Tipgoomoogus Memorial Trust
Overview
Mission
To provide for the care and comfort of small animals. Small animals shall include dogs, cats, hamsters, birds, etc., normally kept as household pets. Organizations such as animal shelters and dog pounds are preferred.
Annual application deadlines
April 30
Program areas
Environment, animals
States served
All
Program limitations
Any small farm animals raised for commercial purposes and any animals raised for research purposes are specifically excluded from benefitting from this trust.
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic limitations; however, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in New Jersey.
Types of support
Program support
Population served
Animals
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
The Tipgoomoogus Memorial Trust provides grants for the care and comfort of small household pets.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Limitations
The foundation typically does not fund requests for:
- Salaries
- Any small farm animals raised for commercial purposes and any animals raised for research purposes.
Grantmaking priorities
Preference may be given to requests for the following:
- Organizations such as animal shelters and dog pounds.
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000 to $10,000
Average number of grants per year: 4 - 8
Average total giving per year: $40,000 - $60,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by April 30 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
The Tipgoomoogus Memorial Trust was created by Thomas and Ellen Fallon of Milltown, New Jersey for the care and comfort of small household pets. The trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in New Jersey due to the donor’s ties to the area.
Mission
To provide for the care and comfort of small animals. Small animals shall include dogs, cats, hamsters, birds, etc., normally kept as household pets. Organizations such as animal shelters and dog pounds are preferred.
Annual application deadlines
April 30
Program areas
Environment, animals
States served
All
Program limitations
Any small farm animals raised for commercial purposes and any animals raised for research purposes are specifically excluded from benefitting from this trust.
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic limitations; however, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in New Jersey.
Types of support
Program support
Population served
Animals
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
The Tipgoomoogus Memorial Trust provides grants for the care and comfort of small household pets.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Limitations
The foundation typically does not fund requests for:
- Salaries
- Any small farm animals raised for commercial purposes and any animals raised for research purposes.
Grantmaking priorities
Preference may be given to requests for the following:
- Organizations such as animal shelters and dog pounds.
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000 to $10,000
Average number of grants per year: 4 - 8
Average total giving per year: $40,000 - $60,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by April 30 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
About the Foundation
The Tipgoomoogus Memorial Trust was created by Thomas and Ellen Fallon of Milltown, New Jersey for the care and comfort of small household pets. The trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in New Jersey due to the donor’s ties to the area.
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