MGM Animal Foundation
The primary purpose of the organization is to prevent cruelty to animals within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Activities include taking in and rehabilitating abandoned and unwanted domestic animals and placing them with individuals and families as pets.
MGM Animal Foundation at a glance
In short: MGM Animal Foundation gave $69K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,805
- +34.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,935
- -10.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,523,746
- +52.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who MGM Animal Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Who Rescued Who ($49K). Together the top 3 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $600 (2020) to $69K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $69K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Who Rescued Who Eugene, OR | Funds to Operate | $48,805 |
| Friends of Mexican Animal Welfare Bothell, WA | Funds to Operate | $10,000 |
| St Vincents Home | Funds to Operate | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,523,746 | $1,004,694 | $431,474 | $68,805 | 3 | $22 |
| 2024 | $997,847 | $496,712 | $252,564 | $51,300 | 2 | $10 |
| 2023 | $648,092 | $6,999 | $127,810 | $42,450 | 1 | $43 |
| 2022 | $773,824 | $128,738 | $178,550 | $1,800 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $918,718 | $18,851 | $148,833 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,048,704 | $135,619 | $179,354 | $600 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About MGM Animal Foundation
Based on IRS filings
MGM Animal Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $22.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
MGM Animal Foundation is led by Michael G. McCarthy, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael G. McCarthy
President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Bradham
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel McCarthy
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madison McCarthy
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Alison Eastwood (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jill Gilbert (2021–2023) — Director & S
- Former: Cameron Crowley (2020) — Director
- Former: Carrington M. Kingsley (2020) — Director
- Former: Tyler B. McQuillan (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 MGM Animal Foundation
How much does MGM Animal Foundation give each year?
MGM Animal Foundation gave $69K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $51K across 2 grants.
What is MGM Animal Foundation's typical grant size?
MGM Animal Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,935, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does MGM Animal Foundation give grants?
MGM Animal Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (15%).
Does MGM Animal Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on MGM Animal Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Funds to Operate" (3 grants).
How large is MGM Animal Foundation?
MGM Animal Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is MGM Animal Foundation?
MGM Animal Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Austin, TX. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is MGM Animal Foundation's EIN?
MGM Animal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2946340. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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