Funders / Maryland

Foundations that fund animal shelters and rescues in Maryland

197 foundations have made 2,377 grants to animal shelters and rescues in Maryland, with a median grant of $5,000. At least 53 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

197

Funders

2,377

Grants

$5,000

Median grant

445

Organizations in category

  1. Petsmart Charities Inc — 31 grants to 14 organizations, median $47,500, largest $2,269,401. That is 94% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. The Duffield Family Foundation DBA Maddie’s Fund — 28 grants to 7 organizations, median $45,000, largest $1,306,000. That is 88% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  3. Petco Love FKA The Petco Foundation — 9 grants to 9 organizations, median $9,375, largest $1,015,000. That is 100% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Dog Rescue Fund Inc — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $7,118, largest $39,380. That is 100% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Banfield Foundation — 8 grants to 5 organizations, median $10,000, largest $220,862. That is 100% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals — 16 grants to 7 organizations, median $22,500, largest $1,555,000. That is 76% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Animal Welfare Fund Inc — 15 grants to 6 organizations, median $12,230, largest $43,470. That is 75% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Bernice Barbour Foundation Inc — 9 grants to 5 organizations, median $5,000, largest $25,000. That is 90% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  9. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Foundation Inc — 15 grants to 4 organizations, median $40,000, largest $200,000. That is 65% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. American Pet Products Association Inc — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $150,000, largest $200,000. That is 100% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on animal shelters and rescues in Maryland, out of 197 on record.

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