Mary M Diggs Foundation

Aetna Foundation Inc

Hartford, CT

Aetna Foundation supported health and wellness, access to health care, and related community needs; its 2021 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to organizations across multiple states, especially in D.C. and Connecticut. Its 2021 filing was marked final, so it appears to have ended or be winding down grantmaking; that filing said there were no restrictions on who could apply and pointed applicants to its website for application materials.

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.

Ruby McKibben Foundation for the Protection of Animals

Houston, TX

DDM Foundation

San Antonio, TX

DDM Foundation’s 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including animal welfare, education, poverty assistance, immigration support, and gun-violence prevention; most funding went to Texas, with grants also reaching North Carolina, California, and Colorado. Its 15 grants ranged from $5,000 to $235,500, with a median of $100,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The American Anti-Vivisection Society

Jenkintown, PA

The American Anti-Vivisection Society funds animal sanctuaries and rescue organizations, particularly those caring for animals formerly used in laboratories or otherwise exploited. In 2025, its 19 grants ranged from $5,000 to $52,500, with a median of $17,500, and went to organizations in multiple U.S. states. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

A Kinder World Foundation

New York, NY

A Kinder World Foundation supports animal welfare and sanctuary care, services for people and pets in crisis, youth development, and related community needs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $3,000 to $50,000, with a median of $20,000, and were concentrated in New York, with additional funding in Florida, Oregon, Oklahoma, and Kansas. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Arnold & Irene Kocurek Fdn 1986 Tr

Pennington, NJ

The foundation funds varied nonprofit work, including animal welfare, education, children’s care, and community services, primarily in Texas and occasionally in New York. Its 2026 grants ranged from $1,300 to $5,000, with a median of $1,300. It accepts requests by letter describing the applicant and amount sought, with a copy of the organization’s exemption letter.

Huffington Foundation

Houston, TX

The Huffington Foundation funds medical research and education, children’s programs, environmental preservation, housing, and other community services, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Texas and the rest to Colorado. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,500 to $2.35 million, with a median of $25,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Keith M Orme and Pat Vigeon Orme

San Antonio, TX

The foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations serving Bexar County, Texas, with a focus on hardship relief, health and medical research, veterans, animal welfare, and education. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,000 to $600,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts online applications and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

Bernice Barbour Foundation Inc

Philadelphia, PA

The Bernice Barbour Foundation supports animal welfare and wildlife care, including shelters, veterinary services, and wildlife rehabilitation. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,000 to $400,000, with a median of $9,500; funding went to organizations in multiple states, with the largest share going to Massachusetts. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

James a Buddy Davidson

Midland, TX

In 2024, the funder supported health care, education, children and family services, and wildlife rescue, with nearly all grant dollars going to Texas organizations. It made 72 grants ranging from $7,495 to $350,000, with a median grant of $39,648; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

San Antonio Area Foundation

San Antonio, TX

The San Antonio Area Foundation funds nonprofit work in cultural vibrancy, resilient communities, successful aging, youth success, and animal services, including two-year general operating support. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,081 to $3,197,710, with a median of $25,406, primarily supporting organizations serving Bexar County and nearby counties in Texas. It accepts applications for its Responsive Grants through its online Grants Center.