Pet Care Foundation
Pet Care Foundation is a public charity based in Northridge, California. Formed in 2003, it says its mission is to advocate for shelter animals in Los Angeles City and Los Angeles County.
Pet Care Foundation at a glance
In short: Pet Care Foundation gave $320K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $320,000
- +65.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- Average grant
- $14,545
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $17,964,015
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (97% 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 Pet Care Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 9018 Balboa Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325-2610
Phone: (310) 247-8469
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pet Care Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kitten Rescue ($35K). Together the top 10 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission centers on shelter animals in Los Angeles City and Los Angeles County. In 2024, 97% of its grant dollars went to recipients in California and 3% to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $168K (2020) to $1.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $320K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kitten Rescue Los Angeles, CA | Animal Welfare | $35,000 |
| Fixnation Sun Valley, CA | Animal Welfare | $30,000 |
| Lance Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Animal Welfare | $25,000 |
| Stray Cat Alliance Los Angeles, CA | Animal Welfare | $25,000 |
| Shelter Hope Enterprises Newbury Park, CA | Animal Welfare | $25,000 |
| Better Together Forever Glendale, CA | Animal Welfare | $23,000 |
| Heaven on Earth North Hollywood, CA | Animal Welfare | $15,000 |
| Westside German Shephard Rescue Los Angeles, CA | Animal Rescue | $14,000 |
| Community Medical Medicine Project San Pedro, CA | Animal Rescue | $12,500 |
| Wags & Walks Los Angeles, CA | Animal Welfare | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,964,015 | $2,336,327 | $1,174,550 | $320,000 | 22 | $1,298,189 |
| 2023 | $16,802,238 | $2,455,862 | $976,118 | $193,750 | Total only | $376,603 |
| 2022 | $15,322,494 | $-3,778,578 | $2,215,735 | $1,500,000 | Total only | $180,319 |
| 2021 | $21,316,807 | $3,593,296 | $2,450,159 | $1,559,000 | Total only | $1,544,731 |
| 2020 | $20,173,670 | $15,217,469 | $964,405 | $168,000 | Total only | $202,497 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “the advocacy of shelter animals in Los Angeles City and Los Angeles County.” Its filing describes programs supporting adoption services and local shelters’ spay and neutering efforts.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions describe cat and dog rescue, adoption, sterilization, and veterinary care. For example, Kitten Rescue says it saves cats and kittens from euthanasia, abandonment, cruelty, and neglect, and finds them permanent homes. FixNation describes its work as reducing the homeless cat population through sterilization and promoting Trap-Neuter-Return. Community Animal Medicine Project says it provides low-cost veterinary services to underserved Los Angeles-area communities to reduce shelter intake and euthanasia.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported making 22 grants totaling $320,000. Grant amounts ranged from $7,000 to $35,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $35,000 to Kitten Rescue; $30,000 to FixNation; $25,000 each to Lance Foundation, Stray Cat Alliance, and Shelter Hope Enterprises; and $23,000 to Better Together Forever. Other listed grants included $15,000 to Heaven on Earth, $14,000 to Westside German Shepherd Rescue, and $12,500 to Community Medical Medicine Project. The filing lists animal welfare or animal rescue as the purposes for these grants.
The foundation requires each grantee to submit a detailed report six months after receiving a grant describing how the funds were used. It also says it conducts site visits to each organization within that six-month period.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brian Theobald as president, Heidi Huebner as treasurer, and Hillary Bock as secretary.
Pet Care Foundation is led by Brian Theobald, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Theobald
President
Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hillary Bock
Secretary
On filings since 2020
14 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Heidi Huebner
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marcia Hobbs (2020–2021) — President
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 $6K, to Hillary Bock (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Pet Care Foundation
How much does Pet Care Foundation give each year?
Pet Care Foundation gave $320K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $194K in grants paid.
What is Pet Care Foundation's typical grant size?
Pet Care Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,545, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pet Care Foundation give grants?
Pet Care Foundation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (10 grants), North Hollywood, CA (2 grants) and Pasadena, CA (2 grants).
Does Pet Care Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Pet Care Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Welfare" (12 grants) and "Animal Rescue" (10 grants).
Who are Pet Care Foundation's largest grantees?
Pet Care Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kitten Rescue ($35,000), Fixnation ($30,000) and Lance Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pet Care Foundation?
Pet Care Foundation reported $18.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What does Pet Care Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “the advocacy of shelter animals in Los Angeles City and Los Angeles County.” Its filing describes programs supporting adoption services and local shelters’ spay and neutering efforts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pet Care Foundation?
Pet Care Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Pet Care Foundation's EIN?
Pet Care Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2322380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 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 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Pet Care Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pet-care-foundation-morg_3397b5dd29e6489dae370d1ed8ac752a
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