PEDIGREE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation established in 2008 and headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee. The Foundation operates as a corporate foundation funded by the PEDIGREE® Brand and contributions from individual donors. It functions as a grantmaking organization dedicated to supporting animal welfare efforts across the United States and Canada.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.7M
+3.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+15.9% YoY
Grant Count
93
+19.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-2.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Vision Statement: "We see a day when all dogs are safe, secure, fed well, cared for, and loved."
PEDIGREE Foundation exists to support 501(c)(3) organizations working to end pet homelessness by helping dogs in need find loving homes. The Foundation supports shelters and rescue organizations while encouraging people to adopt, volunteer, and donate.
Primary program areas include:
- Dogs Rule, Best Practice, and Collaborative Grant Programs — Supporting shelters and breed rescues with innovative and proven adoption initiatives
- Program Development and General Grant Programs — Funding shelters and breed rescues for various dog welfare initiatives
- Disaster Relief Grant Program — Supporting animal welfare organizations responding to natural disasters and emergency situations
The Foundation emphasizes support for foster programs, transport initiatives, and behavior modification programs, which are identified as proven methods to increase dog adoptions.
Grantmaking
Since 2008, PEDIGREE Foundation has invested more than $15.3 million across more than 6,400 grants to animal welfare organizations. These grants have helped more than one million dogs since the Foundation's inception.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
PEDIGREE Foundation funds organizations across a broad geographic area:
- 28 U.S. states
- Washington, D.C.
- Puerto Rico
- 6 Canadian Provinces
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Revenue: $3.91 million
- Total Expenses: $2.1 million
- Total Assets: $5.53 million
- Total Liabilities: $98.2 thousand
- Number of Employees: 1
Tax Status:
- Tax-exempt since October 2007
- EIN: 26-1121498
- Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization
- Donations are tax-deductible
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,741,360 | $5,527,907 | $3,382,763 |
| Revenue | $2,452,445 | $3,908,505 | $2,019,611 |
| Expenses | $1,997,906 | $2,102,530 | $1,768,504 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,898,712 | $2,032,342 | $1,780,843 |
| Net Investment Income | $17,068 | $41,441 | $82,107 |
| Distributable Amount | $280,218 | $264,441 | $194,072 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Pedigree Foundation
Disaster Relief and/or Emergency Care for Puppy Mill Seizures
PEDIGREE FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
PEDIGREE Foundation: Dogs Rule Grant
PEDIGREE FOUNDATION
Amount
US $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
PEDIGREE Foundation: Program Development Grants
PEDIGREE FOUNDATION
Amount
US $10,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lisa Campbell — President of the Board of Directors and PEDIGREE Foundation Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Deb Fair — Executive Director of PEDIGREE Foundation
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY SPINA | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| ELLEN THOMPSON | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ROB DOERFLER | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DEB FAIR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $195,000 |
| TIFFANY BIERER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DOUG CAHILL | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LISA CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| ELIZABETH BARRETT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CRAIG NEELY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TRACEY MARUMOTO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DAN WERLY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JUSTIN WHITE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BRANDON PIACINE | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2026 Grant Cycle:**
In March 2026, PEDIGREE Foundation opened its annual grants cycle, with a goal of distributing more than $1 million in grants. The Foundation is prioritizing support for foster, transport, and behavior programs that increase dog adoptions.
PEDIGREE Foundation Opens 2026 Annual Grants Cycle - The Coloradoan**2023 Impact Report:**
Released in April 2024 to commemorate the Foundation's 15th anniversary, the report highlighted:
Partnership with Greater Good Charities to support recovery efforts following the Maui Wildfires
Expansion of disaster relief efforts to support dogs impacted by the 2023 Canadian Wildfires
Launch of two new best practice toolkits to help shelters and rescue organizations increase dog adoption rates
Distribution of more than $1 million in grants to organizations across 28 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and 6 Canadian provinces
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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