Dogs Trust USA Inc
To protect dogs and other animals from maltreatment, cruelty and suffering.
Dogs Trust USA Inc at a glance
In short: Dogs Trust USA Inc gave $201K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $201,103
- +704.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,221
- +60.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $41,103
- Total assets
- $312,662
- -48.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dogs Trust USA Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Humane Society of Sonoma County ($50K). Together the top 5 received $201K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 37 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dogs Trust USA Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $354K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of Sonoma County Santa Rosa, CA | Subsidized spay/neuter services for low- to no-income dog owners | $50,000 |
| Kentucky Humane Society Louisville, KY | Dog Spay/Neuter Surgeries | $50,000 |
| Mississippi Spay and Neuter Richland, MS | Humane Dog Population Management | $41,103 |
| People Promoting Animal Welfare Lenoir City, TN | Subsidizing the Cost of Spay/Neuter for Owned Pets | $40,000 |
| Furry Friends Jupiter, FL | Humane canine population management through increased access to sterilization services | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $312,662 | $915,077 | $694,656 | $201,103 | 5 | $-2,553 |
| 2023 | $612,080 | $233,734 | $976,913 | $25,000 | 1 | $-17,845 |
| 2022 | $1,175,403 | $1,591,281 | $1,080,612 | $229,586 | 10 | — |
| 2021 | $555,315 | $503,749 | $539,629 | $192,410 | 8 | — |
| 2020 | $621,780 | $343,498 | $730,408 | $353,860 | 13 | — |
About Dogs Trust USA Inc
Based on IRS filings
Dogs Trust USA Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $313K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $201K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dogs Trust USA Inc is led by Owen Sharp, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Owen Sharp
President
President → President & Chair, 2023
President & Chair → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Monger
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Carbone
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathon Jackson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Llewellyn
Treasurer & Executive Vice President
Treasurer → Treasurer & Acting Executive Vice President, 2022
Treasurer & Acting Executive Vice President → Treasurer & Executive Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Walker
Vice President
Executive Vice President → Director, 2023
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Meredith Beck (2020–2023) — Vice President of Development
- Former: Karolina Walkowicz (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jeffrey Young (2020–2021) — Director
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 Dogs Trust USA Inc
How much does Dogs Trust USA Inc give each year?
Dogs Trust USA Inc gave $201K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is Dogs Trust USA Inc's typical grant size?
Dogs Trust USA Inc's median grant in 2024 was $41,103, and its average grant was $40,221, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Dogs Trust USA Inc give grants?
Dogs Trust USA Inc's top state is California, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Kentucky (25%) and Mississippi (20%).
Does Dogs Trust USA Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Dogs Trust USA Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Dogs Trust USA Inc's largest grantees?
Dogs Trust USA Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Humane Society of Sonoma County ($50,000), Kentucky Humane Society ($50,000) and Mississippi Spay and Neuter ($41,103), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dogs Trust USA Inc?
Dogs Trust USA Inc reported $313K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $915K.
What is Dogs Trust USA Inc?
Dogs Trust USA Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New York, NY. It holds $313K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Dogs Trust USA Inc's EIN?
Dogs Trust USA Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2390086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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