000 |
| Zooh Corner Rabbit Rescue | San Gabriel, CA | in support of the medical fund | $2,000 |
| Cheyenne Animal Shelter-Services | Cheyenne, WY | 3 critter camp fund | $1,500 |
| Maui Humane Society Inc | Puunene, HI | for emergency medical care due to major wildfire | $1,500 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Inc | Miles, TX | in support of emergency medical care | $1,500 |
| Northcoast Marine Mammal Center | Crescent City, CA | seal fund and Tail Tale storytime fund | $1,300 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | for conservation efforts | $1,000 |
| Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary | Boca Raton, FL | In support of the medical fund | $1,000 |
| Animal Humane Association of New Mexico Inc | Albuquerque, NM | for emergency medical care | $1,000 |
| Animal Humane Association of New Mexico Inc | Albuquerque, NM | in support of the medical fund | $1,000 |
| Arc-Animal Rehabilitation Center Inc | Pagosa Springs, CO | for round the clock milk bottle feedings and emergency medical care | $1,000 |
| Arc-Animal Rehabilitation Center Inc | Pagosa Springs, CO | for emergency medical care | $1,000 |
| Baby Rhino Rescue | Topanga, CA | in support of the medical fund (milk bottle feedings) | $1,000 |
| Baby Rhino Rescue | Topanga, CA | emergency milk and emergency medical fund | $1,000 |
| Baby Warm Inc | Los Angeles, CA | for an incubator and other emergency medical supplies | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 112 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $214,500 | 112 |
| 2024 | $226,300 | 110 |
| 2023 | $302,300 | 118 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349104503
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-2447133
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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