Margaret T Petrie Foundation

Duke Energy Foundation

Charlotte, NC

The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce development, local economic development and recovery, disaster resilience, conservation, and economic opportunity in communities across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. It reports more than $30 million in annual charitable grants; awards vary widely, with a 2024 median of $25,000, and applications of $20,000 or less are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants should contact their local Foundation representative before applying.

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports nonprofits in health, education, arts, disaster relief, reforestation, hunger relief, and community equity, with an emphasis on organizations actively supported by Enterprise employees and their families. Its reported grants range widely: 2024 giving averaged about $7,700 across 9,499 grants, while the foundation also offers awards of up to $40,000; it supports communities where Enterprise operates worldwide. Unsolicited requests are accepted at any time, but eligible applications must be submitted by an Enterprise team member or their spouse or domestic partner on behalf of a nonprofit they actively support.

Pedigree Foundation

Franklin, TN

PEDIGREE Foundation funds U.S. 501(c)(3) shelters and rescue organizations helping dogs find homes, including adoption, foster, behavior, transport, program development, and disaster relief work. Its 2026 annual grants offered $10,000–$15,000 for program development and one two-year $100,000 DOGS RULE.® award; 2024 grants ranged from $600 to $125,000, with a $10,000 median. The 2026 annual cycle is closed; disaster relief requests are accepted year-round.

BISSELL Pet Foundation

Grand Rapids, MI

BISSELL Pet Foundation funds U.S. animal welfare nonprofits and local-government entities working to reduce pet homelessness, including through adoption, spay/neuter, microchipping, transport, and crisis response. Its 2024 grants ranged from $157 to $30,000, with a median of $1,503, and its network spans all 50 states. Organizations must be approved Partners for Pets members in good standing for at least six months before applying; an online application is required during the submission window.

Credit Suisse Americas Foundation

New York, NY

Before dissolving on October 16, 2024, Credit Suisse Americas Foundation made general operating grants, with its 2024 awards ranging from $6,954 to $811,880. Nearly all 2024 grant dollars went to organizations in Pennsylvania, with 1% going to Illinois; it accepted written proposals with an IRS determination letter, with deadlines of February 15 and August 15.

William E Dean III Charitable Foundation

Dallas, TX

The William E Dean III Charitable Foundation funds U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities in animal welfare, education, human services, and religion-related programs, with particular interest in canines, veterans transitioning to civilian life, and preventing animal cruelty. Its listed award range is $5,000–$10,000; eligible organizations are in the U.S. and D.C. The filing says giving is not limited to preselected organizations and directs applicants to contact Bank of America N.A. – Julia Work.

Cook Family Foundation Inc

Cary, NC

Martha Morse Beck Von Peccoz Animal PLC

Pennington, NJ

The foundation supports charitable organizations focused on the love, care, and protection of animals, including rescue, sanctuary, wildlife care, and animal welfare. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $38,000, with a median of $6,000; grants went to organizations in multiple states, especially Wisconsin. It accepts applications by email, with a November 30 deadline.

North State Foundation

Smithfield, NC

The foundation funds a varied mix of educational and leadership programs, animal welfare, and community organizations, with 2025 grants going to recipients in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Washington. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $4,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Challenge Fund

Richmond, VA

CHALLENGE FUND’s 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including reproductive rights, civil liberties, substance-use services, children’s relief, arts and culture, animal welfare, and feline health; all grants were for general support. It made 13 grants of $10,000–$40,000, with a median of $20,000, to organizations in several states and Washington, DC; it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

True Homes Foundation Inc

Monroe, NC

The foundation supports affordable homeownership, homebuilding career pathways, associate-selected charities, and community initiatives, with most 2024 grant dollars going to North Carolina organizations. In 2024, grants ranged from $80 to $110,000, with a median of $1,000. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Humane World for Animals Inc

Washington, DC

Humane World for Animals funds animal welfare work, including crisis care, shelter and rescue support, veterinary and spay/neuter services, and efforts to prevent cruelty; its work spans the United States and more than 50 countries. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,000 to $17.5 million, with a median of about $77,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.