WagginBark Charity Inc

Positive Step Foundation Inc

Howell, MI

The foundation supports a range of charitable work, including animal welfare, education, and community services, primarily in Michigan. In 2024, it made 46 grants ranging from $170 to $17,772, with a median grant of $1,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation

East Hampton, NY

Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc

Washington, DC

The Animal Legal Defense Fund's mission is to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system. The Animal Legal Defense Fund accomplishes this mission by filing high impact lawsuits to protect animals from harm, providing free legal assistance and training for animal cruelty case stakeholders to ensure justice for victim animals, supporting tough animal protection legislation and fighting legislation harmful to animals, and providing resources and opportunities to law students and professionals to advance the emerging field of animal law.

Abrams Family Foundation

Detroit, MI

The Abrams Family Foundation supports animal welfare, health care, education, and religious or community organizations, primarily in Michigan. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,800 to $150,000, with a median grant of $10,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

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.

Stanley J Kasiewicz Foundation

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Cosmin Panait and Lilian Yang

New York, NY

The Barton Malow Foundation

Southfield, MI

The Barton Malow Foundation supports charitable organizations working in human services, medical research, education, and workforce development. Its 2025 grants ranged from $50 to $160,042, with a median of $3,000, and primarily supported organizations in Michigan, with additional giving in Delaware, Maryland, Florida, and Virginia. It does not accept unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected organizations.

Wyandotte Animal Group

Wyandotte, MI

Wag animal rescue group strives to find permanent loving homes for adoptable animals whether they are unclaimed strays or given up by their owners.

The Eisenberg Family Foundation

Farmington Hills, MI

The Eisenberg Family Foundation funds education, elder services, Jewish community programs, health, and humanitarian assistance, with most 2024 giving in Michigan and the rest primarily in California. Its 28 grants ranged from $50 to $90,000, with a median of $1,400. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

WK Kellogg Foundation

Battle Creek, MI

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds community-led work focused on children’s health and education, good food, family economic security, racial equity and equitable opportunity. It gives across the United States, with long-term commitments in Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico and New Orleans, and also funds in parts of Mexico and Haiti; its 2024 median grant was $100,000. It accepts proposals at any time through its website and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Detroit, MI

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan funds work in economic opportunity, health equity, youth and education, arts and culture, and public space and the environment across Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Washtenaw, St. Clair, and Livingston counties. Its 2024 median grant was $25,000, though awards varied widely; organizations can submit a brief proposal request for its Community Grants Program, with full applications by invitation.