4 Legs Foundation
4 Legs Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $27K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 9 grants totaling $157K. Net investment income was $302.
4 Legs Foundation at a glance
In short: 4 Legs Foundation gave $157K across 9 grants in 2023 (avg $17K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $156,876
- -12.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $17,431
- -32.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $26,905
- -66.7% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (56% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who 4 Legs Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Safe from Slaughter ($59K). Together the top 9 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 39 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How 4 Legs Foundation gives
- Giving fell 67% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2023) to $488K (2021). In 2023 it made 9 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Safe from Slaughter Lake Charles, LA | General & Unrestricted | $58,500 |
| Feral Cat Helpers Inc Isle of Palms, SC | General & Unrestricted | $28,376 |
| Precious Souls Canine Rescue and Sanctuary Inc Hammond, LA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary Inc Jacksonville, FL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Charleston Animal Society N Charleston, SC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hobo Hotel Inc Lake Charles, LA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pet Helpers Inc Charleston, SC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Magnolia Fawn Rescue Inc Gray Court, SC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Purrfect Angels Cat Rescue Turnersville, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $26,905 | $110,302 | $164,309 | $156,876 | 9 | $163,361 | $302 | $3,181 |
| 2022 | $80,912 | $178,937 | $196,196 | $179,530 | 7 | $192,264 | $154,541 | $1,956 |
| 2021 | $98,171 | $562,918 | $502,404 | $487,769 | 13 | $499,514 | $395,048 | — |
| 2020 | $37,657 | $411,914 | $488,497 | $479,908 | 10 | — | $197,850 | $3,339 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 4 Legs Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
4 Legs Foundation is led by Deborah Lamendola, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Deborah Lamendola
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 4 Legs Foundation
How much does 4 Legs Foundation give each year?
4 Legs Foundation gave $157K across 9 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $180K across 7 grants.
What is 4 Legs Foundation's typical grant size?
4 Legs Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,431, across 9 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does 4 Legs Foundation give grants?
4 Legs Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (34%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lake Charles, LA (2 grants).
Does 4 Legs Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of 4 Legs Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are 4 Legs Foundation's largest grantees?
4 Legs Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Safe from Slaughter ($58,500), Feral Cat Helpers Inc ($28,376) and Precious Souls Canine Rescue and Sanctuary Inc ($20,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is 4 Legs Foundation?
4 Legs Foundation reported $27K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is 4 Legs Foundation's EIN?
4 Legs Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1800022. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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