How much funding does Animal Welfare Endowment Fund Grant provide?

Animal Welfare Endowment Fund Grant provides US $1,000 - US $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Animal Welfare Endowment Fund Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Animal Welfare Endowment Fund Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Animal Welfare Endowment Fund Grant

Community Foundation of the North State

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Animal Rescue

Funding Amount

US $1,000 - US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Eligible organizations include: Nonprofits with a public tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code (public charities), public entities (ex: counties, special districts, federally-recognized tribes), orprojects/programs fiscally-sponsored by a nonprofit or public entity.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Competitive applications will illustrate collaborative relationships with other organizations and use data to demonstrate the need and impact of your work.

Overview

The Animal Welfare Endowment Fund Grant, established by the Community Foundation of the North State, aims to support organizations dedicated to the welfare and care of animals in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama counties. This grant provides general support to eligible nonprofits, public entities, and fiscally-sponsored projects that promote the welfare of pets, wildlife, and working animals, emphasizing collaboration and data-driven impact.

The Community Foundation created the Animal Welfare Endowment Fund to support organizations who are providing for the welfare and care of animals in Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama counties. Grants for general support will be made to qualifying organizations whose primary work promotes the welfare of animals the categories of: supporting homeless and owned pets, supporting wildlife, and supporting working animals.

Eligibility

Eligible organizations include: Nonprofits with a public tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code (public charities), public entities (ex: counties, special districts, federally-recognized tribes), orprojects/programs fiscally-sponsored by a nonprofit or public entity.Competitive applications will illustrate collaborative relationships with other organizations and use data to demonstrate the need and impact of your work.

What Community Foundation of the North State actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 151
Total given: $3.56M
Median grant: $17K
Range: $5,117–$110K

By dollars: California 82%, Washington 3%, New York 3%. Top recipient cities: Redding, CA; Mt Shasta, CA; Yreka, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.