Foundations that fund animal welfare in Virginia
These 25 foundations made grants to animal welfare in Virginia 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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Alexander Mccausland Charitable
- $250,000 to Roanoke Valley Spca, Roanoke: Animal welfare prgrams
- $50,000 to Assisi Animal Clinics of Virginia Inc, Roanoke: General operating
- $45,000 to Bedford Humane Society Inc, Bedford: General operating
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 William Penn Foundation
- $1,850,000 to National Wildlife Federation, Reston: Alliance for watershed education (for 23 centers)
- $400,000 to National Wildlife Federation, Reston: Coalition for the delaware river watershed and annual forum
- $1,960 to National Wildlife Federation, Reston: General support
How to apply: The foundation is interested in receiving letters of inquiry from public charities that meet its funding guidelines. Letters of inquiry should include the nature of the project, anticipated results and financial information for the applicant. For additional information please...
Restrictions: 1.) grants are made to organizations which qualify under internal revenue code section 501c3 as public charities under 509(a) of the code who provide support within the foundation's grantmaking priorites. 2.) grants are not made to...
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
- $50,000 to Virginia Zoological Society, Norfolk: Edventure & exploration campus
- $10,000 to Wildlife Center of Virginia, Waynesboro: Treatment and rehabilitation of native wildlife
- $2,500 to Peninsula Society for the Preven Tion of Cruelty To Animals Inc, Newport News: Employees in action: barnyard improvements
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...
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
- $300,000 to National Wildlife Federation, Reston: General operating
- $150,000 to National Wildlife Federation, Reston: Program
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
The Joyce Foundation
- $200,000 to National Wildlife Federation, Reston: Environment
- $25,000 to National Wildlife Federation, Reston: President's discretionary fund
How to apply: See attachment
Restrictions: See attachment
Sarah Decoizart Perpetual Charitable Tr
- $75,000 to National Wildlife Federation, Reston: Program support
- $45,000 to American Bird Conservancy, The Plains: General
How to apply: Describe the proposed use of funds
Restrictions: Organizations described in irc section 501(c)(3) no grants are made to individuals
Park Foundation Inc
- $60,000 to National Wildlife Federation, Reston: Project support
- $45,000 to Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, Alexandria: Project support
How to apply: Written request identifying organzation and purpose of funds
Deadlines: Quarterly deadlines - vary year to year date is first friday of every quarter
The Kresge Foundation
- $50,000 to National Wildlife Federation, Reston: General operating support
- $25,000 to National Wildlife Federation, Reston: Project grant will support clean water for all coalition
How to apply: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Restrictions: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Weeden Foundation
- $30,000 to American Bird Conservancy, The Plains: Grant
- $25,000 to Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, Alexandria: Grant
How to apply: The Weeden Foundation uses an online application system for our grantmaking process. See guidelines for Grant Applications https://weedenfoundation.org/applications/
Deadlines: See guidelines for Grant Applications https://weedenfoundation.org/applications/
Restrictions: See guidelines for Grant Applications https://weedenfoundation.org/applications/
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $10,000 to Heritage Humane Society, Williamsburg: Matching gifts
- $5,250 to Homes Fur Hounds Inc, Williamsburg: Matching gifts
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
Churchill Downs Incorporated Foundation
- $6,045 to James River Horse Foundation, Oilville: Charitable
- $5,075 to Virginia Thoroughbred Project, Montpelier Station: 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...
Perry Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Green Dogs Unleashed Inc, Troy: Purpose of donee
- $5,000 to Wildlife Center of Virginia, Waynesboro: Purpose of donee
How to apply: Applications should be by letter. The application must include a description of the organization and state the nature of the request.
Restrictions: Grants are made only to public charities; no grants are made to individuals or other private foundations.
Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust
- $5,000 to Middleburg Humane Foundation, Middleburg: general operating support
- $2,500 to Equine Rescue League Foundation, Leesburg: 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...
John A Cable Foundation
- $2,500 to Richmond Animal League Inc, Richmond: General
- $2,500 to Equine Rescue League Foundation, Leesburg: General
How to apply: No specific form; submissions must indicate 501(c)(3) status
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: Grants are awarded for charitable and educational purposes to qualified orgainzations
The Clara Weiss Fund
- $2,100 to Wildlife Center of Virginia, Waynesboro: To support non-profit operations
- $1,000 to Wildlife Veterinary Care, Millwood: To support non-profit operations
How to apply: None specified
Deadlines: None specified
Restrictions: None specified
Dun Foundation
- $1,000 to Virginia Thoroughbred Project, Montpelier Station: Public charity
- $1,000 to National Wildlife Federation, Merrifield: 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.
The Allstate Foundation
- $1,000 to Friends of Tazewell County Community Cats Inc, Cedar Bluff: Employee helping hands
- $1,000 to Cat Rescue Inc, Chesapeake: Employee helping hands
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
The Schmidt Family Foundation
- $160,000 to National Wildlife Federation, Reston: Supporting indigenous communities' land stewardship, self-determination, and cultural...
How to apply: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Deadlines: Online process, please see details at: https://tsffoundation.org/. Https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Restrictions: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Mwc Foundation Inc #0726315
- $125,000 to National Wildlife Federation, Reston: For bison management on wind river reservation
How to apply: Letter describing organization and charitable purpose
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc
- $125,000 to National Wildlife Federation, Reston: For its campaign for offshore wind power
Kettering Family Foundation
- $100,000 to National Wildlife Federation, Reston: Resilient schools consortium risc implementation
How to apply: Applicants must complete the request summary on the foundation's website: www.ketteringfamilyphilanthropies.org. If there is sufficient trustee interest an expanded proposal will be requested. Proposals are required to be submitted electronically according to directions...
Deadlines: Proposal deadlines are january 31 and july 31 of each year.
Restrictions: Restrictions may apply - see the foundation's website for further information.
Arcus Foundation
- $75,000 to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc, Norfolk: Support for the prevention of the use of great apes in media and the corporate arena.
How to apply: Statement 24
Deadlines: Statement 24
Restrictions: Statement 24
Perkins Charitable Foundation
- $75,000 to American Bird Conservancy, The Plains: Philanthropic purposes.
How to apply: No specific guidelines
The Lucille and Bruce Lambert Charitable Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Second Chance Animal Rescue, Orange: General Support
How to apply: any reasonable form
Jeniam Foundation
- $50,000 to American Bird Conservancy, The Plains: Advancing birdsplus
How to apply: No formal submission guidelines. Use a summary format (1-2 pages) for initial requests and include budget information. Specific details will be requested later, as appropriate.
Deadlines: No formal submission deadlines.
Restrictions: Jeniam foundation has specific mission areas of (a) conservation with emphasis on avian species and (b) community enhancement projects in new canaan, ct area. Grants are awarded primarily for capital projects, but may also include...
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