Tail Waggers International
Tail Waggers International is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Whitehall, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $93K.
Tail Waggers International at a glance
In short: Tail Waggers International gave $85K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,000
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,167
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $1,938,606
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Tail Waggers International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pa Caring Hearts ($20K). Together the top 6 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tail Waggers International gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $89K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pa Caring Hearts Breinigsville, PA | Support Animal Welfare | $20,000 |
| Peaceable Kingdom Whitehall, PA | Support Animal Welfare | $20,000 |
| Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center Strousburg, PA | Support Animal Welfare | $15,000 |
| Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals Radnor, PA | Support Animal Welfare | $10,000 |
| Paws Philadelphia, PA | Support Animal Welfare | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Norristown, PA | Support 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 | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,938,606 | $112,681 | $112,284 | $85,000 | 6 | $85,000 | $93,379 | $91,062 |
| 2024 | $1,776,774 | $66,952 | $117,454 | $81,000 | 6 | $81,000 | $46,698 | $84,838 |
| 2023 | $1,584,703 | $1,555 | $115,347 | $89,000 | 6 | $89,000 | $38,325 | $81,064 |
| 2022 | $1,618,573 | $102,017 | $101,232 | $70,000 | 6 | $70,000 | $81,585 | $91,412 |
| 2021 | $1,890,990 | $1,043,541 | $42,109 | $22,000 | 2 | — | $35,010 | $68,411 |
| 2020 | $813,488 | $801,011 | — | — | — | — | $1,011 | $40,044 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tail Waggers International reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tail Waggers International is led by Anthony Greener, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anthony Greener
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Rubin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Colquitt
Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Carroll
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Tail Waggers International
How much does Tail Waggers International give each year?
Tail Waggers International gave $85K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $81K across 6 grants.
What is Tail Waggers International's typical grant size?
Tail Waggers International's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $14,167, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tail Waggers International give grants?
Tail Waggers International gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Tail Waggers International give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Tail Waggers International's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Animal Welfare" (6 grants).
Who are Tail Waggers International's largest grantees?
Tail Waggers International's largest 2025 grantees include Pa Caring Hearts ($20,000), Peaceable Kingdom ($20,000) and Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tail Waggers International?
Tail Waggers International reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Tail Waggers International?
Tail Waggers International is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Whitehall, PA. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Tail Waggers International's EIN?
Tail Waggers International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4071598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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