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Southern Kitten Fund

Orphan Kitten Club Inc

Foundation One-time Grants for Animal Rescue

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

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Other requirements

Alabama
Florida
North Carolina
Oklahoma

Overview

A targeted grant initiative created to address the overwhelming influx of kittens in Southern states during extended kitten season. Made possible by the generous support of a family foundation passionate about positive change for kittens in the South. This fund resulted in saving more than 3,300 kittens.

Geographic Scope: Southern United States (AL, FL, NC, OK, TX, VA)

Focus Areas:

Neonatal kitten rescue and care
Foster program expansion
Spay and neuter programs for kittens
Medical supplies and treatment
Foster supply kits
Infectious disease prevention and management
Kitten formula and food
Staff support and incentive programs
Facility improvements for kitten care

Eligible States (Documented):

Alabama
Florida
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Texas
Virginia

Why This Fund: Warmer weather in Southern states prolongs kitten season and leads to higher birth rates due to favorable breeding conditions. Animal shelters and rescues in the South face overwhelming numbers of intakes, creating critical situations for vulnerable kittens.

Impact: Over 3,300 kittens saved through grants to shelters and rescues across Southern states for foster expansion, medical care, spay/neuter programs, and supply kits.

Contact Information:

Orphan Kitten Club
PO Box 633
Spring Valley, CA 91976
Email: [email protected]

What Orphan Kitten Club Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 20
Total given: $762K
Median grant: $20K
Range: $5,051–$327K

By dollars: California 49%, Oklahoma 9%, Kansas 6%. Top recipient cities: Spring Valley, CA; Spokane, WA; Port Richey, FL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
65% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.