May and Bill Allison Foundation

EIN 81-1696791 · CA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$20K Funds in CA, MD
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Giving Profile

In 2025, May and Bill Allison Foundation based in CA paid 11 grants totaling $220K to 11 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $8K to $41K, with a median of $20K. Its largest recipients included Spark Rescue Santa Barbara, Doberman Pincher Rescue, and National Disaster Search Dog Foundation. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$7,144,420
Giving (latest yr)
$220,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$20K
Recipients
11
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Spark Rescue Santa Barbara$41,000
  • Doberman Pincher Rescue$30,000
  • National Disaster Search Dog Foundation$23,000
  • Resqcats$20,000
  • Santa Barbara Audubon Society$20,000

Where grants went

  • California$212,000 · 10 grants
  • Maryland$8,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (11)

Spark Rescue Santa Barbara
Goleta, CA
Rescue and care of animals at risk
$41,000
Doberman Pincher Rescue
Fillmore, CA
Care and feeding of rescued dogs
$30,000
National Disaster Search Dog Foundation
Santa Paula, CA
Rescuing dogs who in turn are trained for search and rescue
$23,000
Resqcats
Santa Barbara, CA
Rescue, care and adoption of abandoned cats and kittens
$20,000
Santa Barbara Audubon Society
Santa Barbara, CA
Education, conservation and restoration of habitat
$20,000
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network
Santa Barbara, CA
Rescue and care of wildlife
$20,000
CARE 4 Paws
Santa Barbara, CA
Spay and neuter clinics
$15,000
Santa Barbara Humane Society
Santa Barbara, CA
Medical diagnosis and treatment of animals
$15,000
Kims Nurturing Nest
Danville, CA
Care for any abused, neglected, special needs, or homeless domestic or farm animal in need
$15,000
Asap
Santa Barbara, CA
Care and feeding of rescued cats in Santa Barbara County
$13,000
The Horse Project
Towson, MD
Care of horses eligible for adoption
$8,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. May and Bill Allison Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

May and Bill Allison Foundation is classified as a Environment & Animals funder. Conservation, environmental protection, and animal welfare. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, May and Bill Allison Foundation reported 11 itemized grants totaling $220K. Individual grants ranged from $8K to $41K (median $20K).

Recent recipients include Spark Rescue Santa Barbara, Doberman Pincher Rescue, National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, among 11 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

May and Bill Allison Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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