Funders / Massachusetts

Foundations that fund animal shelters and rescues in Massachusetts

243 foundations have made 4,268 grants to animal shelters and rescues in Massachusetts, with a median grant of $5,000. At least 67 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

243

Funders

4,268

Grants

$5,000

Median grant

412

Organizations in category

  1. Ahimsa Foundation — 26 grants to 8 organizations, median $8,500, largest $80,000. That is 67% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Massachusetts Animal Coalition Inc — 8 grants to 8 organizations, median $21,875, largest $32,500. That is 73% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Banfield Foundation — 9 grants to 5 organizations, median $10,000, largest $220,862. That is 75% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Petsmart Charities Inc — 13 grants to 6 organizations, median $70,000, largest $2,269,401. That is 57% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals — 10 grants to 4 organizations, median $42,500, largest $1,555,000. That is 71% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. Greater Good Charities — 8 grants to 4 organizations, median $7,542, largest $884,673. That is 73% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. The Grey Muzzle Organization — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $9,500, largest $20,000. That is 86% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. The Humane Society of the United States — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $12,523, largest $9,231,862. That is 60% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Red Acre Farm Inc DBA Red Acre Foundation — 12 grants to 5 organizations, median $8,000, largest $12,000. That is 20% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  10. The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $50,000, largest $250,000. That is 36% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on animal shelters and rescues in Massachusetts, out of 243 on record.

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