One Tail at a Time NFP
One tail at a time is a no-kill all-breed dog rescue that services to lower euthanasia rates in the greater chicagoland area and to provide education on the humane treatment of companion animals.
One Tail at a Time NFP at a glance
In short: One Tail at a Time NFP gave $106K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $106K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,813
- +2058.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $105,813
- Median grant
- $105,813
- Total assets
- $2,487,249
- +53.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to One Tail at a Time NFP
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from One Tail at a Time NFP
Who One Tail at a Time NFP funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was One Tail at a Time West Texas ($106K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $106K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $106K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| One Tail at a Time West Texas Marfa, TX | Start up Support | $105,813 |
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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 | $2,487,249 | $4,838,469 | $4,030,436 | $105,813 | 1 | $21,364 |
| 2023 | $1,620,250 | $3,340,080 | $3,645,853 | $4,903 | Total only | $50 |
| 2022 | $1,930,686 | $3,380,940 | $3,413,780 | $4,396 | Total only | $44 |
| 2021 | $1,983,655 | $3,093,439 | $2,619,104 | — | — | $37 |
| 2020 | $1,536,363 | $2,467,872 | $2,083,597 | — | — | $160 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About One Tail at a Time NFP
Based on IRS filings
One Tail at a Time NFP is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $106K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
One Tail at a Time NFP is led by Heather Owens, President & Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather Owens
President & Executive Director
President & E → President & Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $133K (2024)
Molly Burke
Veterinarian
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$115K (2023) → $114K (2024)
Rachel Wooten
Veterinarian
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$137K (2023) → $142K (2024)
Brandi Morris
Member
Board Member → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fran Federman
Member
Board Member → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Rader
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Freeman
Secretary
Board Member → Member, 2022
Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Greenwood
Member
Board Member → Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Nacarrato
Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Robertson
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Sciarrino
Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Hirabak
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Nichole Clark (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Zach Harback (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Hilary Orler (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jaqueline Powers (2022) — Member
- Former: Melanie Villanueva Rodriguez (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Elizabeth Naccarato (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Melanie Villanueva (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Taylor Robinson (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Cara Schwalbach (2020) — Director
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 $142K, to Rachel Wooten (Veterinarian). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about One Tail at a Time NFP
How much does One Tail at a Time NFP give each year?
One Tail at a Time NFP gave $106K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $5K in grants paid.
How large is One Tail at a Time NFP?
One Tail at a Time NFP reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.8M.
What is One Tail at a Time NFP?
One Tail at a Time NFP is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does One Tail at a Time NFP operate?
One Tail at a Time NFP has awarded grants in Texas.
What is One Tail at a Time NFP's EIN?
One Tail at a Time NFP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2125306. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 September 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work One Tail at a Time NFP funds
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