Animal Welfare grants for nonprofits in Massachusetts

645 private foundations reported 1,313 animal welfare grants to organizations in Massachusetts on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $19M in all. 247 of them are based in Massachusetts.

Foundations645

Grants on record1,313

Total granted$19M

Their typical grant$5,000

Foundations that fund animal welfare in Massachusetts

20 of the 645: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of animal welfare grants to Massachusetts organizations on their latest return. Each shows its largest such grants.

Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2023

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Animal Welfare grants in MA 312 Total there $171K Typical grant $57 Preselected recipients only
- Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Boston - General support$21,168
- Animal Rescue League of Boston, Dedham - General support$6,086
- Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation Inc, North Reading - General support$4,887
The Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

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Animal Welfare grants in MA 29 Total there $7,105 Typical grant $200 Preselected recipients only
- Tcc Cat Rescue, Waltham - Matching gifts$1,300
- Vested Interest in K9s Inc, East Taunton - Matching gifts$1,006
- Humane Society-Lowell, Lowell - Volunteer program$960
Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (Fka Oneworld Boston Inc)

Woburn, MA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $38.2M in 2024

Animal Welfare grants in MA 20 Total there $378K Typical grant $35,000 Describes how to apply
- Merrimack River Feline Rescue, Salisbury - Animal Welfare$45,000
- Commonwealth Zoological, Boston - Animal Welfare$25,000
- Golden Opportunities for Independence, Walpole - Healthcare$25,000
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

Wakefield, MA · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $19M in 2025

Animal Welfare grants in MA 15 Total there $24K Typical grant $2,500 Describes how to apply
- New England Aquarium, Boston - Exempt purpose$10,000
- Animal Rescue League of Boston, Dedham - Exempt purpose$5,000
- New England Wildlife Center, South Weymouth - Exempt purpose$4,880
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2025

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Animal Welfare grants in MA 12 Total there $7,125 Typical grant $600 Preselected recipients only
- New England Aquarium, Boston - Matching contribution (general operating support)$3,500
- Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton Inc, Hopkinton - Matching contribution (general operating support)$1,500
- International Fund for Animal Welfare Inc, Yarmouth Port - Matching contribution (general operating support)$790
Analog Devices Foundation

Boston, MA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $1.9M in 2024

Animal Welfare grants in MA 10 Total there $22K Typical grant $371 Describes how to apply
- Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Boston - General support$16,502
- Angelcat Haven Feline Rescue, Plainville - General support$1,215
- Greyhound Friends Inc, Hopkinton - General support$1,030
Ge Aerospace Foundation

Norwalk, CT · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $15.3M in 2024

Animal Welfare grants in MA 8 Total there $4,904 Typical grant $429 Describes how to apply
- Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Boston - Matching gift$3,178
- New England Aquarium Corporation, Boston - Matching gift$795
- Sweet Paws Rescue, Groveland - Matching gift$500
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc

Boston, MA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $50.6M in 2024

Animal Welfare grants in MA 5 Total there $170K Typical grant $35,000 Describes how to apply
- New England Aquarium, Boston - Conservation learning/youth development/teen internship programs$75,000
- Bethel Institute for Community Development, Jamaica Plain - The wellness program$40,000
- Food for Free Committee Inc, Somerville - Food rescue in greater boston$30,000
Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc

Delray Beach, FL · latest return: tax year 2024

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Animal Welfare grants in MA 4 Total there $370K Typical grant $35,000 Preselected recipients only
- Harmony Fund, Holden - Animal rescue$150,000
- Network for Animals USA, Barnstable - Animal rescue$120,000
- International Animal Rescue, Shrewsbury - Animal rescue$65,000
Edward Jones Foundation

St Louis, MO · latest return: tax year 2024

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Animal Welfare grants in MA 4 Total there $930 Typical grant $300 Preselected recipients only
- Better Together Dog Rescue Inc, Leverett - Animal-Related$500
- Westfield Homeless Cat Project, Westfield - Animal-Related$300
- German Shepherd Rescue of New England Inc, Wayland - Animal-Related$80
Head & Heart Foundation Tr

Wilmington, DE · latest return: tax year 2025

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Animal Welfare grants in MA 3 Total there $400K Typical grant $100,000 Preselected recipients only
- International Fund for Animal Welfare, Yarmouth Port - General support$175,000
- International Animal Rescue US Inc, Shrewsbury - General support$125,000
- New England Aquarium, Boston - General support$100,000
Yawkey Foundation II

Westwood, MA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $19.1M in 2024

Animal Welfare grants in MA 3 Total there $170K Typical grant $35,000 Describes how to apply
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole - Nature & wildlife programs for conservation, protection & education$75,000
- Round the Bend Farm Inc, S Dartmouth - Nature & wildlife programs for conservation, protection & education$50,000
- Esplanade Association Inc, Boston - Nature & wildlife programs for conservation, protection & education$45,000
Salem Five Charitable Foundation Inc

Salem, MA · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $1.1M in 2025

Animal Welfare grants in MA 3 Total there $8,500 Typical grant $2,500 Describes how to apply
- Sweet Paws Rescue, Groveland - Exempt purposes$5,000
- Friends of Beverly Animals, Beverly - Exempt purposes$3,000
- Last Hope K9 Rescue, Boston - Exempt purposes$500
Berkshire Bank Foundation Inc

Pittsfield, MA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $2M in 2024

Animal Welfare grants in MA 3 Total there $2,200 Typical grant $2,500 Describes how to apply
- No Paws Left Behind Inc, Pittsfield - Shelter operations and sustainability$1,500
- Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton, Pittsfield - Fur ball$500
- Humane Society of Rome Inc, Pittsfield - Humane society of rome golf fundraiser for shelter animals$200
Celanese Foundation

Irving, TX · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $1.8M in 2024

Animal Welfare grants in MA 3 Total there $300 Typical grant $238 Describes how to apply
- International Animal Rescue US, Shrewsbury - Charitable contribution$138
- Gunung Palung Orangutan Conservation Program Inc, Boston - Charitable contribution$100
- Toy Poodle Rescue, Dover - Charitable contribution$62
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc

Radnor, PA · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $8.8M in 2025

Animal Welfare grants in MA 3 Total there $154 Typical grant $100 Describes how to apply
- Newhouse Wildlife Rescue Corporation, Chelmsford - Matching gifts$52
- Newhouse Wildlife Rescue Corporation, Chelmsford - Matching gifts$52
- Shultzs Guest House Services Inc, Dedham - Matching gifts$50
American Express Foundation

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $23.2M in 2024

Animal Welfare grants in MA 3 Total there $138 Typical grant $40 Describes how to apply
- International Fund for Animal Welfare Inc, Yarmouth Port - General support$84
- Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Boston - General support$44
- Animal Rescue League of Boston, Dedham - General support$10
Fidelity Foundation

Boston, MA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $156.2M in 2024

Animal Welfare grants in MA 2 Total there $2.9M Typical grant $400 Describes how to apply
- New England Aquarium, Boston - Discovery research (science)$2,500,000
- Milton Animal League, Milton - New construction$400,000
Shipley Foundation Inc #0755496

Boston, MA · latest return: tax year 2024

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Animal Welfare grants in MA 2 Total there $35K Typical grant $50,000 Preselected recipients only
- Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Boston - Support work at the northeast animal shelter$25,000
- Tufts University, Boston - Annual fund of cummings school of veterinary medicine$10,000
Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation

Newton, MA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $15.6M in 2024

Animal Welfare grants in MA 2 Total there $17K Typical grant $35,606 Describes how to apply
- Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts, Brockton - Animal welfare$11,600

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Organizations several of these foundations fund

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

Organization	Funders	Grants total
New England Aquarium Corporation Boston	8	$2,689,972
International Fund for Animal Welfare Inc Yarmouth Port	7	$179,968
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Boston	7	$66,184
Animal Rescue League of Boston Dedham	6	$12,487
Newhouse Wildlife Rescue Corporation Chelmsford	6	$11,854
New England Wildlife Center Weymouth	5	$16,324
Sweet Paws Rescue Groveland	4	$8,805
Harmony Fund Inc Holden	3	$150,456
International Animal Rescue US Shrewsbury	3	$125,656
Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton Inc Hopkinton	3	$4,443

How to use this list

A foundation is listed because its own latest tax return itemizes grants to organizations in Massachusetts 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 645 foundations, 176 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.