Liebchen's Gift Foundation concentrates its philanthropy on animal welfare, making sizable grants to sanctuaries and rescue organizations that care for exotic, wild and domestic animals. Their giving consistently targets operational and program support for animal refuges and rehabilitation centers across the United States, with an emphasis on big cat/exotic animal sanctuaries and local dog rescue groups.
Liebchen's Gift Foundation’s recent giving is defined by large operating grants to animal sanctuaries and rescue groups that care for exotic felines, wildlife, and dogs. The single largest grant in the recent list was $189,905 to Exotic Feline Rescue in Center Point, Indiana, followed by $156,150 to Ten Lives Club in Blasdell, New York. That pattern points to a funder that supports ongoing care rather than one-time projects, with grants repeatedly landing at the same organizations across multiple years. Its portfolio includes wildlife refuges such as Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as well as companion-animal groups like Fido Friends of Indianapolis Dogs. The foundation also supports organizations that house reptiles and other nontraditional animals, including Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary in Scottsdale, Arizona. Across the recent grants list, the work is centered on animal welfare, with awards that appear to help cover sanctuary operations, animal husbandry, rehabilitation, and rescue services. The foundation’s giving is national in scope, but the recipients show a clear emphasis on organizations that provide direct care for animals in long-term settings.
A major theme in Liebchen's Gift Foundation’s grantmaking is sanctuary support for exotic and wild animals. It awarded $119,200 to Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and also made a $40,000 grant to Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary, showing interest in organizations that care for non-domestic species. The foundation also backs big-cat rescue and rehabilitation work: Exotic Feline Rescue received $40,000 in 2025 after prior grants of $35,000 and $25,000, indicating repeated support for the same mission. Companion-animal welfare is another clear focus. Ten Lives Club in Blasdell, New York received $70,000 in 2024 and $156,150 in 2025, while Fido Friends of Indianapolis Dogs received $115,000 in 2025 after earlier grants of $55,000 and $40,000. The foundation also funded Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary in Mt Juliet, Tennessee for senior-dog care.
Typical grant sizes cluster in the mid-five-figure range, with a p25 of $11,250, a median of $25,000, and a p75 of $47,780. The recent record shows repeated awards to the same organizations across 2023, 2024, and 2025, which suggests ongoing support rather than isolated gifts. The foundation’s recent grants are made to operating charities in animal welfare, not to individuals, and the structure shows direct program and facility support for sanctuaries and rescues. Grant history in the list indicates multi-year relationships with groups such as Exotic Feline Rescue, Best Friends Animal Society, and Fido Friends of Indianapolis Dogs.
$5.6M
$9.1M
$6M
$6.5M
Most grants fall between $11K and $48K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$11K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$48K
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Highly concentrated: small number of large grants (six grants totaling ~$795k), primarily directed to animal welfare organizations nationwide. Favor repeat-style core funding for sanctuaries and rescue centers rather than many small or one-off donations.
Notable grantees: Exotic Feline Rescue, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, FIDO Friends of Indianapolis Dogs, Ten Lives Club
The foundation gives nationally, and its recipients are entirely in the United States. Grant counts are highest in South Carolina, while 24% of grants go to recipients in New York, the headquarters state. The recent list includes recurring recipients in Blasdell, West Seneca, and East Amherst in New York, plus active clusters in Indianapolis, Scottsdale, and Center Point, Indiana. Other recipient locations include Eureka Springs, Arkansas; Vero Beach, Florida; Mt Juliet, Tennessee; and Liberty, South Carolina.
The foundation funds animal welfare organizations, especially sanctuaries and rescue groups that care for exotic, wild, and domestic animals. The recent grants list includes wildlife refuges, feline rescues, dog sanctuaries, and companion-animal shelters.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Exotic Feline Rescue, Ten Lives Club, Fido Friends of Indianapolis Dogs, Best Friends Animal Society, and Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary. That pattern suggests ongoing support relationships.
The grant-size distribution is centered in the mid-five figures: p25 is $11,250, the median is $25,000, and p75 is $47,780. Recent grants also include larger awards such as $189,905 and $156,150.
Its grants are national, with recipients in the United States. By grant count, South Carolina is the top state, and 24% of grants go to recipients in New York.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CEN | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $3,277,500 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| EXOTIC FELINE RESCUE | CENTER POINT, IN | $780,000 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| LIONS TIGERS & BEARS THE SAN DIEGO | ALPINE, CA | $268,551 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| TURPENTINE CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE | EUREKA SPRINGS, AR | $187,500 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| YELLOW RIVER ANIMAL SANCTUARY | LIBURN, GA | $170,000 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| ERIE COUNTY SPCA | WEST SENCA, NY | $101,784 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| WHITE WHISKERS SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY | AKRON, NY | $95,000 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| FIDO FRIENDS OF INDIANAPOLIS DOGS | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $90,000 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY | KNAB, UT | $90,000 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| INDY NEIGHBORHOOD CATS | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $75,000 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| THREE RING RANCH EXOTIC ANIMALS | KAILUAKONA, HI | $70,000 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| PHOENIX HERPETOLOGICAL SANCTUARY | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $70,000 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| TEN LIVES CLUB | BLASDELL, NY | $63,400 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| OLD FRIENDS SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY | MT JULIET, TN | $60,000 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| HASTY'S HAVEN INC | LIBERTY, SC | $60,000 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| MONTANA WILD WING RECOVERY CENTER | KALISPELL, MT | $58,600 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| SOUTHSIDE ANIMAL SHELTER | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $25,000 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| CORNELL LAB OF ORNITHOLOGY | ITHACA, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| FRIENDS OF BIG BEAR VALLEY | FAWNSKIN, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| CRITTER HAVEN | VERO BEACH, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| FEEDMORE OF WNY FOUNDATION | BUFFALO, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | HUMAN WELFARE |
| EXOTIC FELINE RESCUSE | CENTERPOINT, IN | $189,905 | 2025 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| TEN LIVES CLUB | BLASDELL, NY | $156,150 | 2025 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CEN | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $119,200 | 2025 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| FIDO FRIENDS OF INDIANAPOLIS DOGS | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $115,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| TURPENTINE CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE | EUREKA SPRINGS, AR | $110,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| THREE RING RANCH EXOTIC ANIMALS | KAILUAKONA, HI | $105,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY | KNAB, UT | $70,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| CRITTER HAVEN | VERO BEACH, FL | $60,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| OLD FRIENDS SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY | MT JULIET, TN | $55,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| ERIE COUNTY SPCA | WEST SENCA, NY | $52,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| PHOENIX HERPETOLOGICAL SANCTUARY | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $40,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| EXOTIC FELINE RESCUE | CENTER POINT, IN | $40,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| HASTY'S HAVEN INC | LIBERTY, SC | $30,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| YELLOW RIVER WILDLIFE SANCTUARY | LIBRURN, GA | $25,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| INDY NEIGHBORHOOD CATS | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $15,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| RESCUE VILLAGE | NOVELTY, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| CORNELL LAB OF ORNITHOLOGY | ITHACA, NY | $12,500 | 2025 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| WORLD VISION INTERNATIONAL | FEDERAL WAY, WA | $1,530 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN AID |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF WNY | BUFFALO, NY | $652 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN AID |
| ERIE COUNTY SPCA | WEST SENCA, NY | $72,600 | 2024 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| TEN LIVES CLUB | BLASDELL, NY | $70,000 | 2024 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| FIDO FRIENDS OF INDIANAPOLIS DOGS | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $55,000 | 2024 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| CRITTER HAVEN | VERO BEACH, FL | $50,000 | 2024 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CEN | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $45,560 | 2024 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| THREE RING RANCH EXOTIC ANIMALS | KAILUAKONA, HI | $45,000 | 2024 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY | KNAB, UT | $40,000 | 2024 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| PHOENIX HERPETOLOGICAL SANCTUARY | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $35,000 | 2024 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| OLD FRIENDS SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY | MT JULIET, TN | $35,000 | 2024 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| EXOTIC FELINE RESCUE | CENTER POINT, IN | $35,000 | 2024 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CEN
$3,277,500ANIMAL WELFARE
LIONS TIGERS & BEARS THE SAN DIEGO
$268,551ANIMAL WELFARE
YELLOW RIVER ANIMAL SANCTUARY
$170,000ANIMAL WELFARE
ANIMAL WELFARE
WHITE WHISKERS SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY
$95,000ANIMAL WELFARE
FIDO FRIENDS OF INDIANAPOLIS DOGS
$90,000ANIMAL WELFARE
INDY NEIGHBORHOOD CATS
$75,000ANIMAL WELFARE
THREE RING RANCH EXOTIC ANIMALS
$70,000ANIMAL WELFARE
PHOENIX HERPETOLOGICAL SANCTUARY
$70,000ANIMAL WELFARE
OLD FRIENDS SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY
$60,000ANIMAL WELFARE
HASTY'S HAVEN INC
$60,000ANIMAL WELFARE
MONTANA WILD WING RECOVERY CENTER
$58,600ANIMAL WELFARE
SOUTHSIDE ANIMAL SHELTER
$25,000ANIMAL WELFARE
CORNELL LAB OF ORNITHOLOGY
$25,000ANIMAL WELFARE
FRIENDS OF BIG BEAR VALLEY
$25,000ANIMAL WELFARE
CRITTER HAVEN
$20,000ANIMAL WELFARE
EXOTIC FELINE RESCUSE
$189,905ANIMAL WELFARE
SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CEN
$119,200ANIMAL WELFARE
FIDO FRIENDS OF INDIANAPOLIS DOGS
$115,000ANIMAL WELFARE
TURPENTINE CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE
$110,000ANIMAL WELFARE
THREE RING RANCH EXOTIC ANIMALS
$105,000ANIMAL WELFARE
CRITTER HAVEN
$60,000ANIMAL WELFARE
PHOENIX HERPETOLOGICAL SANCTUARY
$40,000ANIMAL WELFARE
EXOTIC FELINE RESCUE
$40,000ANIMAL WELFARE
HASTY'S HAVEN INC
$30,000ANIMAL WELFARE
YELLOW RIVER WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
$25,000ANIMAL WELFARE
INDY NEIGHBORHOOD CATS
$15,000ANIMAL WELFARE
RESCUE VILLAGE
$15,000ANIMAL WELFARE
CORNELL LAB OF ORNITHOLOGY
$12,500ANIMAL WELFARE
WORLD VISION INTERNATIONAL
$1,530HUMANITARIAN AID
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF WNY
$652HUMANITARIAN AID
FIDO FRIENDS OF INDIANAPOLIS DOGS
$55,000ANIMAL WELFARE
CRITTER HAVEN
$50,000ANIMAL WELFARE
THREE RING RANCH EXOTIC ANIMALS
$45,000ANIMAL WELFARE
PHOENIX HERPETOLOGICAL SANCTUARY
$35,000ANIMAL WELFARE