{"id":423,"date":"2022-04-09T02:57:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-09T02:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pedigreefoundation.org\/?page_id=423"},"modified":"2025-12-05T15:27:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T15:27:04","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pedigreefoundation.org\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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PEDIGREE Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to helping dogs in need. It is funded by contributions from the PEDIGREE\u00ae Brand and individuals who share our belief that every dog deserves a loving home. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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100% of the income derived from the public\u2019s charitable contributions and proceeds from the sale of DOGS RULE.\u00ae gear are distributed to 501(c)(3) designated shelters and dog rescue organizations through our grants program.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The Foundation\u2019s tax ID number is 26-1121498.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Your recurring donation to PEDIGREE Foundation is greatly appreciated. If you wish to modify your recurring donation, please email us at\u00a0<\/span>info@pedigreefoundation.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Through 2022, the Foundation has provided $11.7 million in grant awards.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Shelters and rescue organizations that have a 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS are eligible to submit a grant application. The application process and information about the types of grants offered are explained in detail on the Foundation\u2019s website. All applications must be complete, submitted by the application deadline, and meet the selection criteria. PEDIGREE Foundation Board of Directors wishes it could support every worthwhile organization and project. Each year, funding is awarded to the applicants that receive the highest competitive ratings and that meet all the selection criteria.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Eligible shelters and rescues should apply online on the Foundation website when the annual grant application process is opened. The call for applications generally begins in the first quarter of the year with the application deadline set for May 15. Grants are provided by PEDIGREE Foundation for specific programs with specific guidelines. All eligible applicants should review the guidelines to assure that their organization and their application meet the requirements for consideration.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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If you love dogs, you can help right now.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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