Foundations that fund animal welfare in Florida
These 25 foundations made grants to animal welfare in Florida 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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Knopf Family Foundation Inc C/O Liberty Chevrolet
- $80,000 to Save the Manatee Club, Maitland: For comprehensive drone training, seagrass restoration and manatee rescue
- $65,000 to Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife Inc, Sanibel: To help build the rehabilitation enclosures (6 of them) replacing them after hurricane ian
- $60,000 to Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue, Royal Palm Beach: Towards a generator for the new shelter in royal palm beach for the rescued dogs and food...
How to apply: Formal letter stating request and charitable purpose of organization requesting.
Fleming Family Foundation
- $540,000 to Big Dog Ranch Rescue, Loxahatchee Groves: Rescue and medical care for dogs
- $103,500 to Casting for Cats, Tavernier: Florida bay music festival
- $75,000 to Broken Road Horse Rescue Inc, Lake Worth: Animal Rescue
How to apply: Written request should include the purpose for which the grant will be used and a copy of the organizations irs exemption letter.
The Edward & Gale Mcbride Foundation Inc
- $80,000 to Animal Refuge Center, Fort Myers: Exempt function
- $75,000 to South Florida Wildlife Center, Ft Lauderdale: Exempt function
- $65,000 to Cape Coral Animal Shelter, Cape Coral: Exempt function
How to apply: Simple letter request outlining charitable purpose and copy of irs determination letter for 501(c)(3) status
Restrictions: Universities, hospitals, and other social and animal welfare organizations qualifying under irs 501(c)(3)
The Allstate Foundation
- $5,000 to Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Inc, Loxahatchee: Helping hands group grants
- $5,000 to First Coast No More Homeless Pets Inc, Jacksonville: Helping hands group grants
- $5,000 to Love Me True Rescue Inc, Ponte Vedra: Helping hands group grants
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals of Manatee County Inc
- $145,000 to Underdog Rescue of Florida Inc, Bradenton: Vet care
- $134,000 to Humane Society of Manatee County, Bradenton: Program services
- $125,000 to Cat Depot, Sarasota: Digital radiography unit for felines
How to apply: Form available online at www.bishop-spca.org
Deadlines: March 15 (spring cycle) and september 15 (fall cycle)
Restrictions: Animal welfare in manatee county and surrounding area
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
- $50,000 to Jacksonville Zoological Society Inc, Jacksonville: Organization's charitable purpose
- $14,700 to Lowry Park Zoological Society of Tampa, Tampa: Organization's charitable purpose
- $5,000 to Florida Aquarium Inc, Tampa: Organization's charitable purpose
How to apply: Applications should be submitted online at publixcharities.org and include the following: information on the organization, a copy of the 501(c)(3) determination letter issued by the internal revenue service, a brief budget, and a list of the organization's board of directors. If...
Levitetz Family Foundation Inc
- $61,054 to Humane Society of Broward County, Dania: General purpose
- $57,800 to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League of the Palm Beaches Inc, West Palm Beach: General purpose
- $23,400 to Darbster Foundation, West Palm Beach: General purpose
How to apply: Letter form is suggested, although not required. No special material required.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: None.
Felburn Foundation
- $50,000 to Wild Landscapes, Tallahassee: Rhino habitat restoration
- $30,000 to Clearwater Marine Aquarium Inc, Clearwater: Maintenance and manatee conservation programs
- $25,000 to Forest Animal Rescue, Silver Springs: Program expansion
How to apply: In writing, with descriptions of the applicant and of the purpose or project for which the request is being made, a copy of the applicant's 501(c)(3) letter, and a statement (in a form provided by the foundation) that grant funds will be used exclusively for tax permissible...
The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc C/O Gray Robinson Pa
- $25,000 to Helping Overpopulation of Pets End, Melbourne: Pet spaying
- $20,000 to Sheltering Hands Inc, Ocala: Cat rescue, vaccines, spay
- $20,000 to Wild Florida Rescue Corp, Melbourne: Emergency service for wild life
How to apply: The foundation will accept grant applications at anytime during the year. To initiate the process, applicants must request a preliminary application form by contacting the foundation. When completed and returned to the foundation, the trustees will determine if they are...
Restrictions: Grants may only be awarded to section 501(c)(3) organizations that provide assistance and benefits to wildlife and domesticated animals residing in brevard county, florida.
Folke H Peterson Charitable Foundation Tw 920-041275201496
- $30,000 to Palm Beach Parrot & Bird Rescue, Jupiter: Prevention of cruelty to animals
- $20,000 to Street Paws Rescue Inc, Hollywood: Prevention of cruelty to animals
- $10,000 to Darbster Foundation Inc, West Palm Beach: Prevention of cruelty to animals
How to apply: Letter of inquiry should be submitted to Truist. Potential grantees may then be requested to submit additional documentation.
Restrictions: Grants are restricted to the prevention of cruelty to animals and/or for the benefit of animals, to foster research and education of persons involved in fields benefiting animals, and for facilities to protect animals, including medical...
The Scripps Howard Foundation
- $2,000 to Bellowing Acres, Interlachen: Community Market Grant
- $1,250 to Animal Rescue Force of South Florida Inc, West Palm Beach: Volunteer Gift
- $1,250 to Animal Rescue Force of South Florida Inc, West Palm Beach: Volunteer Gift
The Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust
- $125,284 to Humane Society of Sarasota County, Sarasota: General & Matching
- $79,463 to St Francis Animal Rescue of Venice, Venice: General & Matching
- $23,852 to Humane Society of Manatee County, Bradenton: General & Matching
How to apply: Grant Applications should be submitted with a written request and include the following: 1) most recent copy of tax return 2) mission of organization soliciting 3) specific description of proposed use of funds 4) name and of address of submitter 5) names and addresses of other...
Restrictions: Award limitations include - Geographical: Support of the communities located only in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte or Desoto County and which have no material activities beyond those counties. Notwithstanding the aforesaid, the Trust...
Vyuha Inc
- $3,000 to Good Karma Pet Rescue, Ft Lauderdale: General support. The organization can use the funds as needed in furtherance of its...
- $1,000 to Luv-A-Bull All Breed Rescue, Pompano Beach: General support. The organization can use the funds as needed in furtherance of its...
- $1,000 to Pawsitive Beings Rescue, Miami: General support. The organization can use the funds as needed in furtherance of its...
How to apply: Vyuha, Inc. does not currently require an application form from an organization in order for that organization to be considered for a grant or contribution. The Foundation will make grants to public charities described in IRC Sections 509(a)(1) and 509(a)(2). Grantee...
Restrictions: To be considered for a grant or contribution, an organization must be a public charity as defined under IRC Section 509(a)(1) and 509(a)(2).
The Dorothy G Bender Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches Inc, West Palm Bch: General & Unrestricted
- $10,000 to South Florida Wildlife Center Inc, Ft Lauderdale: General & Unrestricted
- $10,000 to Flamingo Gardens Inc, Davie: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: Requests are to be submitted in writing accompanied by a copy of irs exemption letter.
The Jim Moran Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Jacksonville Humane Society, Jacksonville: Continuing Humane Education & Outreach for Youth in Duval County
- $30,000 to Flamingo Gardens Inc, Davie: Environmental Education Program
- $25,000 to Bound for College Inc, Delray Beach: College Readiness Program
How to apply: See "Grants - Guidelines & Application" at www.jimmoranfoundation.org
Restrictions: See "Grants - Guidelines & Application" at www.jimmoranfoundation.org
Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation
- $22,500 to Gulf Coast Humane Society, Fort Myers: Animals
- $20,000 to Pawsitive Beginnings Inc, Key Largo: Animals
- $15,000 to South West Florida Horse Rescue Inc, Punta Gorda: Animals
How to apply: Proposal format
Farmer Family Foundation
- $25,000 to Orcat Inc, Key Largo: Exempt purpose of organization
- $12,500 to Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc, Miami: Exempt purpose of organization
- $12,500 to Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc, Miami: Exempt purpose of organization
How to apply: Letter stating purpose and amount of grant/general information on organization
The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation
- $10,000 to Rescuing Ocala Wildlife Inc, Ocala: For wildlife rescue and to provide educational opportunities
- $5,000 to Big Dog Ranch Rescue Inc, Loxahatchee Groves: To rescue, rehabilitate and educate until every dog has a loving and safe place to call...
- $5,000 to Secret Squirrel Wildlife Rehabilitation, Gainsville: For wildlife rehabilitation and rescue
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.
Animal Support Kindness & Kinship Inc
- $39,000 to Purrzilla Cat Rescue, Greenacres: Animal Care
- $13,500 to Cats Meow Animal Rescue, Loxahatchee: Animal Care
- $12,200 to Rescue Life, Palm Beach Gardens: Animal Care
How to apply: We request a copy of their 501c(3), financial statements and the purpose of their request
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines
Restrictions: Submissions must be in compliance with our exempt purpose
Gates Family Foundation
- $12,000 to Dogs for Life Inc, Vero Beach: Unrestricted
- $12,000 to Save the Chimps Inc, Ft Pearce: Unrestricted
- $12,000 to Central Florida Animal Reserve Inc, St Cloud: Unrestricted
How to apply: Capital grant applicants should use the common grant application available on the foundation's website: www.gatesfamilyfoundation.org. Please reference our website for more information about our initiated grant making.
Deadlines: Proposal deadlines: march 15 and september 15.
Restrictions: The foundation supports capital projects, which are typically building purchase, construction, expansion, renovation, and/or land acquisition, as well as other forms of initiated grant making for capital, program, operating and other...
Dwayne Hawkins Family Foundation Inc D/B/A Crown Automotive Charities
- $10,000 to Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Clearwater: Gala 2024
- $5,000 to Fluff Animal Rescue, Seminole: Rainbow bridge 2024
- $2,500 to Seminole County Parrot Rescue and Sanctuary Inc, Geneva: General donation
How to apply: Grantees are invited to complete a grant application online through an invite-only portal. Grantees must set up an entity account to verify their fein and charitable status. The grant application requires the following: - purpose of the grant request - total amount being...
Restrictions: Once approved, the foundation provides the grantee with a grant agreement. The grants must be used for the purpose identified in the grant agreement and as described in the grantee's proposal. Grants may not be expended for any other...
Mb Meyer Charitable Tr
- $6,000 to Florida Wild Mammal Association Inc, Crawfordville: General operating
- $5,000 to Save the Chimps Inc, Fort Pierce: General operating
- $2,500 to 30a Cats, Santa Rosa Beach: General operating
How to apply: Submitted through online grant application form at www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundationgrants/meyer2
Deadlines: May 1 annually
Restrictions: Preference is given to charitable organizations located in Pensacola, FL, and Alabama that meet the needs of children and indigent Native Americans, and care for neglected animals
Willliam H & Mattie Wattis Harris F
- $4,000 to Billfish Foundation, Ft Laurderdale: Charitable
- $3,000 to Jacksonville Zoological Society, Jacksonville: Charitable
- $2,500 to Friends of Belize Bird Rescue, Aventura: 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.
Allegis Group Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to Jacksonville Humane Society Inc, Jacksonville: General use
- $2,000 to Swamp Haven Rescue Inc, Saint Augustine: General use
- $1,450 to Save the Manatee Club Inc, Longwood: General use
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: The foundation focuses on supporting organizations advancing education, strengthening the workforce, and engaging employees through volunteerism. The foundation has no restrictions or limitations on awards.
Surendra and Karen Gupta Arc Foundation
- $2,500 to Alaqua Animal Refuge, Freeport: To provide shelter, safety and second chances to animals in need
- $1,000 to Animal Recovery Mission, St Lucia: To provide support for animals
- $1,000 to National Greyhound Foundation, Homosassa: To provide support to rescue, adopt and educate people on greyhounds
How to apply: Name & address of organization, exempt status, information about activities
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