Funders / New Jersey

Foundations that fund animal shelters and rescues in New Jersey

142 foundations have made 1,580 grants to animal shelters and rescues in New Jersey, with a median grant of $4,000. At least 46 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

142

Funders

1,580

Grants

$4,000

Median grant

712

Organizations in category

  1. Petsmart Charities Inc — 34 grants to 19 organizations, median $10,000, largest $2,269,401. That is 77% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Petco Love FKA The Petco Foundation — 10 grants to 10 organizations, median $8,450, largest $1,015,000. That is 100% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. 1992 Tipgoomoogus Memorial Trust — 15 grants to 8 organizations, median $5,000, largest $10,500. That is 75% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Jul 31.

  4. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals — 13 grants to 4 organizations, median $20,000, largest $1,555,000. That is 100% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Greater Good Charities — 10 grants to 6 organizations, median $9,727, largest $884,673. That is 71% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. The Humane Society of the United States — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $25,000, largest $9,231,862. That is 100% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Furniss N W CHR Tr — 8 grants to 6 organizations, median $1,500, largest $3,000. That is 57% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Nov 1.

  8. The Shelter Inc — 17 grants to 7 organizations, median $5,000, largest $22,000. That is 32% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  9. Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family Charitable Foundation Inc — 12 grants to 6 organizations, median $4,000, largest $10,000. That is 34% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications any time.

  10. Bissell Pet Foundation — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $2,150, largest $1,000,000. That is 53% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Oct 1.

The 10 funders most focused on animal shelters and rescues in New Jersey, out of 142 on record.

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