Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog
The Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including several California dog and animal rescues.
Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog at a glance
In short: Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog gave $958K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $957,869
- +68.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -20.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,646
- +112.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,238
- Total assets
- $693,656
- -61.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 48439, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (323) 937-8313
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Two Hands Four Paws Foundation ($389K). Together the top 10 received $855K.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 144 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 3% to recipients in Florida, and 1% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog gives
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 881% from 2021 to 2024. 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 (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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2021) to $958K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $958K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Two Hands Four Paws Foundation Woodland Hills, CA | To Assist in Their Charitable Mission. | $389,016 |
| Dr Doghouse Bully Crew Rescue Studio City, CA | To Assist in Their Charitable Mission. | $106,765 |
| Mowgli Rescue West Hollywood, CA | To Assist in Their Charitable Mission. | $83,492 |
| Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue Los Angeles, CA | To Assist in Their Charitable Mission. | $66,360 |
| Southern California Pomeranian Rescue Simi Valley, CA | To Assist in Their Charitable Mission. | $60,632 |
| All for Love Animal Rescue Ojai, CA | To Assist in Their Charitable Mission. | $40,755 |
| CC Animal Rescue Van Nuys, CA | To Assist in Their Charitable Mission. | $35,124 |
| Second Chance Bakersfield, CA | To Assist in Their Charitable Mission. | $25,275 |
| Balooja's Foundation Upland, CA | To Assist in Their Charitable Mission. | $24,278 |
| Give Fund Tampa, FL | To Assist in Their Charitable Mission. | $22,840 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $693,656 | $1,091,723 | $1,090,627 | $957,869 | 23 | $957,869 | $55,635 |
| 2023 | $1,809,987 | $1,990,000 | $752,358 | $569,570 | 29 | $569,570 | $103,934 |
| 2022 | $1,659,893 | $857,215 | $854,176 | $575,746 | 74 | $575,746 | $41,323 |
| 2021 | $164,180 | $280,000 | $276,114 | $97,595 | 6 | $97,595 | $5,096 |
| 2020 | $163,863 | — | $289,189 | $203,587 | 12 | — | $5,988 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own descriptions emphasize animal rescue and care. Southern California Pomeranian Rescue says it rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes dogs, specializing in Pomeranians and small breeds; All for Love Animal Rescue says it focuses on saving abandoned animals from Southern California shelters, especially dogs in need; and Balooja’s Foundation describes an all-breed companion-animal rescue, foster-care, and adoption program.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $957,869. Grant amounts ranged from $206 to $389,016, with a median of $18,238. The largest grants listed were $389,016 to Two Hands Four Paws Foundation, $106,765 to Dr Doghouse Bully Crew Rescue, $83,492 to Mowgli Rescue, $66,360 to Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue, and $60,632 to Southern California Pomeranian Rescue. The stated purpose for each was “to assist in their charitable mission.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Maxine Goldenson is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog is led by Maxine Goldenson, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maxine Goldenson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog
How much does Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog give each year?
Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog gave $958K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $570K across 29 grants.
What is Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog's typical grant size?
Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog's median grant in 2024 was $18,238, and its average grant was $41,646, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog give grants?
Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog gives mostly in California: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Van Nuys, CA (3 grants), West Hollywood, CA (2 grants), Tampa, FL (2 grants) and Burbank, CA (2 grants).
Does Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist in Their Charitable Mission." (23 grants).
Who are Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog's largest grantees?
Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog's largest 2024 grantees include Two Hands Four Paws Foundation ($389,016), Dr Doghouse Bully Crew Rescue ($106,765) and Mowgli Rescue ($83,492), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog?
Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog reported $694K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $958K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own descriptions emphasize animal rescue and care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog?
The foundation 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 Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog's EIN?
Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4137947. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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