Funders / Michigan

Foundations that fund animal shelters and rescues in Michigan

119 foundations have made 1,911 grants to animal shelters and rescues in Michigan, with a median grant of $5,000. At least 42 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

119

Funders

1,911

Grants

$5,000

Median grant

747

Organizations in category

  1. Petsmart Charities Inc — 34 grants to 18 organizations, median $10,980, largest $2,269,401. That is 77% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Bissell Pet Foundation — 139 grants to 29 organizations, median $700, largest $1,000,000. That is 47% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Oct 1.

  3. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals — 15 grants to 8 organizations, median $15,000, largest $1,555,000. That is 83% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Petco Love FKA The Petco Foundation — 13 grants to 13 organizations, median $10,000, largest $1,015,000. That is 68% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. The Humane Society of the United States — 8 grants to 6 organizations, median $9,255, largest $9,231,862. That is 100% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. The Grey Muzzle Organization — 8 grants to 6 organizations, median $10,000, largest $20,000. That is 89% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Banfield Foundation — 5 grants to 5 organizations, median $8,870, largest $220,862. That is 83% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Simple Generosity Foundation — 6 grants to 4 organizations, median $6,153, largest $134,866. That is 25% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Humane Society of Macomb Foundation Inc — 8 grants to 3 organizations, median $2,000, largest $20,000. That is 20% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  10. Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation — 6 grants to 4 organizations, median $127,500, largest $350,000. That is 12% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

The 10 funders most focused on animal shelters and rescues in Michigan, out of 119 on record.

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