Foundations that fund animal welfare in Ohio
These 25 foundations made grants to animal welfare in Ohio 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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Scott Kenneth A Charitable Ta
- $68,500 to Humane Society of Summit County, Twinsburg: Program support
- $55,000 to Neighborhood Pets, Cleveland: Program support
- $40,000 to Columbus Humane, Hilliard: 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.
The Kaplan Foundation
- $20,000 to Columbus Dog Connection, Columbus: Unrestricted contribution
- $20,000 to Ohio Wildlife Center, Powell: Unrestricted contribution
- $15,000 to Spca Cincinnati, Cincinnati: Unrestricted contribution
How to apply: The trust accepts written applications from organizations exempt from tax under i.r.c. 509(a)(1), (2), or (3). Applications received from other organizations or from any individual(s) will not be considered. The application must be accompanied by a copy of the exempted...
Deadlines: Applications accepted at any time.
Restrictions: In awarding grants, the trust gives preferences to organizations with activities in the greater cincinnati area. Grants are generally restricted to the fields of religion, education, medical and community projects. However, to the extent...
Glenn and Jean Harnett Private Charitable Foundation
- $184,000 to Animal Resource Center, Warren: Animal health and protection
- $40,000 to Tnr of Warren Inc, Warren: Animal health and protection
- $32,000 to Never Muzzled Inc, Newton Falls: Animal health and protection
How to apply: Applications are accepted in any reasonable format and must state 501(c)(3) status.
Deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time.
The Nord Family Foundation
- $25,000 to Cleveland Zoological Society, Cleveland: Continued support of the zoo education programs for cleveland metropolitan school...
- $1,800 to Cleveland Animal Protective League, Cleveland: Grant for match
- $1,800 to Humane Society of Erie County, Sandusky: Grant for match
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in written form and should contain: 1) name of the applicant agency and a statement of the agency's function 2) a list of current board members 3) a statement of objectives of the proposed project 4) a budget showing expenditures and income from...
Deadlines: Trustees usually meet in feb, jun and oct and proposals should be submitted 10 weeks prior.
Restrictions: The foundation awards grants to non-profit agencies and organizations that have qualified with the internal revenue service as publicly supported sec 501(c)(3) organizations and to governmental units described in sec 170(c)(1). The...
Lehner Family Foundation
- $150,000 to Akron Zoological Park, Akron: New heights
- $20,000 to Akron Zoological Park, Akron: Summer safari
- $10,000 to Humane Society of Summit County, Twinsburg: Capital campaign
How to apply: One page summary containing: purpose of the organization purpose of the grant request, total project cost, project timetable, amount requested from this and other foundations and major supporters. Your most recent year- end financial statements and most recent form 990, a list...
Deadlines: March 31, june 30, september 30 and december 31.
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations serving primarily summit county ohio.
The Joseph and Florence Mandel Family- Penni M and Stephen J Weinberg Family Fund
- $75,000 to Chagrin Valley Pha Horse Shows Inc, Chagrin Falls: General
- $75,000 to Chagrin Valley Pha Horse Shows Inc, Chagrin Falls: General
- $25,000 to Whispering Grace Horses, Massillon: General
How to apply: No formal application form is used. The following information should accompany any request: 1) description of project and justification for grant. 2) amount of grant requested and term of grant. 3) pertinent financial information. 4) irs exemption status including copy of...
The Sk Wellman Foundation
- $5,000 to Cleveland Animal Protective League, Cleveland: Fostering animal adoption
- $4,000 to Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary, Ravenna: Animal rescue
- $4,000 to Cleveland Zoological Society, Cleveland: Educational programs
How to apply: Laurence a. Bartell none
Deadlines: Laurence a. Bartell april 15th
Restrictions: Laurence a. Bartell none
The Helen F & Louis Stolier Family Foundation
- $3,000 to Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary, Ravenna: Program support
- $2,000 to Humane Society of Summit County, Twinsburg: Program support
- $2,000 to Kirtland Bird Club, Cleveland: Scholarships
How to apply: Written request, listing details, purpose, 501(c)(3) classification, and need
Deadlines: January,april,july and october, 15th
Restrictions: Religious, charitable, scientific, education,public safety animal protection. Must have a direct relationship with north east ohio
Arcus Foundation
- $150,000 to Lukuru Wildlife Research Foundation, Marion: Support to reduce african grey parrot exploitation.
- $150,000 to Lukuru Wildlife Research Foundation, Marion: Support to reduce african grey parrot exploitation.
- $100,000 to Lukuru Wildlife Research Foundation, Marion: Support to reduce african grey parrot exploitation.
How to apply: Statement 24
Deadlines: Statement 24
Restrictions: Statement 24
American Modern Foundation
- $10,000 to Hamilton County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals, Cincinnati: Contribution Provided
- $5,000 to Zoological Society of Cincinnati, Cincinnati: Contribution Provided
- $2,500 to Animal Rescue Fund, Amelia: Contribution Provided
How to apply: The application should include the goals of the organization and the key results area.
Deadlines: N a
Restrictions: Cincinnati OH area-based orgs are preferred. Preference is given to healthcare education youth and community.
Robert E Fellers and Leona L Fellers Foundation Trust
- $4,500 to Licking County Tnr, Heath: Buckeye lake mobile tnr clinics
- $4,000 to Paws of Muskingum County, Zanesville: Spay/neuter, vet costs
- $2,500 to Animal Shelter Society, Zanesville: Shelter revitalization project
How to apply: Application must be submitted in writing on prescribed form provided by the foundation board.
Deadlines: March 15
Restrictions: The trust specifically states that their goal is to promote the greater good of society through charitable works and educational opportunities in the regional area of muskingum, perry, guernsey, and licking counties of ohio and is to...
The Mylander Fdn-2001
- $4,926 to Back To the Wild, Castalia: Wildlife enclosureupdates
- $3,000 to Humane Society of Erie County, Sandusky: Dryer ground project
- $2,209 to Back To the Wild, Castalia: Animal enclosureswiring upgrades
How to apply: See attachment
Deadlines: See attachment
Restrictions: Grants are limited to 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organizations which carry on their activities in substantial part within the state of ohio.
Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation
- $3,000 to Geauga Mama Dogs and Pups Inc, Burton: All contributions are for unrestricted use by the recipient.
- $3,000 to Neighborhood Pets, Cleveland: All contributions are for unrestricted use by the recipient.
- $3,000 to Secondhand Mutts, Cleveland: All contributions are for unrestricted use by the recipient.the receipient is not a...
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: Animal care
The Clara Weiss Fund
- $2,577 to Cleveland Animal Protective League, Cleveland: To support non-profit operations
- $2,000 to Medina County Spca, Seville: To support non-profit operations
- $1,000 to The Microchip Initiative, Yellow Springs: To support non-profit operations
How to apply: None specified
Deadlines: None specified
Restrictions: None specified
The Scripps Howard Foundation
- $1,250 to Homeless Animal Rescue Team of Cincinnati, Cincinnati: Matching Gift
- $1,250 to Homeless Animal Rescue Team of Cincinnati, Cincinnati: Matching Gift
- $1,250 to Homeless Animal Rescue Team of Cincinnati, Cincinnati: Volunteer Gift
Hcs Foundation C/O - L Thomas Hiltz
- $400,000 to Zoological Society of Cincinnati, Cincinnati: Final installment to support the construction of the elephant trek
- $25,000 to Zoological Society of Cincinnati, Cincinnati: Sponsor zoofari 2024
How to apply: Grant requests are sent to the attention of trustee listed in line 2a.
The Louise H & David S Ingalls Fdn
- $250,000 to Cleveland Zoological Society, Cleveland: Arts and culture
- $20,000 to Cleveland Animal Protective League, Cleveland: Health
How to apply: As appropriate
Restrictions: Public charities only. Trustees respond to those they wish to pursue.
J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn C/O Susan Holdren
- $107,730 to Animal Shelter Society, Zanesville: Community support
- $40,000 to Paws of Muskingum County, Zanesville: Spay and neuter services for domestic and feral cats
How to apply: No specific form required
Restrictions: Primarily muskingum county, ohio area
Walter E Terhune Memorial Fund
- $50,000 to Toledo Zoological Society Foundation, Toledo: General operating
- $30,000 to Toledo Area Humane Society, Maumee: General operating
How to apply: Submit in writing:statement of purpose & history of organization, description of project and duration, amount requested, budget, current tax exempt status, list of board members, financial statements
Deadlines: March 31 and September 30
Restrictions: Awards are given based on educational, literary, scientific, and other charitable causes.
The Sylvia and Heath Oliver Foundation
- $50,000 to Cleveland Animal Protective League, Cleveland: Educational
- $10,000 to Herps Alive Foundation, Cleveland Hts: Educational
How to apply: Requests can be in the form of a letter detailing the charitable organization and its purpose of the request.
Restrictions: To the extent the Foundation has revenues beyond its needs, the Foundation intends to contribute such revenues to organizations that are described in Section 170(c) and/or Section 501(c)(3) and/or Section 2055(a) and/or Section 2522(a) of...
Mattlin Foundation
- $43,000 to Columbus Dog Connection, Columbus: General operating fund
- $5,000 to Last Chance Corral, Athens: General operating fund
How to apply: Written
The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
- $23,500 to Toledo Zoological Society, Toledo: General support
- $20,000 to Jake and Coopers Bark Park, Oregon: General support
How to apply: THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS FOUNDATION'S ONLINE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE VIA OUR WEBSITE https://www.clevelandcliffs.com/sustainability/social/cleveland-cliffs-foundation
Deadlines: Deadline dates are typically march 1, june 1 and september 1
Restrictions: Funding priorities include education, environment and healthy lifestyles.
Abrams Family Foundation Marlyon E Abrams
- $25,000 to Pets for Patients, Cincinnati: Provide companion dogs to children
- $10,000 to League for Animal Welfare, Batavia: Care of animals
How to apply: Number of individuals served in previous and current year total dollar amount of program/project one copy of letter of determination from the irs
Deadlines: April 1
Restrictions: Grants will only be made to an organization which provides a letter of determination by the irs showing its status as a public charity under section 501(c)(3) not as a private foundation as defined in section 509(a). The foundation intends...
Fox Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Forgotten 4-Paws, Lancaster: General
- $15,000 to Fairfield Area Humane Society, Lancaster: General
How to apply: No special requirements
Deadlines: Non-specified
Restrictions: Non-specified
The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation Co Fifth Third Bank Na Agent
- $20,000 to Spca of Cincinnati, Cincinnati: Program support
- $3,000 to Save the Animals Foundation, Cincinnati: Program support
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: Recipients will be primarily located in the greater cincinnati area.
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