Paw Support
Paw Support is a private foundation based in Harrison Township, Michigan. Its 2025 filing lists grants for animal-related veterinary care, including emergency treatment, spay/neuter services, vaccines, laboratory work, and surgery.
Paw Support at a glance
In short: Paw Support gave $27K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Michigan. 92% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,207
- -74.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,046
- -78.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 92% first-time grantees (24 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Paw Support
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 26099 Lamour, Harrison Township, MI 48045
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paw Support funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was M20 Vet Animal Hospital ($8K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 59 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 2% to Alabama, and 1% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Paw Support open to new grantees?
92%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 24 of 26 grantees (92%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $304. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $304 repeat.
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2025) to $109K (2024). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| M20 Vet Animal Hospital Midland, MI | Hospital Emergencies for Animals | $7,860 |
| Misc Saint Clair Shores, MI | Labs Xraysspaynueterbloodworkexams | $4,877 |
| Bridgeport Saginaw, MI | Spay Nuetervaccinessurgerylabsxrays | $2,066 |
| Family Paws Utica, MI | Labsx Raysvaccines | $1,847 |
| VCA Saint Clair Shores, MI | Labsexrays | $1,196 |
| Family Friends Spring Lake, MI | Spay Nuetervaccinessurgerylabsxrays | $950 |
| Burtchville Vet Fort Gratiot, MI | Spay Nuetervaccinessurgerylabsxrays | $721 |
| Meyer Animal Cadillac, MI | Labs Xraysspaynueterbloodworkexams | $680 |
| Advanced Animal Clinton Township, MI | Emergencyivdiazepam | $603 |
| Animal Clinic of Sterling HGTS Sterling Heights, MI | Lab Work | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets reported for 2023 were $37,140.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $2,700,546 | $2,697,593 | $27,207 | 26 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | $106,165 | $133,974 | $108,531 | 22 | — | $303 |
| 2023 | $37,140 | $130,536 | $119,950 | $29,578 | 11 | $117,956 | $283 |
| 2022 | — | $28,338 | $25,154 | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The listed 2025 grant purposes include veterinary emergencies, spay/neuter services, vaccines, laboratory work, X-rays, exams, and surgery.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Paw Support reported 26 grants totaling $27,207. Grant amounts ranged from $125 to $7,860, with a median of $500.
The largest listed grants were $7,860 to M20 Vet Animal Hospital for animal hospital emergencies; $4,877 to Misc for laboratory work, X-rays, spay/neuter services, bloodwork, and exams; $2,066 to Bridgeport for spay/neuter services, vaccines, surgery, laboratory work, and X-rays; and $1,847 to Family Paws for laboratory work, X-rays, and vaccines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Anita Wyon is listed as chair person on the 2025 filing.
Paw Support is led by Anita Wyon, Chair Person since 2023 (on filings since 2022) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anita Wyon
Chair Person
President → Chair Person, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Paw Support
How much does Paw Support give each year?
Paw Support gave $27K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $109K across 22 grants.
What is Paw Support's typical grant size?
Paw Support's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,046, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paw Support that year got $1K on average.
Where does Paw Support give grants?
Paw Support gives mostly in Michigan: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Midland, MI (2 grants), Saint Clair Shores, MI (2 grants) and Clinton Township, MI (2 grants).
Does Paw Support give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Paw Support's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Spay Nuetervaccinessurgerylabsxrays" (7 grants) and "Labsx Raysvaccines" (3 grants).
Who are Paw Support's largest grantees?
Paw Support's largest 2025 grantees include M20 Vet Animal Hospital ($7,860), Bridgeport ($2,066) and Family Paws ($1,847), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Paw Support fund?
No mission statement is provided. The listed 2025 grant purposes include veterinary emergencies, spay/neuter services, vaccines, laboratory work, X-rays, exams, and surgery. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paw Support?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paw Support's EIN?
Paw Support's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4067534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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