Foundations that fund animal welfare in Illinois
These 25 foundations made grants to animal welfare in Illinois 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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Muntwyler Wanda Char 0 Main
- $5,000 to One Tail at A Time, Chicago: General operating
- $5,000 to Partners for Pets Humane Society, Troy: Project/program support
- $5,000 to Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment, Naperville: Project/program support
How to apply: Online application process
Deadlines: Deadline for grant requests is july 31 annually.
Restrictions: Awards will be limited to projects within the state of illinois. Projects submitted for consideration should be limited to a budget size of $5,000 or less.
The Allstate Foundation
- $5,000 to Orphans of the Storm, Riverwoods: Helping hands group grants
- $1,000 to Alive Rescue, Chicago: Employee helping hands
- $1,000 to As Good As Gold Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois, Mchenry: Employee helping hands
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
- $25,000 to Chicago Zoological Society, Brookfield: General operating
- $25,000 to Chicago Zoological Society, Brookfield: General operating
- $25,000 to Lincoln Park Zoological Society, Chicago: General operating
How to apply: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org to apply online
Deadlines: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Restrictions: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Polk Bros Foundation Inc
- $80,000 to Chicago Zoological Society, Brookfield: Education
- $25,000 to Chicago Zoological Society, Brookfield: Matching
- $5,000 to Lincoln Park Zoological Society, Chicago: Matching
How to apply: Application form available from foundation office and website
Deadlines: Continuous
Restrictions: Must be organization exempt under sec 501(c)(3)
Scott Kenneth A Charitable Ta
- $25,000 to Tree House Humane Society, Chicago: Program support
- $12,500 to Spay and Stay, Grayslake: Program support
- $10,000 to Paws Chicago, Chicago: Program support
How to apply: COMPLETE LOI FORM AVAILABLE AT www.kennethscottcharitabletrust.org
Deadlines: Committee meets three times per year to decide recipients
Restrictions: Distributions are limited to organizations that support the care & protection of animals.
Helen V Brach Foundation
- $15,000 to Paws Chicago, Chicago: To support animal rescue programs and fund a partnership program to provide lifesaving...
- $10,000 to Illinois Equine Humane Center, Maple Park: To replace fencing used to keep the horses safely confined to the paddocks and pastures
- $5,000 to Spay and Stay, Grayslake: To prevent cruelty to animals through sterilization, vaccination and medical care of...
How to apply: Application form, available upon request
Deadlines: December 31 for consideration in year ending March 31
Restrictions: Must be organization exempt under Sect 501c3
Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation Mr Frank Higgins C/O Selden Fox Ltd
- $15,000 to K9s for Veterans, Chicago: To support charitable purpose
- $5,000 to Bright Promises Foundation, Chicago: To support charitable purpose
- $5,000 to Orphans of the Storm, Deerfield: To support charitable purpose
How to apply: Letter form and proof of exemption
Hunzeker Family Foundation
- $7,000 to Friends of Strays, Princeton: Charitable
- $4,000 to Foster Pet Outreach, Edwards: Charitable
- $4,000 to Hometown Rescue, Peoria: Charitable
How to apply: No prescribed form
Tony and Mary Ann Pasquinelli Foundation
- $5,000 to Animal Care League, Oak Park: To support the community
- $3,000 to Catnap From the Heart, La Grange Park: To support the community
- $2,500 to Inhouse Small Animal Rescue, La Grange: To support the community
How to apply: Charitable purpose and irs 501(c)(3) letter
Deadlines: May 1 and november 1 of each year
Restrictions: Must be a 501(c)(3) entity
Jocarno Fund C/O Ms Lauren Krieg
- $2,500 to Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control, Chicago: Support general operations
- $2,000 to Chicago Canine Rescue Foundation, Chicago: Support general operations
- $2,000 to Safe Humane Chicago, Chicago: Support general operations
How to apply: Written applications including organization's name, address and exempt purpose.
The Covia Foundation
- $2,350 to Pet Project Inc, Ottawa: General operating support
- $1,500 to Illinois Valley Animal Rescue Inc, Peru: General operating support
- $1,000 to Safe House Animal Rescue League Nfp, Mendota: General operating support
How to apply: Applications are typically submitted by covia employees.
Restrictions: Contributions are generally given for health and wellness, educational, environmental and social equality projects.
Eric Holby Animal Welfare Foundation
- $1,000 to Orphans of the Storm, Riverwoods: Program Support
- $1,000 to West Suburban Humane Society, Downers Grove: Program Support
- $1,000 to The Anti-Cruelty Society, Chicago: Program Support
How to apply: A letter of request detailing the organization's need and usage of the contribution. Also, a copy of thier irs 501(c)(3) exemption letter.
Deadlines: Before october of each year.
Restrictions: Awards will be considered only for the welfare of animals and enviornment.
Arcus Foundation
- $110,000 to Lincoln Park Zoological Society, Chicago: Support for wildlife and local groups impacted by economic development and understanding...
- $75,000 to Lincoln Park Zoological Society, Chicago: Support to leverage the chimpcare tool to enhance chimpanzee welfare.
How to apply: Statement 24
Deadlines: Statement 24
Restrictions: Statement 24
Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation
- $25,000 to Lincoln Park Zoological Society, Chicago: General
- $17,000 to Paws Chicago, Chicago: General
How to apply: There is no standard application form. A letter requesting a contribution is sufficient.
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions: Organizations must be educational, religious or charitable as defined by irc section 170(c).
The Howard S Dubin Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Touched By An Animal Inc, Chicago: General support
- $4,000 to Paws Chicago, Chicago: General support
How to apply: Annual Report
Bnsf Railway Foundation
- $10,000 to Chicago Zoological Society, Brookfield: Civic
- $2,500 to Chicago Zoological Society, Brookfield: Matching gifts 1
How to apply: See general explanation attachment
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: See general explanation attachment
Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust
- $5,000 to Lost Woods Animal Sanctuary, Crystal Lake: general operating support
- $1,000 to Animal Welfare League, Chicago Ridge: general operating support
How to apply: Information and materials that should be submitted along with an application include: written proposals, irs letter of determination under section 509(a), current budget, audited financial statements, and descriptive literature. The application is available online at the...
Deadlines: Applications are received throughout the year. Deadlines usually are in jan, may and june.
Restrictions: * The Trusts do not fund projects that promote or proselytize any religion. While we do fund the projects of faith-based organizations, those projects must be secular in nature. * The Trusts do not fund organizations that discriminate on...
Silberstein Family Foundation
- $1,000 to One Tail at A Time, Chicago: To further exempt purpose
- $1,000 to Second City Canine Rescue, Palatine: To further exempt purpose
How to apply: Requests for grants should be submitted in writing and should include proof of 501(c)(3) status.
Restrictions: The foundation will make grants only to organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) and which are recognized as public charities pursuant to sections 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2).
Hobsonlucas Family Foundation
- $1,000 to Paws Chicago, Chicago: General donation
- $1,000 to Paws Chicago, Chicago: 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.
Agape Foundation
- $65,000 to Chicago Zoological Society, Brookfield: General purposes of donee organization
How to apply: No standard application form. Submit letter requesting a contribution with a copy of the organization's irs sec. 501(c)(3) letter.
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines
Restrictions: Organization must be charitable, educational, or scientific as described in irc section 501(c)(3).
The Ros Foundation
- $50,000 to National Anti-Vivisection Society, Chicago: General operating purposes
How to apply: No specific form required. Brochures and letters stating charitable purpose preferred. Include copy of irs determination letter.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: None.
Beatrice P Delany Char Tr Xxxxx7003
- $50,000 to Lincoln Park Zoological Society, Chicago: General
How to apply: The foundation does not employ standard forms for grant applications. It is the practice of the committee to consider each application on a case by case basis.
Deadlines: There is no submission deadline.
Restrictions: The grants are to be used for the general purpose of the donee.
Peterson Family Foundation-Tr
- $40,000 to Orphans of the Storm, Deerfield: General operating
How to apply: Provided upon initial contact
Deadlines: Provided upon initial contact
Restrictions: Animal welfare organizations or animal welfare projects in s
Kraft Foundation
- $35,000 to Pawprint Ministries, Decatur: Expanding chaplaincy spiritual and emotional support
How to apply: Written request
Restrictions: Christian charitable or educational organizations qualified under irc sec 501(c)(3)
Enterprise Bank & Trust Foundation
- $30,021 to Metro East Humane Society, Edwardsville: Charitable Work
How to apply: Name of person completing form amount requested name of organization mailing address organization's website description of the organization's mission relationship to the organization is the organization a registered 501(c)(3)? Organization's tax id #
Deadlines: Submissions for the current month must be submitted by the 20th of that month.
Restrictions: Geographical areas to be considered include st. Louis, kansas city, and phoenix and their surrounding metropolitan areas.
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