Who funds animal rescue and shelters in Texas
From 2022 to 2025, 710 foundations and charities reported 4,534 grants to 659 animal rescues and shelters in Texas. The typical grant was $6,411.
The funders that paid the most of them: Communities Foundation of Texas (156), Shell Usa Company Foundation (73) and Petco Love (61).
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 Texas
| Funder | Nonprofits paid | Typical grant | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities Foundation of Texas Dallas, TX | 156 | $14,086 | 2024 |
| Shell Usa Company Foundation Houston, TX | 73 | $862 | 2024 |
| Petco Love San Antonio, TX | 61 | $12,500 | 2024 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX | 48 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation New York, NY | 46 | $285 | 2024 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation Dallas, TX | 45 | $378 | 2024 |
| Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC | 43 | $100 | 2023 |
| Petsmart Charities Inc Phoenix, AZ | 42 | $12,000 | 2024 |
| Petset Houston, TX | 39 | $7,500 | 2024 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | 31 | $27,000 | 2024 |
| Leslie L Alexander Foundation Delray Beach, FL | 28 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY | 27 | $100 | 2024 |
| Edward Jones Foundation Saint Louis, MO | 22 | $202 | 2024 |
| Celanese Foundation Irving, TX | 19 | $232 | 2024 |
| Mckesson Foundation Dallas, TX | 19 | $300 | 2022 |
Recent grants
- Communities Foundation of Texas paid Dallas Pets Alive $233,830 in 2024. Purpose: This grant is designated for general support.
- Shell Usa Company Foundation paid A New Dawn Animal Rescue $13,600 in 2024. Purpose: 13600.
- Petco Love paid Three Little Pitties Rescue $116,455 in 2024. Purpose: General support.
- Greater Houston Community Foundation paid Houston Petset $698,750 in 2024. Purpose: Environmental.
- Jpmorgan Chase Foundation paid Animal Refuge Foundation $2,000 in 2024. Purpose: Matching contribution (general operating support).
- Texas Instruments Foundation paid Living Grace Canine Ranch $15,000 in 2024. Purpose: Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program.".
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Questions people ask
Who gives the most grants to animal rescue and shelters in Texas?
By the number of nonprofits paid from 2022 to 2025, the leading funders were Communities Foundation of Texas (156), Shell Usa Company Foundation (73), Petco Love (61). The count in parentheses is how many animal rescues and shelters in Texas each one paid.
How big is a typical grant to animal rescue and shelters in Texas?
The median grant was $6,411 across 4,534 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.