The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals
The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals is a private foundation, based in Elizabeth, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $30K.
The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals at a glance
In short: The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals gave $30K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,233
- +675.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -54.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,047
- +1605.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,047
- Primary geography
- Utah (20% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Best Friends ($6K). Together the top 5 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals gives
- Giving grew 1534% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $30K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Best Friends Kanab, UT | Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animal | $6,093 |
| Little Longears Miniature Donkey Rescue New Oxford, PA | Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animal | $6,047 |
| Paws of Honor Williamsburg, VA | Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animal | $6,047 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue San Angelo, TX | Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animal | $6,047 |
| Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue Caliente, CA | Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animal | $5,999 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $1,371 | $32,092 | $30,233 | 5 | $30,233 | — | $812 |
| 2023 | $30,721 | $7,154 | $5,503 | $3,900 | 11 | $3,900 | $251 | $1,443 |
| 2022 | $29,070 | $6,683 | $6,207 | $5,604 | 9 | $5,604 | $2,539 | $1,376 |
| 2021 | $28,594 | $6,622 | $5,933 | $1,850 | 8 | $1,850 | — | $1,491 |
| 2020 | $27,905 | $6,298 | $12,683 | $8,572 | 14 | — | — | $1,724 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals reported a distributable amount of $812 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals is led by Mary M. Cartwright, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary M. Cartwright
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Morris
Medical Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Schlichting
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Fraser
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arlene Stolte
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bunni Crawford
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Morris
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals
How much does The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals give each year?
The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals gave $30K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 11 grants.
What is The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals's typical grant size?
The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals's median grant in 2024 was $6,047, and its average grant was $6,047, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals give grants?
The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals's top state is Utah, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (20%) and Virginia (20%).
Does The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animal" (5 grants).
Who are The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals's largest grantees?
The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals's largest 2024 grantees include Best Friends ($6,093), Little Longears Miniature Donkey Rescue ($6,047) and Paws of Honor ($6,047), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals reported a distributable amount of $812 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals's EIN?
The Cartwright Foundation for the Care and Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1399873. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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