Foundations that fund animal welfare in Washington, DC
These 25 foundations made grants to animal welfare in Washington, DC 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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Wilburforce Foundation C/O Lisa Weinstein
- $150,000 to Defenders of Wildlife, Washington: Environmental - coexistence with wildlife and mexican wolf recovery 2024
- $70,000 to Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Inc, Washington: Environmental - alaska conservation
- $65,000 to Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Inc, Washington: Environmental - idaho connectivity 2024
How to apply: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Deadlines: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Restrictions: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Arcus Foundation
- $299,223 to Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education & Conservation, Washington: Support for the implementation of the conservation action plan to mitigate key threats to...
- $250,492 to African Wildlife Foundation, Washington: Support to improve bonobo conservation through collaboration and community engagement.
- $200,000 to Frankfurt Zoological Society Us Inc, Washington: Support for strengthening the long-term protection of an important site for bonobos.
How to apply: Statement 24
Deadlines: Statement 24
Restrictions: Statement 24
The William Penn Foundation
- $125,000 to Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Inc, Washington: Organize outdoor recreation enthusiasts in pa
- $93,000 to National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Washington: Phase 2+ drwi - capital re-grant fund
- $3,000 to American Humane Association, Washington: 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...
The Schmidt Family Foundation
- $2,000,000 to Conservation X Labs Inc, Washington: General operating support
- $100,000 to Resolve Inc, Washington: Advancing sustainable materials
- $10,000 to Friends of Cswct, Washington: General operating support
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/
Park Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Endangered Species Coalition, Washington: General operating support
- $65,000 to Defenders of Wildlife, Washington: General operating support
- $50,000 to Humane World for Animals, Washington: 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
Winley Foundation
- $450,000 to Animal Welfare Institute, Washington: For the benefit of animals
- $450,000 to Humane World for Animals, Washington: For the benefit of animals
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Deadlines: Application submissions accepted in early fall with deadline date in october each year
Restrictions: For benefit of animals
John Templeton Foundation
- $492,720 to Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education Conservation, Washington: Jane goodalls roots & shoots: growing youth purpose and compassionate action in africa
- $23,479 to Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education Conservation, Washington: Jane goodalls roots & shoots: john templeton foundation roots & shoots youth prizes
How to apply: A detailed description of a grantee's proposed charitable activities is included in the john templeton foundation's online application form. The form requires that all applicants provide a description of the proposed activities, why they are important and how they relate to our...
Deadlines: Submission deadlines as explained on the foundations website at www.templeton.org.
Restrictions: Awards should advance the charitable, scientific, educational, literary, and religious purposes of the foundation's funding areas. The funding areas include character virtue development, individual freedom and free markets, life sciences,...
The Kresge Foundation
- $75,000 to National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Washington: Project support to the national fish and wildlife foundation to improve climate...
- $50,000 to National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Washington: Project support grant to continue the southeast michigan resilience fund.
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
The New-Land Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to National Wildlife Refuge Association, Washington: Environment
- $10,000 to Endangered Species Coalition, Washington: Environment
How to apply: All grant applications must include: - completed application form - narrative proposal (5 pages or less) - list of board and executive staff members - budget of organization and project, including sources and amounts of support obtained - federal tax exemption ruling - annual...
Deadlines: To be considered at a board meeting, a completed proposal must be submitted by march/august 1st.
Restrictions: All grant application materials should be sent by email to the email address included on the application form. You will receive a confirmation that the application has been received. The new-land foundation receives many more applications...
Alexander Mccausland Charitable
- $15,000 to Defenders of Wildlife, Washington: Securing a safe future for
- $10,000 to American Humane Association, Washington: 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.
Perkins Charitable Foundation
- $20,325 to Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Washington: Philanthropic purposes.
- $1,600 to African Wildlife Foundation, Washington: Philanthropic purposes.
How to apply: No specific guidelines
Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation
- $5,000 to Defenders of Wildlife, Washington: Humanitarian
- $3,000 to African Wildlife Foundation, Washington: Humanitarian
How to apply: Letter
The Coca-Cola Foundation Inc
- $555,000 to Conservation X Labs Inc, Washington: The Fire Grand Challenge: Tending the Spark
How to apply: https://www.coca-colacompany.com/social/coca-cola-foundation
Restrictions: Grants are made for education and youth development, environmental, e.g., water stewardship and community recycling programs, arts and culture, women's empowerment, and programs focused on community well-being. Funds are made available to...
Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn
- $300,000 to African Wildlife Foundation, Washington: General operating fund
How to apply: Written requests only
Deadlines: No submission deadline
Restrictions: Charitable organizations concerned with environmental and conservation causes or the welfare and preservation of animals, including disease research.
The Notsew Orm Sands Foundation
- $250,000 to Frankfurt Zoological Society Us Inc, Washington: General support
How to apply: See Attachment 19
Deadlines: See Attachment 19
Restrictions: See Attachment 19
The Fred A & Barbara M Erb Family Foundation
- $200,000 to National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Washington: Program support
How to apply: See web site
Deadlines: See web site
Restrictions: See web site
Bnsf Railway Foundation
- $200,000 to National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Washington: Civic
How to apply: See general explanation attachment
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: See general explanation attachment
Mwc Foundation Inc #0726315
- $150,000 to Defenders of Wildlife, Washington: Wildlife conservation in the rockies and plains/southern rockies wolf strategic plan
How to apply: Letter describing organization and charitable purpose
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
- $125,000 to National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Washington: Chi-cal rivers fund
How to apply: Organizations apply for grants using an online system linked from the gaylord and dorothy donnelley foundation's website (www.gddf.org).
Deadlines: 11:59pm et on the deadlines posted on the foundation's website.
Restrictions: See website for more information.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation
- $100,000 to National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Washington: Environment
How to apply: Electronic - web-based
Restrictions: The awards are granted to 501(c)(3) organizations only
Tj Brown & Ca Lupton Foundation
- $100,000 to National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Washington: Charitable
How to apply: Written application only
Restrictions: Charitable purposes within the united states
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
- $100,000 to National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Washington: 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
Williams Family Foundation of Georgia Inc
- $70,000 to Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Inc, Washington: General operating support
How to apply: Applications should be written & contain information regarding amount of contribution requested, budget, financial statements, exemption letter, etc.
Deadlines: Spring deadline: february 1 & fall deadline: september 1
Restrictions: Conservation, historic preservation, and children's welfare primarily in thomasville, ga area, & other organizations with special interest of foundation
Flora L Thornton Foundation
- $70,000 to African Wildlife Foundation, Washington: General support
How to apply: No specific form
The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc
- $65,000 to Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Inc, Washington: Hunters and anglers for conservation
How to apply: Refer to the foundation's website, www.campbellfoundation.org, for guidance.
Deadlines: Ongoing
Restrictions: Refer to the foundation's website, www.campbellfoundation.org, for guidance.
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