Funders / Illinois

Foundations that fund animal shelters and rescues in Illinois

213 foundations have made 2,304 grants to animal shelters and rescues in Illinois, with a median grant of $4,000. At least 67 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

213

Funders

2,304

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. Thomas Brown Perp Char TST — 13 grants to 11 organizations, median $10,000, largest $20,000. That is 93% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  4. Lynne Cooper Harvey Foundation — 19 grants to 7 organizations, median $15,000, largest $175,000. That is 76% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  5. George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation — 23 grants to 17 organizations, median $5,000, largest $25,000. That is 70% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  6. 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.

  7. 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 unsolicited applications.

  8. 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.

  9. 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 unsolicited applications.

  10. 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.

The 10 funders most focused on animal shelters and rescues in Illinois, out of 213 on record.

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