The Petfinder Foundation gives cash and product grants to animal shelters and rescue groups to help homeless pets get healthy and find forever homes.
Petfinder Foundation gives cash and product grants to animal shelters and rescue groups working to help homeless pets get healthy and find adoptive homes. In the recent grants list, its largest awards reached $10,000, including grants to Arizona Humane Society in Phoenix and Always & Forever Midwest Animal in Spring Hill, Kansas. The foundation also supports a range of shelter needs beyond adoption, from disaster response to enrichment and emergency medical care. Its grantmaking shows a practical, project-specific style. Awards are generally sized in the mid-thousands, and the organization appears to fund both program work and operational needs through named grants such as the 2022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant, the 2022 Disaster Grant, and the 2022 REDI Implementation Grant. The mix of cash and product support aligns with a funder focused on day-to-day shelter capacity rather than broad, unrestricted philanthropy. Recent grantees include Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester, Pennsylvania, for adoption support and Gerdas Equine Rescue in West Townshend, Vermont, for REDI implementation. The foundation’s work is centered on companion-animal welfare and the organizations that care for animals before adoption.
Animal adoption support is a clear theme in the recent grants list. Petfinder Foundation gave $8,500 to Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester, Pennsylvania, through the 2022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant, and $7,000 to Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society in Philadelphia for the same program. Disaster assistance is another visible area. The foundation awarded $7,000 to St Francis Animal Rescue of Venice in Venice, Florida, and another $7,000 to Animal Welfare League of Charlotte in Punta Gorda, Florida, both under the 2022 Disaster Grant. It also funds organizational change and animal care infrastructure. Gerdas Equine Rescue in West Townshend, Vermont, received $8,000 for the 2022 REDI Implementation Grant, while Humane Society of Greater Jupiter in Jupiter, Florida, received $5,000 for the 2022 Play Yard Renovation Grant.
Petfinder Foundation’s typical grants are in the mid-thousands, with a p25 of $5,000, a median of $6,000, and a p75 of $7,000. The recent list includes several awards at $5,000, $6,000, $7,000, $8,000, $8,500, and $10,000, showing a fairly tight band around those central values. The foundation is a public charity, not a fund that makes grants to individuals, and it does not make program-related investments. The recent grants provided here are all from 2023, so the data supports a recent one-year snapshot rather than a multi-year recurrence pattern. Its active programs include both unsolicited options and invitation-only support, such as Senior Pet Adoption Assistance.
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$983K
Most grants fall between $5K and $7K, with a median of $6K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$6K
75th Percentile
$7K
About 5% of grants go to recipients in CA.
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Grant activity is national, with all 20 recent grants going to U.S. recipients. The top state by grant count is South Carolina, while Arizona accounts for 5% of grants to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state. Recent recipient cities include Phoenix, West Chester, Philadelphia, Bellevue, and Long Beach, showing a spread across major metro areas and smaller cities alike. Florida appears multiple times in the recent list, including Venice, Punta Gorda, and Jupiter. The grants also reach Pennsylvania, California, Washington, and Hawaii.
Petfinder Foundation funds animal shelters and rescue groups. The recent grants show support for adoption work, disaster response, REDI implementation, play yard renovation, and emergency medical or operational needs tied to companion-animal care.
The typical award sits in the mid-thousands: p25 is $5,000, median is $6,000, and p75 is $7,000. The recent grants listed here range from $5,000 to $10,000.
Yes. The grants shown are tied to specific purposes, including the 2022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant, the 2022 Disaster Grant, the 2022 REDI Implementation Grant, and the 2022 Play Yard Renovation Grant.
Some programs accept unsolicited applications, including Shelter Foster Support Grant, Sponsor a Pet, P.L.A.Y. Pet Beds, Dirty Dogs Operational Grant, Dog Enrichment, Emergency Medical Grant, Operation Grant, and Other Animals. Senior Pet Adoption Assistance is listed as invitation only.
The top state by grant count is South Carolina. The recent list includes recipients in Florence and Darlington, South Carolina, alongside grants to organizations in many other states.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Petfinder Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Available through the Petfinder Foundation grant portal for eligible organizations operating foster support programs.
Deadline: Open grants are reviewed on a monthly basis; deadline varies by grant opening.
Who can apply: Available through the Petfinder Foundation grant portal for eligible organizations promoting adoption through no-fee or low-fee strategies.
Deadline: Open grants are reviewed on a monthly basis; deadline varies by grant opening.
Who can apply: Available through the Petfinder Foundation grant portal for eligible organizations working with non-cat, non-dog animals.
Deadline: Open grants are reviewed on a monthly basis; deadline varies by grant opening.
Who can apply: Animal shelters and rescue groups that post adoptable pets on Petfinder.com; grants are for adoption groups caring for homeless pets in need.
Who can apply: Animal shelters impacted by disasters or otherwise caring for cats and dogs in need of vaccination support.
Who can apply: Available through the Petfinder Foundation grant portal for eligible organizations seeking KONG toy support.
Deadline: Open grants are reviewed on a monthly basis; deadline varies by grant opening.
Who can apply: Available through the Petfinder Foundation grant portal for eligible organizations needing emergency medical assistance for animals.
Deadline: Open grants are reviewed on a monthly basis; deadline varies by grant opening.
Who can apply: Adoption groups/animal welfare organizations (implicit: Petfinder members in good standing likely required to participate).
Deadline: Monthly awarding cycle; grants awarded throughout the year until funds are depleted
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Humane | Pasadena, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | Disaster grant |
| Los Angeles County Animal Care Foun | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | Disaster grant |
| Unicoi County Animal Shelter | Erwin, TN | $25,000 | 2025 | Disaster Grant |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | Asheville, NC | $25,000 | 2025 | Disaster Grant |
| Gateway Pet Guardians | East Saint Louis, IL | $7,000 | 2024 | REDI Implementation Grant |
| Ruff Start Rescue | Princeton, MN | $6,000 | 2024 | REDI Implementation Grant |
| South Suburban Humane Society | Matteson, IL | $5,500 | 2024 | REDI Implementation Grant |
| Muddy Paws Rescue | New York, NY | $5,000 | 2024 | REDI Implementation Grant |
| PAWS Atlanta Inc | Decatur, GA | $5,000 | 2024 | REDI Implementation Grant |
| Arizona Humane Society | Phoenix, AZ | $10,000 | 2023 | 2022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant |
| Always & Forever Midwest Animal | Spring Hill, KS | $10,000 | 2023 | 2022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant |
| Brandywine Valley SPCA | West Chester, PA | $8,500 | 2023 | 2022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant |
| Gerdas Equine Rescue | West Townshend, VT | $8,000 | 2023 | 2022 REDI Implementation Grant |
| Animal Welfare League of Charlotte | Punta Gorda, FL | $7,000 | 2023 | 2022 Disaster Grant |
| St Francis Animal Rescue of Venice | Venice, FL | $7,000 | 2023 | 2022 Disaster Grant |
| Humane Society for SeattleKing Cty | Bellevue, WA | $7,000 | 2023 | 2022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant |
| Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society | Philadelphia, PA | $7,000 | 2023 | 2022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant |
| Darlington County Humane Society | Darlington, SC | $6,500 | 2023 | 2022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant |
| HELP the Animals Inc | Richmond, IN | $6,000 | 2023 | 2022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant |
| Humane Indiana | Highland, IN | $6,000 | 2023 | 2022 REDI Implementation Grant |
| County of LA Department of Animal C | Long Beach, CA | $6,000 | 2023 | 2022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant |
| Hawaii Island Humane Society | Holualoa, HI | $5,000 | 2023 | 2022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Pasadena, CA | $5,000 | 2023 | 2022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant |
| Puppy Kitty NY City | Middle Village, NY | $5,000 | 2023 | 2022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant |
| Ruff Start Rescue | Princeton, MN | $5,000 | 2023 | 2022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant |
| Humane Society of Greater Jupiter | Jupiter, FL | $5,000 | 2023 | 2022 Play Yard Renovation Grant |
| Florence Area Humane Society | Florence, SC | $5,000 | 2023 | 2022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant |
| Pups Without Borders | Van Nuys, CA | $5,000 | 2023 | 2022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant |
| Town and Country Humane Society | Papillion, NE | $5,000 | 2023 | 2022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant |
Pasadena Humane
$10,000Disaster grant
Unicoi County Animal Shelter
$25,000Disaster Grant
Ruff Start Rescue
REDI Implementation Grant
PAWS Atlanta Inc
$5,000REDI Implementation Grant
Arizona Humane Society
$10,0002022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant
Gerdas Equine Rescue
$8,0002022 REDI Implementation Grant
Animal Welfare League of Charlotte
$7,0002022 Disaster Grant
St Francis Animal Rescue of Venice
$7,0002022 Disaster Grant
HELP the Animals Inc
$6,0002022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant
County of LA Department of Animal C
$6,0002022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant
Hawaii Island Humane Society
$5,0002022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant
Pasadena Humane Society
$5,0002022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant
Puppy Kitty NY City
$5,0002022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant
Ruff Start Rescue
$5,0002022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant
Humane Society of Greater Jupiter
$5,0002022 Play Yard Renovation Grant
Florence Area Humane Society
$5,0002022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant
Pups Without Borders
$5,0002022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant
Town and Country Humane Society
$5,0002022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant
