Funders / Connecticut
Foundations that fund animal shelters and rescues in Connecticut
130 foundations have made 2,211 grants to animal shelters and rescues in Connecticut, with a median grant of $3,500. At least 34 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
130
Funders
2,211
Grants
$3,500
Median grant
345
Organizations in category
Greater Good Charities — 6 grants to 5 organizations, median $6,685, largest $884,673. That is 86% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
American Eagle Financial Credit Union — 10 grants to 10 organizations, median $9,140, largest $9,598. That is 23% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation — 10 grants to 7 organizations, median $14,314, largest $250,000. That is 26% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Deupree Family Foundation — 8 grants to 4 organizations, median $1,500, largest $5,666. That is 26% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Jan 31.
Bissell Pet Foundation — 4 grants to 3 organizations, median $2,150, largest $1,000,000. That is 36% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Oct 1.
Round Room Gives Inc — 9 grants to 5 organizations, median $4,000, largest $10,000. That is 18% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications any time.
Rights Education Adoption & Protection for Animal Welfare — 4 grants to 3 organizations, median $5,000, largest $10,000. That is 22% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications any time.
The Minneapolis Foundation — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $10,650, largest $1,023,369. That is 15% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Dungannon Foundation Inc — 4 grants to 4 organizations, median $2,300, largest $5,000. That is 13% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
The Hometown Foundation Inc — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $10,000, largest $20,000. That is 10% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
The 10 funders most focused on animal shelters and rescues in Connecticut, out of 130 on record.
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