The Creaky Dog Foundation
The Creaky Dog Foundation is a private foundation based in Redondo Beach, California. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $103,485, with listed purposes including rescue operations and spay/neuter services.
The Creaky Dog Foundation at a glance
In short: The Creaky Dog Foundation gave $103K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $103,485
- +40.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,624
- +40.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,563,020
- -0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Creaky Dog Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists an internal memo as the form and materials, Laura Connell as the contact, and states that award restrictions are not applicable.
- Review Cycle
- March 31 (past cycle; the filing does not specify a year).
- Deadline
- March 31 (past cycle; the filing does not specify a year).
- Contact
Application contact: Laura Connell
Mailing address: 210 Via El Toro, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Phone: (310) 345-2748
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Creaky Dog Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Canine Condition Inc ($24K). Together the top 10 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 5% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Creaky Dog Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2021) to $103K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canine Condition Inc Burbank, CA | Spay/Neuter Fund | $23,985 |
| Frosted Faces Foundation Ramona, CA | Rescue Operations | $20,000 |
| Maison Sure Foundation N Hollywood, CA | Rescue Operations | $19,000 |
| Rolling Hills Prep School San Pedro, CA | Rescue Operations | $10,000 |
| Beach Dog Rescue Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Rescue Operations | $5,000 |
| Inland Youth Soccer Education Progr Eatvale, CA | Rescue Operations | $5,000 |
| Josh and His Critters Mojave, CA | Rescue Operations | $5,000 |
| Labradors Friends Dog Rescue San Diego, CA | Rescue Operations | $5,000 |
| Saving Grace Rescur Virgina Beach, VA | Rescue Operations | $5,000 |
| Precious Pals Pet Rescue Encino, CA | Rescue Operations | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,563,020 | $162,507 | $165,856 | $103,485 | 12 | $103,485 | $128,479 | — |
| 2023 | $1,566,369 | $67,661 | $98,391 | $73,540 | 12 | $84,838 | $54,218 | $83,348 |
| 2022 | $1,597,099 | $56,046 | $105,420 | $77,500 | 7 | $91,395 | $46,627 | $84,430 |
| 2021 | $1,646,473 | $150,084 | $98,612 | $68,900 | 7 | $83,033 | $138,777 | $94,791 |
| 2020 | $1,595,001 | $97,522 | $95,423 | $69,500 | 7 | — | $103,208 | $83,586 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for rescue operations and a spay/neuter fund. Among its grantees, Frosted Faces Foundation says its mission is to rescue abandoned senior animals from shelters, provide necessary medical treatment, and find them families for the rest of their lives. Maison Sure Foundation says it provides financial support to pet owners and vet [care].
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $103,485 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $23,985, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $23,985 to Canine Condition Inc for a Spay/Neuter Fund; $20,000 to Frosted Faces Foundation for Rescue Operations; and $19,000 to Maison Sure Foundation for Rescue Operations. Other notable awards were $10,000 to an individual recipient Prep School and $5,000 each to Beach Dog Rescue, Inland Youth Soccer Education Progr, Josh and His Critters, Labradors Friends Dog Rescue, and Saving Grace Rescur, all for Rescue Operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laura Connell as CFO, Christopher Connell as Treasurer, and Jill Rodriguez as Secretary.
The Creaky Dog Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Connell
Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Rodriguez
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Connell
CFO
Director & President → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 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 Creaky Dog Foundation
How much does The Creaky Dog Foundation give each year?
The Creaky Dog Foundation gave $103K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $74K across 12 grants.
What is The Creaky Dog Foundation's typical grant size?
The Creaky Dog Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,624, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Creaky Dog Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Creaky Dog Foundation give grants?
The Creaky Dog Foundation gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Creaky Dog Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Creaky Dog Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Rescue Operations" (11 grants).
Who are The Creaky Dog Foundation's largest grantees?
The Creaky Dog Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Canine Condition Inc ($23,985), Frosted Faces Foundation ($20,000) and Maison Sure Foundation ($19,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Creaky Dog Foundation?
The Creaky Dog Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $163K.
What does The Creaky Dog Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for rescue operations and a spay/neuter fund. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Creaky Dog Foundation?
The foundation 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 Creaky Dog Foundation's EIN?
The Creaky Dog Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3483002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Creaky Dog 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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