Private foundation · Franklin
Pedigree Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $110,940
- Typical grant
- $10,500 to $15,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $15,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Sullivan County, Blount County, Lewis County, Davidson County, Williamson County, Lawrence County · plus 87 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 67% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 6.
- Total giving that year
- $1.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.3M | $111K | 6 |
| 2023 | $1.1M | $33K | 6 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Pedigree foundation · Franklin · 6155940069
- What to send
- Online grant applications are available on the website at www.pedigreefoundation.org
- Deadlines
- Applications are accepted beginning of march and completed by may (see website for exact dates)
- Limits
- All applicants must have a current 501(c)(3) designation from the irs. The pedigree foundation limits its awards to grants for project that benefit dogs. Grants are made only to u.s. Organizations. Each grant program guidelines has restrictions, which are available online. None of the programs provide support for event sponsorships, debt reduction or operating deficits, grants to individuals, or endowment funding.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Kimberly SpinaPresident/director
- Ellen ThompsonVice president/director
- Rob DoerflerSecretary/director
- Deb FairExecutive director
- Tiffany BiererDirector
- Doug CahillDirector
- Lisa CampbellDirector/president
- Elizabeth BarrettDirector
- Craig NeelyDirector
- Tracey MarumotoDirector
- Dan WerlyDirector
- Justin WhiteDirector
- Brandon PiacineTreasurer/director
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Animal Rescue Relief Purposes
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson Animal Services Inc. | Brentwood, Williamson County | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $50K |
| Animal Shelter of Sullivan County | Blountville, Sullivan County | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15K |
| East Bay Spca | Maryville, Blount County | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15K |
| High Forest Humane Society | Hohenwald, Lewis County | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $15K |
| Nashville Humane Association | Nashville, Davidson County | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $10K |
| Working Dogs for Vets | Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $5,000 |
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