Hope for Paws
Hope for Paws rescues dogs and all other animals who are suffering on the streets and in shelters. Our goal is to educate people on the importance of companion animals in our society, to reduce euthanasia rates at shelters, increase adoption rates, and inspire people all over the world to take action in order to end animal abuse, neglect, and homelessness.
Hope for Paws at a glance
In short: Hope for Paws gave $285K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $285,152
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,736
- +41.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $7,186,058
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Hope for Paws funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was La Animal Rescue ($143K). Together the top 7 received $285K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 38 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hope for Paws 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 $177K (2020) to $302K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $285K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Animal Rescue Chatsworth, CA | Animal Rescue | $143,348 |
| Maison Sure Foundation West Hollywood, CA | Animal Rescue | $60,000 |
| The Little Red Dog Inc Laguna Hills, CA | Animal Rescue | $36,600 |
| Maui Cat Rescue Kahuli, HI | Animal Rescue | $15,000 |
| Last Chance Dog Ranch Kingston Springs, TN | Animal Rescue | $10,204 |
| For the Love of Street Dogs Lexington, SC | Animal Rescue | $10,000 |
| Kitt Crusaders Inc Los Angeles, CA | Animal Rescue | $10,000 |
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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 | $7,186,058 | $6,611,715 | $6,913,011 | $285,152 | 7 | $580,238 |
| 2023 | $6,912,772 | $6,473,326 | $5,964,776 | $259,668 | 9 | $16,271 |
| 2022 | $6,794,995 | $8,625,654 | $7,813,867 | $242,127 | 2 | $-9,298 |
| 2021 | $5,428,136 | $7,806,439 | $7,116,002 | $301,645 | 10 | $4,980 |
| 2020 | $4,422,234 | $6,622,374 | $5,763,402 | $177,054 | 10 | $7,003 |
About Hope for Paws
Based on IRS filings
Hope for Paws is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Studio City, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $285K. Net investment income was $580K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hope for Paws is led by Eldad Hagar, CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eldad Hagar
CEO
On filings since 2020
80 hrs/week
$140K (2020) → $155K (2024)
Chris Gentry
Director of Operations & Finance
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $165K (2024)
Katie McKittrick
Animal Rescuer
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $130K (2024)
Loreta Frankonyte
Animal Rescuer
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $102K (2024)
Guy Nattiv
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Newman
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alexandra Babcock (2022) — Animal Rescuer
- Former: Joann Wiltz (2021) — Animal Rescuer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $165K, to Chris Gentry (Director of Operations & Finance). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hope for Paws
How much does Hope for Paws give each year?
Hope for Paws gave $285K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $260K across 9 grants.
What is Hope for Paws's typical grant size?
Hope for Paws's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $40,736, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Hope for Paws give grants?
Hope for Paws gives mostly in California: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Hawaii (5%).
Does Hope for Paws give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Hope for Paws's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Rescue" (7 grants).
Who are Hope for Paws's largest grantees?
Hope for Paws's largest 2024 grantees include La Animal Rescue ($143,348), Maison Sure Foundation ($60,000) and The Little Red Dog Inc ($36,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hope for Paws?
Hope for Paws reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.6M.
What is Hope for Paws?
Hope for Paws is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Studio City, CA. It holds $7.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Hope for Paws's EIN?
Hope for Paws's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2869386. 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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