Funders / Massachusetts

Foundations that fund animal shelters and rescues in Massachusetts

246 foundations have made 2,942 grants to animal shelters and rescues in Massachusetts, with a median grant of $5,000. At least 65 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

246

Funders

2,942

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. Morse Martha Foundation CS — 23 grants to 12 organizations, median $4,000, largest $10,000. That is 59% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  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. 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.

  5. 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.

  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. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. David & Sylvia Weisz Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $3,750, largest $10,000. That is 75% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  10. Cannata Family Foundation — 24 grants to 8 organizations, median $1,500, largest $5,000. That is 38% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

The 10 funders most focused on animal shelters and rescues in Massachusetts, out of 246 on record.

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