Cold Noses Foundation Inc
Cold Noses Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Hyannis, Massachusetts, that supports animal-welfare organizations through grants for work with domestic pets, wildlife, and farm animals. The foundation describes itself as an all-volunteer organization supporting rescuers in the United States and around the world, particularly smaller organizations.
Cold Noses Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cold Noses Foundation Inc gave $201K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $201,361
- +102.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,153
- +65.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,900
- Total assets
- $4,128
- -77.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cold Noses Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website says applications are considered only during solicitation periods, and applications sent outside those periods will not be considered. Eligible U.S. organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits; non-U.S. organizations may be considered if they have an equivalent status, assessed case by case. Applicants must have annual income of $200,000 or less in the last fiscal year and be prepared to document project expenses and outcomes, including receipts. The foundation may review applications and conduct an on-location or teleconference interview.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Independence Drive Suite 7, Hyannis, MA 02601
Phone: (508) 494-9303
Website: https://coldnosesfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Cold Noses Foundation Inc
Who Cold Noses Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pegasus Foundation ($93K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 76 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as supporting rescuers in the United States and around the world. Its 2024 filing reported that 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 14% to California, 9% to Texas, and 3% to North Carolina. The filing also lists grants to recipients in other U.S. states and to organizations identified with locations outside the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cold Noses Foundation Inc gives
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 313% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2020) to $201K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pegasus Foundation Hobe Sound, FL | General Support | $92,961 |
| Pet Orphans Van Nuys, CA | General Support | $24,000 |
| Les Chats Du Mercantour Houston, TX | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Pet Orphans Miami Homestead, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Phoenix Charitable Foundation San Antonio, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| Republic of Georgia Dog Rescue Dover, DE | General Support | $5,000 |
| Kotor Kitties Seattle, WA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Let's Save the Strays International Wayland, MA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Luck's Rescue Trenton, GA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Straatkatten Costa Rica | General Purpose | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,128 | $205,494 | $219,953 | $201,361 | 22 | $219,953 | $1,322 |
| 2023 | $18,587 | $116,599 | $105,602 | $99,537 | 18 | $105,602 | $1,443 |
| 2022 | $7,590 | $101,942 | $101,391 | $82,393 | 23 | $101,391 | $646 |
| 2021 | $7,039 | $75,535 | $73,837 | $48,783 | 10 | $73,837 | $394 |
| 2020 | $5,341 | $20,502 | $22,538 | $20,905 | 3 | — | $121 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cold Noses Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states its mission is “Preventing animal suffering and improving the bond between humans and animals.” Its website describes funding for spay/neuter programs, trap-neuter-release, veterinary care and supplies, wildlife conservation education and rescue, and farm-animal rescue and rehabilitation.
It supports organizations working with domestic pets, wildlife, and farm animals, and says it favors proposals that reach local communities, have measurable outcomes, and are fiscally sound and sustainable. Its website generally describes its intended beneficiaries as small rescues with income below $200,000 per year.
Two 2024 grantees illustrate the kinds of work represented among its recipients. Stray Animal Project describes its mission as preventing animal cruelty through education, spay/neuter programs, and responsible-pet-ownership education. Let’s Save the Strays International describes its mission as addressing stray-animal overpopulation and zoonotic disease through community education, trap-neuter-vaccinate-return programs, and collaboration.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $201,361. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $92,961, with a median of $4,900. Its FAQ says grants are often between $2,000 and $5,000, though amounts may fall outside that range.
The largest reported 2024 grant was $92,961 to Pegasus Foundation in Hobe Sound, Florida, for general support. Other notable grants included $24,000 to Pet Orphans in Van Nuys, California, for general support; $10,000 to Les Chats du Mercantour in Houston, Texas, for general purpose; and $5,000 each to Pet Orphans Miami in Homestead, Florida, and several other organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Thalia Haseotes as president, Joyce Haseotes as vice president, and Andrea Baker and Melanie Frawley as directors.
Cold Noses Foundation Inc is led by Thalia Haseotes, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thalia Haseotes
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Baker
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Frawley
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Haseotes
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Cold Noses Foundation Inc
How much does Cold Noses Foundation Inc give each year?
Cold Noses Foundation Inc gave $201K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 18 grants.
What is Cold Noses Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cold Noses Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,900, and its average grant was $9,153, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cold Noses Foundation Inc give grants?
Cold Noses Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (14%) and Texas (9%).
Does Cold Noses Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cold Noses Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cold Noses Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cold Noses Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Pegasus Foundation ($92,961), Pet Orphans ($24,000) and Les Chats Du Mercantour ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cold Noses Foundation Inc?
Cold Noses Foundation Inc reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $220K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cold Noses Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states its mission is “Preventing animal suffering and improving the bond between humans and animals.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cold Noses Foundation Inc?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cold Noses Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cold Noses Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1131520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Cold Noses Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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