Who funds animal rescue and shelters in Pennsylvania
From 2022 to 2025, 478 foundations and charities reported 2,245 grants to 318 animal rescues and shelters in Pennsylvania. The typical grant was $5,000.
The funders that paid the most of them: Pfizer Foundation Inc (42), Jpmorgan Chase Foundation (26) and The Pittsburgh 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 Pennsylvania
| Funder | Nonprofits paid | Typical grant | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY | 42 | $140 | 2024 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation New York, NY | 26 | $175 | 2024 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | 21 | $11,000 | 2024 |
| Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC | 19 | $100 | 2023 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation Lancaster, PA | 18 | $22,631 | 2024 |
| Verizon Foundation Basking Ridge, NJ | 17 | $312 | 2024 |
| Petco Love San Antonio, TX | 17 | $9,600 | 2024 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals New York, NY | 16 | $8,500 | 2024 |
| Erie Community Foundation Erie, PA | 12 | $45,198 | 2024 |
| Cigna Foundation Philadelphia, PA | 12 | $150 | 2024 |
| First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania Williamsport, PA | 11 | $11,529 | 2025 |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation Johnston, RI | 10 | $117 | 2024 |
| Margaret Raphael Foundation-tr Pittsburgh, PA | 10 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| Centre County Community Foundation Inc State College, PA | 9 | $18,625 | 2024 |
| Petsmart Charities Inc Phoenix, AZ | 9 | $10,000 | 2024 |
Recent grants
- Pfizer Foundation Inc paid Delaware County Humane Society $2,400 in 2024. Purpose: Matching gifts.
- Jpmorgan Chase Foundation paid Lehigh County Humane Society $2,440 in 2024. Purpose: Matching contribution (general operating support).
- The Pittsburgh Foundation paid Butler County Humane Society $70,917 in 2024. Purpose: Animal protection and welfare.
- Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc paid Rags 2 Riches Animal Rescue $1,000 in 2023. Purpose: Program/operating support.
- Lancaster County Community Foundation paid Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue $194,202 in 2024. Purpose: General operating support.
- Verizon Foundation paid Sanctuary at Haafsville $1,500 in 2024. Purpose: Other civic / community.
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Questions people ask
Who gives the most grants to animal rescue and shelters in Pennsylvania?
By the number of nonprofits paid from 2022 to 2025, the leading funders were Pfizer Foundation Inc (42), Jpmorgan Chase Foundation (26), The Pittsburgh Foundation (21). The count in parentheses is how many animal rescues and shelters in Pennsylvania each one paid.
How big is a typical grant to animal rescue and shelters in Pennsylvania?
The median grant was $5,000 across 2,245 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.