
To help animals and the people who love them.
Doris Day Animal Foundation’s grantmaking centers on animals that need direct care now: rescue work, emergency veterinary treatment, spay/neuter services, senior pet support, and programs for animals affected by disaster. In the recent grants list, that pattern shows up in a mix of shelter medicine, wildlife rehabilitation, companion-animal support, and service-dog assistance. The foundation is a public charity with annual grants of $1,773,535 and total assets of $11,342,999. Its larger awards often support hands-on animal care. Operation Warrior Shield received multiple grants for food and care for service dogs and companion-dog support for wounded veterans, while Feeding Pets of the Homeless was funded for emergency veterinary care for pets of unhoused people. The foundation also backs specialized rescue work: Marine Mammal Care Center of Los Angeles received grants for marine wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, and Chimp Haven received support for chimpanzee care. Another recurring thread is lifesaving intervention for senior or special-needs animals through the Duffy Day program. Grantmaking is national, and the recent record shows repeated support for organizations working in rescue, care, and population control.
A major cause area for Doris Day Animal Foundation is spay/neuter work. Downtown Dog Rescue received funding for major surgery, spay/neuter, and dental clinics, aligning with the foundation’s emphasis on population control and low-cost interventions. The foundation also supports veterinary emergency care: Feeding Pets of the Homeless was funded to provide emergency treatment for acute injuries or illnesses for pets of unhoused people across the country. Animal rescue and specialized rehabilitation appear across other grants. Gold Country Wildlife Rescue Inc received support for medical care, supplies, and food for animals in its care. Pacific Marine Mammal Center was funded for food, veterinary care, and supplies for rescued marine life in response to the toxic algae crisis. These grants show a preference for direct operating support tied to immediate animal health needs rather than broad programmatic promises.
Typical grants cluster around modest operating awards: p25 is $5,000, median is $7,500, and p75 is $15,000, with some larger exceptions for major rescue or emergency efforts. The recent record shows repeated support for several recipients across multiple years, including Operation Warrior Shield, Nebraska Humane Society, Marine Mammal Care Center of Los Angeles, Save the Chimps, and Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest. That pattern suggests renewal support rather than one-time-only giving. The foundation is a public charity, and its general grant programs are by invitation only; it does not accept unsolicited letters of introduction or funding inquiries.
Giving is national, and every grant in the recent sample goes to a U.S. recipient. Illinois is the top state by grant count, while Nebraska receives just 2% of grants despite being the headquarters state. Recent recipient cities include Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Fort Pierce, Cle Elum, Carson City, and Omaha. The map of awards also shows a spread across California, Florida, Washington, Nevada, and New York, with repeated support in several of those places.
The foundation supports animal rescue, spay/neuter programs, veterinary emergency care, senior pet programs, pet food pantries, shelter medicine scholarships, and disaster relief for animals. Recent grants also show support for wildlife rehabilitation, marine mammal care, and service-dog programs.
Its general grantmaking is by invitation only, and the foundation says it is not accepting unsolicited letters of introduction or funding inquiries. Previous grantees are considered for future grants, which is consistent with repeat awards to organizations across multiple years.
The typical grant size is $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $7,500 at the median, and $15,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also includes larger awards for specific rescue, emergency, and care needs.
No. Recent grants include emergency veterinary care for pets of unhoused people, care for chimpanzees, marine wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, service-dog support for veterans and first responders, and spay/neuter clinic work.
No. The foundation gives nationally across the United States. Illinois is the top state by grant count, and Nebraska accounts for 2% of grants, even though Omaha is the headquarters city.
$599K
$11.3M
$2.9M
$768K
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most grants fall between $5K and $15K, with a median of $8K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$8K
75th Percentile
$15K
About 2% of grants go to recipients in CA.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATION WARRIOR SHIELD | BROOKLYN, NY | $60,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUATION OF THEIR COMPANION DOG PROGRAM FOR WOUNDED VETERANS. |
| FEEDING PETS OF THE HOMELESS | CARSON CITY, NV | $30,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THEIR EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE PROGRAM, PROVIDING EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR ACUTE INJURIES OR ILLNESSES FOR PETS OF UNHOUSED PERSONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. |
| GOLD COUNTRY WILDLIFE RESCUE INC | AUBURN, CA | $30,000 | 2025 | FOR COSTS RELATED TO MEDICAL CARE AND SUPPLIES, AS WELL AS FOOD FOR THE ANIMALS IN THEIR CARE. |
| CHIMP HAVEN INC | KEITHVILLE, LA | $25,000 | 2025 | FOR CARE OF CHIMPANZEES AT WILDLIFE WAYSTATION. |
| MARINE MAMMAL CARE CENTER OF LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | FOOD AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR MARINE WILDLIFE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION. |
| SAVE THE CHIMPS | FORT PIERCE, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | FOR FOOD, NUTRITION, VETERINARY CARE, AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR GERIATRIC CHIMPANZEES. |
| IOWA PARROT RESCUE INC | LETTS, IA | $25,000 | 2025 | ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD AND VETERINARY EXPENSES OF BIRDS. |
| CENTER FOR GREAT APES | WAUCHULA, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | FOR CARE AND SUPPORT FOR THE FORMER WILDLIFE WAYSTATION CHIMPANZEES AFTER RESCUE AND TRANSFER TO CGA. |
| NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY | OMAHA, NE | $20,000 | 2025 | FOR DUFFY DAY LIFESAVING PROGRAM. |
| DOWNTOWN DOG RESCUE | PASADENA, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | FOR MAJOR SURGERY, SPAY/NEUTER, AND DENTAL CLINICS. |
| PEACE OF MIND DOG RESCUE | PACIFIC GROVE, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE FOR THE SENIOR ANIMALS THAT ARE IN THEIR CARE. |
| CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY NW | CLE ELUM, WA | $20,000 | 2025 | FOR VETERINARY CARE, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, FOOD, AND ENRICHMENT FOR CHIMPANZEES AT WILDLIFE WAYSTATION. |
| SAVING PETS ONE AT A TIME (SPOT) | OCEANSIDE, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | TO ASSIST WITH VETERINARY EXPENSES FOR DOGS IN YOUR CARE. |
| PAWS PATROL INC | GREEN VALLEY, AZ | $15,000 | 2025 | TO COVER SPAY/NEUTER, VACCINES, MEDICATION, FOOD, AND MICROCHIPS EXPENSES. |
| PIEDMONT FARM ANIMAL REFUGE | PITTSBORO, NC | $15,000 | 2025 | FOR ANIMAL BEDDING, SUPPLIES, FOOD, AND VETERINARY CARE FOR THE ANIMALS SERVED. |
| PACIFIC PRIMATE SANCTUARY INC | HAIKU, HI | $11,000 | 2025 | TO ASSIST WITH COSTS FOR A SPECIALIZED DIET FOR AGING PRIMATES AND TO COVER COSTS OF EVERYDAY FOODS SUCH AS FRUITS, NUTS, YOGURT, AND GRAIN. |
| PRESERVATION RANCH EQUINE & SANCTUARY | KANAB, UT | $10,000 | 2025 | FOR HAY, FEED, MEDICATIONS, AND VETERINARY CARE FOR SANCTUARY RESIDENTS. |
| BARKVILLE DOG RESCUE & SANCTUARY INC | JASPER, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | FOR SURGERIES, SPAY/NEUTER AND HEARTWORK TREATMENTS FOR DOGS. |
| SPAY NEUTER INITIATIVE PROGRAM (SNIP) | FAYETTEVILLE, NC | $10,000 | 2025 | TO ASSIST WITH THE LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM AND RABIES SHOTS IN ROBESON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. |
| OPERATION BLANKETS OF LOVE | GRANADA HILLS, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | TO ASSIST WITH PURCHASE OF PET FOOD. |
| HOME SWEET HOME OF LONG ISLAND | HUNTINGTON, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR TNR PROGRAM AND COVER FLEA/TICK PREVENTION, AS WELL AS MEDICAL EXPENSES. |
| FLORIDA URGENT RESCUE INC | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | TO ASSIST WITH HURRICANE RESCUE AND OVERFLOW OF PETS INTO THE SHELTERS. |
| CIRCLE TAIL INC | PLEASANT PLAIN, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | TO ASSIST WITH VETERINARY EXPENSE, SUPPLIES, AND FOOD FOR THE ANIMALS. |
| MAX'S HELPING PAWS FOUNDATION | CARMEL, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | TO ASSIST WITH VETERINARY CARE COSTS FOR THE VOUCHERS PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY. |
| WYLIE ANIMAL FOUNDATION | INCLINE VILLAGE, NV | $10,000 | 2025 | FOR SPAY/NEUTER AND PET CARE ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME. |
| SISKIYOU SPAY NEUTER INCENTIVE PROGRAM (SNIP) | YREKA, CA | $9,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE VACCINATIONS IN ADDITION TO THE LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER CLINICS. |
| HOO HAVEN | DURAND, IL | $7,800 | 2025 | FOR WILDLIFE IN-HOUSE VETERINARY PROGRAM. |
| ANIMAL LEAGUE OF GREEN VALLEY | GREEN VALLEY, AZ | $7,500 | 2025 | FOR THE ANIMAL LEAGUE OF GREEN VALLEY FOR VET CARE FOR LIFE AND VET CARE SUPPORT FOR LIFE, PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO SENIOR DOGS AND CATS. |
| LIVING FOR A CAUSE | FLORENCE, NJ | $7,500 | 2025 | TO ASSIST WITH FOOD PURCHASES FOR THE PANTRY. |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION | ST PAUL, MN | $7,500 | 2025 | FOR SIRVS - STUDENT INITIATIVE FOR RESERVATION VET SERVICES. |
| BROOKHAVEN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE | BROOKHAVEN, MS | $7,500 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE CARE OF THEIR SENIOR DOGS AND TO ASSIST IN MAKING THEM MORE VISIBLE TO ADOPTERS. |
| PEPPERTREE RESCUE INC | ALBANY, NY | $7,500 | 2025 | FOR FUNDING TO COVER THE EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DOGS IN THEIR CAR SUCH AS MEDICAL AND FOOD. |
| BEGIN AGAIN HORSE RESCUE INC | HONEOYE, NY | $7,500 | 2025 | ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO RESCUED HORSES. |
| SAVE A KITTY FERAL CAT PROGRAM INC | PARKERSBURG, WV | $6,750 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT SPAY/NEUTER COSTS AND VACCINATION EXPENSES FOR FERAL CATS. |
| MEALS ON WHEELS OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA INC | PACIFIC GROVE, CA | $6,000 | 2025 | TO ASSIST WITH THE DRIVERS' GAS FUND. |
| UNDERDOG ANIMAL RESCUE AND REHAB | MOAB, UT | $5,740 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THEIR FREE/LOW COST MOBILE VET CLINIC ON THE NAVAJO NATION. |
| PURRFECT MATCH CAT ADOPTIONS | MILLINGTON, TN | $5,000 | 2025 | FOR SEED MONEY FOR MATCHING CAMPAIGN TO PURCHASE HVAC SYSTEM. |
| PAW WARRIORS INC | ELFERS, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR SPAY AND NEUTER, VACCINES, MEDICAL CARE AS WELL AS DENTALS FOR SENIOR CATS. |
| ALMOST HOME FOUNDATION | ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | SENIOR HOSPICE CARE FOR BOTH DOGS AND CATS. |
| BAIATA BIRD SANCTUARY | DELAND, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | TO ASSIST WITH VETERINARY CARE FOR PARROTS. |
| ANIMAL RESCUE FUND | MUNCIE, IN | $5,000 | 2025 | VETERINARY CARE FOR DOGS AND CATS IN THE SANCTUARY HOUSE. |
| BLIND SPOT ANIMAL SANCTUARY | ROUGEMONT, NC | $5,000 | 2025 | FOR SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES, MEDICATIONS, NUTRIONAL SUPPORT, ETC. |
| DOGS ON DEPLOYMENT | ESCONDIDO, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO COVER THE COST OF SPAY AND NEUTER PROCEDURES AT VETERINARY CLINICS OF THE PET OWNERS' CHOICES. |
| JENNIFER S BROWN ANIMAL RESCUE OF HOLMES COUNTY (JSBAR) | LEXINGTON, MS | $5,000 | 2025 | FOR THE PROGRAM THAT HELPS WITH HEARTWORM TREATMENTS AND MEDICATION FOR THE SENIOR POPULATION WHO ARE ON FIXED INCOMES. |
| WHISTLE PIG ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICE CORPORATION | MOUNT DESERT, ME | $4,500 | 2025 | TO PURCHASE HAY. |
| PAWS IN NEED | SAN RAMON, CA | $3,500 | 2025 | TO HELP WITH SPAY/NEUTER FOR DOGS AND COSTS IN AN ATTEMPT TO END UNNECESSARY EUTHANASIA. |
| AGROFILMS LTD | BREWSTER, MA | $184,245 | 2024 | SPONSORSHIP FOR DOCUMENTARY ON PIEDMONT FARM ANIMAL REFUGE. |
| OPERATION WARRIOR SHIELD | BROOKLYN, NY | $60,000 | 2024 | FOOD AND CARE FOR SERVICE DOGS FOR VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS. |
| MARINE MAMMAL CARE CENTER OF LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2024 | FOOD AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR MARINE WILDLIFE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION. |
| MARINE MAMMAL CARE CENTER OF LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2024 | FOOD AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR MARINE WILDLIFE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION. |
OPERATION WARRIOR SHIELD
$60,000TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUATION OF THEIR COMPANION DOG PROGRAM FOR WOUNDED VETERANS.
TO SUPPORT THEIR EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE PROGRAM, PROVIDING EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR ACUTE INJURIES OR ILLNESSES FOR PETS OF UNHOUSED PERSONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
FOR COSTS RELATED TO MEDICAL CARE AND SUPPLIES, AS WELL AS FOOD FOR THE ANIMALS IN THEIR CARE.
FOOD AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR MARINE WILDLIFE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION.
FOR FOOD, NUTRITION, VETERINARY CARE, AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR GERIATRIC CHIMPANZEES.
IOWA PARROT RESCUE INC
$25,000ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD AND VETERINARY EXPENSES OF BIRDS.
FOR CARE AND SUPPORT FOR THE FORMER WILDLIFE WAYSTATION CHIMPANZEES AFTER RESCUE AND TRANSFER TO CGA.
NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY
$20,000FOR DUFFY DAY LIFESAVING PROGRAM.
TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE FOR THE SENIOR ANIMALS THAT ARE IN THEIR CARE.
FOR VETERINARY CARE, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, FOOD, AND ENRICHMENT FOR CHIMPANZEES AT WILDLIFE WAYSTATION.
SAVING PETS ONE AT A TIME (SPOT)
$15,000TO ASSIST WITH VETERINARY EXPENSES FOR DOGS IN YOUR CARE.
PAWS PATROL INC
$15,000TO COVER SPAY/NEUTER, VACCINES, MEDICATION, FOOD, AND MICROCHIPS EXPENSES.
PIEDMONT FARM ANIMAL REFUGE
$15,000FOR ANIMAL BEDDING, SUPPLIES, FOOD, AND VETERINARY CARE FOR THE ANIMALS SERVED.
PACIFIC PRIMATE SANCTUARY INC
$11,000TO ASSIST WITH COSTS FOR A SPECIALIZED DIET FOR AGING PRIMATES AND TO COVER COSTS OF EVERYDAY FOODS SUCH AS FRUITS, NUTS, YOGURT, AND GRAIN.
PRESERVATION RANCH EQUINE & SANCTUARY
$10,000FOR HAY, FEED, MEDICATIONS, AND VETERINARY CARE FOR SANCTUARY RESIDENTS.
FOR SURGERIES, SPAY/NEUTER AND HEARTWORK TREATMENTS FOR DOGS.
SPAY NEUTER INITIATIVE PROGRAM (SNIP)
$10,000TO ASSIST WITH THE LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM AND RABIES SHOTS IN ROBESON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.
OPERATION BLANKETS OF LOVE
$10,000TO ASSIST WITH PURCHASE OF PET FOOD.
HOME SWEET HOME OF LONG ISLAND
$10,000FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR TNR PROGRAM AND COVER FLEA/TICK PREVENTION, AS WELL AS MEDICAL EXPENSES.
FLORIDA URGENT RESCUE INC
$10,000TO ASSIST WITH HURRICANE RESCUE AND OVERFLOW OF PETS INTO THE SHELTERS.
CIRCLE TAIL INC
$10,000TO ASSIST WITH VETERINARY EXPENSE, SUPPLIES, AND FOOD FOR THE ANIMALS.
MAX'S HELPING PAWS FOUNDATION
$10,000TO ASSIST WITH VETERINARY CARE COSTS FOR THE VOUCHERS PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY.
WYLIE ANIMAL FOUNDATION
$10,000FOR SPAY/NEUTER AND PET CARE ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME.
SISKIYOU SPAY NEUTER INCENTIVE PROGRAM (SNIP)
$9,000TO PROVIDE VACCINATIONS IN ADDITION TO THE LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER CLINICS.
HOO HAVEN
$7,800FOR WILDLIFE IN-HOUSE VETERINARY PROGRAM.
ANIMAL LEAGUE OF GREEN VALLEY
$7,500FOR THE ANIMAL LEAGUE OF GREEN VALLEY FOR VET CARE FOR LIFE AND VET CARE SUPPORT FOR LIFE, PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO SENIOR DOGS AND CATS.
LIVING FOR A CAUSE
$7,500TO ASSIST WITH FOOD PURCHASES FOR THE PANTRY.
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
$7,500FOR SIRVS - STUDENT INITIATIVE FOR RESERVATION VET SERVICES.
BROOKHAVEN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
$7,500TO SUPPORT THE CARE OF THEIR SENIOR DOGS AND TO ASSIST IN MAKING THEM MORE VISIBLE TO ADOPTERS.
PEPPERTREE RESCUE INC
$7,500FOR FUNDING TO COVER THE EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DOGS IN THEIR CAR SUCH AS MEDICAL AND FOOD.
BEGIN AGAIN HORSE RESCUE INC
$7,500ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO RESCUED HORSES.
SAVE A KITTY FERAL CAT PROGRAM INC
$6,750TO SUPPORT SPAY/NEUTER COSTS AND VACCINATION EXPENSES FOR FERAL CATS.
TO ASSIST WITH THE DRIVERS' GAS FUND.
TO SUPPORT THEIR FREE/LOW COST MOBILE VET CLINIC ON THE NAVAJO NATION.
PURRFECT MATCH CAT ADOPTIONS
$5,000FOR SEED MONEY FOR MATCHING CAMPAIGN TO PURCHASE HVAC SYSTEM.
PAW WARRIORS INC
$5,000TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR SPAY AND NEUTER, VACCINES, MEDICAL CARE AS WELL AS DENTALS FOR SENIOR CATS.
ALMOST HOME FOUNDATION
$5,000SENIOR HOSPICE CARE FOR BOTH DOGS AND CATS.
BAIATA BIRD SANCTUARY
$5,000TO ASSIST WITH VETERINARY CARE FOR PARROTS.
ANIMAL RESCUE FUND
$5,000VETERINARY CARE FOR DOGS AND CATS IN THE SANCTUARY HOUSE.
BLIND SPOT ANIMAL SANCTUARY
$5,000FOR SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES, MEDICATIONS, NUTRIONAL SUPPORT, ETC.
DOGS ON DEPLOYMENT
$5,000TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO COVER THE COST OF SPAY AND NEUTER PROCEDURES AT VETERINARY CLINICS OF THE PET OWNERS' CHOICES.
JENNIFER S BROWN ANIMAL RESCUE OF HOLMES COUNTY (JSBAR)
$5,000FOR THE PROGRAM THAT HELPS WITH HEARTWORM TREATMENTS AND MEDICATION FOR THE SENIOR POPULATION WHO ARE ON FIXED INCOMES.
WHISTLE PIG ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICE CORPORATION
$4,500TO PURCHASE HAY.
PAWS IN NEED
$3,500TO HELP WITH SPAY/NEUTER FOR DOGS AND COSTS IN AN ATTEMPT TO END UNNECESSARY EUTHANASIA.
AGROFILMS LTD
$184,245SPONSORSHIP FOR DOCUMENTARY ON PIEDMONT FARM ANIMAL REFUGE.
OPERATION WARRIOR SHIELD
$60,000FOOD AND CARE FOR SERVICE DOGS FOR VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS.
FOOD AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR MARINE WILDLIFE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION.
FOOD AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR MARINE WILDLIFE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION.