Mission
DAWG Founders Fund provides funds for rescue, training, veterinary care and low-cost spay and neuter clinics to local no-kill shelters and other canine welfare organizations.
Public Charity
DAWG Founders Fund
DAWG Founders Fund is a private foundation categorized as Public Charity based in Santa Barbara, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $325K, expenses of $517K, total assets of $2.1M. Imperigo tracks 9 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $289K.
EIN: 451018812
Santa Barbara, CA
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$325K
Total Expenses$517K
Total Assets$2.1M
Grants Given9
Grant Total$289K
Filing Years2021–2024
Sample Grants Given
Aussie Rescue Networking Gp
Rescue, training & veterinary care
$7,495
High Desert Animal Coalition
Rescue & spay/neuter clinic
$198,877
Aussie Rescue Networking Gp
Rescue, training & veterinary care
$13,209
Route 66 Animal Rescue
Rescue, training & veterinary care
$10,000
High Desert Animal Coalition
Rescue, training & veterinary care
$18,235
Showing up to 5 of 9 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Director
Bill Rogers
Secretary
Ellen Zissler
Director
Kathleen Wathen
President
Shirley Jansen
Treasurer
Susan Jansen
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $325K | $517K | $2.1M |
| 2023 | $-38K | $273K | $2.2M |
| 2022 | $31K | $100K | $2.2M |
| 2021 | $2.6M | $72K | $2.6M |
Between 2021 and 2024, reported annual revenue declined from $2.6M to $325K (-88%), with total assets most recently reported at $2.1M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA.
CA
Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.