Doris Day Animal Foundation
The Doris Day Animal Foundation (DDAF) is a public charity based in Omaha, Nebraska. Formed in 1977, it funds other 501(c)(3) organizations for animal welfare programs, spaying and neutering, and animal rescue.
Doris Day Animal Foundation at a glance
In short: Doris Day Animal Foundation gave $599K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state California. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $599,290
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- +24.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,028
- -25.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $11,342,999
- +14.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (14 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Doris Day Animal Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 9375 Burt Street Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68114
Phone: (877) 527-0227
Website: https://ddaf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Doris Day Animal Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Operation Warrior Shield ($60K). Together the top 10 received $285K.
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 186 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to organizations in multiple states. The largest shares by recipient state were California (26%), New York (14%), Florida (12%), Nevada (7%), and North Carolina (5%). These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Doris Day Animal Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 45 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $352K (2019) to $645K (2023). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $599K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Warrior Shield Brooklyn, NY | To support the continuation of their companion dog program for wounded veterans. | $60,000 |
| Feeding Pets of the Homeless Carson City, NV | To support their emergency veterinary care program, providing emergency treatment for acute injuries or illnesses for pets of unhoused persons across the country. | $30,000 |
| Gold Country Wildlife Rescue Inc Auburn, CA | For costs related to medical care and supplies, as well as food for the animals in their care. | $30,000 |
| Center for Great Apes Wauchula, FL | For care and support for the former wildlife waystation chimpanzees after rescue and transfer to cga. | $25,000 |
| Chimp Haven Inc Keithville, LA | For Care of Chimpanzees at Wildlife Waystation. | $25,000 |
| Iowa Parrot Rescue Inc Letts, IA | Assistance with Food and Veterinary Expenses of Birds. | $25,000 |
| Marine Mammal Care Center of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Food and medical supplies for marine wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. | $25,000 |
| Save the Chimps Fort Pierce, FL | For food, nutrition, veterinary care, and medical supplies for geriatric chimpanzees. | $25,000 |
| Chimpanzee Sanctuary NW CLE Elum, WA | For veterinary care, medical supplies, food, and enrichment for chimpanzees at wildlife waystation. | $20,000 |
| Downtown Dog Rescue Pasadena, CA | For Major Surgery, Spay/Neuter, and Dental Clinics. | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In its 2024 filing, the foundation reported paying Trilogy Interactive $3,870 to manage and maintain its website. It disclosed that one of Trilogy’s owners is the daughter of T. Robert Bashara and sister of Peter Bashara, both foundation directors and officers. The filing also identifies T. Robert Bashara and Peter Bashara as family members and states that T. Robert Bashara was Doris Day’s personal manager.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,342,999 | $2,886,935 | $768,137 | $599,290 | 46 | $1,406,656 |
| 2023 | $9,898,440 | $1,553,535 | $842,195 | $645,245 | 37 | $275,179 |
| 2022 | $8,454,167 | $1,447,267 | $708,189 | $529,000 | 45 | $49,108 |
| 2021 | $8,787,881 | $1,917,438 | $711,747 | $373,500 | 28 | $314,701 |
| 2020 | $7,173,992 | $721,661 | $698,205 | $386,850 | 30 | $206,652 |
| 2019 | $6,766,926 | $2,033,586 | $768,322 | $352,292 | 20 | $167,686 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
DDAF’s stated mission is “helping animals and those who love them.” It says it provides funding to other 501(c)(3) entities for animal welfare programs, spaying and neutering, and animal rescue.
Its 2024 grants show support for varied animal-related work. For example, Operation Warrior Shield describes its work as supporting service members, veterans, first responders, and their families through programs that include companion dogs. Gold Country Wildlife Rescue says it rescues, rehabilitates, and releases injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife. Feeding Pets of the Homeless describes providing food and basic emergency veterinary care for pets of people experiencing homelessness. Other grantees include chimpanzee sanctuaries, dog rescues, and the Nebraska Humane Society.
Grantmaking
In 2024, DDAF awarded 46 grants totaling $599,290. Awards ranged from $3,500 to $60,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $60,000 to Operation Warrior Shield for its companion dog program for wounded veterans; $30,000 each to Feeding Pets of the Homeless for emergency veterinary care and Gold Country Wildlife Rescue for animal medical care, supplies, and food; and $25,000 each to Center for Great Apes, Chimp Haven, Iowa Parrot Rescue, Marine Mammal Care Center of Los Angeles, and Save the Chimps. Other notable awards included $20,000 each to Chimpanzee Sanctuary NW, Downtown Dog Rescue, Nebraska Humane Society, and Peace of Mind Dog Rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists T. Robert Bashara, DVM, as director and CEO, and Peter C. Bashara, DVM, as director and CFO. It also lists directors Susana Zepeda Cagan, Roger T. Brown, DVM, Lea Price, Jim Pierson, and Eddie Muller.
Doris Day Animal Foundation is led by T. Robert Bashara Dvm Ceo, Director & CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
T. Robert Bashara Dvm Ceo
Director & CEO
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lea Price
Director
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$24K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Jim Pierson
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susana Zepeda Cagan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter C. Bashara Dvm Cfo
Director & CFO
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger T. Brown Dvm
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Muller
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Jeanne Cox-Levett (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Peter C. Basharadvmcfo (2020) — Director & CFO
- Former: Roger T. Browndvm (2020) — Director
- Former: T. Robert Basharadvmceo (2020) — Director & CEO
- Former: Ann Fogel (2019) — Director
- Former: Bill Glynn (2019) — Director
- Former: Doris Day (2019) — President
- Former: Peter Bashara (2019) — Director & CFO
- Former: T. Robert Bashara (2019) — Director & CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $30K, to Lea Price (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Doris Day Animal Foundation
How much does Doris Day Animal Foundation give each year?
Doris Day Animal Foundation gave $599K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $645K across 37 grants.
What is Doris Day Animal Foundation's typical grant size?
Doris Day Animal Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,028, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Doris Day Animal Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Doris Day Animal Foundation give grants?
Doris Day Animal Foundation's top state is California, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (14%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pacific Grove, CA (2 grants) and Green Valley, AZ (2 grants).
Does Doris Day Animal Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on Doris Day Animal Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Doris Day Animal Foundation's largest grantees?
Doris Day Animal Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Operation Warrior Shield ($60,000), Feeding Pets of the Homeless ($30,000) and Gold Country Wildlife Rescue Inc ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Doris Day Animal Foundation?
Doris Day Animal Foundation reported $11.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What does Doris Day Animal Foundation fund?
DDAF’s stated mission is “helping animals and those who love them.” It says it provides funding to other 501(c)(3) entities for animal welfare programs, spaying and neutering, and animal rescue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Doris Day Animal Foundation?
Doris Day Animal Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ddaf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Doris Day Animal Foundation's EIN?
Doris Day Animal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3197011. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 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 October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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