Funders / Tennessee
Foundations that fund animal shelters and rescues in Tennessee
101 foundations have made 1,972 grants to animal shelters and rescues in Tennessee, with a median grant of $3,500. At least 34 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
101
Funders
1,972
Grants
$3,500
Median grant
667
Organizations in category
Bissell Pet Foundation — 61 grants to 18 organizations, median $2,500, largest $1,000,000. That is 55% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Oct 1.
Petco Love FKA The Petco Foundation — 18 grants to 18 organizations, median $18,375, largest $1,015,000. That is 69% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals — 18 grants to 9 organizations, median $20,000, largest $1,555,000. That is 86% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Petsmart Charities Inc — 26 grants to 19 organizations, median $21,000, largest $2,269,401. That is 47% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Greater Good Charities — 10 grants to 7 organizations, median $9,365, largest $884,673. That is 83% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Pedigree Foundation — 9 grants to 6 organizations, median $5,000, largest $100,000. That is 75% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due in May.
The Humane Society of the United States — 5 grants to 5 organizations, median $10,325, largest $9,231,862. That is 63% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Banfield Foundation — 5 grants to 4 organizations, median $10,000, largest $220,862. That is 63% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Muttnation Foundation Inc — 5 grants to 5 organizations, median $11,000, largest $58,000. That is 31% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc — 286 grants to 34 organizations, median $3,386, largest $125,000. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The 10 funders most focused on animal shelters and rescues in Tennessee, out of 101 on record.
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