Foundations that fund animal welfare in Maryland
These 25 foundations made grants to animal welfare in Maryland 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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The John J Leidy Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter Inc, Baltimore: Animal Welfare
- $10,000 to Maryland Spca, Baltimore: Animal Welfare
- $10,000 to Maryland Zoological Society Inc, Baltimore: Educational
How to apply: See attached Schedule 2
Deadlines: See attached Schedule 2
Restrictions: See attached Schedule 2
Churchill Downs Incorporated Foundation
- $20,000 to Retired Racehorse Project, Edgewater: Charitable
- $5,265 to After the Races, Elkton: Charitable
- $5,050 to Midatlantic Horse Rescue, Chespaeake City: Charitable
How to apply: Grant application is available on website (www.churchilldownsincorporated.com/churchill_charities) and must be submitted in the provided application format.
Deadlines: Grant applications must be submitted in its entirety, with all requirements
Restrictions: Foundation support can only be contributed to non-profit organizations classified as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt by the internal revenue service. Individuals and private foundations are not eligible to receive funds. Religious organizations are...
Folke H Peterson Charitable Foundation Tw 920-041275201496
- $70,000 to Center for A Humane Economy, Bethesda: Prevention of cruelty to animals
- $10,000 to Wellbeing International, Potomac: 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 Mc Cutchen Foundation
- $25,000 to Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary, Poolesville: General operating
- $10,000 to Second Chance Wildlife Center Inc, Gaithersburg: General operating fund
How to apply: Application should be in writing stating the reason for the request and the organization's irs exemption. A copy of the tax determination letter should be attached
Deadlines: September 1st
Restrictions: The organization must be an irs 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization
The Michele & Agnese Cestone Foundation Inc - C/O Bank of America Private Bank
- $12,000 to Days End Farm Horse Rescue, Woodbine: Rescue and rehabilitation
- $5,000 to National Aquarium, Baltimore: Animal rescue & rehabilitation
How to apply: Letter with history and tax exempt status
Restrictions: Care & welfare of animals
The Nathan Foundation Inc Ima Co Robert S
- $5,500 to Baywater Animal Rescue, Cambridge: Baywater animal rescue
- $4,000 to Kitty City Rescue, Cambridge: General support
How to apply: Written
Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to The Maryland Spca, Baltimore: General support
- $3,000 to National Aquarium, Baltimore: General support
How to apply: Written
Cooper E Etal Ttees C-S Fam Fdn-Agy
- $5,000 to Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, Baltimore: General operating
- $2,000 to Maryland Spca, Baltimore: General operating
How to apply: Available upon request
Dun Foundation
- $1,750 to Retired Racehorse Project, Edgewater: Public charity
- $1,000 to Paws for Life, Chesapeake City: Public charity
How to apply: No grants to charities have been made; only direct contributions.
Deadlines: No grants to charities have been made; only direct contributions.
Restrictions: No grants to charities have been made; only direct contributions.
Surendra and Karen Gupta Arc Foundation
- $1,500 to Alley Cat Allies, Bethesda: To provide support to save cats
- $1,000 to Alley Cat Rescue, Mount Rainier: To provide support for rescued cats
How to apply: Name & address of organization, exempt status, information about activities
The Llandaff Family Trust
- $1,200 to Delmarva Nesting Foundation, Easton: Operations
- $1,000 to Baywater Animal Rescue, Cambridge: Operations
How to apply: Letter
Gorlitz Foundation Ltd
- $1,000 to Kennel To Couch, Bel Air: Group that teams with shelters and community partners to remove at risk pit bulls from...
- $1,000 to Alley Cat Allies, Bethesda: Maryland feral cat rescue
How to apply: Applications by letter stating name of organization, charitable purpose, amount requested and proposed use of amount to be provided by the foundation.
Restrictions: Any recognized charity-no geographical restrictions or other limitations
T Rowe Price Foundation
- $135,000 to National Aquarium Inc, Baltimore: Creativity and innovation
How to apply: 1. Organizations can learn about the foundation's areas of focus on the web page and through the online questionnaire web page: https://www.troweprice.com/corporate/us/en/what-sets-us-apart/corporate-resp onsibility/community-commitment/trp-foundation.html questionnaire:...
Restrictions: Upon completion of the quiz, if the organization is presented with the opportunity, it can register on our grants portal and submit a proposal. The following information will be requested: a) response to five basic questions about the...
Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation
- $25,000 to National Aquarium, Baltimore: General support
How to apply: Written summary in letter form with brief description of organization's mission, details of grant purposes, amount being requested and a summary of organization's budget. Must include copy of 501(c)(3) status letter from internal revenue service. Submission must be sent via...
Deadlines: Requests must be received by september 15.
Restrictions: Mission statement: the virginia cretella mars foundation is dedicated to promoting and increasing community access to education, the arts, and green spaces. Focus areas: education: the virginia cretella mars foundation supports...
Alexander Mccausland Charitable
- $20,000 to Alley Cat Rescue Inc, Mount Rainier: Community cat program
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 Dorothy G Bender Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County Inc, Gaithersburg: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: Requests are to be submitted in writing accompanied by a copy of irs exemption letter.
Tr Uw Eva Gude Brandt Fdn Inc
- $20,000 to Montgomery County Humane Society, Rockville: Unrestricted general
How to apply: Submit a letter stating the organization's specific request and provide a copy of your organization's tax return.
Deadlines: December 10th
Restrictions: The awards are limited to organizations established to prevent cruelty to animals with preference given to those organizations located in anna arundel county, maryland.
Celanese Foundation
- $20,000 to Wildlife Habitat Council, Silver Spring: Charitable contribution
The Covia Foundation
- $20,000 to Wildlife Habitat Council, Silver Spring: 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.
C F Holdship Charitable Trust
- $15,000 to The Maryland Spca, Baltimore: General purpose
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
The O'neil Family Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Maryland Spca, Baltimore: Charitable
How to apply: Unspecified
Restrictions: To advance charitable purposes.
The Lucille and Bruce Lambert Charitable Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary, Poolesville: OperatingExpenses
How to apply: any reasonable form
John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158
- $10,000 to National Aquarium Inc, Baltimore: Education
How to apply: Refer to instructions published on website
Deadlines: Refer to instructions published on website www.johnbensnow.org
Restrictions: Refer to instructions published on website www.johnbensnow.org
The Phase Foundation
- $8,000 to Second Chance Wildlife Center, Gaithersburg: To pay for food, medicine, supplies & cage furnishINGS FOR REHABBING ANIMALS.
How to apply: The foundation provides an excel based application form. Current financial information and summary of charitable purpose is requested.
Deadlines: August 31
Restrictions: The Foundation does not provide grants to individuals, political organizations or religious organizations.
Hilda E & Julius W Schweinsberg Foundation
- $7,500 to Defenders of Animal Rights, Phoenix: Unrestricted
How to apply: Applications should be in writing and should include information on the charitable entity, purpose for the request, activities, etc
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