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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 46-2447133

Wags and Menace Make a Difference Foundation

A private foundation in Wilmington, DE. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 112 grants and $214,500 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $214,500

    Grants listed
    112
    Assets, end of year
    $1,087,016

  • Tax year 2024

    $226,300

    Grants listed
    110
    Assets, end of year
    $1,121,742

  • Tax year 2023

    $302,300

    Grants listed
    118
    Assets, end of year
    $1,315,449

  • Tax year 2022

    $318,300

    Grants listed
    128
    Assets, end of year
    $1,281,724

  • Tax year 2021

    $304,500

    Grants listed
    128
    Assets, end of year
    $1,084,780

  • Tax year 2020

    $314,070

    Grants listed
    122
    Assets, end of year
    $1,044,802

  • Tax year 2019

    $308,150

    Grants listed
    116
    Assets, end of year
    $893,127

  • Tax year 2018

    $289,834

    Grants listed
    106
    Assets, end of year
    $679,441

Grants paid in 2025

112 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. 3 Sisters Equine RescueRedmond, OR

    in support of the medical fund

    $28,200
  2. Pacific Marine Mammal CenterLaguna Beach, CA

    in support of the emergency medical fund

    $9,400
  3. Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute IncGaviota, CA

    medical fund

    $5,200
  4. Giraffe Conservation Foundation USAOrlando, FL

    in support of conservation efforts

    $5,000
  5. Noco HumaneLoveland, CO

    3 critter camps fund and medical fund

    $4,100
  6. Colorado Puppy Rescue of ColoradoParker, CO

    in support of the medical fund

    $4,000
  7. Northcoast Marine Mammal CenterCrescent City, CA

    6 seals medical care fund

    $3,600
  8. Pacific Marine Mammal CenterLaguna Beach, CA

    6 seals medical care fund

    $3,600
  9. Snow Leopard TrustSeattle, WA

    for conservation efforts

    $3,500
  10. Blackfoot Animal Shelter & RescueBlackfoot, ID

    emergency medical care fund

    $3,000
  11. Colorado Horse RescueLongmont, CO

    in support of the medical fund

    $3,000
  12. Journey Home Animal Care Center IncRifle, CO

    in support of the medical fund

    $3,000
  13. Northcoast Marine Mammal CenterCrescent City, CA

    seal race fund

    $3,000
  14. Sarvey Wildlife Care CenterArlington, WA

    emergency medical care fund

    $3,000
  15. Second Chance Humane Society IncRidgway, CO

    in support of the medical fund

    $3,000
  16. Amazing Aussies Lethal White Rescue of ArizonaScottsdale, AZ

    in support of the medical fund

    $2,700
  17. Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue IncMiles, TX

    in support of the Emergency medical Care fund

    $2,500
  18. Second Chance Humane Society IncRidgway, CO

    in support of emergency medical care

    $2,100
  19. Arc-Animal Rehabilitation Center IncPagosa SPGS, CO

    in support of the medical fund

    $2,000
  20. Baby Rhino RescueTopanga, CA

    for Medical Care and Milk Bottle Supplemental Feedings

    $2,000
  21. Baby Warm IncLos Angeles, CA

    for many new incubators for orphaned newborns

    $2,000
  22. Baby Warm IncLos Angeles, CA

    for emergency medical and incubators

    $2,000
  23. Blackfoot Animal Shelter & RescueBlackfoot, ID

    emergency medical care fund

    $2,000
  24. Cheyenne Animal Shelter-ServicesCheyenne, WY

    in support of emergency medical care fund

    $2,000
  25. Cheyenne Animal Shelter-ServicesCheyenne, WY

    In support of the medical fund

    $2,000
  26. Colorado Animal Rescue Inc A Nonprofit CorporationGlenwood SPGS, CO

    in support of the medical fund

    $2,000
  27. Danbury Animal Welfare Society IncBethel, CT

    in support of the medical fund

    $2,000
  28. Global ImpactWashington, DC

    in support of the emergency medical care for the Sloth institute of costa rica

    $2,000
  29. Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League IncGunnison, CO

    in support of the medical fund

    $2,000
  30. Hawaii Wildlife CenterKapaau, HI

    in support of medical care

    $2,000
  31. Hawaii Wildlife CenterKapaau, HI

    in support of the medical fund

    $2,000
  32. Journey Home Animal Care Center IncRifle, CO

    in support of medical fund

    $2,000
  33. Journey Home Animal Care Center IncRifle, CO

    for the medical fund and for the Tail Tale storytime fund

    $2,000
  34. Journey Home Animal Care Center IncRifle, CO

    Adoption fund

    $2,000
  35. Marine Mammal Care Center Los AngelesSan Pedro, CA

    for emergency medical care

    $2,000
  36. Penguins InternationalLoveland, CO

    in support of conservation efforts

    $2,000
  37. Red Desert Humane Society IncRock Springs, WY

    in support of the medical fund

    $2,000
  38. Ridgefield Operation for AnimalRidgefield, CT

    in support of the medical fund

    $2,000
  39. Sarvey Wildlife Care CenterArlington, WA

    medical care fund

    $2,000
  40. SR3 Sealife Response Rehabilitation and ResearchDes Moines, WA

    In support of medical fund

    $2,000
  41. The California Wildlife CenterCalabasas, CA

    medical fund

    $2,000
  42. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USALaguna Hills, CA

    in support of 2 baby elephant's medical care

    $2,000
  43. The Humane Society of Boulder Valley IncBoulder, CO

    in support of medical care for a shelter dog

    $2,000
  44. Toucan Rescue Ranch IncReno, NV

    in support of emergency medical care

    $2,000
  45. Wetlands and Wildlife Care CenterHuntingtn BCH, CA

    medical fund

    $2,000
  46. Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation CenterFriday Harbor, WA

    Emergency Medical Care fund

    $2,000
  47. Zooh Corner Rabbit RescueSan Gabriel, CA

    in support of the medical fund

    $2,000
  48. Cheyenne Animal Shelter-ServicesCheyenne, WY

    3 critter camp fund

    $1,500
  49. Maui Humane Society IncPuunene, HI

    for emergency medical care due to major wildfire

    $1,500
  50. Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue IncMiles, TX

    in support of emergency medical care

    $1,500
  51. Northcoast Marine Mammal CenterCrescent City, CA

    seal fund and Tail Tale storytime fund

    $1,300
  52. African Wildlife FoundationWashington, DC

    for conservation efforts

    $1,000
  53. Alturas Wildlife SanctuaryBoca Raton, FL

    In support of the medical fund

    $1,000
  54. Animal Humane Association of New Mexico IncAlbuquerque, NM

    for emergency medical care

    $1,000
  55. Animal Humane Association of New Mexico IncAlbuquerque, NM

    in support of the medical fund

    $1,000
  56. Arc-Animal Rehabilitation Center IncPagosa SPGS, CO

    for round the clock milk bottle feedings and emergency medical care

    $1,000
  57. Arc-Animal Rehabilitation Center IncPagosa SPGS, CO

    for emergency medical care

    $1,000
  58. Baby Rhino RescueTopanga, CA

    in support of the medical fund (milk bottle feedings)

    $1,000
  59. Baby Rhino RescueTopanga, CA

    emergency milk and emergency medical fund

    $1,000
  60. Baby Warm IncLos Angeles, CA

    for an incubator and other emergency medical supplies

    $1,000
  61. Baby Warm IncLos Angeles, CA

    in support of the emergency medical care and incubators

    $1,000
  62. Baby Warm IncLos Angeles, CA

    in support of the medical fund

    $1,000
  63. Baby Warm IncLos Angeles, CA

    for the medical fund and new incubators

    $1,000
  64. Blackfoot Animal Shelter & RescueBlackfoot, ID

    medical care fund

    $1,000
  65. Charities Aid Foundation AmericaAlexandria, VA

    in support of emergency medical care to SANCCOB Save the Seabirds fund

    $1,000
  66. Cheyenne Animal Shelter-ServicesCheyenne, WY

    for emergency canned dog food, dog toys and dog treats

    $1,000
  67. City of Idaho FallsIdaho Falls, ID

    in support of the medical fund

    $1,000
  68. Colorado Animal Rescue Inc A Nonprofit CorporationGlenwood SPGS, CO

    In support of emergency medical care fund

    $1,000
  69. Colorado Animal Rescue Inc A Nonprofit CorporationGlenwood SPGS, CO

    in support of medical fund

    $1,000
  70. Colorado Horse RescueLongmont, CO

    in support of medical fund

    $1,000
  71. Colorado Puppy Rescue of ColoradoParker, CO

    in support of medical fund

    $1,000
  72. Delta Humane SocietyRayville, LA

    In support of medical fund

    $1,000
  73. Dogs Deserve Better IncCharlottesvle, VA

    in support of medical for two dogs, and toward new beds and toys

    $1,000
  74. EnchantmuttsAlbuquerque, NM

    in support of medical fund

    $1,000
  75. Global ImpactWashington, DC

    in support of emergency medical care for the Sloth institute of Costa Rica

    $1,000
  76. Hawaii Wildlife CenterKapaau, HI

    in support of emergency medical care

    $1,000
  77. Heart of the Valley Humane Society IncBozeman, MT

    in support of the medical fund

    $1,000
  78. Journey Home Animal Care Center IncRifle, CO

    Medical fund

    $1,000
  79. Marine Mammal Care Center Los AngelesSan Pedro, CA

    2 seals medical care fund

    $1,000
  80. Marine Mammal CenterSausalito, CA

    in support of the emergency medical fund

    $1,000
  81. National Great Pyrenees RescueNanuet, NY

    in support of the medical fund

    $1,000
  82. National Great Pyrenees RescueNanuet, NY

    medical care fund

    $1,000
  83. Nevada Humane Society IncReno, NV

    in support of the medical fund

    $1,000
  84. Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue IncMiles, TX

    in support of medical fund

    $1,000
  85. Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue IncMiles, TX

    in support of medical care fund

    $1,000
  86. Penguins InternationalLoveland, CO

    for conservation efforts

    $1,000
  87. Save the Manatee Club IncLongwood, FL

    in support of conservation efforts

    $1,000
  88. Second Chance Humane Society IncRidgway, CO

    For emergency dog food, dog treats, cat food, and other emergency supplies for the shelter

    $1,000
  89. SR3 Sealife Response Rehabilitation and ResearchDes Moines, WA

    emergency medical care fund

    $1,000
  90. SR3 Sealife Response Rehabilitation and ResearchDes Moines, WA

    In support of emergency medical care and medical supplies

    $1,000
  91. The California Wildlife CenterCalabasas, CA

    emergency medical care fund

    $1,000
  92. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USALaguna Hills, CA

    for medical support for two baby elephants

    $1,000
  93. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USALaguna Hills, CA

    in support of the emergency medical care for 1 baby elephant

    $1,000
  94. The Delta Gamma Anchor Center for Blind ChildrenDenver, CO

    Christmas gifts and musical instruments fund

    $1,000
  95. The Humane Society of Boulder Valley IncBoulder, CO

    for medical support for a shelter dog

    $1,000
  96. The Humane Society of Boulder Valley IncBoulder, CO

    in support of the shelter animal medical care fund

    $1,000
  97. Toucan Rescue Ranch IncReno, NV

    in support of the medical fund

    $1,000
  98. Utah Friends of Basset HoundsSalt Lake City, UT

    emergency medical care fund

    $1,000
  99. Utah Friends of Basset HoundsSalt Lake City, UT

    in support of medical care fund

    $1,000
  100. Wetlands and Wildlife Care CenterHuntingtn BCH, CA

    baby ducks and showers fund

    $1,000
  101. Wetlands and Wildlife Care CenterHuntingtn BCH, CA

    in support of the Brown Pelican Medical fund

    $1,000
  102. Wetlands and Wildlife Care CenterHuntingtn BCH, CA

    in support of emergency medical care

    $1,000
  103. Wildlife Conservation Network IncSan Francisco, CA

    Global Penguin Society for conservation efforts fund

    $1,000
  104. Wildlife Conservation Network IncSan Francisco, CA

    Pangolin Crisis Fund for conservation efforts

    $1,000
  105. Wildlife Conservation Network IncSan Francisco, CA

    EWASO Lions conservation efforts fund

    $1,000
  106. Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation CenterFriday Harbor, WA

    Emergency medical care to a new rescue center

    $1,000
  107. Zooh Corner Rabbit RescueSan Gabriel, CA

    emergency medical fund

    $1,000
  108. Northcoast Marine Mammal CenterCrescent City, CA

    in support of the seal medical fund

    $600
  109. Northcoast Marine Mammal CenterCrescent City, CA

    emergency medical care fund

    $600
  110. Northcoast Marine Mammal CenterCrescent City, CA

    medical support for seals fund

    $600
  111. Global ImpactWashington, DC

    in support of the medical fund for the Sloth Institute of Costa Rica

    $500
  112. Toucan Rescue Ranch IncReno, NV

    in support of the emergency medical care fund

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Animals95 grants $183,50093% of the total
  2. International aid4 grants $8,5004% of the total
  3. Health2 grants $3,0002% of the total
  4. Education1 grant $1,000<1% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $1,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California35 grants $61,900
  2. Colorado26 grants $47,200
  3. Oregon1 grant $28,200
  4. Washington8 grants $15,500
  5. Wyoming5 grants $8,500
  6. Florida3 grants $7,000
  7. Idaho4 grants $7,000
  8. Hawaii4 grants $6,500
  9. Texas4 grants $6,000
  10. District of Columbia4 grants $4,500

Officers, directors and trustees

1 person as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Cynthia LeePres, Dir, Sec, Treas Hours 1Pay $0

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