The Tipgoomoogus Memorial Trust is a philanthropy focused almost exclusively on animal welfare and veterinary education, combining operating support for animal shelters and rescues with repeat scholarship funding for students at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Grants are typically modest-to-medium sized and directed to regional animal shelters/rescues and named scholarships at Penn Vet, indicating a dual interest in supporting frontline animal care and investing in future veterinary professionals. Geographic activity appears concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic (PA/NJ) though gift recipients include some national or out-of-state rescues. The foundation favors mission support/operating grants and recurring support to a set of familiar organizations.
1992 Tipgoomoogus Memorial Trust gives almost all of its recent support to animal welfare organizations and veterinary students, with a clear split between shelter/rescue funding and scholarships at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. The trust’s largest recent awards are 2024 scholarships of $17,500 each to Univ of Penn School of Veterinary Medicine Fbo Kara Anderson, Brianna Brown, Rachel Tevere, and Laura Grant, showing sustained support for veterinary education at a single institution. It also backs animal-care nonprofits with operating grants, such as Animal Welfare Association Inc in Voorhees, New Jersey, and Animal Care Fund in East Smithfield, Pennsylvania. The recipient mix includes humane societies, rescues, sanctuaries, and foster-based groups, alongside student aid for people training in veterinary medicine. The trust funds individuals as well as nonprofits, and its recent grant history shows repeat support to some organizations and scholarship recipients over multiple years. The pattern suggests a dual commitment to frontline animal care and the pipeline of future veterinarians, rather than a broad general-purpose grant portfolio.
A central theme is veterinary education. In 2024, the trust awarded $17,500 scholarships to Univ of Penn School of Veterinary Medicine Fbo Kara Anderson, Brianna Brown, Rachel Tevere, and Laura Grant. In 2023, it continued that support with $11,000 scholarships for Mariana Wu Co University of Pennsylvania School of Vet, Brianna Brown Co University of Pennsylvania School of Vet, Julia Barnhart Co University of Pennsylvania School of Vet, Maureen Agnew Co University of Pennsylvania School of Vet, and Angeline Gano Co University of Pennsylvania School of Vet. Another theme is operating support for animal welfare groups. The trust gave $10,500 to Animal Welfare Association Inc for general operating and $10,000 to Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue for general operating. It also funded sanctuary and rescue work, including $7,000 to Oasis Animal Sanctuary Inc and $5,000 to Central Jersey Animal Rescue.
Typical grants cluster in the modest-to-medium range: p25 is $5,000, the median is $9,000, and p75 is $11,000. Recent giving includes both one-time and repeated awards, with some recipients appearing across multiple years and in more than one grant type. The trust funds individuals directly through scholarships and also makes grants to nonprofits, mostly as general operating support or general support. Its latest 990 is on file for 2024, and annual grants given are $290,000. The pattern is consistent with a small private foundation distributing many targeted awards rather than a few large ones.
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$207K
Most grants fall between $5K and $11K, with a median of $9K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$9K
75th Percentile
$11K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in PA.
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Concentrated portfolio with repeated grants to a handful of veterinary scholarship beneficiaries and multiple recurring operating grants to animal rescue groups; gift sizes are generally small-to-mid ($5k–$19k) and often unrestricted/for general operating.
Notable grantees: University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (multiple named scholarships), Animal Care Fund, Oasis Animal Sanctuary, Shore Saves, Animal Welfare Association
Grant recipients are entirely in the United States, with activity concentrated in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Philadelphia appears repeatedly through University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine scholarships, while Voorhees, East Smithfield, Keyport, Farmingdale, Franklinville, Skillman, East Hanover, Milltown, and Hammonton show the New Jersey footprint. Pennsylvania is the top state by grant count, even though the foundation’s headquarters are in Las Vegas, Nevada. The recent list also includes recipients in Delaware, New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
The trust funds animal welfare nonprofits and veterinary education. Recent grants include scholarships at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, general operating support for shelters and rescues, and support for sanctuaries and cat-focused rescue groups.
Yes. It funds individuals through scholarships for students at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, including multiple awards in 2023 and 2024. Those gifts show direct support for veterinary students, not only nonprofits.
Typical awards are modest to medium in size. The grant-size distribution is p25 $5,000, median $9,000, and p75 $11,000, with some scholarship awards reaching $17,500.
Pennsylvania is the top state by grant count. Recent recipients are also concentrated in New Jersey, with additional grants going to organizations in Delaware, New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF VET FBO JACOB TOLLINSKY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $12,500 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF VET FBO KAITLYN SUDOWSKY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $12,500 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF VET FBO RADHA PATEL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $11,875 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF VET FBO EMILY JARAMILLO | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $11,875 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF VET FBO JESSICA BROWNE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $11,875 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF VET FBO LAURA GRANT | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $11,875 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| THE 11TH HOUR ANIMAL RESCUE INC | FLANDERS, NJ | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| HOMEWARD BOUND PET ADOPTION CENTER | BLACKWOOD, NJ | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ANIMAL CARE FUND | E SMITHFIELD, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NYC SECOND CHANCE RESCUE | LONG ISLAND CITY, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| BEST FRIEND DOG AND ANIMAL ADOPTION | CRANFORD, NJ | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ANIMAL WELFARE ASSOCIATION INC | VOORHEES, NJ | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OASIS ANIMAL SANCTUARY INC | FRANKLINVILLE, NJ | $7,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| BLUEPATH SERVICE DOGS | WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF VET FBO LAURA GRANT | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $11,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF VET FBO EMILY JARAMILLO | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $11,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF VET FBO RACHEL TEVERE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $11,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF VET FBO BRIANNA BROWN | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $11,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF VET FBO JESSICA BROWNE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $11,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| CASTLE OF DREAMS ANIMAL RESCUE A NJ | CLIFFWOOD, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE 11TH HOUR ANIMAL RESCUE INC | FLANDERS, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| BEST FRIEND DOG AND ANIMAL ADOPTION INC | CRANFORD, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF VET FBO RADHA PATEL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $7,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| OASIS ANIMAL SANCTUARY INC | FRANKLINVILLE, NJ | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LOVING HANDS CAT RESCUE INC | WESTFIELD, NJ | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF VET FBO AMY MANN | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $7,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC | LONG BEACH, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SAVE - A FRIEND TO HOMELESS ANIMALS INC | SKILLMAN, NJ | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MT PLEASANT ANIMAL SHELTER INC | EAST HANOVER, NJ | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| RISE AGAIN ANIMAL RESCUE | HAMMONTON, NJ | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FRIENDS OF THE STOKES SHELTER INC | WALNUT COVE, NC | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| UNIV OF PENN SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE FBO BRIANNA BROWN | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $17,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIV OF PENN SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE FBO KARA ANDERSON | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $17,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIV OF PENN SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE FBO LAURA GRANT | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $17,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIV OF PENN SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE FBO RACHEL TEVERE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $17,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ANIMAL WELFARE ASSOCIATION INC | VOORHEES, NJ | $10,500 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ANIMAL CARE FUND | EAST SMITHFIELD, PA | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CASTLE OF DREAMS ANIMAL RESCUE | KEYPORT, NJ | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SHORE SAVES | FARMINGDALE, NJ | $7,500 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OASIS ANIMAL SANCTUARY INC | FRANKLINVILLE, NJ | $7,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SAVE - A FRIEND TO HOMELESS | SKILLMAN, NJ | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CENTRAL JERSEY ANIMAL RESCUE | MILLTOWN, NJ | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LAWNS TO LAPS CAT RESCUE | KEARNY, NJ | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MT PLEASANT ANIMAL SHELTER INC | EAST HANOVER, NJ | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| RISE AGAIN ANIMAL RESCUE | HAMMONTON, NJ | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| BRIANNA BROWN CO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF VET | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $11,000 | 2023 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| JULIA BARNHART CO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF VET | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $11,000 | 2023 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| MAUREEN AGNEW CO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF VET | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $11,000 | 2023 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| MARIANA WU CO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF VET | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $11,000 | 2023 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ANGELINE GANO CO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF VET | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $11,000 | 2023 | SCHOLARSHIP |
SCHOLARSHIP
HOMEWARD BOUND PET ADOPTION CENTER
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
NYC SECOND CHANCE RESCUE
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
BEST FRIEND DOG AND ANIMAL ADOPTION
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
OASIS ANIMAL SANCTUARY INC
$7,500GENERAL OPERATING
CASTLE OF DREAMS ANIMAL RESCUE A NJ
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
BEST FRIEND DOG AND ANIMAL ADOPTION INC
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
OASIS ANIMAL SANCTUARY INC
$7,500GENERAL OPERATING
LOVING HANDS CAT RESCUE INC
$7,500GENERAL OPERATING
SAVE - A FRIEND TO HOMELESS ANIMALS INC
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
RISE AGAIN ANIMAL RESCUE
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
FRIENDS OF THE STOKES SHELTER INC
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
UNIV OF PENN SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE FBO BRIANNA BROWN
$17,500SCHOLARSHIP
UNIV OF PENN SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE FBO KARA ANDERSON
$17,500SCHOLARSHIP
UNIV OF PENN SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE FBO LAURA GRANT
$17,500SCHOLARSHIP
UNIV OF PENN SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE FBO RACHEL TEVERE
$17,500SCHOLARSHIP
CASTLE OF DREAMS ANIMAL RESCUE
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
SHORE SAVES
$7,500GENERAL OPERATING
OASIS ANIMAL SANCTUARY INC
$7,000GENERAL OPERATING
SAVE - A FRIEND TO HOMELESS
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CENTRAL JERSEY ANIMAL RESCUE
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
LAWNS TO LAPS CAT RESCUE
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
RISE AGAIN ANIMAL RESCUE
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING