Who funds animal rescue and shelters in Illinois
From 2022 to 2025, 449 foundations and charities reported 2,034 grants to 222 animal rescues and shelters in Illinois. The typical grant was $2,000.
The funders that paid the most of them: Jpmorgan Chase Foundation (44), Pfizer Foundation Inc (31) and Arthur J Gallagher Foundation (21).
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 Illinois
| Funder | Nonprofits paid | Typical grant | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation New York, NY | 44 | $400 | 2024 |
| Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY | 31 | $100 | 2024 |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation Rolling Meadows, IL | 21 | $129 | 2024 |
| Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC | 21 | $150 | 2023 |
| Petco Love San Antonio, TX | 20 | $16,500 | 2024 |
| Edward Jones Foundation Saint Louis, MO | 20 | $100 | 2024 |
| Assurant Foundation Atlanta, GA | 17 | $50 | 2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL | 15 | $23,000 | 2023 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | 13 | $35,138 | 2024 |
| Wanda Muntwyler Foundation for Animals Cincinnati, OH | 13 | $3,000 | 2025 |
| Allstate Foundation Northbrook, IL | 13 | $1,000 | 2024 |
| Dupage Community Foundation Downers Grove, IL | 12 | $61,100 | 2024 |
| Petsmart Charities Inc Phoenix, AZ | 10 | $73,250 | 2024 |
| Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan Irrv Charitable TR Springfield, IL | 8 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| Verizon Foundation Basking Ridge, NJ | 8 | $100 | 2024 |
Recent grants
- Jpmorgan Chase Foundation paid One Tail at a Time Nfp $4,988 in 2024. Purpose: Matching contribution (general operating support).
- Pfizer Foundation Inc paid Gateway Pet Guardians $1,532 in 2024. Purpose: Matching gifts.
- Arthur J Gallagher Foundation paid Buddy Foundation $1,140 in 2024. Purpose: General exempt purpose.
- Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc paid South Suburban Humane Society $5,000 in 2023. Purpose: Program/operating support.
- Petco Love paid Fortunate Pooches & Lab Rescue $56,600 in 2024. Purpose: General support.
- Edward Jones Foundation paid Gateway Pet Guardians $767 in 2024. Purpose: Animal-related.
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Questions people ask
Who gives the most grants to animal rescue and shelters in Illinois?
By the number of nonprofits paid from 2022 to 2025, the leading funders were Jpmorgan Chase Foundation (44), Pfizer Foundation Inc (31), Arthur J Gallagher Foundation (21). The count in parentheses is how many animal rescues and shelters in Illinois each one paid.
How big is a typical grant to animal rescue and shelters in Illinois?
The median grant was $2,000 across 2,034 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.