About Fund for Animals
The Fund for Animals concentrates on animal welfare with a strong emphasis on supporting tribal and rural animal care programs and emergency pet food access. Its largest single action was an approved merger/asset transfer to The Humane Society of the United States, while the remaining portfolio shows repeated, targeted grants to Native American tribes and regional animal shelters for pet food, veterinary and basic animal-care services. The giving reflects a mix of legacy institutional consolidation and hands‑on support for underserved communities' companion-animal needs. Overall, the foundation prioritizes practical, service‑level interventions rather than broad policy or research grants.
Focus Areas
Pet food security programs for low‑income and tribal pet owners (multi‑tribal distribution partnerships)Tribal animal care and veterinary services (support to tribal clinics, reservation animal control)Support for regional animal shelters and rescue transport (rescue, vetting, transport of horses and companion animals)Consolidation and strategic support to national animal welfare organizations (asset transfer/merger with HSUS)
Who They Fund
low-income/financially vulnerable pet ownerscompanion animals/pets (general)
About Fund for Animals
A $7.2 million transfer of assets to The Humane Society of the United States defines the largest action in The Fund for Animals Inc’s recent record, showing a foundation that uses merger-related giving to carry forward its programs. Alongside that transition, the portfolio is built around practical animal-welfare support, especially pet food access for tribal communities and other owners in need. The recurring grants to Native nations and tribal animal-care programs make the funding pattern clear: this is direct-service philanthropy aimed at keeping pets fed and cared for in underserved areas. The Fund for Animals Inc’s recent giving also shows a strong relationship with reservation-based animal services. San Carlos Apache Tribe, White Mountain Apache Tribe, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Rosebud Sioux Tribe, and several other tribal recipients appear repeatedly, usually with the same purpose language tied to pet food. That repetition suggests sustained support rather than one-time experimentation. The foundation also backs animal-care infrastructure, including tribal clinics and local animal-care services, while its larger institutional action indicates a role in strategic consolidation within animal welfare.
What Fund for Animals Funds
Pet food assistance is the clearest throughline. The Fund for Animals Inc gave $1,530,820 to San Carlos Apache Tribe in 2024 and $1,039,723 in 2023, both for providing pet food to pet owners in need. It also supported White Mountain Apache Tribe, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, and Hopi Tribe for the same purpose, showing a multi-tribal distribution pattern. The foundation also funds tribal animal-care services. In 2024, it awarded $485,856 to Rosebud Sioux Tribe (Rosebud Animal Clinic) and $236,405 to Pueblo of Zuni Tribe (Zuni Animal Care Services), each tied to pet food support. That linkage points to local animal-care organizations as delivery partners. Reservation-based access reaches several regions, including Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Spirit Lake Tribe, Quinault Indian Nation, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, and Colville Confederated Tribes, all funded for pet food distribution.
How Fund for Animals Gives
Typical grants are mid-six figures, with a p25 of $163,270, a median of $236,405, and a p75 of $388,235. The pattern is highly repetitive: several recipients appear across both 2023 and 2024, often with multiple awards for the same purpose. That points to ongoing operating support rather than isolated project-only grants. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its recent record also includes a major asset transfer associated with an approved merger, showing that it uses both operating grants and structural support for mission continuity.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$15.2M
Total Assets
$0
Total Revenue
$3.1M
Total Expenses
$10.9M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $163K and $388K, with a median of $236K.
25th Percentile
$163K
Median
$236K
75th Percentile
$388K
Geographic Reach
National10 states funded
About 3% of grants go to recipients in AZ.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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