Who funds animal rescue and shelters in Colorado
From 2022 to 2025, 439 foundations and charities reported 2,020 grants to 207 animal rescues and shelters in Colorado. The typical grant was $5,500.
The funders that paid the most of them: Colorado Gives Foundation (116), Xcel Energy Foundation (24) and Petco Love (17).
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 Colorado
| Funder | Nonprofits paid | Typical grant | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation Arvada, CO | 116 | $19,072 | 2024 |
| Xcel Energy Foundation Minneapolis, MN | 24 | $150 | 2024 |
| Petco Love San Antonio, TX | 17 | $12,500 | 2024 |
| Animal Assistance Foundation Lakewood, CO | 16 | $7,000 | 2025 |
| Denver Foundation Denver, CO | 14 | $7,500 | 2024 |
| Otter Cares Foundation Fort Collins, CO | 13 | $275 | 2024 |
| Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY | 11 | $100 | 2024 |
| Petsmart Charities Inc Phoenix, AZ | 11 | $16,000 | 2024 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals New York, NY | 11 | $13,925 | 2024 |
| Gods Light in the Darkness Foundation Carlsbad, NM | 10 | $9,200 | 2024 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation New York, NY | 10 | $428 | 2024 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | 9 | $26,842 | 2024 |
| Baird Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | 9 | $500 | 2024 |
| Amg Charitable Gift Foundation Greenwood Vlg, CO | 8 | $4,000 | 2024 |
| Western Union Foundation Inc Denver, CO | 8 | $195 | 2023 |
Recent grants
- Colorado Gives Foundation paid Cat Care Society $283,542 in 2024. Purpose: General purpose, general operating support.
- Xcel Energy Foundation paid Luvin Arms $875 in 2024. Purpose: Match payroll deduction (501(c)3) grant.
- Petco Love paid Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue $71,950 in 2024. Purpose: General support.
- Animal Assistance Foundation paid Colorado Pet Pantry $60,000 in 2025. Purpose: General operating.
- Denver Foundation paid Colorado Pet Pantry $28,000 in 2024. Purpose: Animal services n.e.c.
- Otter Cares Foundation paid Animal Friends Alliance $3,000 in 2024. Purpose: General & unrestricted.
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Questions people ask
Who gives the most grants to animal rescue and shelters in Colorado?
By the number of nonprofits paid from 2022 to 2025, the leading funders were Colorado Gives Foundation (116), Xcel Energy Foundation (24), Petco Love (17). The count in parentheses is how many animal rescues and shelters in Colorado each one paid.
How big is a typical grant to animal rescue and shelters in Colorado?
The median grant was $5,500 across 2,020 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.