Foundations that fund animal welfare in California
These 25 foundations made grants to animal welfare in California in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Thornton S Jr and Katrina D Glide Foundation
- $10,000 to Animal Solutions Konnection Foundation, Jurupa Valley: Requested grant funds will be used to purchase two mavic 3t drones.
- $10,000 to Performing Animal Welfare Society, Galt: To purchase a utility transport vehicle for the sanctuary to assist with general animal...
- $8,000 to Great Dane Rescue of Northern California, Loomis: Spay/neuter, medical care, community outreach to educate on the breed, and funding of...
How to apply: See the grant application on the foundation website at www.glidefoundation.org/grants.
Deadlines: See the grant application on the foundation website at www.glidefoundation.org/grants.
Restrictions: See the grant application on the foundation website at www.glidefoundation.org/grants.
Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals
- $50,000 to Humane Society of Sonoma County, Santa Rosa: General support
- $35,000 to Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe, Truckee: General support
- $35,000 to Vets in Vans, Alameda: General support
How to apply: See information regarding grant application at the following links: http://thelmadoelgertrustforanimals.org/tdtagrantapp2016.pdf
Restrictions: To or for the use or other benefit of such charitable organizations which are dedicated to the care and maintenance of animals and/or the prevention of cruelty to animals, and which are operating within the state of california and subject...
Ethel Frends Charitable Foundation
- $7,500 to Helen Woodward Animal Center, Rancho Santa Fe: Unrestricted general
- $7,500 to San Diego Humane Society & Spca, San Diego: Support for canine care at
- $5,000 to Ken-Mar Rescue, Los Angeles: Unrestricted general
How to apply: Go to www.bankofamerica.com/philantropic/search-for-grants
Deadlines: December 1
Restrictions: Animal-related philanthropy in los angeles, ventura, santa barbara, san luis obispo, orange, riverside, san bernardino, or san diego counties in the state of california
Kieve Foundation
- $30,000 to Every Pet's Dream, Santa Clara: Foster-based rescue of animals
- $25,000 to Dream Fetchers, Hungington Beach: Animal rescue, foster-care and adoption
- $25,000 to Dream Fetchers, Hungington Beach: Animal rescue, foster-care and adoption
How to apply: No prescribed format
The Amaturo Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Sante Dor Foundation, Los Angeles: Pet adoption assistance
- $3,000 to Stray Paws Animal Haven, South El Monte: Reduce stray animal population
- $2,321 to Humane Farming Association, San Rafael: Farm animal cruelty protection
How to apply: Written statement
Deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time.
Restrictions: Catholic charities are favored,but all qualified charities are considered
The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc
- $50,000 to Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust, Santa Cruz: General support
- $45,000 to Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust, Santa Cruz: General support
- $15,000 to Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust, Santa Cruz: General support
How to apply: Refer to the foundation's website, www.campbellfoundation.org, for guidance.
Deadlines: Ongoing
Restrictions: Refer to the foundation's website, www.campbellfoundation.org, for guidance.
Wendy P Mccaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs
- $900,000 to Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, Goleta: Program support
- $30,000 to Ventana Wildlife Society, Monterey: Program support
- $25,000 to Eastwood Ranch Foundation, Los Angeles: Program support
How to apply: Grant applications should include the organization's mission statement, a copy of the letter granting 501(c)(3) status, basic financial statements and a copy of the last filed federal tax return.
Deadlines: Requests are generally required by october 31.
Restrictions: Awards are restricted to the use set forth in the grant request. In the event that the grant cannot be used for the expected purpose, the grant must be returned.
The Sobrato Family Foundation
- $150,000 to Humane Society of Silicon Valley, Milpitas: $125,000 to support the hssv community clinic and $25,000 to support the leap program...
- $50,000 to Compassion Without Borders, Santa Rosa: To provide general operating support
- $50,000 to Happy Hollow Corporation, San Jose: This donation will be recognized as a gift from leann and jeffrey sobrato on the donor...
How to apply: 2b. To apply for foundation funding a nonprofit should visit www.sobrato.org. A form is available online to fill out to then receive information from the foundation regarding funding opportunities.
Deadlines: 2c. See 2b above
Restrictions: 2d. The sobrato family foundation's investments are targeted toward strong community based organizations that promote self reliance and economic independence, and positively contribute to the quality of life for economically, physically...
Holleman Roy & Marian Fdn-Main
- $20,000 to Rancho Coastal Humane Society, Encinitas: General operating
- $15,000 to Shelter To Soldier Inc, San Diego: General operating
- $10,000 to Dogs on Deployment, Escondido: General operating
How to apply: Online application
Deadlines: September 30
Restrictions: Must be a 501c3 exempt organization
Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Kitten Rescue, Los Angeles: Devoted to saving cats & kittens from euthanazia, abandonment, cruelty & neglect.
- $7,500 to Steampunk Farms Rescue Barn, Ranchita: To rescue, rehabilitate & provide sanctuary for abused , neglected & abandoned animals.
- $6,815 to Lucky Ones Ranch, Vacaville: Animal rescue & sactuary members of the community can have a therapeutic & education...
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in writing and include a detailed description of the charitable organization, charitable purposes, and a description of what the funds will be used for. Additional materials should be sent to help demonstrate the needs of the funds and intended...
Deadlines: None, rolling review of applications submitted.
Restrictions: There are no specific restrictions on the foundation. However, the stanley w. Ekstrom foundation was created to provide grants to worthwhile causes. Its goal is to promote community efforts in the health, justice, animal care and...
The Virginia and Alfred Harrell Foundation
- $10,000 to Consulting and Rescuing Equine Care LLC, Bakersfield: Program service support
- $10,000 to Strength of Shadow Dog Rescue Inc, Bodfish: Program service support
- $10,000 to Tehachapi Valley Horse Rescue, Tehachapi: Program service support
How to apply: Grant application form available on foundation website. Shall provide: organization name, address, contact person, purpose of organization, project for which funds are sought, project needs, information related to similar programs, future funding, information relating to lasting...
Deadlines: April 8 and october 18
Restrictions: Disburse funds specifically for education and the arts to organizations in kern county that are exempt from federal income tax under the provisions of the internal revenue code 501(c)(3) exemption.
Stern Sidney Memorial Tuw
- $5,000 to Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association, Los Angeles: General operating
- $4,000 to Aquarium of the Pacific, Lake Hughes: General operating
- $3,000 to Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles, San Pedro: General operating
How to apply: No required format for request
Deadlines: Requests are accepted at any time
Restrictions: All distributions are made for charitable, scientific, medical or educational purposes within the u.s.
The Cushman Foundation
- $48,000 to Reins, Fallbrook: General/unrestricted
- $10,000 to Dogs on Deployment, Escondido: General/unrestricted
- $10,000 to Circle Tlc Ranch Inc, Lakeside: General/unrestricted
How to apply: See online grant application available at www.cushmanfoundation.net
Deadlines: See submission deadlines at www.cushmanfoundation.net other than making a difference 3/20/21
Restrictions: See overview of the cushman foundation funding guidelines and applications, as published at www.cushmanfoundation.net. All grants to benefit qualifying charitable organizations in the greater san diego area.
Hutton Foundation Dba Hutton Parker Foundation
- $16,850 to Santa Barbara Zoological Foundation, Santa Barbara: Discretionary
- $5,000 to Santa Barbara Zoological Foundation, Santa Barbara: Discretionary
- $5,000 to Santa Barbara Zoological Foundation, Santa Barbara: Discretionary
How to apply: Organizations seeking grants should submit the information (see schedule o) as required on the copy of the application forms (grant application cover sheet) or (program related investment preliminary application) all applications are avilable on the website at...
Deadlines: Visit www.huttonfoundation.org for various deadlines.
Restrictions: Grants are limited to 501(c)(3)/509(a) public charities in california (see schedule o for continuation) (special consideration to orange, riverside and santa barbara counties) in the areas of education; health & human services; civic &...
Hobsonlucas Family Foundation
- $1,000 to High Sierra Animal Rescue, Portola: General donation
- $1,000 to Marin Humane Society, Novato: General donation
- $1,000 to The Bird Rescue Center, Santa Rosa: General donation
How to apply: Letter with information regarding request.
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions: There are no restrictions or limitations on awards.
The Donald and Maureen Green Foundation
- $135,330 to Wildlife Conservation Network, San Francisco: Operational needs
- $20,766 to The Bird Rescue Center, Santa Rosa: Operational needs
- $15,000 to Humane Society of Sonoma County, Santa Rosa: Operational needs
How to apply: The applicant is required to follow the guidelines for grant proposals designed by the board of directors. The applicant may request a copy of the guidelines from the board at the above address.
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions: There are no restrictions on awards; the board of directors will decide an appropriate amount based upon the application received.
The Prairie Foundation
- $70,000 to Monterey Bay Labrador Retriever Rescue, Pebble Beach: *see above
- $35,000 to Sunrise Horse Rescue, St Helena: *see above
- $10,000 to We Care Animal Rescue, St Helena: *see above
How to apply: Copies available from grants committee chairman
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: Midland, odessa, and laredo texas and san francisco bay area
Alexander Mccausland Charitable
- $25,000 to In Defense of Animals, San Rafael: General operating
- $25,000 to Last Chance for Animals, Los Angeles: General operating
- $20,000 to Animal Legal Defense Fund, Cotati: General operating
How to apply: Apply online at www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundationgrants/mccausland
Deadlines: September 30
Restrictions: Limited to programs supporting the care, protection, and prevention of cruelty to animals. The trust does not support organizations that engage in euthanasia.
The Crail-Johnson Foundation
- $20,000 to Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro: To support the operational expenses related to the mission to serve as a trusted resource...
- $15,000 to Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles, Los Angeles: The marine mammal care center has developed a dynamic 3-hour educational program for...
- $10,000 to Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro: To support the operational expenses related to the mission to serve as a trusted resource...
How to apply: See mission statement/grant making policies (see statement 17)
Deadlines: See mission statement/grant making policies (see statement 17)
Restrictions: See mission statement/grant making policies (see statement 17)
Double R Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Sunrise Horse Rescue, Calistoga: Cash for operations
- $15,000 to All Seated in A Barn, Shafter: Cash for operations
- $10,000 to Dogwood Animal Rescue Project, Santa Rosa: Cash for operations
How to apply: No special form is required.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines exist.
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations exist.
Air Products Foundation
- $15,000 to Fuzzy Pet Foundation-Tfpf, Cypress: General program support
- $10,000 to Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro: Platinum sponsorship cabrillo marine aquarium grand grunion gala
- $5,000 to Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro: Gold sponsorship cabrillo marine aquarium grand grunion gala
How to apply: Www.benevity.com
Restrictions: Support given to tax exempt organizations in the areas of education, welfare, community investment, culture and art; benefiting communities where air products & chemicals employees work and live.
Jason Debus Heigl Foundation
- $20,000 to Animal Basic Care Network, Grand Terrace: Support pet adoption
- $7,500 to Doggie Bonez Inc, San Juan Capistrano: Support pet adoptions
- $1,000 to Grandma Betty's Animal Rescue, San Diego: Support pet adoption
How to apply: Please email to info@jasonheiglfoundation.org
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation
- $10,000 to Happy Endings Animal Rescue Sanctuary, Solvang: To provide refuge to animals that would otherwise be euthanized
- $5,000 to The Labelle Foundation Inc, Los Angeles: To help rescued animals find loving forever families, save as many lives as possible,...
- $5,000 to Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, Santa Barbara: For the rehabilitation of wildlife and to provide an educational location for school...
How to apply: Grant inquiries and grant funding requests are made through the Foundation's website, www.cgmf.org.
Restrictions: The Foundation accepts grant requests that focus on the following initiatives: water, clean energy, sustainability science, shale sustainability, and land conservation.
Willliam H & Mattie Wattis Harris F
- $5,000 to Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito: Charitable
- $5,000 to Big Bad Project, Los Angeles: Charitable
- $2,000 to Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee, Ridgecrest: Charitable
How to apply: Four copies of foundation forms, narrative with purpose, program, other funding sources, and institution report.
Deadlines: May 1
Restrictions: Generally none, although grants are not awarded to individuals.
Surendra and Karen Gupta Arc Foundation
- $2,525 to Last Chance for Animals, Los Angeles: To provide support eliminating animal exploitation through education, investigations,...
- $2,200 to Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Paso Robles: To provide support for rescued horses
- $1,000 to The Humane Farming Association, San Refal: To help fight against farm animal abuse
How to apply: Name & address of organization, exempt status, information about activities
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