Jason Debus Heigl Foundation
Burbank, CA · EIN 27-0187750. Reported 112 grants totalling $2,426,360 to 80 recipients across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Jason Debus Heigl Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $8,675. Half of everything it gave fell between $5,500 and $21,678; the smallest was $150 and the largest $240,925. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by name and state as they were written on the returns, so an organization entered under two different names appears twice. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which that name received money.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Under 5000 | Burbank, CA | $484,098 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| The Little Red Dog | Laguna Hills, CA | $177,598 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| The Pitty Committee | Santa Monica, CA | $155,260 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Hearts United for Animals | Auburn, NE | $111,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Heaven's Home Rescue Inc | Sanford, NC | $107,989 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Hollywood Huskies | Studio City, CA | $104,730 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Chow Charmer | Lyman, SC | $82,750 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Rescue Pets Serving Vets | Benton, PA | $80,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Nuzzles and Company | Peoa, UT | $74,746 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Martina Animal Rescue | El Sobrante, CA | $56,727 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Linda Blair World Heart Foundation | Toluca Lake, CA | $51,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Angels of Rawley | Canyon Lake, CA | $51,483 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Amanda Kinleycrazy K-9 | Menifee, CA | $47,240 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Rock and Rescue | Los Angeles, CA | $44,886 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Kinder 4 Rescue | North Hollywood, CA | $42,525 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Doggie Bonez Inc | San Juan Capistrano, CA | $39,400 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Animal Basic Care Network | Grand Terrace, CA | $37,174 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Carolina Animal Network | Wendell, NC | $35,900 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Concerned Citizens Animal Rescue in | Van Nuys, CA | $34,336 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Kennth Hackett | Thousand Oaks, CA | $32,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Angels Among US | Alpharetta, GA | $30,850 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Houston K-911 Rescue | Houston, TX | $24,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Philozoia | Santa Monica, CA | $23,900 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Paws for Life K9 Rescue | Thousand Oaks, CA | $22,150 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| David Roe Blue Dog Ranch Inc | Burbank, CA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Delaneys Dogs | Van Nuys, CA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Sheperds Paws | Agua Dulce, CA | $19,739 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Frankie Lola & Friends | Shadow Hills, CA | $18,011 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Pacific Coast Dog Rescue | Burbank, CA | $17,500 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Dogtown Ranch Sanctuary Rescue | Rockdale, TX | $17,100 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Greatful Rescuers of Wonderful Live | La Pine, OR | $16,550 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Denise Maldonado | Ramona, CA | $16,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Grandma Betts Animal Rescue | San Diego, CA | $16,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Various Recipients - See Attached | Burbank, CA | $15,649 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| ALLJOY4PAWS | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | $15,150 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Cj's Dog Rescue | Snohomish, WA | $14,800 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Healing Hounds Rescue | Claremont, CA | $14,350 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Paws of Perseverance Inc | Kalispell, MT | $13,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Animal Expert LLC | Calabasas, CA | $12,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Freedom Ride Rescue Inc | Raleigh, NC | $11,100 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Giving Fund | Ft Mitchell, KY | $11,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Animal Rescue Mission Org | W Hollywood, CA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Second Chance Rescue | Littleton, NH | $8,099 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue | San Diego, CA | $8,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Outta Cage | Sherman Oaks, CA | $8,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Donald Creadyred Barn Rescue | Clayton, NC | $7,750 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Bubbles Dog Rescue | Santa Monica, CA | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Regional Deployed K9 | Sanford, NC | $6,748 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Bella Vita Rescue | Oakland, CA | $6,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Joy Full Rescue | Cuba, NY | $6,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mead Canine Rescue Foundation | Creston, CA | $6,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Pacific Pups Dog Rescue | Los Angeles, CA | $6,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Second Chance Rescue | San Diego, CA | $6,316 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Lost Ball Canine Rescue Inc | Tallulah, LA | $6,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Stand Up for Pits | West Hollywood, CA | $6,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Husky Halfway House | Eufaula, OK | $5,900 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Rescue Coop | Conway, SC | $5,850 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Handsme Hank's Hostel Fur Hounds | Belen, NM | $5,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Trauma Rescources Intl | Santa Fe, NM | $5,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Woofy Acres | Los Angeles, CA | $5,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| All for Love Animal Rescue | Wofford Heights, CA | $5,300 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Caring Song for All Creatures | Manhattan Beach, CA | $5,250 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Delta Humane Society of La | Alto, LA | $5,150 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Partners for Parks | Long Beach, CA | $5,010 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Doberman Pinscher Rescue | Fillmore, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Golden Years Dog Sanctuary | Sylmar, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Icare Dog Rescue | Corona, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| King of Hearts Foundation | Valley Center, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Mutt Scouts | San Diego, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Social Compassion in Legislation | Laguna Beach, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Heart of Rescue | Portland, OR | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Underdog Heroes | Beverly Hills, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Watts Project | South Gate, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| West Coast Cane Corso Rescue | Smartsville, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Todd Gabler | Springdale, UT | $1,923 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Darryl Mitchell | North Hollywood, CA | $1,223 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Grandma Betty's Animal Rescue | San Diego, CA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Illinois Horse Rescue of Will Count | Beecher, IL | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Pet Connection Programs Inc | Marilla, NY | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Arcadia Animals Rescue | Columbia, SC | $150 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
26 of 80 (32%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 29%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. This measures how often it paid the same organizations again. It says nothing about whether it would consider a new one.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- Grants Under 5000
SUPPORT PET RESCUE, SPAY AND NEUTER - Nuzzles and Company
REHABILITATION AND ADOPTION OF PETS - The Delta Humane Society of La
SUPPORT PET RESCUE, SPRAY AND NEUTER
What kind of organizations it funds
By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 51 grants where we could match the recipient to a registered organization. The categories are the IRS's. The match, made from the name and address on the return, is ours.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15 | $287,996 | $6,316 |
| 2022 | 44 | $1,065,230 | $9,875 |
| 2023 | 35 | $932,534 | $11,000 |
| 2024 | 18 | $140,600 | $2,161 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
71% of its giving went to organizations in California. If your organization is based elsewhere, look in the recipient list for grants to your area before writing.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are a sign of overlapping priorities and nothing more: they do not show that any of these funders would consider a new organization. Each page says what its filings show.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $8,675. A request many times that size asks for something it has rarely or never given.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in California.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from Jason Debus Heigl Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 5 returns (tax years 2021-2025). Grant figures are from its returns. Matching recipients to registered organizations, their IRS classifications, the retention rate and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations, described in how we build this.
Address of record on the latest return: 3500 W Olive Ave Ste 1190, Burbank, CA, 91505. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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