Foundations that fund animal welfare in Texas
These 25 foundations made grants to animal welfare in Texas 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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James A Buddy Davidson Charitable Foundation
- $50,000 to Austin Pets Alive, Austin: Medical equipment
- $40,000 to Grand Companions Humane Society, Fort Davis: Rescue transfer program
- $36,000 to Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, Lake Jackson: Supplies
How to apply: Complete internal grant application with description of their organization detailing what they do and who they support.
Restrictions: Prefer texas organizations
John P Mcgovern Foundation
- $1,500,000 to Houston Zoo, Houston: General support
- $50,000 to Houston Zoo Inc, Houston: Zoo Ball
- $50,000 to Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, Lake Jackson: Lake Jackson Education and Outreach Programs; Quintana Bird Sanctuary program support
How to apply: Applicants should submit requests which include a letter describing the need or grant request, verification of 501(c)3 status, a list of the Board of Directors and the annual budget.
Deadlines: No submission deadline
Restrictions: The Foundation is focused on supporting nonprofit organizations that promote health, the arts and the enhancement to and preservation of the environment.
Arcus Foundation
- $375,000 to Rewild, Austin: Support for iucns section on great apes (sga), the arrc task force, and state of the apes.
- $200,000 to Rewild, Austin: Support of the grauers gorilla population n virunga national park and contribute to the...
- $185,000 to Rewild, Austin: Support for the implementation of a regional action plan for the conservation of...
How to apply: Statement 24
Deadlines: Statement 24
Restrictions: Statement 24
Ed Rachal Foundation
- $90,000 to The Cattery, Corpus Christi: General operations
- $50,000 to South Texas Animal Rescue Group, Corpus Christi: General operations
- $25,000 to Spca San Pat County, Aransas Pass: General operations
How to apply: See foundation website: www.edrachal.org for guidelines and application. Available upon request.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: Grants limited geographically to the state of texas.
Kickapoo Springs Foundation
- $50,000 to Safari Club International Foundation, San Antonio: Texas mountain lion program
- $5,000 to Rescue the Animals, Abilene: Fur ball
- $5,000 to Rescue the Animals, Abilene: Dachshund races & rescue dog reunion
How to apply: Written
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations
Robert W Knox & Pearl Wallis Knox Charitable
- $20,000 to Kerrville Pets Alive, Kerrville: Unrestricted general
- $15,000 to Austin Pets Alive, Austin: Support neonatal kitten
- $10,000 to Etosha Rescue & Adoption Center, Seguin: Community low cost
How to apply: GO TO www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/search-for-grants/
Deadlines: Please go to website
Restrictions: Funds are designated for charitable organizations located in houston or galveston, texas. Applicants must have irc section 501(c)(3) exemption status from the irs.
Barnsley Emma Foundation
- $7,500 to Austin Pets Alive, Austin: General operating
- $7,500 to Humane Society of North Texas, Fort Worth: General operating
- $5,000 to San Antonio Pets Alive Inc, San Anotonio: General operating
How to apply: Apply online at wellsfargo.com/private-foundations
Deadlines: May 1
Restrictions: The truste intends to exercise its discretion to make gifts from the foundation to qualified organizations
The Nord Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Clay County Animal Shelter, Henrietta: Grant for match
- $5,000 to Clay County Animal Shelter, Henrietta: Grant for match
- $2,000 to Clay County Animal Shelter, Henrietta: 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...
The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation
- $3,000 to Animal Defense League, San Antonio: Operations
- $2,500 to Atascosa Animal Allies, Pleasanton: Operations
- $2,000 to Etosha Rescue & Adoption Center, Seguin: Operations
How to apply: Prescribed form.
Deadlines: Annually by may 31.
Restrictions: None.
Vyuha Inc
- $1,000 to Dallas Cat Lady, Dallas: General support. The organization can use the funds as needed in furtherance of its...
- $1,000 to Winding Branch Ranch, Bulverde: General support. The organization can use the funds as needed in furtherance of its...
- $1,000 to International Elephant Foundation, Azle: 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 Priddy Foundation
- $150,000 to Pets Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic, Wichita Falls: Spay & Neuter Assistance 2024
- $73,000 to Clay County Animal Shelter Inc, Henrietta: New Cattery Building & Operational Support 2024
- $60,000 to Wild Bird Rescue Inc, Wichita Falls: Executive Director's Salary and Education Programs 2024
How to apply: Grant application should be made with the Foundation's grant application form that is available on the Foundation's web site www.priddyfdn.org. The following information should be submitted with the completed grant application: 1. Copy of the requesting organization's 501(c)(3)...
Deadlines: Two meetings per year are held.Deadlines are February 1st & August 1st.See the website for details.
Restrictions: Organizations receiving grants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) entities. The primary grant categories are human services, education and the arts and health. The Foundation's service area encompasses 18 counties in North Texas and 6 counties...
Lesley Family Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Humane Society of North Texas, Fort Worth: Unrestricted general
- $15,000 to Operation Kindness, Carrolton: Unrestricted general
- $10,000 to Take Me Home Pet Rescue, Richardson: Vet expenses for rescued
How to apply: Grant guidelines & procedures are available at lesleyfamilyfoundation.org online applications only
Deadlines: September 1
Restrictions: Restricted to irc section 501(c)(3) public charities
Nelson & Debbie Fox Charitable Fdtn
- $17,438 to Panhandle Paws of Hope, Amarillo: Assist local animal shelter
- $11,250 to Haven Animal Care Shelter, Lubbock: Assist local animal shelter
- $7,312 to Morris Safe House Foundation, Lubbock: Support pet adoptions
How to apply: None currently developed.
Deadlines: None currently
Restrictions: None determined.
Arnold & Irene Kocurek Fdn 1986 Tr
- $10,000 to Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Kendalia: Unrestricted general
- $7,250 to San Antonio Pets Alive Inc, San Antonio: Unrestricted general
- $3,000 to Second Chance Farm, Gransbury: Unrestricted general
How to apply: Letter describing applicant, amount requested and copy of exemption letter
Judy Calder Foundation
- $5,000 to Happened By Chance Horses, New Braunfels: Operations
- $5,000 to Triple Me Mac Equine Sanctuary, Bulverde: Programs
- $5,000 to Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society, College Station: Programs
How to apply: 501(c)(3) letter, financials, board members, operating budget, Form 990, description of request
Deadlines: No deadline
Restrictions: Care of animals, animal medicine, agricultural education, equine-assisted programs
Tecumseh Foundation
- $5,000 to Austin Pets Alive, Austin: Operational support
- $5,000 to Emancipet, Austin: Operational support
- $2,000 to American Quarter Horse Foundation, Amarillo: Operational support
How to apply: All applications should be written
Restrictions: Recipients must be tax-exempt entities
Amon G Carter Foundation
- $75,000 to Texas Conservation Alliance, Dallas: Special project
- $50,000 to Humane Society of North Texas, Fort Worth: Facility improvements
- $25,000 to Saving Hope Foundation, Fort Worth: Program support
How to apply: Initial approach letter, one copy of proposal
Restrictions: Primarily local giving to support benevolent, charitable, and educational undertakings, the purpose of which is charitable, literacy or educational.
The Tapeats Fund
- $50,000 to Houston Zoo Inc, Houston: to support Veterinary Services for Wildlife in Rwanda
- $30,000 to Ranch Hands Rescue, Justin: General Operations/Care and feeding of the therapy animals in the EAAC Counseling Program
- $8,000 to Ranch Hands Rescue, Justin: Bob's House of Hope
How to apply: Fsrequests.com/tapeats
Deadlines: Fsrequests.com/tapeats
Restrictions: Fsrequests.com/tapeats
The Prentice Foundation
- $30,000 to Etosha Rescue and Adoption Center, Seguin: Animal careanimal care
- $25,000 to Dominion Animal Advocates Group, San Antonio: Animal care
- $15,000 to Houston Cocker Spaniel Rescue, The Woodlands: Animal care
How to apply: Detailed description of organization and its purpose
Restrictions: Limited to purpose of providing care to animals
Greathouse Foundation
- $50,000 to Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation, Abilene: Support of local zoo
- $6,000 to Abilene Zoological Society, Abilene: Support of local zoo
- $5,000 to Tadsaw Inc, San Antonio: Support training of service dogs for vetrans
How to apply: Informal written request
The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation
- $25,000 to Galveston Island Humane Society Inc, Galveston: For promoting animal welfare and the protection and prevention of unwanted or homeless...
- $20,000 to Living Grace Canine Ranch, Georgetown: To care for displaced, unadoptable and unwanted Texas senior canines
- $5,000 to The Pegasus Project Inc, Ben Wheeler: For the rescue, rehabilitation, restraining and rehoming of neglected, abandoned or...
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.
Richard D Huff Foundation Trust Fd064
- $20,000 to Three Little Pitties Rescue, Friendswood: Unrestricted charitable
- $10,000 to Etosha Rescue & Adoption Center, Seguin: Unrestricted charitable
- $5,000 to San Antonio Pets Alive, San Antonio: Unrestricted charitable
How to apply: No specific form
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: All grants must be used for charitable, scientific, literary, religious, and/or educational purposes and any charity that supports and sponsors christian ministries.
The Legett Foundation
- $18,500 to Rescue the Animals, Abilene: Fur ball
- $5,000 to Operation Kindness, Abilene: Medical care for shelter animals
- $5,000 to Abilene Zoological Society, Abilene: Zoobilation gala
How to apply: All applications should be written
Restrictions: Recipients must be tax exempt entities
Alice Kleberg Reynolds Meyer Foundat A0479800
- $10,000 to Hill Country Quail Coalition, Austin: Unrestricted grant
- $5,000 to Etosha Rescue & Adoption Center, Seguin: Unrestricted grant
- $5,000 to Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area, New Braunfels: Unrestricted grant
How to apply: 1) the request for the grant should be received on the organizations letterhead and signed by a member of their board of directors or an officer of the organization.
Deadlines: September 15th of each year.
Restrictions: Grants are restricted to organizations whose charitable purposes shall be limited to and shall include only medical, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational
Faye L & William L Cowden Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to Animal Defense League, San Antonio: Charitable
- $5,000 to Happened By Chance Horses Inc, New Braunfels: Charitable
- $5,000 to Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area, New Braunfels: Charitable
How to apply: Applications should be in writing, distributions shall be made only to organizations described in internal revenue code section 170(c)(2), 2055(a)(2) and 2522(a)(2).
Restrictions: Awards must be used in the state of texas and made to qualified organizations which direct their activities toward the health, medical care and treatment of children; the education of children and young adults; the prevention of cruelty to...
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