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Wags and Menace Make a Difference Foundation

WILMINGTON, DE EIN: 46-2447133 Website

Wags and Menace Make a Difference Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware, established in 2014. The foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization focused on supporting animal welfare and conservation efforts.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$226K

-25.1% YoY

Grant Count

110

-6.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-19.7% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding focus is medical care for animals. The foundation also supports humane education and conservation efforts. Key funding areas include:

  • Animal medical care and emergency medical funds
  • Animal rescue and welfare
  • Wildlife conservation
  • Dog rescue programs
  • Wildlife health and preservation

Grantmaking

Grant Range

range: $500–$36,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking is primarily concentrated in California, Colorado, and Washington.

Grant Distribution by State

22states
+14 more states

Cities

ALBUQUERQUEALEXANDRIAANZAARLINGTONAURORABERLINBETHELBLACKFOOTBOCA RATONBOSTONBOULDERBOZEMANBULLARDCEDAREDGECENTENNIALCHARLOTTESVILLECHARLOTTESVLECHEYENNECRESCENT CITYDENVER

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

  • Total assets: $1,121,742
  • Total revenues: $85,156
  • Total expenses: $278,863
  • Investment income and dividends: $18,474
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
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Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$80K$159K$239K$318K122 grants2020128 grants2021128 grants2022118 grants2023110 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

3 SISTERS EQUINE RESCUE$28KHEAVENLY HORSE HAVEN$12KCOLORADO PUPPY RESCUE OF…$5KGIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOU…$5KBLACKFOOT ANIMAL SHELTER…$3KCOLORADO HORSE RESCUE$3KAMAZING AUSSIES LETHAL W…$3KARC-ANIMAL REHABILITATIO…$2KBABY RHINO RESCUE$2KBABY WARM INC$2K

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

250<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Cynthia LeePres, Dir, Sec, Treas1

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has been recognized for its support of marine mammal rescue and conservation work. The foundation's grantmaking has contributed to award recognition for recipient organizations, including leading to a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant award for a marine mammal center partner.

Wags and Menace Foundation leads to National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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