Tootsie Dog Rescue Foundation
Tootsie Dog Rescue Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Tomball, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $554K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $68K.
Tootsie Dog Rescue Foundation at a glance
In short: Tootsie Dog Rescue Foundation gave $68K across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $23K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $67,852
- +4423.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $22,617
- +1407.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $17,352
- Total assets
- $553,935
- -13.7% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Florida (74% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Tootsie Dog Rescue Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Big Dog Ranch Rescue Foundation ($50K). Together the top 3 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $68K (2022). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue Foundation Loxahatchee Grove, FL | Animal Welfare | $50,000 |
| Lola's Lucky Day Friendswood, TX | Animal Welfare | $17,352 |
| Camo Rescue Pinehurst, TX | Animal Welfare | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $553,935 | $615,415 | $703,506 | $67,852 | 3 | $653,842 |
| 2021 | $642,026 | $691,000 | $48,974 | $1,500 | 1 | $30,357 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tootsie Dog Rescue Foundation is led by Ronnie Matthews, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Ronnie Matthews
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Andrew Gavin
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary C. Matthews
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 Tootsie Dog Rescue Foundation
How much does Tootsie Dog Rescue Foundation give each year?
Tootsie Dog Rescue Foundation gave $68K across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
What is Tootsie Dog Rescue Foundation's typical grant size?
Tootsie Dog Rescue Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $17,352, and its average grant was $22,617, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tootsie Dog Rescue Foundation give grants?
Tootsie Dog Rescue Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (26%).
Does Tootsie Dog Rescue Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Tootsie Dog Rescue Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Welfare" (3 grants).
How large is Tootsie Dog Rescue Foundation?
Tootsie Dog Rescue Foundation reported $554K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $615K.
What is Tootsie Dog Rescue Foundation?
Tootsie Dog Rescue Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Tomball, TX. It holds $554K in total assets as of 2022.
What is Tootsie Dog Rescue Foundation's EIN?
Tootsie Dog Rescue Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2502125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
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 2021–2022
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