TT'S Animal Foundation Inc
TT'S Animal Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hingham, Massachusetts. It supports animal health and care by providing supplies and funds directly to veterinarians and private individuals in need, and by making grants to organizations and individuals.
TT'S Animal Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: TT'S Animal Foundation Inc gave $30K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,234
- -22.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,008
- -27.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $481
- Total assets
- $499,344
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (15 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (82% 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 TT'S Animal Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. The filing lists Stacy Rotondo as the contact, with no application form or other materials required and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Stacy Rotondo
Mailing address: 4 Leclair Dr, Hingham, MA 02043
Phone: (617) 240-2362
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TT'S Animal Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was South Coastal Animal Health ($8K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($5,340), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 96 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts recipients received 82% of grant dollars. New York recipients received 9%, Connecticut 6%, and New Hampshire and Texas 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is TT'S Animal Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 24 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $726; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $402 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2021) to $39K (2023). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Coastal Animal Health Weymouth, MA | Charitable | $8,247 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,340 |
| Moby Kit Rescure Fall River, MA | Charitable | $2,150 |
| Alley Katz Rescue Woodmere, NY | Charitable | $1,745 |
| Missing Dogs of Mass Peabody, MA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Pieper-Olson Veterinary Hospital Middletown, CT | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Quincy Animal Shelter Quincy, MA | Charitable | $1,400 |
| VEG ER for Pets Boston, MA | Charitable | $1,210 |
| 143 Veterinary Services Cohasset, MA | Charitable | $1,157 |
| Starfish Kittens Rescue White Plains, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $499,344 | $49,751 | $44,760 | $30,234 | 30 | $44,760 | $26,028 | $469 |
| 2023 | $494,353 | $56,386 | $51,907 | $39,146 | 28 | $51,906 | $26,000 | — |
| 2022 | $489,874 | $24,998 | $35,029 | $31,113 | 18 | $35,029 | $16,618 | — |
| 2021 | $499,905 | $25,003 | $31,503 | $25,919 | 20 | $31,503 | $16,408 | $849 |
| 2020 | $500,000 | $500,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $2,052 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TT'S Animal Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $469 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it seeks to stimulate public interest in caring for animals’ overall health and to provide supplies and funds as needed directly to veterinarians and private individuals in need.
In 2024, it gave $1,400 to Quincy Animal Shelter Inc. The shelter describes its mission as finding every animal a safe, loving home and providing humane and ethical treatment for animals in its care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 30 grants totaling $30,234. Grants ranged from $67 to $8,247, with a median grant of $480. Among its largest awards were $8,247 to South Coastal Animal Health in Weymouth, Massachusetts; $2,870 to an individual recipient in Massachusetts; $2,150 to Moby Kit Rescure in Fall River, Massachusetts; and $1,745 to Alley Katz Rescue in Woodmere, New York. It also gave $1,500 each to Missing Dogs of Mass in Peabody, Massachusetts, and Pieper-Olson Veterinary Hospital in Middletown, Connecticut.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia Cronin as director and treasurer, and Stacy Rotondo as director, president, and clerk.
TT'S Animal Foundation Inc is led by Stacy Rotondo, Director, President & Clerk on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stacy Rotondo
Director, President & Clerk
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Cronin
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 TT'S Animal Foundation Inc
How much does TT'S Animal Foundation Inc give each year?
TT'S Animal Foundation Inc gave $30K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $39K across 28 grants.
What is TT'S Animal Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
TT'S Animal Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $481, and its average grant was $1,008, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from TT'S Animal Foundation Inc that year got $726 on average.
Where does TT'S Animal Foundation Inc give grants?
TT'S Animal Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (9%) and Connecticut (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does TT'S Animal Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on TT'S Animal Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (30 grants).
Who are TT'S Animal Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
TT'S Animal Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include South Coastal Animal Health ($8,247), Moby Kit Rescure ($2,150) and Alley Katz Rescue ($1,745), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($5,340), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is TT'S Animal Foundation Inc?
TT'S Animal Foundation Inc reported $499K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $469 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does TT'S Animal Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that it seeks to stimulate public interest in caring for animals’ overall health and to provide supplies and funds as needed directly to veterinarians and private individuals in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TT'S Animal Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is TT'S Animal Foundation Inc's EIN?
TT'S Animal Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4193642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does TT'S Animal Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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