The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation
The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to animal rescue, welfare, and related organizations, including farm-animal sanctuaries, dog rescues, and animal shelters.
The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation gave $37K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,242
- +3820.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,104
- +1860.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,541
- Total assets
- $229,928
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1312 Opal Street, San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: (858) 488-6561
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Farm Animal Refuge ($10K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
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 2025 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 1% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation gives
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 37142% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100 (2022) to $37K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Animal Refuge Campo, CA | Supplies and food to support the farm animals rescued | $10,007 |
| Beagle Freedom Project Valley Village, CA | To help animals suffering in captivity and give them a chance at freedom | $5,000 |
| Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary San Luis Obispo, CA | Animal welfare givves refuge to abused and abondoned farm animals across ca | $5,000 |
| All Other Recipients La Jolla, CA | To provide support for charitable organizations and individuals who were unable to supply food or veterinary care for their animals | $4,350 |
| Saving Imperial Schuver Dog Rescue San Pedro, CA | Animal welfare saving dogs on the euthanization list at local shelters and dogs that have been abondoned | $3,500 |
| American Wild Horse Campaign Davis, CA | To Support Animal Shelter and Rescue Centers | $2,582 |
| Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc West Hollywood, CA | Animal welfareand care for pit "type" dogs and educating and advocating for them | $2,500 |
| San Diego Humane Society San Diego, CA | To Support Animal Shelter and Rescue Centers | $2,000 |
| Friends of DXE Berkeley, CA | Animal Welfare and Rights for the Animals | $1,040 |
| Second Chance Heros Rat Adoption Henrico, VA | Animal welfare for rats in need of homes and education to the public about responsibility for guardianship and care of rats | $546 |
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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 | $229,928 | $74,586 | $81,448 | $37,242 | 12 | $75,625 | $68,763 | $91,151 |
| 2024 | $214,976 | $36,669 | $35,434 | $950 | 6 | $35,434 | $27,625 | $81,329 |
| 2023 | $218,586 | $54,135 | $51,052 | $150 | 2 | $51,052 | $12,248 | $68,915 |
| 2022 | $219,107 | $75,294 | $78,654 | $100 | 1 | $67,916 | $30,098 | $62,002 |
| 2021 | $222,467 | $60,228 | $51,588 | $620 | 1 | $620 | $29,891 | $56,020 |
| 2020 | $213,827 | $25,952 | $24,660 | $1,401 | 3 | — | $19,475 | $38,300 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working with animals. For example, Farm Animal Refuge describes its work as caring for rescued animals and educating the public about meat and dairy production, while Beagle Freedom Project says it rescues exploited, abused, unwanted, and homeless animals and educates the public about animal suffering. East County Animal Rescue says its work includes taking in homeless and abandoned cats, providing medical care and shelter, and arranging adoption or return to habitat for feral cats.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $37,242. Grants ranged from $200 to $10,007, with a median of $2,541. Its largest listed awards were $10,007 to Farm Animal Refuge, $5,000 to Beagle Freedom Project, and $5,000 to Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary. Other notable grants included $3,500 to Saving Imperial Schuver Dog Rescue, $2,582 to American Wild Horse Campaign, and $2,000 to San Diego Humane Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anthony Napoleon as President and Trissa Napoleon as CFO.
The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation is led by Anthony Napoleon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anthony Napoleon
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trissa Napoleon
CFO
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 The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation
How much does The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation give each year?
The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation gave $37K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $950 across 6 grants.
What is The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation's typical grant size?
The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,541, and its average grant was $3,104, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation give grants?
The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Animal Shelter and Rescue Centers" (3 grants).
Who are The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation's largest grantees?
The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Farm Animal Refuge ($10,007), Beagle Freedom Project ($5,000) and Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation?
The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation reported $230K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K 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 does The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working with animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation's EIN?
The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4304060. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Anthony & Trissa Napoleon Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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