Margaret T Petrie Foundation
The Margaret T Petrie Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Established in 2018, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to animal welfare through spaying and neutering initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.4M
-4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$924K
+27.5% YoY
Grant Count
44
+18.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+7.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to support long-term solutions to pet overpopulation and reduce the number of dogs and cats euthanized annually, thereby improving the lives of companion animals in North Carolina. The foundation makes grants to qualified charitable organizations that provide spaying and neutering services to dogs and cats.
Grantmaking
The foundation provides grants to support spaying and neutering programs. Recent grants have ranged from $15,000 to $45,000. Notable recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina, with a particular emphasis on North Carolina-based animal welfare organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $6.36 million
- Revenue: $811,354
- Expenses: $1.087 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $6.639 million
- Total Giving: $724,950
- Total Revenues: $449,888
- Total Expenses: $884,001
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,363,470 | $6,639,412 | $7,073,525 |
| Revenue | $811,354 | $449,888 | $196,879 |
| Expenses | $1,087,296 | $884,001 | $672,096 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,003,509 | $799,481 | $515,291 |
| Net Investment Income | $725,976 | $368,216 | $103,744 |
| Distributable Amount | $380,580 | $390,175 | $412,991 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Margaret T Petrie Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Sarah Elizabeth Tillman serves as trustee of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH ELIZABETH TILLMAN | TRUSTEE | 4 | $40,122 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Orange County Animal Services has received multiple grants from the foundation, including awards in 2017, 2018, 2019, and more recently. The most recent grant enabled the organization to expand eligibility for spay and neuter assistance by raising the income threshold from 200 percent of Federal Poverty guidelines to between 200 and 400 percent, resulting in a significant increase in the total number of spays and neuters performed for county residents.
Margaret Ping Foundation awards $95,000 in grants across MontanaSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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