Wise Tails - a Senior Dog Sanctuary
Wise Tails - a Senior Dog Sanctuary is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Thousand Oaks, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 6 grants totaling $13K.
Wise Tails - a Senior Dog Sanctuary at a glance
In short: Wise Tails - a Senior Dog Sanctuary gave $13K across 6 grants in 2021 (avg $2K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $13,400
- -46.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $2,233
- -64.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,400
- Primary geography
- Oregon (70% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Wise Tails - a Senior Dog Sanctuary funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Luv-a-Bull Pit Bull Rescue ($4K). Together the top 6 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $25K (2020). In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Luv-a-Bull Pit Bull Rescue Eugene, OR | General Support | $3,600 |
| A Woof Over My Head Dog Rescue Portland, OR | General Support | $3,000 |
| Underdog Railroad Rescue Portland, OR | General Support | $2,800 |
| Pacific Animal Society La Center, WA | General Support | $2,000 |
| A Purposeful Rescue Inc Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team Studio City, CA | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $-13,351 | $23,767 | $13,400 | 6 | $23,767 | — |
| 2020 | $37,246 | $82,950 | $153,094 | $24,919 | 4 | — | $2 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wise Tails - a Senior Dog Sanctuary is led by Theodore Shumway, CEO & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Theodore Shumway
CEO & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jerome Shumway
CFO, Director, Mktg & Fundraising Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia Washburn
Secretary, Director & Facility Assistant Mngr
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Wise Tails - a Senior Dog Sanctuary
How much does Wise Tails - a Senior Dog Sanctuary give each year?
Wise Tails - a Senior Dog Sanctuary gave $13K across 6 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $25K across 4 grants.
What is Wise Tails - a Senior Dog Sanctuary's typical grant size?
Wise Tails - a Senior Dog Sanctuary's median grant in 2021 was $2,400, and its average grant was $2,233, across 6 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wise Tails - a Senior Dog Sanctuary give grants?
Wise Tails - a Senior Dog Sanctuary gives mostly in Oregon: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (15%) and Washington (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Wise Tails - a Senior Dog Sanctuary give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wise Tails - a Senior Dog Sanctuary's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wise Tails - a Senior Dog Sanctuary's largest grantees?
Wise Tails - a Senior Dog Sanctuary's largest 2021 grantees include Luv-a-Bull Pit Bull Rescue ($3,600), A Woof Over My Head Dog Rescue ($3,000) and Underdog Railroad Rescue ($2,800), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What is Wise Tails - a Senior Dog Sanctuary?
Wise Tails - a Senior Dog Sanctuary is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Thousand Oaks, CA.
What is Wise Tails - a Senior Dog Sanctuary's EIN?
Wise Tails - a Senior Dog Sanctuary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4222296. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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