Foundations that fund animal welfare in North Carolina
These 25 foundations made grants to animal welfare in North Carolina 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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Margaret T Petrie Foundation
- $50,000 to Independent Animal Rescue, Chapel Hill: Support spaying and neutering programs
- $45,000 to Animal Protection Society of Durham, Durham: Support spaying and neutering through voucher programs
- $35,000 to Paws of Hertford County, Murfreesboro: Support spaying and neutering programs for rescue dogs and cats
How to apply: To apply for grants, applicants should submit a letter (1-2 pages) of inquiry by email. The letter should contain a brief statement describing the organization and a description of the project for which funds are being requested. Include copy of operating budget, budget for the...
Deadlines: Submission deadline is may 1.
Restrictions: Grants are generally made between $1,000 and $20,000, although requests outside either range will be considered. Grants restricted to organizations which provide spaying and neutering services.
The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation
- $12,500 to Penderosa Rescue & Sanctuary Inc, Burgaw: Provide care until a permanent loving home can be found for horses of all breeds
- $7,500 to Skywatch Bird Rescue Inc, Castle Hayne: For rehabilitation of wildlife and to provide an educational location for school children
- $6,000 to Cape Fear Equine Rescue, Rocky Point: Rescue of abandoned and abused horses in SE NC
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.
Martha Morse Beck Von Peccoz Animal Plc
- $25,000 to Safe Haven for Cats, Raleigh: Unrestricted general
- $8,000 to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Asheville: Unrestricted general
- $8,000 to Hope for Horses, Leicester: Unrestricted general
How to apply: Email to bpeppey@ppp-ltd.com
Deadlines: Nov 30th
Restrictions: Charitable organizations whose objective is love, care and protection of animals
Margaret C Woodson Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Humane Society of Rowan County Inc, Salisbury: Margaret c. Woodson spay/neuter and vaccine program
- $10,000 to Humane Society of Davie County, Mocksville: Community pet project
- $5,000 to Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary Inc, Salisbury: Veterinary care & mandatory spay-neuter
How to apply: No particular form
Deadlines: February 2nd
Restrictions: Solely focused on davie & rowan counties
Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582
- $25,000 to Caring Hearts for Canines, Southern Pine: Renovation of chfc rescue
- $15,000 to Paws Prayers Promises, Tryon: Fix your critter
- $15,000 to Solutions for Animals Inc, Raeford: Flooring and window
How to apply: Written as prescribed by foundation
Deadlines: 2/28 and 8/31
Helen Kimberly Jones
- $10,000 to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Inc, Asheville: General operating
- $10,000 to Appalachian Wildlife Refuge, Candler: General operating
- $8,000 to Asheville Humane Society Inc, Asheville: General operating
How to apply: wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/jones-charitable-trust
Deadlines: June 15th annually
Restrictions: To promote the charitable purpose of preventing cruelty to animals primarily in Buncombe County, NC
Earl M Wilson Tuw Fbo Nc Soc
- $10,000 to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Inc, Asheville: General operating
- $10,000 to Asheville Humane Society Inc, Asheville: General operating
- $5,000 to Appalachian Wildlife Refuge, Candler: General operating
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundationgrants/wilson
Deadlines: June 15
Restrictions: Limited to programs dedicated to caring for and preventing cruelty to animals
Smith Richardson Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network, Stokesdale: General operating support
- $5,000 to Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network, Stokesdale: General operating support
- $2,000 to Haley Graves Foundation Inc, Summerfield: General operating support
How to apply: Written proposal along with a copy of irs exemption letter
Restrictions: Although the mission of the foundation is to support public policy research, it makes small grants to organizations in north carolina and connecticut that provide innovative services for disadvantaged children and families. However, such...
Bailey Endowment Inc
- $10,000 to Association for Welfare of Animals, Shelby: Operational support
- $4,500 to Carolina Tiger Rescue, Pittsboro: Operational support
- $2,000 to Second Chance Pet Adoptions, Raleigh: Operational support
How to apply: Applications must be written, must include evidence that the recipient is an exempt chartiable organization and facts to support the need.
Elis Olsson Memorial Foundation
- $5,000 to Friends of Pitt County Animal Shelter, Farmville: General purpose
- $5,000 to Outer Banks Spca, Maneo: General purpose
- $5,000 to Spay Today Inc, Greenville: General purpose
How to apply: Applications should be in written form and applicants should be qualifiied exempt charitable organizations.
Deadlines: Applications are accepted throughout the year. The applicant's exempt status must be current.
Restrictions: Grants are limited to 501(c)(3) exempt organizations.
Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc
- $2,000 to Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project, Wrightsville Beach: Sea TurtleProtection andEducation
- $1,000 to North Carolina Aquarium Society, Raleigh: Annual Fund
- $1,000 to New Hanover Humane Society, Wilmington: Animal Shelter
How to apply: Charities submit a letter of request stating their mission and purpose of the requested grant. They should include documentation that they are a 501(c)(3) organization.
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: They must be a 501(c)(3) organization.
J D Abrams Foundation
- $60,000 to Humane Society of Wilkes, Wilkesboro: Contribution in support of housing homeless animals
- $60,000 to Asheville Humane Society, Asheville: Contribution to caring for homeless animals
How to apply: Guidelines not determined at this time, please contact person named in 2a above.
Ta John W and Anna H Hanes Foundation
- $50,000 to Forsyth Humane Society, Winston Salem: Low cost spay neuter clinic
- $50,000 to North Carolina Zoological Society, Asheboro: Capital campaign for asia exhibit
How to apply: Email completed grant application along with the suggested items as indicated on the grant application.
Deadlines: Applications are accepted quarterly ending march 15, june 15, september 15, and december 15
Restrictions: As specified in 'qualifications for grant consideration' at the foundation website - johnandannahanesfoundation.org
The Harold H Bate Foundation Inc
- $12,000 to Tried By Fire Inc, New Bern: My sisters house: building for a better future for women
- $10,000 to Trail of Faith Farms, Trenton: Program support
How to apply: Grant application (four pages) executive summary copy of irs tax exemption letter copy of recent financial statements and reports copy of recent form 990 copy of budget for the period which includes the proposed project/program funded by grant request list of board members and...
Deadlines: May 15 and october 1 of each year
Restrictions: Grant applications must apply for programs or capital projects that serve the residents of craven, pamlico and jones counties or be connected with east carolina university in serving eastern north carolina.
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
- $15,000 to The North Carolina Aquarium Society, Raleigh: Jennettes pier solar installation
- $2,500 to Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park and Eco-Center Inc, Scotland Neck: Playground accessibility initiative
How to apply: For grants: grant requests should be submitted online www.dominionenergy.com/foundation. The application includes the following: information about the organization including a copy of most recent financial statements; the purpose and amount of the grant request; and anticipated...
Deadlines: Grant applications will be accepted online during two annual grant cycles, spring and fall.
Restrictions: For grants: grants are limited to organizations that are: defined as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code; within the dominion operating area; focused on health and human services, education, culture and...
Fleischmann Foundation
- $6,000 to Harmony Animal Rescue Clinic, Apex: General charitable purposes
- $6,000 to Dega Mobile Veterinary Care, Fuquay Varina: General charitable purposes
How to apply: Description of organization, mission statement, proof of tax exemption, statement concerning purpose & use of grant.
Restrictions: Charitable organizations
Rogersslater Foundation Inc
- $4,500 to Appalachian Wildlife Refuge, Candler: Organizational development
- $2,000 to Mercy Fund Animal Rescue, Marion: Organizational development
How to apply: Written request submitted to foundation via us mail
The Covia Foundation
- $5,000 to Friends of Feral Felines, Charlotte: General operating support
- $1,000 to Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center, Iron Station: 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.
Strickland Family Foundation
- $3,000 to Forsyth Humane Society, Winstonsalem: Community Support
- $1,000 to Hatteras Island Wildlife Rehabilitation, Frisco: Community Support
How to apply: Unspecified
Deadlines: Unspecified
Restrictions: Unspecified
Puffin Foundation West Ltd C/O Judith Kitrick
- $125,708 to Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park and Eco-Center Inc, Scotland Neck: Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
How to apply: The application must be mailed and signed hard copy on the grant application which can be found on the organization's website at www.puffinwest.org.
Deadlines: Early september - late december
Restrictions: Grant proposals/applications must comport with our missions statement.
Arcus Foundation
- $100,000 to Friends of Bonobos, Durham: Support for strengthening organizational capacity and sustainability.
How to apply: Statement 24
Deadlines: Statement 24
Restrictions: Statement 24
The Womack Family Charitable Foundation
- $28,000 to Sparkle Cat Rescue Inc, Glen Raven: Program services
How to apply: Grant submissions should be mailed and should include a description of the organization, its charitable status, explanation of the needs, and purpose for which the grant will be utilized.
Restrictions: Purpose of the foundation shall be to make monetary grants to a variety of charitable organizations chosen by the foundation's board of directors based upon their determination of the organizations' needs after research, investigation,...
Louis & Celia Nussman Foundation for the
- $25,500 to Misplaced Mutts, Beaufort: Care of Animals
How to apply: Written
Deadlines: No
Southern Bank Foundation
- $25,000 to Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park and Eco Center Inc, Scotland Neck: Public Benefit
How to apply: Southern Bank Foundation Request for Grant
Kickapoo Springs Foundation
- $20,000 to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Asheville: Hurricane helene disaster relief
How to apply: Written
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations
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