Alliance of Modern Pet Professionals

Mutual of America Foundation

New York, NY

Gillmer Kroehle Foundation

Columbus, OH

The Gillmer Kroehle Foundation supports qualified organizations in animal welfare, education, arts and culture, and community services, with most of its 2025 grant dollars going to Ohio and smaller shares to Maryland and Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $2,000. It accepts grant requests with financial information and an IRS exemption letter; the listed deadline is August 31.

The Christine Cochrane Family

Pittsburgh, PA

The Christine Cochrane Family funds qualified charities helping underprivileged and disadvantaged people and animals, with recent grants spanning social services, animal welfare, and emergency response. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $35,000, with a median of $5,000, and went mainly to Pennsylvania organizations, as well as recipients in Washington, Florida, and Virginia. It accepts no unsolicited funding requests and contributes only to preselected organizations.

Peterson Family Foundation-Tr

Pittsburgh, PA

Jessie Corson Trust

Wheeling, WV

The Jessie Corson Trust supports animal-related charities, including shelters, rescues, sanctuaries, and wildlife organizations; its 2025 grants went to organizations in Pennsylvania. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $60,000, with a median of $22,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Margaret Raphael Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

The Margaret Raphael Foundation primarily supports animal shelters, rescue groups, and sanctuaries, with most of its 2025 grant dollars going to Pennsylvania organizations and additional support in several other states. Its 20 grants ranged from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median of $20,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Pittsburgh Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Foundation funds basic needs, racial equity and social justice, environmental action, arts and culture, and economic mobility, primarily for organizations located in or serving Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants had a median of $18,576, though awards varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Nat Hwilc Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

RK Mellon Family Foundation

Ligonier, PA

The RK Mellon Family Foundation supports organizations including hospitals, arts and cultural institutions, educational organizations, libraries, and community programs, with grants ranging from $1,000 to $130,000 and a median of $10,000 in 2024. It gives primarily in Pennsylvania, with grants also reaching New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, and other states. It accepts applications year-round and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

The William Penn Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The William Penn Foundation funds arts and culture, children and families, civic engagement, the environment and public spaces, and workforce training across the Philadelphia region. Its 2024 grants ranged from $45 to $7.78 million, with a median of $50,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through a limited open-application process, though it recommends applying through a relevant RFP when available.

Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation

Coraopolis, PA

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation primarily funds youth sports programs that reduce barriers to participation, with additional support for public lands and outdoor access. Its 2025 grants had a median of $5,000, though awards ranged from $626 to $2.5 million, and its Sports Matter program supports eligible organizations across the U.S. Sports Matter opportunities are by invitation only.