Foundations that fund animal welfare in Connecticut
These 25 foundations made grants to animal welfare in Connecticut 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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Jeniam Foundation
- $41,000 to Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc, Bethel: General support
- $10,000 to Wildlife in Crisis Inc, Weston: Flood repairs and drainage work
- $4,500 to Danbury Animal Welfare Society Inc, Bethel: Benefit support
How to apply: No formal submission guidelines. Use a summary format (1-2 pages) for initial requests and include budget information. Specific details will be requested later, as appropriate.
Deadlines: No formal submission deadlines.
Restrictions: Jeniam foundation has specific mission areas of (a) conservation with emphasis on avian species and (b) community enhancement projects in new canaan, ct area. Grants are awarded primarily for capital projects, but may also include...
The Allstate Foundation
- $5,000 to Kodiakcare Corporation, Simsbury: Helping hands group grants
- $1,000 to Kodiakcare Corporation, Simsbury: Employee helping hands
- $1,000 to Dog Star Rescue Inc, Canton: Agent - individual hh
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Ion Bank Foundation Inc
- $2,200 to Whiskers Pet Rescue Inc, Woodbury: "community awards 2024"
- $1,100 to Brass City Rescue Alliance, Middlebury: "community awards 2024"
- $1,000 to Animals for Life Inc, Naugatuck: "community awards 2024"
How to apply: See attached grant application (available on web-site)
Deadlines: See attached grant guidelines (available on web-site)
Restrictions: See attached grant guidelines (available on web-site)
H3 Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Adopt-A-Dog, Greenwich: To support charitable activities related to adoption and safe placement of homeless...
- $10,000 to Wildlife in Crisis, Weston: To support the care of injured and orphaned wild animals.
How to apply: No prescribed form. Please visit https://www.h3foundation.org/contact for submission details.
Deadlines: No prescribed deadline.
Restrictions: Grants and awards are limited to those furthering the foundation's animal welfare mission.
The Huisking Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Whiskers Pet Rescue, Southbury: General support
- $3,000 to Kitten Associates Inc, Newtown: Animal protection support
Elizabeth M Landon & Harriette M Landon
- $6,000 to Connecticut Humane Society, Newington: General charitable purposes
- $5,000 to Friends of Animals Inc, Darien: General charitable purposes
How to apply: By written request
Deadlines: Applications considered on a rolling basis in the order received
Restrictions: Only organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of irs code and qualifying as public charities under sec. 509 (a) are eligible for grants.
Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Brass City Rescue Alliance Inc, Middlebury: To assist in outfitting a van for rescue and adoption animals.
- $2,400 to Animal Rescue Foundation, Terryville: Unrestricted donation
How to apply: Written one page budget; 501C3 Determination Letter; how funds will be used
Deadlines: June 30
Restrictions: No
Rights Education Adoption & Protection for Animal Welfare
- $3,000 to Hope Alliance for Animals, Killingsworth: General operating
- $2,000 to The Greater New Haven Cat Project, New Haven: General operating
How to apply: Letter describing organization and amount requested
Restrictions: Non profit organizations devoted to animal activities
The Goodnow Fund
- $2,000 to East Norwalk Blue, Norwalk: Pumpout program
- $2,000 to Rising Starr Horse Rescue, Wilton: General support
How to apply: No specific format
Deadlines: No specific deadline
Restrictions: Organization must be listed under sec. 170(c)
Sandra & Arnold Chase Family Foundation Inc
- $2,000 to Connecticut Humane Society, Newington: Fenwick talent show
- $1,500 to Connecticut Humane Society, Newington: Fenwick talent show
How to apply: No specific form
Stich Charitable Foundation
- $150,000 to Dog Star Rescue Inc, Canton: Funds for new building capital campaign
How to apply: PDF submitted electronically that includes: summary and history of program, website address, IRS establishment letter, two most recent 990s and audits if applicable, reason for application, amount requested and a proposed budget and schedule of how funds will be used.
Deadlines: Applications accepted year-round
Restrictions: Mission-driven organizations and Christian values-based programs; programs with an existing budget of $500,000 to $3 million; programs must be based in and serve the United States population
Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation Xxxxx3008
- $75,000 to Friends of Animals Inc, Darien: General
How to apply: no mandatory format but must include a copy of IRS 501 (c )(3) letter
Deadlines: September 30
Restrictions: organizations must operate exclusively for the care of animals
Gerald and Claire Gerath Foundation
- $35,000 to The Simon Foundation Inc, Bloomfield: Provide benefits for health, welfare
How to apply: Application is to be a written request with name and purpose of organization detailing the use of requested funds.
The Horne Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Center for Canine Behavior Studies, Salisbury: Supports general activities
How to apply: Grant application available on website
Deadlines: March 31 and september 30
Restrictions: Grant limitations are available on website
The Appleby Charitable Foundation C/O Northern Trust Company
- $20,000 to Connecticut Zoological Society, Bridgeport: General
How to apply: Letter
Sullivan Foundation Julie Coscarelli Trustee
- $16,000 to Dog Star Rescue, Bloomfield: General support
How to apply: No special form
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions
Safelite Foundation
- $15,000 to Kodiakcare Corporation, Simsbury: Help org serve charity
How to apply: May be written or submitted to the website: https://www.safelite.com/about-safelite/safelite-autoglass-foundation at safelite, we care about our people, our customers, and our communities with a strong focus on giving back to charitable organizations in the communities where we...
The Michele & Agnese Cestone Foundation Inc - C/O Bank of America Private Bank
- $14,000 to Horse of Connecticut, Washington: Hay and grain expenses
How to apply: Letter with history and tax exempt status
Restrictions: Care & welfare of animals
Katharine K Mclane and Henry R Mclane
- $13,000 to Connecticut Humane Society, Newington: Unrestricted
How to apply: By written request
Deadlines: Applications considered on a rolling basis in the order received
Restrictions: Only organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of IRS code and qualifying as public charities under section 509(a) are eligible for grants
Td Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to Connecticut Zoological Society Inc, Bridgeport: Cbz arboretum
How to apply: Grant applications are accessible soley via the internet. The web address to access grant applications is: https://www.tdbank.com/corporate-responsibility/the-ready-commitment/funding -opportunities/
Restrictions: Organization must be a 501(c)(3) public charity. Organization must be located in a state with a td bank, na branch. The foundation will award only one grant to any program within one calendar year. Grants cannot be made to/for the...
Albert C Bostwick Foundation
- $7,500 to Red Leash Rescue, Stamford: Operational
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in writing
Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Connecticut Humane Society, Newington: Community programming support
How to apply: In-writing
The John A Moran Charitable Trust
- $4,000 to Lucky Dog Refuge, Stamford: Unrestricted contribution
How to apply: No particular form required. Funding requests should be submitted in writing along with materials that describe the organization making the request and a copy of its determination letter from the us treasury.
Deadlines: There are no specific deadlines.
Restrictions: There are no particular restrictions or limitations on awards.
The Alexander and Marjorie Hover Foundation
- $3,000 to Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary, Middlebury: Rescue + sanctuary program
How to apply: Letter to foundation stating purpose and amount of request.
Restrictions: The awards to grantees are limited to exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code that support charitable, religious, educational and scientific purposes.
May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation C/O Gordon Herlands & Randoplh Llp
- $3,000 to Fetch Rescue Inc, Westport: General
How to apply: 2b. The foundation requires that any organization requesting a grant must put a letter in writing explaining how the grant monies are to be expended and the charitable purposes served.
Deadlines: 2c. The foundation imposes no submission deadlines on grantees.
Restrictions: 2d. The foundation imposes no restrictions on grantees (other than that the funds be spent on a charitable purpose as defined under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code).
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