Muttnation Foundation Inc
MuttNation Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 2009 by Miranda Lambert and her mother, Bev Lambert, it supports shelter-pet adoption, spay and neuter, public education, and assistance to shelters and animals during natural disasters.
Muttnation Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Muttnation Foundation Inc gave $716K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $716,199
- +51.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +158.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,277
- -41.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,138,204
- +39.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (18% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Muttnation Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Fbmm Inc PO Box 340020, Nashville, TN 37203-0020
Phone: (615) 329-9902
Website: https://muttnationfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Muttnation Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was GreaterGoodorg ($129K). Together the top 10 received $382K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 93 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its mission and shelter-support programs as U.S.-focused, including an annual program intended to support one shelter in every state. In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states; the largest shares by recipient state were Texas and Washington at 18% each, followed by North Carolina at 10%, and Missouri and Florida at 9% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Muttnation Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $109K (2021) to $716K (2024). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $716K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GreaterGoodorg Seattle, WA | Assist with the cost | $129,000 |
| Pawsitively Famous Inc Columbia, MO | Assist with the cost | $65,449 |
| Houston Humane Society Houston, TX | Assist with the cost | $27,500 |
| Erwin Unicoi and Unicoi Co Animal Welfare Board Erwin, TN | Assist with the cost | $25,000 |
| Furry Friends Humane Inc Jupiter, FL | Assist with the cost | $25,000 |
| Lucky Break Ranch Corp Phoenix, AZ | Assist with the cost | $25,000 |
| United States War Dogs Association Inc Towson, MD | Assist with the cost | $25,000 |
| Asheville Humane Society Inc Asheville, NC | Assist with the cost | $20,000 |
| Peoples Animal Welfare Society Tinley Park, IL | Assist with the cost | $20,000 |
| Pure Mutts Animal Sanctuary Conroe, TX | Assist with the cost | $20,000 |
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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 | $3,138,204 | $2,750,860 | $1,869,157 | $716,199 | 44 | $105,438 |
| 2023 | $2,257,430 | $1,155,129 | $1,190,361 | $473,439 | 17 | $74,357 |
| 2022 | $2,278,255 | $1,981,026 | $885,890 | $347,950 | 14 | — |
| 2021 | $1,185,347 | $1,153,610 | $603,785 | $108,756 | 5 | — |
| 2020 | $651,944 | $666,341 | $494,600 | $173,283 | 13 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the 2024 filing is to promote and facilitate adoption of shelter pets, encourage spay and neuter for all pets, and educate the public about the importance and benefits of these actions. The filing describes work that includes adoption and fundraising events, a national pet-transport network, financial support for carefully vetted shelters, and monetary, hands-on, and transport assistance during emergencies and disasters.
The filing describes Mutts Across America as an annual program that awards a surprise grant to one shelter in every state. It says the board researches, reviews, and vets shelters using criteria that include adoption and intake rates, volunteerism, fiscal responsibility, and fundraising, and reevaluates shelters annually. The filing also describes disaster relief that can support animal vaccination and transport.
The 2024 grantees illustrate support for a range of animal-welfare organizations. Greater Good Charities describes its work as helping people, animals, and the environment; Houston Humane Society says it works to prevent cruelty, relieve animal suffering, and provide public education; and United States War Dogs says it supports military and retired dogs and their handlers. Other grantees include shelters and rescue organizations. For example, Furry Friends Humane describes care for abused and abandoned animals, while Animal Rescue Corps describes rescuing animals affected by abuse and natural disaster.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, MuttNation reported 44 grants totaling $716,199. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $129,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed award was $129,000 to GreaterGoodorg in Seattle, Washington. Other large grants included $65,449 to Pawsitively Famous Inc in Columbia, Missouri; $27,500 to Houston Humane Society; and $25,000 each to Erwin Unicoi and Unicoi Co Animal Welfare Board, Furry Friends Humane Inc, Lucky Break Ranch Corp, and United States War Dogs Association Inc. The filing lists the stated purpose for these grants as “Assist with the cost.”
The filing also describes annual shelter grants and disaster-relief support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nina Miller as executive director; Miranda Lambert as president; Marion Kraft as secretary; Robyn Rivers as treasurer; and Bryna Donnelly and Maggie McGuane as directors.
Muttnation Foundation Inc is led by Nina Miller, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nina Miller
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $105K (2024)
Miranda Lambert
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryna Donnelly
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maggie McGuane
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marion Kraft
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robyn Rivers
Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $105K, to Nina Miller (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Muttnation Foundation Inc
How much does Muttnation Foundation Inc give each year?
Muttnation Foundation Inc gave $716K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $473K across 17 grants.
What is Muttnation Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Muttnation Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,277, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Muttnation Foundation Inc give grants?
Muttnation Foundation Inc's top state is Texas, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Washington (18%) and North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (2 grants), Fort Worth, TX (2 grants) and Savannah, GA (2 grants).
Does Muttnation Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Muttnation Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist with the cost" (44 grants).
Who are Muttnation Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Muttnation Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include GreaterGoodorg ($129,000), Pawsitively Famous Inc ($65,449) and Houston Humane Society ($27,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Muttnation Foundation Inc?
Muttnation Foundation Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What does Muttnation Foundation Inc fund?
The mission stated in the 2024 filing is to promote and facilitate adoption of shelter pets, encourage spay and neuter for all pets, and educate the public about the importance and benefits of these actions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Muttnation Foundation Inc?
Muttnation Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check muttnationfoundation.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Muttnation Foundation Inc's EIN?
Muttnation Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0713907. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 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 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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