Animal Welfare Grants

9,202 foundations$11.1B total annual giving$6K median grant71 states with funders

Discover 9,202 grantmaking foundations funding animal welfare programs, with combined annual giving of $11.1B. The median grant size for animal welfare is $6K.

Animal Welfare Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

9,202

Total Annual Giving

$11.1B

Total Assets Under Management

$87.6B

Median Grant Size

$6K

States with Funders

71

Total Grants on Record

72,550

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Animals & the Natural World

From James A and Faith Knight Foundation

animal welfareecosystem protectionenvironmental education+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants should be nonprofit organizations with sound financial management, developed governance practices, and clarity of mission. The foundation emphasizes gender, diversity, and outcomes. The foundation does not make grants to annual appeal campaigns, religious activities, political campaigns, or individuals.

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Open nowCloses in 4 days (Oct 1, 2026)Award: $3K – $15K

Special Interest Grants – Animal Welfare

From Hampton Roads Community Foundation

Animal welfare

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving residents of South Hampton Roads; applicants must provide required recent financial statements.

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Open nowCloses in 4 days (Oct 1, 2026)Award: Up to $32K

Fath-Greene Animal Welfare Fund

From First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania

Animal welfare

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations with animal-welfare programs in the immediate vicinity of Coudersport, Potter County, and surrounding areas; detailed criteria were not provided.

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Open nowCloses in 4 days (Oct 1, 2026)

Animal Welfare Grants

From Ross Foundation Inc C/O Cresset

Animal shelter construction and enhancementOperational support for sheltersCapacity building for animal welfare organizations+1 more

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) organizations (or government entities) serving Doddridge, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie or Wood counties. One-time/annual events are not eligible.

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Open nowCloses in 5 days (Oct 2, 2026)Award: $100 – $5K

CFHC Impact Grants

From Community Foundation of Harfor

Animal welfareAnimal shelters caring for domestic and feral catsChildren+10 more

Who can apply: Any 501(c)(3) organization or other tax-exempt organization may apply for charitable projects that meet a public need under IRS guidelines. Schools may be considered for designated Impact Grants. Faith-based and religious entities may apply for projects addressing the wider community and not primarily benefiting one congregation or religion. Individuals are not eligible. Recipients of a 2025 Impact Grant must submit a Post-Grant Report to be eligible to apply in 2026. Grants generally support direct charitable project or program costs and capacity building; they generally do not fund routine ongoing expenses, capital projects, regranting, political or lobbying activities, or discriminatory programs.

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Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $10K – $100K

Environment and Animal Welfare Grants

From Mclean Contributionship

environmentanimal welfareconservation+5 more

Who can apply: Applications are reviewed by the Trustees. Projects should fit the Contributionship's current priorities. Organizations with discriminatory policies are not considered. The funder does not consider unsolicited operating proposals or operating seed money requests, and grantees/declined applicants must wait a calendar year before reapplying.

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Largest Animal Welfare Foundations

NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$432.4M

Total Assets

$3.1B

Median Grant

$77K

D300National
Ahimsa Foundation

Niwot, CO

Annual Giving

$73.1M

Total Assets

$1B

Median Grant

$8.3M

D20Regional
Humane World for Animals Inc

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$58.3M

Total Assets

$497.2M

Median Grant

$85K

D200National
PETSMART CHARITIES INC

PHOENIX, AZ

Annual Giving

$45.1M

Total Assets

$90.3M

Median Grant

$15K

D122National
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$21.8M

Total Assets

$724.8M

Median Grant

$25K

D200National
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION

RESTON, VA

Annual Giving

$19.6M

Total Assets

$178.9M

Median Grant

$23K

D300National
Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation

Sheridan, AR

Annual Giving

$19.5M

Total Assets

—

Median Grant

$8K

D20Local
BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY

KANAB, UT

Annual Giving

$16.1M

Total Assets

$200.6M

Median Grant

$18K

D200unknown
WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION

BOZEMAN, MT

Annual Giving

$9M

Total Assets

$8M

Median Grant

$29K

D300unknown
GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$8.4M

Total Assets

$55.7M

Median Grant

$152K

D110Regional
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Where Animal Welfare Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

895

Total Giving

$548.7M

FloridaView all
Foundations

784

Total Giving

$392.2M

TexasView all
Foundations

624

Total Giving

$385M

New YorkView all
Foundations

510

Total Giving

$269.3M

ON
Foundations

375

Total Giving

$7.1M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

374

Total Giving

$87.8M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

360

Total Giving

$125.1M

OhioView all
Foundations

297

Total Giving

$177.1M

New JerseyView all
Foundations

243

Total Giving

$76.3M

BC
Foundations

222

Total Giving

$2.5M

MissouriView all
Foundations

211

Total Giving

$53.6M

MichiganView all
Foundations

209

Total Giving

$138.9M

DelawareView all
Foundations

206

Total Giving

$88.2M

ColoradoView all
Foundations

200

Total Giving

$127.6M

WisconsinView all
Foundations

185

Total Giving

$51.3M

Types of Foundations in Animal Welfare

Family Foundation3,746 (40.7%)

$1.5B in annual giving

Independent Foundation2,499 (27.2%)

$1.2B in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit1,340 (14.6%)

$412.6M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation625 (6.8%)

$35.4M in annual giving

Requires Review321 (3.5%)

$7.3M in annual giving

Corporate Foundation90 (1.0%)

$135.3M in annual giving

Service Club / Fraternal85 (0.9%)

$16.7M in annual giving

Other496 (5.4%)

$7.8B in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Animal Welfare

Median Grant Size

$6K

New Grantee Rate

36%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

67%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Animal Welfare foundation awards grants of $6K. Approximately 36% of Animal Welfare foundations actively fund new organizations, and 67% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Animal Welfare Grants

How many foundations fund animal welfare?
There are 9,202 grantmaking foundations that fund animal welfare programs across 71 states.
What is the median grant size for animal welfare?
The median grant from foundations funding animal welfare is $6K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest animal welfare foundations?
The largest foundations funding animal welfare by annual giving include NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION, Ahimsa Foundation, Humane World for Animals Inc, with combined giving of $563.8M.
Which states have the most animal welfare funders?
The states with the most animal welfare foundations are California (895), Florida (784), Texas (624). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find animal welfare grants for my nonprofit?
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