Funders / California
Foundations that fund animal shelters and rescues in California
571 foundations have made 6,664 grants to animal shelters and rescues in California, with a median grant of $5,795. At least 125 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
571
Funders
6,664
Grants
$5,795
Median grant
3311
Organizations in category
Petsmart Charities Inc — 149 grants to 82 organizations, median $13,800, largest $2,269,401. That is 66% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Petco Love FKA The Petco Foundation — 69 grants to 69 organizations, median $10,000, largest $1,015,000. That is 65% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals — 66 grants to 31 organizations, median $25,000, largest $1,555,000. That is 67% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Greater Good Charities — 48 grants to 34 organizations, median $6,000, largest $884,673. That is 66% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Thornton S Jr and Katrina D Glide Foundation — 112 grants to 85 organizations, median $6,000, largest $48,000. That is 38% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.
Ahimsa Foundation — 33 grants to 10 organizations, median $9,000, largest $80,000. That is 94% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The Akc Humane Fund Inc — 12 grants to 12 organizations, median $5,050, largest $20,000. That is 100% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The Grey Muzzle Organization — 35 grants to 18 organizations, median $10,000, largest $20,000. That is 60% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Hope for Paws — 25 grants to 17 organizations, median $10,000, largest $120,000. That is 64% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Mary Jo and Hank Greenberg Animal Welfare Foundati — 67 grants to 44 organizations, median $30,000, largest $600,000. That is 37% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
The 10 funders most focused on animal shelters and rescues in California, out of 571 on record.
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