Best Pets Foundation
EIN 271445997Total Given 2020–2022
$426K
23 grants · $142K avg/year
based on 3 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$12K
typical small grants · $8K–$22K
grant size
38%
supporter · 6/16 multi-year
repeat
$54K
Assets (2021)
16
Distinct Recipients
About
BEST PETS FOUNDATION (THE "FOUNDATION") DISSOLVED ON MAY 06, 2024. THE FOUNDATION CEASED OPERATIONS. AN EXECUTED COPY OF ARTICLES OF DISSOLUTION, HAVE BEEN ATTACHED TO THIS FINAL RETURN.
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
(303) 929-4574
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $234K | $99K | $42K | 9 |
| 2021 | $149K | $54K | $171K | 12 |
| 2022 | $43K | $0 | $5K | 2 |
| 2023 | N/A | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| 2024 | N/A | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 23 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$8K
Median
$12K
Average
$19K
75th Pctl
$22K
Maximum
$100K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
DS
Dara Shalette
Director, President
Leadership
EW
Edward Wood-Prince
Director, Secretary, Treasurer
Leadership
DS
Dara Shalette
Director, President
Leadership
EW
Edward Wood-Prince
Director, Secretary, Treasurer
Leadership
DS
Dara Shalette
Director, President
Leadership
EW
Edward Wood-Prince
Director, Secretary, Treasurer
Leadership
DS
Dara Shalette
Director, President
Leadership
EW
Edward Wood-Prince
Director, Secretary, Treasurer
Leadership
DS
Dara Shalette
Director, President
Leadership
EW
Edward Wood-Prince
Director, Secretary, Treasurer
Leadership
Grants Awarded (23 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snip Collier | Naples, FL | $100,000 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2020 |
| Soul Dog | Englewood, CO | $57,000 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2020 |
| Humane Society of the South Platte Valley | Littleton, CO | $27,928 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2022 |
| Humane Society of the South Platte Valley Inc | Littleton, CO | $25,000 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2020 |
| Humane Society of the South Platte Valley Inc | Littleton, CO | $25,000 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2021 |
| Lost Dog Foundation | Richmond, VA | $25,000 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2021 |
| Lightshine Canine | Longmont, CO | $20,000 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2021 |
| Animal Help Now | Boulder, CO | $15,000 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2020 |
| Animal Help Now | Boulder, CO | $15,000 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2021 |
| Animal Help Now | Boulder, CO | $15,000 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2022 |
| Have a Heart Animal Welfare Fund | Accord, NY | $14,000 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2021 |
| Lightshine Canine | Longmont, CO | $12,500 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2020 |
| Dmk Rehoming | Littleton, CO | $10,000 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2021 |
| Awr Cat Tails Rescue | Pueblo, CO | $7,500 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2020 |
| Dmk Rehoming | Littleton, CO | $7,500 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2020 |
| Hope for Hooves | North Augusta, SC | $7,500 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2021 |
| Humane Society of Freemont County | Canon City, CO | $7,500 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2021 |
| Nm Dog | Albuquerque, NM | $7,500 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2021 |
| Red Fern Animal Rescue | Denver, CO | $7,500 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2021 |
| The Giving Paw | Englewood, CO | $7,500 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2021 |
| Nm Dog | Albuquerque, NM | $5,000 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2020 |
| The Giving Paw | Englewood, CO | $5,000 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2020 |
| Soccer Pants Senior Paws | Denver, CO | $2,500 | ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES | 2021 |