Grantvello Find funders

Animal Welfare grants for nonprofits in District of Columbia

766 private foundations reported 1,032 animal welfare grants to organizations in District of Columbia on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $48.5M in all. 10 of them are based in District of Columbia.

Foundations766
Grants on record1,032
Total granted$48.5M
Their typical grant$5,000

Foundations that fund animal welfare in District of Columbia

20 of the 766: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of animal welfare grants to District of Columbia organizations on their latest return. Each shows its largest such grants.

  • Amazonsmile Foundation

    Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2023
    Invitation Only
    Animal Welfare grants in DC 25 Total there $44K Typical grant $57 Preselected recipients only
    • Defenders of Wildlife, Washington - General support$10,271
    • Animal Welfare Institute, Washington - General support$8,436
    • African Wildlife Foundation, Washington - General support$4,927

  • Jpmorgan Chase Foundation

    New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2025
    Invitation Only
    Animal Welfare grants in DC 10 Total there $11K Typical grant $600 Preselected recipients only
    • Food Animal Concerns Trust, Washington - Matching contribution (general operating support)$6,600
    • Animal Welfare Institute, Washington - Matching contribution (general operating support)$1,658
    • American Humane Association, Washington - Matching contribution (general operating support)$1,210

  • Wilburforce Foundation

    Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2024
    Gave $19.3M in 2024
    Animal Welfare grants in DC 9 Total there $520K Typical grant $50,000 Describes how to apply
    • Defenders of Wildlife, Washington - Environmental - coexistence with wildlife and mexican wolf recovery 2024$150,000
    • Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Inc, Washington - Environmental - alaska conservation$70,000
    • Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Inc, Washington - Environmental - idaho connectivity 2024$65,000

  • Walton Family Foundation Inc

    Bentonville, AR · latest return: tax year 2024
    Invitation Only
    Animal Welfare grants in DC 7 Total there $1.6M Typical grant $200,000 Preselected recipients only
    • Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Inc, Washington - To advance nature-based climate solutions, improve the health of the Mississippi River, its floodplain,…$394,000
    • Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Inc, Washington - Toimprove the sustainability and resilience of the Colorado River for people and for nature in the face of…$387,500
    • National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Washington - To support projects that will conserve bottomland hardwood forest, wetland and aquatic habitats, and…$300,000

  • Zoetis Foundation Inc

    Parsippany, NJ · latest return: tax year 2024
    Invitation Only
    Animal Welfare grants in DC 6 Total there $3.4M Typical grant $250,000 Preselected recipients only
    • American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, Washington - Scholarships to 2nd and 3rd year veterinary students.$1,875,000
    • Friends of the World Food Program Inc, Washington - Financial and veterinary services support for livestock farmers in ethiopia and kenya.$600,000
    • National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Washington - Implementation of conservation practices to support dairy farmers in the northeast US.$400,000

  • Pentair Foundation

    Golden Valley, MN · latest return: tax year 2024
    Gave $1.2M in 2024
    Animal Welfare grants in DC 6 Total there $132 Typical grant $100 Describes how to apply
    • Defenders of Wildlife, Washington - Matching Gift$27
    • Defenders of Wildlife, Washington - Matching Gift$27
    • Defenders of Wildlife, Washington - Matching Gift$26

  • Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation

    Palo Alto, CA · latest return: tax year 2024
    Invitation Only
    Animal Welfare grants in DC 5 Total there $3.5M Typical grant $200,000 Preselected recipients only
    • Conservation X Labs Inc, Washington - In support of developing empirically validated multimodal and autonomous ai models that will accelerate the…$2,000,000
    • National Geographic Society, Washington - To support a pilot study for the urban exploration project, aimed at improving our understanding of animal…$620,000
    • Conservation X Labs Inc, Washington - In support of innovation to protect biodiversity and promote healthy ecosystems and communities through…$500,000

  • Arcus Foundation

    New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024
    Gave $31.3M in 2024
    Animal Welfare grants in DC 5 Total there $860K Typical grant $75,000 Describes how to apply
    • Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education & Conservation, Washington - Support for the implementation of the conservation action plan to mitigate key threats to gorillas,…$299,223
    • African Wildlife Foundation, Washington - Support to improve bonobo conservation through collaboration and community engagement.$250,492
    • Frankfurt Zoological Society US Inc, Washington - Support for strengthening the long-term protection of an important site for bonobos.$200,000

  • The Pfizer Foundation Inc

    New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024
    Invitation Only
    Animal Welfare grants in DC 5 Total there $3,369 Typical grant $200 Preselected recipients only
    • Animal Welfare Institute, Washington - Matching gifts$2,180
    • African Wildlife Foundation, Washington - Matching gifts$400
    • Animal Welfare Institute, Washington - Volunteer program$384

  • The Volgenau Foundation

    Mclean, VA · latest return: tax year 2024
    Invitation Only
    Animal Welfare grants in DC 4 Total there $900K Typical grant $100,000 Preselected recipients only
    • National Parks Conservation Association, Washington - Protecting national park wildlife$400,000
    • Defenders of Wildlife, Washington - Protecting alaskas biodiversity and restoring imperiled species$250,000
    • Defenders of Wildlife, Washington - Recovering two icons of wild america, the florida panther and the mexican gray wolf$150,000

  • The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

    Menlo Park, CA · latest return: tax year 2024
    Gave $625M in 2024
    Animal Welfare grants in DC 4 Total there $882K Typical grant $150,000 Describes how to apply
    • Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Inc, Washington - For general operating support$750,000
    • Resolve Inc, Washington - For the transition minerals accelerator map$100,000
    • Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Inc, Washington - For an executive transition$30,000

  • The William Penn Foundation

    Philadelphia, PA · latest return: tax year 2024
    Gave $148.8M in 2024
    Animal Welfare grants in DC 4 Total there $222K Typical grant $50,000 Describes how to apply
    • Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Inc, Washington - Organize outdoor recreation enthusiasts in pa$125,000
    • National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Washington - Phase 2+ drwi - capital re-grant fund$93,000
    • American Humane Association, Washington - General support$3,000

  • Shell USA Company Foundation

    Houston, TX · latest return: tax year 2024
    Invitation Only
    Animal Welfare grants in DC 4 Total there $5,250 Typical grant $1,000 Preselected recipients only
    • African Wildlife Foundation, Washington$3,100
    • National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Washington$1,000
    • City Dogs Rescue, Washington$1,000

  • The Schmidt Family Foundation

    Palo Alto, CA · latest return: tax year 2024
    Gave $185.4M in 2024
    Animal Welfare grants in DC 3 Total there $2.1M Typical grant $130,000 Describes how to apply
    • Conservation X Labs Inc, Washington - General operating support$2,000,000
    • Resolve Inc, Washington - Advancing sustainable materials$100,000
    • Friends of Cswct, Washington - General operating support$10,000

  • The Wildcat Foundation

    Fort Worth, TX · latest return: tax year 2024
    Invitation Only
    Animal Welfare grants in DC 3 Total there $1.9M Typical grant $448,921 Preselected recipients only
    • Frankfurt Zoological Society - US, Washington - (1) DESCRIPTION: 14,000 SHARES OF TPG INC. SECURITIES (2) BOOK VALUE: $488,950 (3) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE…$704,900
    • Frankfurt Zoological Society - US, Washington - to support the protection efforts of North Luangwa National Park, Zambia, with an emphasis on security for…$678,000
    • Center for Advanced Defense Studies, Washington - (1) description: 5,920 shares of costar group, inc. securities (2) book value: $510,452 (3) method used to…$501,513

  • Carroll Petrie Foundation

    Santa Fe, NM · latest return: tax year 2024
    Invitation Only
    Animal Welfare grants in DC 3 Total there $1.4M Typical grant $50,000 Preselected recipients only
    • The White Coat Waste Project Inc, Washington - Expansion of work$1,000,000
    • Defenders of Wildlife, Washington - New mexico & arizona programs$300,000
    • The Humane Society of the United States, Washington - Animal research issues, united states program$150,000

  • Head & Heart Foundation Tr

    Wilmington, DE · latest return: tax year 2025
    Invitation Only
    Animal Welfare grants in DC 3 Total there $800K Typical grant $100,000 Preselected recipients only
    • Defenders of Wildlife, Washington - General support$450,000
    • African Wildlife Foundation, Washington - General support$250,000
    • Animal Welfare Institute, Washington - General support$100,000

  • Park Foundation Inc

    Ithaca, NY · latest return: tax year 2024
    Gave $30.4M in 2024
    Animal Welfare grants in DC 3 Total there $190K Typical grant $50,000 Describes how to apply
    • Endangered Species Coalition, Washington - General operating support$75,000
    • Defenders of Wildlife, Washington - General operating support$65,000
    • Humane World for Animals, Washington - Project support$50,000

  • Pedigree Foundation

    Franklin, TN · latest return: tax year 2024
    Gave $1.3M in 2024
    Animal Welfare grants in DC 3 Total there $180K Typical grant $10,000 Describes how to apply
    • American Humane Association, Washington - Animal Rescue Relief Purposes$125,000
    • Washington Humane Society SPCA, Washington - Animal Rescue Relief Purposes$50,000
    • Animal Rescue Corps Inc, Washington - Animal Rescue Relief Purposes$5,000

  • Ge Aerospace Foundation

    Norwalk, CT · latest return: tax year 2024
    Gave $15.3M in 2024
    Animal Welfare grants in DC 3 Total there $650 Typical grant $429 Describes how to apply
    • Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education & Conservation, Washington - Matching gift$300
    • Defenders of Wildlife, Washington - Matching gift$200
    • African Wildlife Foundation, Washington - Matching gift$150

Search more animal welfare funders giving in District of Columbia →

Organizations several of these foundations fund

District of Columbia organizations that received animal welfare grants from two or more of the foundations above, on the same returns.

OrganizationFundersGrants total
Defenders of Wildlife
Washington
12$1,457,623
African Wildlife Foundation
Washington
7$509,717
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Washington
6$1,019,358
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Inc
Washington
5$2,175,563
White Coat Waste Project
Washington
4$1,001,219
Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education & Conservation
Washington
4$302,709
Endangered Species Coalition
Washington
4$215,087
Resolve Inc
Washington
4$215,016
Animal Welfare Institute
Washington
4$112,658
Conservation X Labs Inc
Washington
3$4,850,066

How to use this list

A foundation is listed because its own latest tax return itemizes grants to organizations in District of Columbia that we classify as animal welfare, by the purpose the foundation wrote or by the recipient's IRS activity code. Their typical grant is the middle of the funders' own typical grants across everything they fund. Start with funders whose typical grant is close to what you need and whose past recipients look like your organization, then open the profile for all of its grants and any application instructions.

Of these 766 foundations, 186 describe how to apply on their latest return; many others give only to organizations they already know. A badge such as Gave $1.2M in 2024 repeats what the latest return reports; it does not mean the foundation is accepting proposals now.

Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.