Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals
EIN 943318485Total Given 2017–2025
$3.0M
154 grants · $329K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $8K–$25K
grant size
50%
supporter · 34/68 multi-year
repeat
$11.8M
Assets (2025)
68
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
PAUL M GORDON
Phone
(510) 465-0900
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
SEE INFORMATION REGARDING GRANT APPLICATION AT THE FOLLOWING LINKS: HTTP://THELMADOELGERTRUSTFORANIMALS.ORG/TDTAGRANTAPP2016.PDF
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. GRANTEES MUST BE TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER THE IRC SECTION 501(C)(3).
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $424K | $8.8M | $211K | 19 |
| 2018 | $447K | $9.2M | $267K | 25 |
| 2019 | $274K | $9.5M | $307K | 16 |
| 2020 | N/A | $9.5M | $589K | N/A |
| 2021 | $314K | $11.4M | $552K | 17 |
| 2022 | $286K | $9.8M | $442K | 16 |
| 2023 | $356K | $10.3M | $354K | 19 |
| 2024 | $442K | $11.1M | $563K | 20 |
| 2025 | $416K | $11.8M | $742K | 22 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 154 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$8K
Median
$15K
Average
$19K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$75K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
PG
Paul M Gordon
9+ yrs
Trustee
MB
Margaret K Burks
3 yrs
Trustee
KD
Katherine Doelger
9+ yrs
Trustee
PG
Paul M Gordon
9+ yrs
Trustee
KD
Katherine Doelger
9+ yrs
Trustee
MB
Margaret K Burks
3 yrs
Trustee
PB
Peggy Burks
6 yrs
Trustee
PG
Paul M Gordon
9+ yrs
Trustee
KD
Katherine Doelger
9+ yrs
Trustee
PG
Paul M Gordon
9+ yrs
Trustee
KD
Katherine Doelger
9+ yrs
Trustee
PB
Peggy Burks
6 yrs
Trustee
PG
Paul M Gordon
9+ yrs
Trustee
PB
Peggy Burks
6 yrs
Trustee
KD
Katherine Doelger
9+ yrs
Trustee
PG
Paul M Gordon
9+ yrs
Trustee
PB
Peggy Burks
6 yrs
Trustee
KD
Katherine Doelger
9+ yrs
Trustee
PG
Paul M Gordon
9+ yrs
Trustee
KD
Katherine Doelger
9+ yrs
Trustee
PB
Peggy Burks
6 yrs
Trustee
PG
Paul M Gordon
9+ yrs
Trustee
KD
Katherine Doelger
9+ yrs
Trustee
PB
Peggy Burks
6 yrs
Trustee
SD
Susan Jane Doelger
Former Trustee
PG
Paul M Gordon
9+ yrs
Trustee
KD
Katherine Doelger
9+ yrs
Trustee
MB
Margaret K Burks
3 yrs
Trustee
SD
Susan Doelger
Trustee
Grants Awarded (154 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Palo Alto Jr Museum & Zoo | Palo Alto, CA | $75,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| Friends of the Palo Alto Jr Museum & Zoo | Palo Alto, CA | $75,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| Friends of the Palo Alto Jr Museum & Zoo | Palo Alto, CA | $75,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Placer Scpa | Roseville, CA | $60,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Muttville | San Francisco, CA | $50,000 | FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONATION MATCHING | 2023 |
| Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2019 |
| Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Pets Lifeline | Sonoma, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Humane Society of Sonoma County | Santa Rosa, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | $50,000 | General support | 2024 |
| Humane Society of Sonoma County | Santa Rosa, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Tri County Wildlife Care | Jackson, CA | $40,534 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| International Bird Rescue | Fairfield, CA | $40,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Tri County Wildlife Care | Jackson, CA | $40,000 | General support | 2024 |
| Placer Spca | Roseville, CA | $40,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Pets Lifeline Inc | Sonoma, CA | $35,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2019 |
| Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe | Truckee, CA | $35,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Vets in Vans | Alameda, CA | $35,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Wildlife Associates | Half Moon Bay, CA | $31,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| Cat Town | Oakland, CA | $30,000 | General support | 2024 |
| International Bird Rescue | Fairfield, CA | $30,000 | Emergency grant for brown pelican crisis | 2024 |
| Bird Rescue Center | Santa Rosa, CA | $27,000 | General support | 2024 |