Funders / Pennsylvania

Foundations that fund animal shelters and rescues in Pennsylvania

219 foundations have made 2,746 grants to animal shelters and rescues in Pennsylvania, with a median grant of $5,000. At least 72 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

219

Funders

2,746

Grants

$5,000

Median grant

1055

Organizations in category

  1. Petsmart Charities Inc — 42 grants to 25 organizations, median $10,375, largest $2,269,401. That is 75% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Petco Love FKA The Petco Foundation — 20 grants to 20 organizations, median $10,000, largest $1,015,000. That is 91% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Greater Good Charities — 20 grants to 13 organizations, median $5,938, largest $884,673. That is 95% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. The Grey Muzzle Organization — 14 grants to 7 organizations, median $10,000, largest $20,000. That is 82% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals — 15 grants to 6 organizations, median $10,000, largest $1,555,000. That is 71% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. Peterson Family Foundation-Tr — 11 grants to 8 organizations, median $10,000, largest $50,000. That is 69% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  7. Bissell Pet Foundation — 22 grants to 10 organizations, median $2,499, largest $1,000,000. That is 48% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Oct 1.

  8. The Humane Society of the United States — 6 grants to 5 organizations, median $7,675, largest $9,231,862. That is 100% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Foundation Inc — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $21,000, largest $200,000. That is 100% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Banfield Foundation — 7 grants to 6 organizations, median $10,000, largest $220,862. That is 78% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on animal shelters and rescues in Pennsylvania, out of 219 on record.

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