Foundations that fund animal welfare in Washington
These 25 foundations made grants to animal welfare in Washington 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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Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark
- $225,000 to Forgotten Dogs Rescue, Seattle: Medical care dogs wa state
- $160,000 to Auburn Valley Humane Society, Auburn: Nwsnc subsidy/assistance programs
- $100,000 to Heartwood Haven, Roy: Supplies & expenses
How to apply: A letter of inquiry is the first step in the grant application process. The letter of inquiry is reviewed, and if approved, the applicant will be requested to provide a full application.
Deadlines: There is no deadline for submitting a letter of inquiry.
Restrictions: All applicant organizations must qualify as tax-exempt organizations under the internal revenue code. Certain proposals are ineligible for funding, such as: annual funds, galas, or other special event fundraising activities; sectarian...
Moccasin Lake Foundation
- $500,000 to Seattle Aquarium Society-Seas, Seattle: One Ocean, One Future campaign for the Ocean Pavilion
- $20,000 to Seattle Aquarium Society-Seas, Seattle: ReShark fund
- $20,000 to Wolf Haven International, Tenino: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: Moccasinlakefoundation.org
Deadlines: Moccasinlakefoundation.org
Restrictions: Moccasinlakefoundation.org
The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation
- $20,000 to Whidbey Animals Improvement Foundation, Coupeville: To provide a safe and loving home for every companion animal
- $20,000 to Orca Conservancy, Seattle: Protect southern resident killer whales from extinction
- $10,000 to Orca Network, Freeland: Raising awareness about the whales
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.
The Avista Foundation
- $3,365 to Junior Livestock Show of Spokane, Spokane: Livestock Support
- $2,750 to Second Chance Ranch, Spokane: Equine Art Workshop Military
- $1,500 to Spokane Humane Society, Spokane: Veterinary Medical Assistance
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Deadlines: Various
Restrictions: The Avista Foundation a community investment program of Avista Corporation provides funding to non-profit organizations addressing the needs of communities and citizens served by Avista Utilities in Eastern Washington Northern Idaho...
David and Patricia Giuliani Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Resilient Hearts Animal Sanctuary, Seattle: To provide support to exempt organization.
- $10,000 to Wild Orca, Seattle: To provide support to exempt organization.
How to apply: A grant proposal may be requested, the content of which may vary depending on the nature and scope of the proposed grant, and the foundation's knowledge of and experience with the grant applicant.
Restrictions: Gifts are made to organizations exempt from tax under irc 501(c)(3) to the united states federal, state and local governmental agencies, as well as domestic organizations other than public charities and governmental agencies, so long as...
Lloyd J Allen Charitable Trust
- $15,405 to West Olympic Peninsula Betterment Association, Forks: General support, banners, & feeding 5,000
- $10,000 to Friends of Forks Animals, Forks: General support
How to apply: In writing
Deadlines: Annually
Restrictions: Grants are to benefit the forks washington community and the immediate area.
The Albohn Family Foundation
- $15,000 to Feline Friends, Shelton: Animal welfare
- $10,000 to Concern for Animals, Olympia: Animal welfare
How to apply: 1.documentation of tax-exempt status pursuant to a 501(c) (3), including irs letter of determination. 2.an email address for receiving future communication. 3.your organization's mission statement and purpose. 4.your organization's bylaws and governing documents. 5.a summary of...
Deadlines: March 15
Restrictions: Awards considered for organizations that qualify as exempt and that offer and encourage low cost spay and neuter services for animals within thurston, lewis, mason, and grays harbor counties.
The Firstenburg Foundation
- $10,000 to Vancouver Bee Project, Vancouver: To be applied to expanding education & access
- $10,000 to Second Chance Companions, Vancouver: To be applied as program support
How to apply: The foundation form must be completed including information regarding the organization, project, budget and required attachments.
Deadlines: Submission deadlines coincide with grant cycles, which may vary. Please check website for details.
Restrictions: No grants will be given to/for individuals, religious organizations, international organizations without qualified domestic 501(c)(3) representative, private foundations, endowments, dinners/balls/ticketed events, political purposes,...
The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation
- $10,000 to Long Live the Kings, Seattle: Environmental protection
- $10,000 to Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association, Bellingham: Environmental protection
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Deadlines: February 15, august 15
The Allstate Foundation
- $10,000 to Sammamish Animal Sanctuary, Renton: Dick mckenna good hands legacy award - jeremy olson
- $1,000 to Feline Friends of Sammamish, Sammamish: Employee helping hands
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
The Dimmer Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Kindred Souls Foundation, Steilacoom: General
- $2,500 to Northwest Trek Foundation, Eatonville: General
How to apply: See attachment
Willliam H & Mattie Wattis Harris F
- $4,287 to Place of Horses, Port Orhcard: Charitable
- $2,500 to Snow Leopard Trust, Seattle: Charitable
How to apply: Four copies of foundation forms, narrative with purpose, program, other funding sources, and institution report.
Deadlines: May 1
Restrictions: Generally none, although grants are not awarded to individuals.
Wyman Youth Trust
- $5,000 to Sarvey Wildlife Care Center, Arlington: Civic
- $1,000 to Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue, Port Townsend: Civic
How to apply: Letter of proposal with description and history of the organization description of project and financial need information on board of trustees and directors annual operating budget applications accepted by mail only
Deadlines: June 15 arts and culture, december 1 social health service, sept 15 civic education
Restrictions: Not for profit organization with proof of 501(c)3 status
Deupree Family Foundation
- $2,000 to One Heart Wild Education Sanctuary, Silverdale: General & Unrestricted
- $1,000 to Happy Hooves Sanctuary, Bainbridge Is: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: Online application at www.deupreefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: September 1 - January 31
Restrictions: $5,000 or less
Pemco Foundation Inc
- $1,175 to Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Friday Harbor: Donation
- $1,060 to Adams County Pet Rescue, Othello: Donation
How to apply: Applications should be mailed, emailed, or faxed to the foundation. A completed application includes: a copy of an official transcript, three letters of recommendation, and a budget form for the upcoming term.
Deadlines: Applications should be submitted to the foundation 30 days before the quarter or semester begins.
Restrictions: Applicants are limited to dependants of emyployees of pemco insurance who have or will graduate high school and attend a university or college. Applicants are required to maintain a course load minimum of 10 credits per semester/quarter....
Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-Cari
- $300,000 to Clark Assistance Fund, Bellingham: Spay neuter pierce county
How to apply: A letter of inquiry is the first step in the grant application process. The letter of inquiry is reviewed, and if approved, the applicant will be requested to provide a full application.
Deadlines: There is no deadline for submitting a letter of inquiry.
Restrictions: All applicant organizations must qualify as tax-exempt organizations under the internal revenue code. Certain proposals are ineligible for funding, such as: annual funds, galas, or other special event fundraising activities; sectarian...
Thompson Thrift Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Big Life Foundation Usa, Ridgefield: General fund
How to apply: Sufficient written details to determine need and purpose.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: Limited to sec. 501(c)(3) purposes.
Can Foundation
- $80,000 to Wild Orca, Seattle: General fund
How to apply: For qualified 501(c)(3) organizations, they should state the need, proposed use of funds etc.
Restrictions: There are no restrictions on 501(c)(3) organizations.
The Creek Bed Foundation
- $60,000 to Pacific Wild Alliance, Issaquah: Operating expenses-research/conserva
How to apply: No specific form is required. Information must include a brief description and history of the 501(c)3 organization; details regarding the project for which the funding is being requested; an itemized list of projected expenses; a copy of the 501(c)3 organization's exemption...
Deadlines: There is no submission deadline. Grants are issued throughout the year upon submission of applicatio
Restrictions: There are no restrictions for eligibility based on geography, organization's purpose/use, etc. The foundation has funded a wide range of activities from wildlife and nature preservation to the arts.
Jatain Charitable Foundation
- $50,000 to North American Rescue Dogs, Seattle: Exempt activities support
How to apply: Any form of letter or written requests
Deadlines: No dealdines as long as funding is available
Restrictions: No restrictions as long as fund is available
Winley Foundation
- $37,000 to Friends of Washoe, Ellensburg: 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
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima
- $35,000 to Home Range Wildlife Research, Winthrop: General operating
How to apply: See line 2a
Deadlines: See line 2a
Restrictions: See line 2a
Warm Foundation
- $32,500 to Okandogs, Cashmere: General support
How to apply: The proposal should include the organization's needs, specific objectives, number of people served, anticipated results and amount of request.
American Warrior Initiative Inc
- $30,000 to Brigadoon Service Dogs, Bellingham: Service dogs
How to apply: See veteran support form at www.americanwarriorinitiative.com/veteran-support-form
Restrictions: A veteran must have been honorably discharged to apply for assistance. Awi does not make grants outside its funding priorities.
Nancy-Carroll Draper Char Fdn
- $30,000 to Big Life Foundation Usa, Ridgefield: General purposes
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.
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