Philip and Tripper Carnes Fund

Lauretta Boyd Charitable Trust

Arvada, CO

The Lauretta Boyd Charitable Trust funded 501(c)(3) organizations working in domestic animal welfare and care, including rescue, rehabilitation, veterinary services, and homeless-animal care, primarily in Colorado. In 2021, it made 16 grants of $1,000–$4,500 (median $4,500); its final return indicates it may have stopped grantmaking. That filing described a written-request process for potentially eligible organizations, but the process is historical and may no longer apply.

God's Light in the Darkness

Carlbad, NM

The foundation supports people in need through charitable relief and housing assistance for working low-income residents, first responders, police officers, and public school teachers in Carlsbad, New Mexico, as well as animal welfare and related community, education, and faith-based work. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $1.24 million, with a median of $25,000; most funding went to New Mexico, with some grants in Texas, Colorado, and California. It accepts requests: applicants may request an application form from Nansi Ikard, and no deadline is stated.

Gary Philanthropy

Denver, CO

Gary Philanthropy funds Colorado organizations and public or intermediary partners working to improve outcomes for children and families, including school readiness and after-school and summer enrichment; school readiness has a stated focus on Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, and Jefferson counties. Its active enrichment grant offers up to $40,000, and it issues a request for proposals once a year. It welcomes opportunities to connect with aligned organizations, but the profile does not say whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.

Thomas R & Deborah a Davidson

Birmingham, MI

Margaret V Macfarlane Charitable Foundation

Brooklyn, OH

Wechsler Family Foundation

New York, NY

Thefish Foundation

Denver, CO

The Fish Foundation funds education, animal welfare, food assistance, financial education, and writing, with most 2025 grant dollars going to organizations in Colorado, followed by Oregon and Iowa. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $11,500, with a median of $2,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

MI Angels' Foundation

Wilmington, DE

MI Angels’ Foundation funds animal welfare and veterinary care, health and disability, community outreach, disaster response, and performing arts organizations. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,500 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000; most funding went to New Jersey, followed by New York and Florida. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

The Postage Stamp Farm Foundation Inc

Wellington, FL

The Postage Stamp Farm Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, with 2025 grants of $500 to $180,000 and a median grant of $12,558. It is based in Wellington, Florida, and its 2025 grants went to organizations in Florida, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Virginia. It gives only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Baxter Foundation

Westport, CT

The Baxter Foundation supports a varied range of charitable organizations, with 2025 grants of $50–$17,575 and a median grant of $1,000. It is based in Connecticut and funded organizations across multiple states, especially Florida, North Carolina, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey; it gives only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Lauren and Lee Fixel Family Foundation Inc

Nashville, TN

The Lauren and Lee Fixel Family funds organizations in areas including Jewish community life, biomedical research, education, children’s services, and animal care, with most 2024 grant dollars going to recipients in New York and Florida. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,041,667, with a median of $150,000. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation

Stuart, FL

The Samuel M and Alma Catsman Foundation supports animal welfare, children’s services, health care and research, education, arts and culture, and community programs. Recent grants ranged from $1,000 to $110,000, with a median of $7,500, and went to organizations in Florida, North Carolina, and other states. It contributes only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.