Funders / Ohio

Foundations that fund animal shelters and rescues in Ohio

158 foundations have made 1,890 grants to animal shelters and rescues in Ohio, with a median grant of $5,000. At least 61 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

158

Funders

1,890

Grants

$5,000

Median grant

950

Organizations in category

  1. Petsmart Charities Inc — 71 grants to 35 organizations, median $13,500, largest $2,269,401. That is 76% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals — 25 grants to 13 organizations, median $40,000, largest $1,555,000. That is 89% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Petco Love FKA The Petco Foundation — 19 grants to 19 organizations, median $13,000, largest $1,015,000. That is 91% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Bissell Pet Foundation — 37 grants to 14 organizations, median $1,150, largest $1,000,000. That is 70% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  5. Joanie C Bernard Foundation — 20 grants to 12 organizations, median $175,000, largest $714,000. That is 83% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  6. The Humane Society of the United States — 8 grants to 7 organizations, median $8,615, largest $9,231,862. That is 100% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Greater Good Charities — 10 grants to 9 organizations, median $3,750, largest $884,673. That is 91% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Pets For The Elderly Foundation — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $11,720, largest $20,954. That is 100% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Banfield Foundation — 7 grants to 6 organizations, median $10,000, largest $220,862. That is 88% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. The Grey Muzzle Organization — 9 grants to 5 organizations, median $7,500, largest $20,000. That is 64% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on animal shelters and rescues in Ohio, out of 158 on record.

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