Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals Grant

Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals
Last Updated: November 15, 2025

Summary

The Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals provides grants to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in California focused on improving the lives of animals. Organizations are encouraged to submit a Letter of Inquiry before applying, especially if they have not received funding before. The Trust prioritizes applications from Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area, although they accept applications from across the state.

Overview

The Trust is not able to fund all of the proposals it receives. Accordingly, organizations that have not previously received a grant from the Trust are encouraged to submit a Letter of Inquiry before devoting the resources necessary to prepare a formal grant application. The mission of the Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals is to support those organizations that effectively and efficiently make better the lives of animals, both wild and domestic, through direct intervention and education. Applications are considered throughout the year and may be submitted at any time.  Accordingly, organizations that have not previously received a grant from the Trust are encouraged to submit a Letter of Inquiry before devoting the resources necessary to prepare a formal grant application.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Your organization is eligible if it:is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization;operates within the State of California, subject to the jurisdiction of the Attorney General of the State of California; and is dedicated to the care and maintenance of animals and/or the prevention of cruelty to animals. We read and consider applications from anywhere in California. However, our grantmaking is focused in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. We don't want to discourage qualified applicants, but if your grantwriting resources are limited, you may wish to take this into consideration.

Ineligibility

Please note that the trust does not make grants to individuals.