Funders / Tennessee

Foundations that fund animal shelters and rescues in Tennessee

103 foundations have made 1,676 grants to animal shelters and rescues in Tennessee, with a median grant of $3,500. At least 35 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

103

Funders

1,676

Grants

$3,500

Median grant

667

Organizations in category

  1. 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.

  2. 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 unsolicited applications.

  3. The Grey Muzzle Organization — 15 grants to 2 organizations, median $10,000, largest $20,000. That is 75% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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 unsolicited applications.

  7. 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.

  8. Two Mauds Inc — 13 grants to 10 organizations, median $3,500, largest $15,000. That is 52% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

The 10 funders most focused on animal shelters and rescues in Tennessee, out of 103 on record.

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