Funding search · EIN 811696791 · Santa Barbara, CA
May and Bill Allison Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 44
- grants reported
- $936,377
- total given
- 2022–2025
- filing years
- $20,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Top recipients
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- Spark Rescue Santa Barbara4 grants · $180,810
- Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network4 grants · $110,000
- National Disaster Search Dog Foundation4 grants · $93,000
- Resqcats4 grants · $80,000
- Santa Barbara Audubon Society4 grants · $74,000
- Kims Nurturing Nest4 grants · $62,567
- Doberman Pinscher Rescue2 grants · $60,000
- Doberman Pincher Rescue2 grants · $55,000
- Asap3 grants · $43,000
- Care for Paws2 grants · $40,000
Giving over time
Grant history
All 44 reported grants, largest first.
- $50,000
Spark Rescue Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, CA · 2022
Rescue and care of animals at risk
- $49,520
Spark Rescue Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
Rescue and care of animals at risk
- $41,000
Spark Rescue Santa Barbara · Goleta, CA · 2025
Rescue and care of animals at risk
- $40,290
Spark Rescue Santa Barbara · Goleta, CA · 2024
Rescue and care of animals at risk
- $35,000
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network · Santa Barbara, CA · 2022
Rescue and care of wildlife
- $30,000
Doberman Pincher Rescue · Fillmore, CA · 2025
Care and feeding of rescued dogs
- $30,000
Doberman Pinscher Rescue · Fillmore, CA · 2023
Care and feeding of rescued dogs
- $30,000
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
Rescue and care of wildlife
- $30,000
Doberman Pinscher Rescue · Fillmore, CA · 2022
Care and feeding of rescued dogs
- $25,000
Doberman Pincher Rescue · Fillmore, CA · 2024
Care and feeding of rescued dogs
- $25,000
National Disaster Search Dog Foundation · Santa Paula, CA · 2024
Rescuing dogs who in turn are trained for search and rescue
- $25,000
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
Rescue and care of wildlife
- $25,000
National Disaster Search Dog Foundation · Santa Paula, CA · 2023
Rescuing dogs who in turn are trained for search and rescue
- $23,000
National Disaster Search Dog Foundation · Santa Paula, CA · 2025
Rescuing dogs who in turn are trained for search and rescue
- $20,000
Resqcats · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
Rescue, care and adoption of abandoned cats and kittens
- $20,000
Santa Barbara Audubon Society · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
Education, conservation and restoration of habitat
- $20,000
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
Rescue and care of wildlife
- $20,000
Care 4 Paws · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
Spay and neuter clinics
- $20,000
Resqcats · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
Rescue, care and adoption of abandoned cats and kittens
- $20,000
Santa Barbara Audubon Society · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
Education, conservation and restoration of habitat
- $20,000
Care for Paws · Buellton, CA · 2023
Spay and neuter clinics
- $20,000
Resqcats · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
Rescue, care and adoption of abandoned cats and kittens
- $20,000
Care for Paws · Buellton, CA · 2022
Spay and neuter clinics
- $20,000
National Disaster Search Dog Foundation · Santa Paula, CA · 2022
Rescuing dogs who in turn are trained for search and rescue
- $20,000
Resqcats · Santa Barbara, CA · 2022
Rescue, care and adoption of abandoned cats and kittens
- $17,567
Kims Nurturing Nest · Danville, CA · 2022
Care for any abused, neglected, special needs, or homeless domestic or farm animal in need
- $17,000
Santa Barbara Audubon Society · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
Education, conservation and restoration of habitat
- $17,000
Santa Barbara Audubon Society · Santa Barbara, CA · 2022
Education, conservation and restoration of habitat
- $15,000
Care 4 Paws · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
Spay and neuter clinics
- $15,000
Kims Nurturing Nest · Danville, CA · 2025
Care for any abused, neglected, special needs, or homeless domestic or farm animal in need
- $15,000
Santa Barbara Humane Society · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
Medical diagnosis and treatment of animals
- $15,000
Asap · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
Care and feeding of rescued cats in Santa Barbara County
- $15,000
Kims Nurturing Nest · Danville, CA · 2024
Care for any abused, neglected, special needs, or homeless domestic or farm animal in need
- $15,000
Santa Barbara Humane Society · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
Medical diagnosis and treatment of animals
- $15,000
Asap · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
Care and feeding of rescued cats in Santa Barbara County
- $15,000
Kims Nurturing Nest · Danville, CA · 2023
Care for any abused, neglected, special needs, or homeless domestic or farm animal in need
- $15,000
Humane Society · Santa Barbara, CA · 2022
Medical diagnosis and treatment of animals
- $13,000
Asap · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
Care and feeding of rescued cats in Santa Barbara County
- $11,000
Saffyre Sanctuary · Sylmar, CA · 2023
Rescue and rehabilitation for abandoned, abused or neglected horses
- $11,000
Saffyre Sanctuary · Sylmar, CA · 2022
Rescue and rehabilitation for abandoned, abused or neglected horses
- $10,500
Heaven On Earth Society for Animals · North Hollywood, CA · 2022
Rescue and care of homeless cats
- $10,000
The Horse Project · Towson, MD · 2024
Care of horses eligible for adoption
- $8,000
The Horse Project · Towson, MD · 2025
Care of horses eligible for adoption
- $7,500
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden · Santat Barbara, CA · 2022
Education and conservation of California native habitats for the health and well-being of animals
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