Double Taurus Animal Foundation
Double Taurus Animal Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. Its 2025 filing describes support for charitable organizations and other programs that provide care, protection, and food for animals belonging to indigent or homeless people.
Double Taurus Animal Foundation at a glance
In short: Double Taurus Animal Foundation gave $86K across 23 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 13% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $86,000
- -39.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,739
- -39.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $91,218
- -49.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 23, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Double Taurus Animal Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 20310, Santa Barbara, CA 93120-0310
Phone: (805) 683-2801
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Double Taurus Animal Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Westside German Shep Rescue ($10K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 113 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2026 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Double Taurus Animal Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 23 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 83% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 50% from 2023 to 2026. 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 (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $172K (2023). In 2026 it made 23 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westside German Shep Rescue Los Angeles, CA | Animal Care | $10,000 |
| Lange Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Animal Care | $6,000 |
| Animal Place Grass Valley, CA | Animal Care | $4,000 |
| Best Friends Mission Hills, CA | Animal Care | $4,000 |
| Delta Rescue Glendale, CA | Animal Care | $4,000 |
| Feral Cat Coalition San Diego, CA | Animal Care | $4,000 |
| Ghetto Rescue Foundation Anaheim Hills, CA | Animal Care | $4,000 |
| K-9 Pals Santa Barbara, CA | Animal Care | $4,000 |
| Santa Barbara Humane Society Santa Barbara, CA | Animal Care | $4,000 |
| Santa Maria Humane Society Santa Maria, CA | Animal Care | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $91,218 | $9 | $89,024 | $86,000 | 23 | $86,073 | — |
| 2025 | $180,233 | $170,011 | $150,363 | $143,000 | 23 | $150,338 | — |
| 2024 | $160,585 | $40,012 | $149,685 | $140,000 | 21 | $147,540 | $12,442 |
| 2023 | $270,258 | $130,646 | $186,456 | $172,300 | 24 | $184,391 | $16,553 |
| 2022 | $326,068 | $40,716 | $125,232 | $106,200 | 22 | $123,217 | $19,817 |
| 2021 | $410,584 | $92,059 | $68,591 | $60,200 | 21 | — | $19,916 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it supports organizations and programs providing care, protection, and feeding for animals of indigent or homeless persons. Its 2026 grants include support for animal-care organizations. For example, The Cat House on the Kings says it provides medical treatment, spay/neuter services, vaccinations, housing, food, and adoption services for abandoned and unwanted cats. Feral Cat Coalition says it assists with feeding and neutering homeless cats. Animal Place describes its work as providing refuge for unwanted farmed animals and advancing their welfare through education and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $86,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $4,000. Notable grants included $10,000 to Westside German Shepherd Rescue; $6,000 to Lange Foundation; and $4,000 each to Animal Place, Best Friends, Delta Rescue, Feral Cat Coalition, K-9 Pals, Santa Barbara Humane Society, Santa Maria Humane Society, Shadow Fund, and The Cat House on the Kings. The listed grants were for animal care.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Teresa Mitton as president, CFO, and director; Cristy Caplener as director; and Tawny Gonzalez as director.
Double Taurus Animal Foundation is led by Teresa Mitton, President, CFO & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Teresa Mitton
President, CFO & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Cristy Caplener
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tawny Gonzalez
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kellye Harmon (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ron Mitton (2021–2023) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Valerie Bereman (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Double Taurus Animal Foundation
How much does Double Taurus Animal Foundation give each year?
Double Taurus Animal Foundation gave $86K across 23 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $143K across 23 grants.
What is Double Taurus Animal Foundation's typical grant size?
Double Taurus Animal Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,739, across 23 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Double Taurus Animal Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Double Taurus Animal Foundation give grants?
Double Taurus Animal Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants), Santa Barbara, CA (3 grants), Lompoc, CA (2 grants) and Ventura, CA (2 grants).
Does Double Taurus Animal Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Double Taurus Animal Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Care" (23 grants).
Who are Double Taurus Animal Foundation's largest grantees?
Double Taurus Animal Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Westside German Shep Rescue ($10,000), Lange Foundation ($6,000) and Animal Place ($4,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Double Taurus Animal Foundation?
Double Taurus Animal Foundation reported $91K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $9.
What does Double Taurus Animal Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it supports organizations and programs providing care, protection, and feeding for animals of indigent or homeless persons. Its 2026 grants include support for animal-care organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Double Taurus Animal Foundation?
The foundation states 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 Double Taurus Animal Foundation's EIN?
Double Taurus Animal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0506834. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Double Taurus Animal Foundation 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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