Who funds animal rescue and shelters in California
From 2022 to 2025, 1,246 foundations and charities reported 5,808 grants to 854 animal rescues and shelters in California. The typical grant was $5,000.
The funders that paid the most of them: Petco Love (79), Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc (65) and Thornton S Glide JR and Katrina D Glide Foundation (59).
From IRS grant records. Counts nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000.
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The 15 funders that paid the most animal rescues and shelters in California
| Funder | Nonprofits paid | Typical grant | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petco Love San Antonio, TX | 79 | $10,250 | 2024 |
| Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC | 65 | $350 | 2023 |
| Thornton S Glide JR and Katrina D Glide Foundation Davis, CA | 59 | $6,000 | 2024 |
| Sempra Energy Foundation San Diego, CA | 54 | $284 | 2024 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | 51 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY | 42 | $100 | 2024 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals New York, NY | 39 | $15,250 | 2024 |
| Petsmart Charities Inc Phoenix, AZ | 35 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Foundation Los Angeles, CA | 32 | $42 | 2024 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA | 31 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation New York, NY | 28 | $200 | 2024 |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation Rolling Meadows, IL | 25 | $250 | 2024 |
| The San Diego Foundation San Diego, CA | 25 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Mary JO and Hank Greenberg Animal Foundation Santa Monica, CA | 23 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog Adoption Los Angeles, CA | 20 | $5,000 | 2024 |
Recent grants
- Petco Love paid Bettertogether Forever $545,000 in 2024. Purpose: General support.
- Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc paid Beagle Freedom Project $5,000 in 2023. Purpose: Program/operating support.
- Thornton S Glide JR and Katrina D Glide Foundation paid Animal Solutions Konnection Foundation $10,000 in 2024. Purpose: Requested grant funds will be used to purchase two mavic 3t drones.
- Sempra Energy Foundation paid Cats in Need of Human Care $1,500 in 2024. Purpose: Animals.
- Best Friends Animal Society paid Paws for Life K9 Rescue $203,050 in 2024. Purpose: Program service support.
- Pfizer Foundation Inc paid Pug Rescue of San Diego County $974 in 2024. Purpose: Volunteer program.
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Questions people ask
Who gives the most grants to animal rescue and shelters in California?
By the number of nonprofits paid from 2022 to 2025, the leading funders were Petco Love (79), Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc (65), Thornton S Glide JR and Katrina D Glide Foundation (59). The count in parentheses is how many animal rescues and shelters in California each one paid.
How big is a typical grant to animal rescue and shelters in California?
The median grant was $5,000 across 5,808 grants. Half were smaller and half were larger. Each funder's own typical grant is in the table above.
Do these funders accept applications?
Not always. IRS records show who a funder paid, not whether it takes new applicants. Open the funder's website and read its guidelines before you reach out.
Where does this data come from?
From grants reported to the IRS on Form 990 Schedule I and Form 990-PF for 2022 to 2025, matched to each recipient's IRS record. It counts animal rescues and shelters with budgets under $5,000,000, by their IRS cause code. Donor-advised fund sponsors are left out.