Wags and Menace Make a Difference Foundation

EIN 462447133

New Hyde Park, NY 11042 |(800) 839-1754

Total Given 2017–2023
$1.8M
700 grants · $264K avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$2K
grant size
70%
deep partner · 72/103 multi-year
repeat
$1.5M
Assets (2023)
103
Distinct Recipients

About

As explained below, the Foundation has no plans for dissolution. This statement is submitted to report the distribution of certain assets during the year. The distributions resulted in a substantial contraction of assets. The following information is submitted in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.6043-3(a)(1) and the Form 990-PF instructions: During the taxable year ending December 31, 2021, the Foundation made distributions from assets from sources other than current income. Collectively, the distributions in excess of current income totaled $304,500. This amount represents 25% or more of the Foundation's net assets of $1,187,147 (as measured by fair market value) at the beginning of the Foundation's taxable year ending December 31, 2021. Although the Foundation technically experienced a substantial contraction, it will continue in existence and has no plans for dissolution. The Foundation made distributions of cash to the grantees listed in the attachment to Part XiV, Line 3a; each such grant was made solely for the charitable purpose specified therein.

Focus Areas

Health Arts & Culture Environment Human Services Youth Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Phone (800) 839-1754

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2017 $318K $648K $689K 98
2018 $290K $645K $335K 106
2019 N/A $1.0M $545K N/A
2020 $314K $1.2M $506K 122
2021 $304K $1.4M $378K 128
2022 $318K $1.2M $550K 128
2023 $302K $1.5M $374K 118

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 700 grants on record

Minimum
$200
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$3K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$36K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

CL
Cynthia Lee 7+ yrs
President, Dir, Sec, Treasurer Leadership

Grants Awarded (700 total)

Purpose
Heavenly Horse Haven Anza, CA $36,000 medical care and hay 2023
3 Sisters Equine Rescue Redmond, OR $25,850 Medical Fund 2020
3 Sisters Equine Rescue Redmond, OR $25,850 medical fund 2021
3 Sisters Equine Rescue Redmond, OR $25,850 medical fund 2023
3 Sisters Equine Rescue Bend, OR $25,850 medical Fund 2017
3 Sisters Equine Rescue Redmond, OR $25,850 in support of the medical fund 2022
Spirit Wind Horse Rescue Hotchkiss, CO $24,000 medical Fund 2017
3 Sisters Equine Rescue Bend, OR $23,500 medical Fund 2018
Spirit Wind Horse Rescue Hotchkiss, CO $22,000 medical fund 2020
Heavenly Horse Haven Anza, CA $22,000 in support of emergency medical and hay 2022
Spirit Wind Horse Rescue Hotchkiss, CO $22,000 medical Fund 2018
Heavenly Horse Haven Anza, CA $18,000 Medical care and hay 2023
The Humane Society of Boulder Valley Inc Boulder, CO $16,000 life saving ultrasound medical equipment machine fund 2017
Heavenly Horse Haven Anza, CA $16,000 in support of emergency medical care and hay 2022
Garfield County Animal Welfare Foundation Inc Rifle, CO $15,000 medical Fund 2017
Spirit Wind Horse Rescue Hotchkiss, CO $14,000 medical fund 2021
Colorado Puppy Rescue of Colorado Aurora, CO $14,000 medical Fund 2017
Colorado Puppy Rescue of Colorado Centennial, CO $13,000 medical fund 2020
Colorado Puppy Rescue of Colorado Aurora, CO $13,000 medical Fund 2018
Garfield County Animal Welfare Foundation Inc Rifle, CO $13,000 medical Fund 2018
Spirit Wind Horse Rescue Hotchkiss, CO $12,000 in support of 12 horses Program 2020
Spirit Wind Horse Rescue Hotchkiss, CO $12,000 fund for 12 horses: Creams, Spencer, Taima, Mikasi, Sagewind, Justice, Journey, Harrington and Bainbridge 2021
Spirit Wind Horse Rescue Hotchkiss, CO $12,000 fund for emergency hay 2021
Heavenly Horse Haven Anza, CA $12,000 medical care and hay 2023
Heavenly Horse Haven Anza, CA $12,000 medical Fund 2017