Furry Friends Refuge
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$178K
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
59
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Furry Friends Refuge?
Furry Friends Refuge is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc ($36K), Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation ($25K), The Blackbaud Giving Fund ($23K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $178K in grants to Furry Friends Refuge between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | $35,665 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation | $25,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $22,935 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Gabus Family Foundation II | $19,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| United Way Worldwide | $18,170 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| The Denny and Candy Elwell Foundation | $12,500 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Charlotte and William Hinson | $10,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | $7,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Petco Love | $6,213 | 1 | 2024 |
| Violet G Young Charitable Trust | $5,008 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Miccio Foundation | $3,652 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $3,331 | 5 | 2021–2024 |
| Gannett Foundation Inc | $3,239 | 11 | 2021–2024 |
| The Duffield Family Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| DMI Capital Investments Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation | $175 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | $155 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2019) to $46K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $13K.
What grants has Furry Friends Refuge received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Denny and Candy Elwell Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Gabus Family Foundation II | GENERAL PURPOSE | $3,500 |
| 2025 | Gabus Family Foundation II | GENERAL PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Charlotte and William Hinson | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | SUPPORTING PETS IN SHELTERS AND IN THE COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Petco Love | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,213 |
| 2024 | The Duffield Family Foundation | MPF MONTHLY GRANT GIVEAWAY - MAY 2024 | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Denny and Candy Elwell Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Violet G Young Charitable Trust | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,214 |
| 2024 | Charlotte and William Hinson | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $800 |
| 2024 | DMI Capital Investments Foundation Inc | general fund | $500 |
| 2024 | Edward Jones Foundation | ANIMAL-RELATED | $155 |
| 2024 | Gannett Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $60 |
| 2024 | Pella Rolscreen Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,235 |
| 2023 | Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation | Animal rescue shelter that provides vet care, adoption and education for pet ownership | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Gabus Family Foundation II | GENERAL PURPOSE | $3,500 |
| 2023 | The Denny and Candy Elwell Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Charlotte and William Hinson | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Violet G Young Charitable Trust | HUMANITARIAN CARE OF | $1,243 |
| 2023 | Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation | MEMORIALS | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $831 |
| 2023 | DMI Capital Investments Foundation Inc | general fund | $500 |
| 2023 | Gannett Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $70 |
| 2023 | Gannett Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $70 |
| 2023 | Gannett Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $60 |
| 2023 | Gannett Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $60 |
| 2023 | Gannett Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50 |
| 2022 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | Furry Friends Medical and Vet Care Assistance Program | $18,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 59 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Furry Friends Refuge?
Furry Friends Refuge is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc ($36K), Emily Anne Weikert Charitable Foundation ($25K), The Blackbaud Giving Fund ($23K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $178K in grants to Furry Friends Refuge between 2019–2025.
Who is Furry Friends Refuge's largest funder?
Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc is the largest recorded funder of Furry Friends Refuge, with $36K across 3 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Furry Friends Refuge received?
IRS 990 filings record $178K in grants to Furry Friends Refuge across 59 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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