For 4 Paws

MAMMOTH LAKES, CA EIN: 81-2773659

For 4 Paws is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in MAMMOTH LAKES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $239K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $23K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$239K

+28.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$55K

-51.3% YoY

Grant Count

-14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

-43.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, For 4 Paws reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About For 4 Paws

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Environment & Animals

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $250K (100%)

Oregon $1K (0%)

States

California Oregon

Cities

BakersfieldBishopDavisIrvineMammoth LakesPortlandSan Diego

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$238,878	$185,639	$233,414
Revenue	$108,201	$78,398	$60,454
Expenses	$72,573	$140,261	$66,963
Qualifying Distributions	$58,784	$117,309	$24,477
Net Investment Income	$22,656	$3,074	—
Distributable Amount	$8,783	$6,661	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

21 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bishop Vet ($39,493), Sierra Sunsets Animal Cremation ($10,000), UC Davis Veterinary Medicine ($3,285).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Bishop Vet Bishop, CA	Services rendered to provide medical procedures for K-9.	$39,493
Sierra Sunsets Animal Cremation Bishop, CA	To create a safe and supportive environment for animal loss.	$10,000
Mammoth Lakes Police Department Mammoth Lakes, CA	To support the Police Department K-9 unit.	$350
UC Davis Veterinary Medicine Davis, CA	Services rendered to provide medical procedures for K-9.	$3,285
Animal Healing Center San Diego, CA	Services rendered to provide medical procedures for K-9.	$500
Best Friends Veterinary Medical Cen Portland, OR	Services rendered to provide medical procedures for K-9.	$1,051

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Stacey Bardfield	President & CEO	5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Environment & Animals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is For 4 Paws?

For 4 Paws is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in MAMMOTH LAKES, CA. It holds $239K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is For 4 Paws?

As of 2024, For 4 Paws holds $239K in total assets with $108K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $55K in 2024.

Where does For 4 Paws operate?

For 4 Paws has awarded grants in California, Oregon.

What size grants does For 4 Paws award?

In 2024, For 4 Paws awarded 6 grants totaling $55K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is For 4 Paws required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, For 4 Paws reported a distributable amount of $9K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.