Funders / Illinois

Foundations that fund animal shelters and rescues in Illinois

201 foundations have made 2,324 grants to animal shelters and rescues in Illinois, with a median grant of $4,000. At least 64 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

201

Funders

2,324

Grants

$4,000

Median grant

747

Organizations in category

  1. Petsmart Charities Inc — 52 grants to 26 organizations, median $12,938, largest $2,269,401. That is 69% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Petco Love FKA The Petco Foundation — 18 grants to 18 organizations, median $14,300, largest $1,015,000. That is 86% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main — 37 grants to 16 organizations, median $3,000, largest $15,000. That is 48% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2024. Accepts applications, usually due Jul 31.

  4. The Grey Muzzle Organization — 12 grants to 7 organizations, median $11,950, largest $20,000. That is 80% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Greater Good Charities — 11 grants to 11 organizations, median $6,103, largest $884,673. That is 58% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. The Duffield Family Foundation DBA Maddie's Fund — 10 grants to 7 organizations, median $4,688, largest $1,306,000. That is 67% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  7. Banfield Foundation — 6 grants to 6 organizations, median $8,760, largest $220,862. That is 86% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Bissell Pet Foundation — 26 grants to 10 organizations, median $1,625, largest $1,000,000. That is 41% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Oct 1.

  9. Eric Holby Animal Welfare Foundation — 12 grants to 7 organizations, median $1,000, largest $13,500. That is 50% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due in October.

  10. St Louis Community Foundation — 13 grants to 5 organizations, median $10,298, largest $705,493. That is 35% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on animal shelters and rescues in Illinois, out of 201 on record.

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