Puppies & Golf Inc
Puppies & Golf Inc is a public charity based in Sacramento, California, formed in 2020. It supports organizations dedicated to connecting people and dogs, with an emphasis on military veterans, and also describes paying veterinarians directly for care and surgeries for families’ dogs.
Puppies & Golf Inc at a glance
In short: Puppies & Golf Inc gave $166K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $165,862
- +186.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +266.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,078
- -22.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,941
- Total assets
- $116,784
- +78.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (30% 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 Puppies & Golf Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1401 21St St Ste R, Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: (815) 978-6484
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Puppies & Golf Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was K9 for Warriors ($50K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares of grant dollars went to New Jersey (30%), Connecticut (19%), Tennessee (15%), Georgia (10%), and New York (10%). Listed recipients were also in North Carolina, New Hampshire, and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Puppies & Golf Inc gives
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2023) to $166K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| K9 for Warriors Galloway, NJ | Puppies & golf continually supports k9 for warriors and we attended a telethon where we presented them with a check toward their cause of pairing warriors with a service dog. | $50,000 |
| Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities Winsted, CT | Military Grant | $25,000 |
| Unicoi County Animal Shelter Erwin, TN | Donation for Shelter | $25,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Asheville, NC | Donation for Shelter | $10,390 |
| Animal Lighthouse Rescue Inc New York, NY | Donation for Shelter | $10,000 |
| Adopt a Golden Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Surgery Cover Grant | $9,941 |
| Port City Vet Portsmouth, NH | Emergency Surgeries | $8,171 |
| Humane Society of Ray County Richmond, MO | Shelter Grant | $8,000 |
| Paws Humane Inc Columbus, GA | Donation for Shelter | $7,000 |
| Veterinary Emergency Group New York, NY | Emergencies Grant | $6,184 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $116,784 | $394,362 | $341,447 | $165,862 | 11 |
| 2023 | $65,362 | $233,783 | $287,772 | $57,957 | 3 |
| 2022 | $123,689 | $109,665 | $130,343 | — | — |
| 2021 | $134,708 | $156,043 | $39,646 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to protect and advocate for dogs in need of companionship” by supporting and promoting organizations that connect humans and dogs “for a lifetime of purpose and love,” with an emphasis on military veterans.
Its 2024 grants show support for service-dog programs, animal shelters and rescues, veterinary emergencies and surgery, and care for an individual dog. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Brother Wolf Animal Rescue says its mission is to improve the lives of companion animals and the people who love them; Adopt a Golden Atlanta says it finds permanent homes for Golden Retrievers; and PAWS Humane describes its work as animal-welfare services including spay/neuter, rescue, adoption, outreach, and education. Animal Lighthouse Rescue describes rescuing stray dogs in Puerto Rico and working to place them in foster and permanent homes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Puppies & Golf reported 11 grants totaling $165,862. Grants ranged from $6,176 to $50,000, with a median of $9,941.
Notable 2024 grants included $50,000 to K9 for Warriors for its work pairing warriors with service dogs; $25,000 to Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities for a military grant; and $25,000 to Unicoi County Animal Shelter for shelter support. Other grants included $10,390 to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, $10,000 to Animal Lighthouse Rescue, $9,941 to Adopt a Golden Atlanta, $8,171 to Port City Vet for emergency surgeries, $8,000 to Humane Society of Ray County for a shelter grant, $7,000 to PAWS Humane, $6,184 to Veterinary Emergency Group for emergencies, and $6,176 to Pieper Veterinary for a family grant for a dog.
The filing also says the organization receives care estimates directly from the veterinarians families use and pays the veterinarians directly for surgeries and other care.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Emily Becker as executive director; Cole Winsett as treasurer; and Holly Slezak as secretary. Board members listed are Dana Balionis, Mary Raines Battle, Cosette Chaput, Maya Griffin, Tanja Olano, Jamie Davis, and Kurt Summers.
Puppies & Golf Inc is led by Amanda Balionis, President on filings since 2021; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda Balionis
President
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Becker
Executive Director
Board Member → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Balionis
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Slezak
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Davis
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Raines Battle
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cole Winsett
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cosette Chaput
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maya Griffin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanja Olano
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Summers
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Angelica Lassetter (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Holly Hooper (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Elizabeth L. Graham (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Maya Brown (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Amanda Renner (2022) — President
- Former: David Odonnell (2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Cameron Hooper (2021) — Director
- Former: Penny Muetzel (2021) — Administrator
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Puppies & Golf Inc
How much does Puppies & Golf Inc give each year?
Puppies & Golf Inc gave $166K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $58K across 3 grants.
What is Puppies & Golf Inc's typical grant size?
Puppies & Golf Inc's median grant in 2024 was $9,941, and its average grant was $15,078, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Puppies & Golf Inc give grants?
Puppies & Golf Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Connecticut (19%) and Tennessee (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Puppies & Golf Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Puppies & Golf Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation for Shelter" (4 grants).
Who are Puppies & Golf Inc's largest grantees?
Puppies & Golf Inc's largest 2024 grantees include K9 for Warriors ($50,000), Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities ($25,000) and Unicoi County Animal Shelter ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Puppies & Golf Inc?
Puppies & Golf Inc reported $117K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $394K.
What does Puppies & Golf Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to protect and advocate for dogs in need of companionship” by supporting and promoting organizations that connect humans and dogs “for a lifetime of purpose and love,” with an emphasis on military veterans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Puppies & Golf Inc?
Puppies & Golf Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Puppies & Golf Inc's EIN?
Puppies & Golf Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2957640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Puppies & Golf Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 27, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/puppies-and-golf-inc-morg_58b5667264c44708a6129c48ce583e70
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