Foundations accepting applications for animal shelters in California (680)
These foundations said they accept applications for gifts to animal shelters in California. Application details appear only where the foundation listed them in its filing.
| Rank | Foundation | Gifts | Total | Typical | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THORNTON S JR AND KATRINA DDAVIS, CA · EIN 94-3276694Accepts applications149 gifts · typical $5,000 Application contact, as filed: THORNTON S GLIDE JR AND KATRINA D G Deadlines, as filed: SEE THE GRANT APPLICATION ON THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE AT WWW.GLIDEFOUNDATION.ORG/GRANTS. Restrictions, as filed: SEE THE GRANT APPLICATION ON THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE AT WWW.GLIDEFOUNDATION.ORG/GRANTS. | 149 | $752,500 | $5,000 | Accepts applications | |
| Enterprise Holdings FoundationSaint Louis, MO · EIN 43-1262762Accepts applications55 gifts · typical $2,500 Application contact, as filed: JO ANN KINDLE Deadlines, as filed: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ANY TIME; NOTICE OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, OR REQUEST FOR INFORMATION W/IN 3 WKS Restrictions, as filed: PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS | 55 | $203,675 | $2,500 | Accepts applications | |
| GRIGSBY FAMILY FOUNDATIONEL DORADO HILLS, CA · EIN 82-4949430Accepts applications33 gifts · typical $8,104 Application contact, as filed: PATRICIA GRIGSBY Deadlines, as filed: N/A Restrictions, as filed: MUST BE WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE MISSION | 33 | $459,060 | $8,104 | Accepts applications | |
| CONRAD N HILTON FOUNDATIONWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA · EIN 94-3100217Accepts applications29 gifts · typical $1,000 Application contact, as filed: CONRAD N HILTON FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: AUGUST 29TH Restrictions, as filed: GOOD NEIGHBOR GRANTS ARE NOT MADE: - TO INDIVIDUALS - TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST CERTAIN GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS IN THE DELIVERY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR DISABILITY - TO PROJECTS OUTSIDE OF THE GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS AREA - FOR INFLUENCING LEGISLATION AND/OR ELECTIONS, PROMOTING VOTER REGISTRATION; FOR POLITICAL CANDIDATES, POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS - FOR SOCIAL OR POLITICAL ISSUES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - FOR TEMPORARY EXHIBITS, TRAVEL, SURVEYS, FILMS OR PUBLISHING ACTIVITIES - FOR ENDOWMENT FUNDS - FOR FUNDRAISING DINNERS OR SPONSORSHIPS, OR EVENTS | 29 | $1,427,850 | $1,000 | Accepts applications | |
| THE DUFFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATIONPLEASANTON, CA · EIN 94-3362163Accepts applications29 gifts · typical $5,000 Application contact, as filed: AMY ZEIFANG Deadlines, as filed: PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Restrictions, as filed: GRANTS TO ANIMAL ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS ONLY | 29 | $393,000 | $5,000 | Accepts applications | |
| MARY JO AND HANK GREENBERG ANIMALSANTA MONICA, CA · EIN 95-4738423Accepts applications21 gifts · typical $30,000 Application contact, as filed: ROBERT FERBER Deadlines, as filed: VARIOUS Restrictions, as filed: SEE GRANT GUIDELEINES | 21 | $725,000 | $30,000 | Accepts applications | |
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS FOUNDATIONDALLAS, TX · EIN 75-6038519Accepts applications21 gifts · typical $1,000 Application contact, as filed: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. Restrictions, as filed: EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED FOR SUCH PURPOSES, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. | 21 | $34,844 | $1,000 | Accepts applications | |
| ETHEL FRENDS CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONDALLAS, TX · EIN 59-7246019Accepts applications19 gifts · typical $5,000 Application contact, as filed: HECTOR SANTILLAN - BANK OF AMERICA Deadlines, as filed: DECEMBER 1 Restrictions, as filed: ANIMAL-RELATED PHILANTHROPY IN LOS ANGELES, VENTURA, SANTA BARBARA, SAN LUIS OBISPO, ORANGE, RIVERSIDE, SAN BERNARDINO, OR SAN DIEGO COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA | 19 | $85,000 | $5,000 | Accepts applications | |
| THE WILLIAM & FLORA HEWLETT FOUNDATIONMENLO PARK, CA · EIN 94-1655673Accepts applications16 gifts · typical $2,830 Application contact, as filed: AMBER MILLER PRESIDENT Deadlines, as filed: SEE PAGE 23 AND WWW.HEWLETT.ORG Restrictions, as filed: SEE PAGE 23 AND WWW.HEWLETT.ORG | 16 | $739,627 | $2,830 | Accepts applications | |
| THELMA DOELGER TRUST FOR ANIMALSALAMEDA, CA · EIN 94-3318485Accepts applications16 gifts · typical $22,500 Application contact, as filed: PAUL M GORDON Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: TO OR FOR THE USE OR OTHER BENEFIT OF SUCH CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE DEDICATED TO THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF ANIMALS AND/OR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, AND WHICH ARE OPERATING WITHIN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. | 16 | $335,000 | $22,500 | Accepts applications | |
| Esper A Petersen FoundationGrayslake, IL · EIN 36-6125570Accepts applications15 gifts · typical $10,000 Application contact, as filed: Esper A Petersen Foundation Deadlines, as filed: No specific deadlines Restrictions, as filed: Any restrictions are determined during the evaluation process. | 15 | $161,000 | $10,000 | Accepts applications | |
| AMERICAN EXPRESS FOUNDATIONNEW YORK, NY · EIN 13-6123529Accepts applications15 gifts · typical $40 Application contact, as filed: AMERICAN EXPRESS PHILANTHROPY Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: NONE | 15 | $1,129 | $40 | Accepts applications | |
| THE CRAIL-JOHNSON FOUNDATIONSAN PEDRO, CA · EIN 33-0247161Accepts applications14 gifts · typical $10,000 Application contact, as filed: RACHEL ROTH PROGRAM OFFICER Deadlines, as filed: SEE MISSION STATEMENT/GRANT MAKING POLICIES (SEE STATEMENT 17) Restrictions, as filed: SEE MISSION STATEMENT/GRANT MAKING POLICIES (SEE STATEMENT 17) | 14 | $365,466 | $10,000 | Accepts applications | |
| THE AMATURO FAMILY FOUNDATIONFT LAUDERDALE, FL · EIN 59-2718130Accepts applications14 gifts · typical $1,661 Application contact, as filed: WINIFRED J AMATURO Deadlines, as filed: APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. Restrictions, as filed: CATHOLIC CHARITIES ARE FAVORED,BUT ALL QUALIFIED CHARITIES ARE CONSIDERED | 14 | $64,892 | $1,661 | Accepts applications | |
| LEXIS LEGACYIrvine, CA · EIN 83-3180029Accepts applications13 gifts · typical $500 Application contact, as filed: Leslie White Deadlines, as filed: none Restrictions, as filed: None | 13 | $5,500 | $500 | Accepts applications | |
| WM KECK FOUNDATIONLOS ANGELES, CA · EIN 95-6092354Accepts applications12 gifts · typical $5,000 Application contact, as filed: HTTPSWWWWMKECKORG Deadlines, as filed: HTTPS://WWW.WMKECK.ORG/ Restrictions, as filed: RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE AT: HTTPS://WWW.WMKECK.ORG/RESEARCH-APPLICATION-PROCESS/ AND HTTPS://WWW.WMKECK.ORG/SOCAL-APPLICATION-PROCESS/ | 12 | $61,750 | $5,000 | Accepts applications | |
| Dorrance Family FoundationScottsdale, AZ · EIN 86-0691863Accepts applications11 gifts · typical $25,000 Application contact, as filed: DORRANCE FAMILY FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: No deadline for local grantmaking. 1/1/2026 - 9/15/2026 for Marine Conservation Initiative. Restrictions, as filed: The Dorrance Family Foundation meets an average of 2-3 times a year to review and award grants to qualified organizations engaging primarily with the Foundation's mission areas of education and natural resource conservation or local interests. Dorrance Family Foundation's geographic focus are Southern California and the Island of Hawai'i. | 11 | $378,861 | $25,000 | Accepts applications | |
| PEDIGREE FOUNDATIONFRANKLIN, TN · EIN 26-1121498Accepts applications11 gifts · typical $14,579 Application contact, as filed: PEDIGREE FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED BEGINNING OF MARCH AND COMPLETED BY MAY (SEE WEBSITE FOR EXACT DATES) Restrictions, as filed: ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A CURRENT 501(C)(3) DESIGNATION FROM THE IRS. THE PEDIGREE FOUNDATION LIMITS ITS AWARDS TO GRANTS FOR PROJECT THAT BENEFIT DOGS. GRANTS ARE MADE ONLY TO U.S. ORGANIZATIONS. EACH GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES HAS RESTRICTIONS, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE. NONE OF THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR EVENT SPONSORSHIPS, DEBT REDUCTION OR OPERATING DEFICITS, GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS, OR ENDOWMENT FUNDING. | 11 | $129,064 | $14,579 | Accepts applications | |
| HUTTON FOUNDATIONSANTA BARBARA, CA · EIN 33-0779894Accepts applications11 gifts · typical $5,000 Application contact, as filed: HUTTON FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: VISIT WWW.HUTTONFOUNDATION.ORG FOR VARIOUS DEADLINES. Restrictions, as filed: GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO 501(C)(3)/509(A) PUBLIC CHARITIES IN CALIFORNIA (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION) (SPECIAL CONSIDERATION TO ORANGE, RIVERSIDE AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES) IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION; HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES; CIVIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; WOMEN'S SERVICES; AND YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES. | 11 | $74,250 | $5,000 | Accepts applications | |
| THE RALPH M PARSONS FOUNDATIONLOS ANGELES, CA · EIN 95-6085895Accepts applications10 gifts · typical $22,500 Application contact, as filed: JENNIFER PRICE-LETSCHER PRESIDENT C Deadlines, as filed: REQUESTED FULL PROPOSALS ARE DUE 60 DAYS FOLLOWING AN INVITATION. Restrictions, as filed: THE PARSONS FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO PUBLIC CHARITIES SERVING LOS ANGELES COUNTY. FUNDING IS PRIORITIZED ACROSS FOUR PROGRAM AREAS: CIVIC & CULTURAL, EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION IS LIMITED GEOGRAPHICALLY TO WORK WITHIN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. ADDITIONALLY, A LIST OF PROGRAM AREAS THAT THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT FUND CAN BE FOUND AT RMPF.ORG/GRANTMAKING/FUNDING-PRIORITIES. | 10 | $423,105 | $22,500 | Accepts applications | |
| THE WOOD-CLAEYSSENS FOUNDATIONSANTA BARBARA, CA · EIN 32-0341358Accepts applications10 gifts · typical $30,000 Application contact, as filed: NOELLE CLAEYSSENS BURKEY Deadlines, as filed: ANNUALLY, MAY 31 FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANTS & JUNE 30 FOR RECURRING APPLICANTS Restrictions, as filed: APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED ONLY FROM ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFIED UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). GRANTS ARE MADE TO CALIFORNIA ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARILY IN SANTA BARBARA AND VENTURA COUNTIES. | 10 | $335,000 | $30,000 | Accepts applications | |
| CHUBB CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPHILADELPHIA, PA · EIN 26-2456949Accepts applications10 gifts · typical $250 Application contact, as filed: Julie Brazzi Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: NONE | 10 | $7,750 | $250 | Accepts applications | |
| THE MARISLA FOUNDATIONLAGUNA BEACH, CA · EIN 33-0200133Accepts applications9 gifts · typical $100,000 Application contact, as filed: WWWFSREQUESTSCOMMARISLA Deadlines, as filed: JANUARY 15, APRIL 15, JULY 15, OCTOBER 15 Restrictions, as filed: THE MARISLA FOUNDATION IS ABLE TO SUPPORT ONLY THOSE ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE RECEIVED TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. GRANTS ARE NOT MADE TO INDIVIDUALS OR FOR ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT CANDIDATES FOR POLITICAL OFFICE. THROUGH DONOR-ADVISED FUND PARTNERS, MARISLA IS ABLE TO RECOMMEND ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM FUNDS TO INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS FOR SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIES. HUMAN SERVICES GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO ORANGE COUNTY AND LOS ANGELES THROUGH THE ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION STRONGLY DISCOURAGES THE SUBMISSION OF MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS FROM ONE ORGANIZATION. THIS INCLUDES CHAPTERS OR FIELD OFFICES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO WILL NOT REVIEW MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION PER YEAR (ANY TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD) FROM ANY ORGANIZATION, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE FISCAL SPONSORS OF NONPROFITS. | 9 | $1,150,000 | $100,000 | Accepts applications | |
| PRICE PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATIONLA JOLLA, CA · EIN 46-5129465Accepts applications9 gifts · typical $2,500 Application contact, as filed: TERRY MALAVENDA PRICE PHILANTHROPIE Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: GRANTS MUST BE MADE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH 501(C)(3) STATUS OR GOVERNMENTAL UNITS SUCH AS PUBLIC SCHOOLS OR CITY DEPARTMENTS OR FOR INHERENTLY CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES; GRANTS ARE NOT MADE (I) TO ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS RELIGIOUS, OR (II) FOR PROPAGANDIZING, INFLUENCING LEGISLATION AND/OR ELECTIONS, PROMOTING VOTING REGISTRATION, FOR POLITICAL CANDIDATES, POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS OR ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES; OR (III) TO FEDERAL APPEALS OR TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT COLLECT FUNDS FOR REDISTRIBUTION TO OTHER NON-PROFIT GROUPS. | 9 | $257,420 | $2,500 | Accepts applications | |
| Banc of California Charitable FoundationSANTA ANA, CA · EIN 81-2984187Accepts applications9 gifts · typical $5,000 Application contact, as filed: CHRIS GARCIA Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: NONE | 9 | $69,500 | $5,000 | Accepts applications |
Gift totals and typical gifts come from public IRS filings. Check each foundation's own site for current guidance.
Application details come from public filings and may be out of date. Confirm the current process with each foundation.