Furniss Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
Approximately US $3,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted year-round, with a focus on humane societies and similar organizations that prevent cruelty to animals.”
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Funds are distributed to humane societies or other organizations furthering the prevention of cruelty to animals.
Overview
The Natalie W. Furniss Foundation Grant supports organizations dedicated to the humane treatment of animals. Established in 1974, the foundation provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations, particularly those in New Jersey. Applications are accepted year-round, with a focus on humane societies and similar organizations that prevent cruelty to animals. This grant exemplifies a commitment to animal welfare and environmental stewardship, reflecting the foundation's mission to promote humane practices.
NOTE: Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by the deadline.
Eligibility
To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Funds are distributed to humane societies or other organizations furthering the prevention of cruelty to animals.
What Furniss N W CHR Tr actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $12K
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Range
- $2,000–$5,000
- By dollars: New Jersey 100%. Top recipient cities: Medford, NJ; Flanders, NJ; East Hanover, NJ.
Example grants
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge Inc · Medford, NJ
$5,000
The 11TH Hour Animal Rescue Inc · Flanders, NJ
General operating
$5,000
Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter Inc · East Hanover, NJ
General operating
$2,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Animal rescue
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