The Quinn Foundation is primarily focused on animal welfare and protection, with the bulk of its giving directed to rescue, sheltering, and advocacy organizations. Grants are concentrated in the Midwest (Kansas/Great Plains) but also include national advocacy and policy partners, suggesting a mix of local service support and broader systemic change work. The foundation makes relatively large, targeted gifts and repeats funding to a handful of organizations rather than dispersing many small grants.
Concentrated, large grants with repeat funding to a small set of animal-welfare organizations; mix of local/regional service providers and national policy/advocacy partners rather than many small, one-off awards.
The Quinn Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by repeated, very large general operating grants to animal-welfare organizations, especially Stray Dog Institute and Kansas Pet Protection Foundation. That pattern suggests a funder that backs core organizational capacity rather than one-off projects. The foundation’s largest recent grant, $800,000 in 2023, went to Stray Dog Institute; in 2024, the same organization received $700,000 more for general operating support. Kansas Pet Protection Foundation also received major operating support in consecutive years, including $463,225 in 2024 and $370,000 in 2023. Those grants sit alongside support for rescue, sheltering, advocacy, and legal or policy work connected to animal issues. The grant list also shows funding for groups such as Great Plains Spca, The Humane Society of the United States, and Harvard Law School, indicating that the foundation’s animal-related priorities extend from local service providers to institutions working on broader systems. Across the recent record, the common thread is flexible support for organizations positioned to maintain operations, staff, and program continuity.
Animal rescue and sheltering are a major part of the foundation’s portfolio. Great Plains Spca received $302,000 in 2023 and $163,000 in 2024 for general operating support, while Wayside Waifs received $105,000 in 2024. The foundation also funds stray-dog intervention and related rescue infrastructure: Stray Dog Institute was given $800,000 in 2023 and $700,000 in 2024. Advocacy and policy work appear as another lane. The Humane Society of the United States received $285,000 in 2023 and $275,000 in 2024, and Animal Outlook Inc received $60,000 in 2023 and $35,000 in 2024. Legal and academic support shows up too, with Harvard Law School receiving $300,000 in 2024 and Yale Law School $50,000 in 2024. These grants point to a mix of service delivery, movement infrastructure, and legal strategy.
Typical grants are mid-sized to substantial: the p25 is $2,500, the median is $5,000, and the p75 is $10,750. The recent record also includes a small set of very large general operating awards, which means the foundation gives across a wide range of check sizes. Recipients appear in multiple years, including Stray Dog Institute, Kansas Pet Protection Foundation, Great Plains Spca, The Humane Society of the United States, The Good Food Institute, Animal Outlook Inc, and National Great Pyrenees Rescue Inc. That repeat funding points to ongoing relationships rather than isolated gifts. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. The grants shown are overwhelmingly unrestricted operating support, signaling a flexible funding style focused on institutional stability.
$3.5M
$18.6M
$2.8M
$3.8M
Most grants fall between $3K and $11K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$11K
About 13% of grants go to recipients in CA.
Top 3 recipient countries by grant volume for Quinn Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 318 | $10.1M | 98.2% |
| 2 | Netherlands | 3 |
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Notable grantees: Stray Dog Institute, Kansas Pet Protection Foundation, The Humane Society of the United States, Great Plains SPCA, Harvard Law School
Most grants land in the United States, with 201 U.S. grants accounting for 97.6% of the recent record. Within that U.S.-heavy portfolio, California is the top state by grant count, while Kansas accounts for 13% of grants. Recipient locations cluster in and around Leawood, Merriam, Kansas City, and elsewhere in the Kansas City area, with additional grants reaching Washington, DC; Portland, Oregon; Cambridge, Massachusetts; and New York City. The international portion is small but present, including recipients in the UK and the Netherlands.
The recent grants are dominated by animal welfare and protection work. Examples include rescue and shelter support, stray-dog intervention, animal advocacy, and legal or policy work related to animal issues. Many awards are general operating support, which suggests the foundation backs organizational infrastructure as well as programs.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Stray Dog Institute, Kansas Pet Protection Foundation, Great Plains Spca, The Humane Society of the United States, The Good Food Institute, Animal Outlook Inc, and National Great Pyrenees Rescue Inc. The repeated awards show an ongoing funding relationship with a number of organizations.
The distribution provided shows a p25 of $2,500, a median of $5,000, and a p75 of $10,750. At the same time, the recent grant list includes much larger operating grants, so the foundation uses both modest and major awards.
Most grants go to U.S. recipients, and California has the highest grant count by state. Kansas is also a major recipient state, accounting for 13% of grants. Recipient cities include Leawood, Merriam, Kansas City, Washington, DC, Cambridge, Portland, and New York.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
| $93K |
0.9% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 3 | $10K | 0.9% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRAY DOG INSTITUTE | LEAWOOD, KS | $800,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| KANSAS PET ADVOCATES FOUNDATION | LEAWOOD, KS | $481,300 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| GREAT PLAINS SPCA | MERRIAM, KS | $466,272 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MOCSA | KANSAS CITY, MO | $265,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES | WASHINGTON, DC | $247,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | $140,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SAFEHOME | OVERLAND PARK, KS | $106,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATINGSUPPORT |
| KARUNA FOUNDATION | AK AMESTERDAM | $60,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL GREAT PYRENEES RESCUE INC | NANUET, NY | $55,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FARM ACTION | MEXICO, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THRIVE PHILANTHROPY INC | HARLAN, IA | $49,375 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| A WELL-FED WORLD | WASHINGTON, DC | $42,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FARM SANCTUARY INC | WATKINS GLEN, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FAUNALYTICS | OLYMPIA, WA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| NEW HARVEST | KANSAS CITY, KS | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| NEW ROOTS INSTITUTE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| COMPANION PROTECT GIVES BACK | OVERLAND PARK, KS | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ANIMAL DEFENSE PARTNERSHIP | ARDSLEY, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL | PORTLAND, OR | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SENTIENT MEDIA | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| PLANT BASED FOODS INSTITUTE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| RAINBOW MEADOWS EQUINE RESCUE | JUNCTION CITY, KS | $24,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HUMANE AMERICA ANIMAL FOUNDATION | CLAREMONT, CA | $22,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MERCY FOR ANIMALS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| KANSAS CITY PET PROJECT | KANSAS CITY, MO | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FOOD FOR CLIMATE LEAGUE | EVANSTON, IL | $12,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| VERMONT LAW SCHOOL | SOUTH ROYALTON, VT | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ST LOUIS SAMOYED RESCUE | ST LOUIS, MO | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ANIMAL OUTLOOK INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MERIDIAN INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| GREENER BY DEFAULT | SPRINGFIELD, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SCARLET SPARK | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MULTIPLER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| PANORAMA GLOBAL | SEATTLE, WA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FARMSTAND | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| LAWRENCE HUMANE SOCIETY | LAWRENCE, KS | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ON A MISSION | MISSION, KS | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| IDEAGARDEN INSTITUTE INC | KINGSTON, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FOOD EMPOWERMENT PROJECT | SAN JOSE, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| CENTER FOR COASTAL STUDIES INC | PROVINCETOWN, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND | COTATI, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HARVARD LAW SCHOOL | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| BETTER FOOD FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| WAYSIDE WAIFS | KANSAS CITY, MO | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| DOUBLE UP DRIVE INC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $9,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MATERIAL INNOVATION INITIATIVE | NAPA, CA | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| OPERATION WILDLIFE INC | LINWOOD, KS | $6,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| KANSAS CITY PIG RESCUE NETWORK INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $6,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SAN FRANCISCO SAMOYED RESCUE | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $6,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ROSE BROOKS CENTER | KANSAS CITY, MO | $6,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
STRAY DOG INSTITUTE
$800,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
KANSAS PET ADVOCATES FOUNDATION
$481,300GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
GREAT PLAINS SPCA
$466,272GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
$247,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE
$140,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
KARUNA FOUNDATION
$60,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
NATIONAL GREAT PYRENEES RESCUE INC
$55,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
FARM ACTION
$50,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THRIVE PHILANTHROPY INC
$49,375GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
NEW HARVEST
$25,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
COMPANION PROTECT GIVES BACK
$25,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
RAINBOW MEADOWS EQUINE RESCUE
$24,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
ST LOUIS SAMOYED RESCUE
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MERIDIAN INSTITUTE
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
SCARLET SPARK
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MULTIPLER
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
FARMSTAND
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
ON A MISSION
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
IDEAGARDEN INSTITUTE INC
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
HARVARD LAW SCHOOL
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
BETTER FOOD FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
DOUBLE UP DRIVE INC
$9,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
OPERATION WILDLIFE INC
$6,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
KANSAS CITY PIG RESCUE NETWORK INC
$6,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
SAN FRANCISCO SAMOYED RESCUE
$6,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT