Sidewalk Angels Inc
Sidewalk Angels Inc is a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2004 and granted tax-exempt status in February 2005. The foundation focuses on supporting charitable causes through grantmaking to organizations addressing animal welfare, homelessness, and human services needs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$466K
+96.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$595K
-4.0% YoY
Grant Count
33
+6.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-9.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: "The world can move so fast that those in need are often passed by. From animals that have been abandoned and abused to those who are destitute, homeless, or cannot afford proper medical care - these are universal problems that Sidewalk Angels Foundation, through its efforts, encourages people to address locally."
Primary Focus Areas:
- Animal rescue and welfare, particularly no-kill animal shelters and animal rescues
- Dog rescues and animal rehabilitation
- Homeless services and support for those experiencing homelessness
- Childhood health and wellness
- Human services and special population support
- Environmental initiatives
Grantmaking
Sidewalk Angels Inc distributes grants to organizations working in its focus areas. Recent grant activity includes:
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $40,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular activity in:
- New York
- New Jersey
- South Carolina
- Florida
- Illinois
- Missouri
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Washington
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $465,748
- Total Revenue: $851,680
- Total Expenses: $623,085
- Total Giving: $595,000
Prior Year Data (referenced):
- Total Assets: $237,182
- Total Revenue: $892,110
- Total Expenses: $675,535
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $465,748 | $237,182 | $20,607 |
| Revenue | $851,680 | $892,110 | $157,109 |
| Expenses | $623,085 | $675,535 | $251,149 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $595,000 | $620,000 | $222,923 |
| Net Investment Income | $11,292 | $2,060 | $4 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
133 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation was established by Rob Thomas and Marisol Thomas. Rob Thomas is a musician and lead singer and songwriter for the band Matchbox Twenty. He won Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year for his collaboration with Carlos Santana on "Smooth" in 1999.
According to recent filings, Marisol Thomas serves as President and Robert Thomas serves as Vice President and Secretary. Both contribute their time without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT THOMAS | VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | 2.5 | — |
| MARISOL THOMAS | PRESIDENT | 2.5 | — |
| BARRY SIEGEL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 3130 Wilshire Blvd Ste 600 Santa Monica, CA 90403-2349
Phone: 310-229-5066
Website: www.sidewalkangelsfoundation.org
EIN: 20-0285336
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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