Animal Welfare grants for nonprofits in Tennessee

362 private foundations reported 1,005 animal welfare grants to organizations in Tennessee on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $8.6M in all. 122 of them are based in Tennessee.

Foundations362

Grants on record1,005

Total granted$8.6M

Their typical grant$4,500

Foundations that fund animal welfare in Tennessee

20 of the 362: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of animal welfare grants to Tennessee 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 TN 428 Total there $237K Typical grant $57 Preselected recipients only
- Old Friends Senior Dogs Inc, Mount Juliet - General support$38,947
- Big Fluffy Dog Rescue, Nashville - General support$13,516
- Appalachian Black Bear Rehabilitation and Release Center, Townsend - General support$6,757
Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc

Delray Beach, FL · latest return: tax year 2024

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Animal Welfare grants in TN 28 Total there $640K Typical grant $35,000 Preselected recipients only
- Franklin County Humane Society, Winchester - Animal rescue$65,000
- Wolf Paws Inc, Dandridge - Animal rescue$50,000
- Maryville Alcoa Animal Rescue Center, Maryville - Animal rescue$45,000
The Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

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Animal Welfare grants in TN 22 Total there $6,439 Typical grant $200 Preselected recipients only
- Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County, Memphis - Matching gifts$1,490
- Basenji Rescue and Transport Inc, Germantown - Matching gifts$1,000
- Puddy Tat Protectors Inc, Memphis - Matching gifts$600
Edward Jones Foundation

St Louis, MO · latest return: tax year 2024

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Animal Welfare grants in TN 10 Total there $1,935 Typical grant $300 Preselected recipients only
- Washington County Johnson City Animal Shelter Foundation Inc, Johnson City - Animal-Related$585
- Opie Acres Wildlife and Opossum Rehabilitation Inc, Chattanooga - Animal-Related$500
- Bridge Home No Kill Animal Rescue, Blountville - Animal-Related$250
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2025

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Animal Welfare grants in TN 9 Total there $5,837 Typical grant $600 Preselected recipients only
- Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga Tenn, Chattanooga - Matching contribution (general operating support)$2,000
- Safe Haven Puppy Sanctuary, Cookeville - Matching contribution (general operating support)$1,280
- The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, Hohenwald - Matching contribution (general operating support)$897
Pedigree Foundation

Franklin, TN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $1.3M in 2024

Animal Welfare grants in TN 6 Total there $111K Typical grant $10,000 Describes how to apply
- Williamson Animal Services Inc, Brentwood - Animal Rescue Relief Purposes$50,440
- Animal Shelter of Sullivan County, Blountville - Animal Rescue Relief Purposes$15,000
- East Bay SPCA, Maryville - Animal Rescue Relief Purposes$15,000
The Clayton Family Foundation

Knoxville, TN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $11.1M in 2024

Animal Welfare grants in TN 4 Total there $30K Typical grant $5,000 Describes how to apply
- Knoxville Zoological Gardens Inc, Knoxville - Conservation of animals$20,500
- Adopt a Golden Knoxville, Knoxville - Dog rescue$3,500
- Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy, Lenoir City - Equine-Assisted therapy$1,500
Shell USA Company Foundation

Houston, TX · latest return: tax year 2024

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Animal Welfare grants in TN 4 Total there $7,150 Typical grant $1,000 Preselected recipients only
- Blood Origins Inc, Collierville$5,040
- Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga Tenn, Chattanooga$1,200
- Kagavu Foundation, Petersburg$650
Speer Foundation

Brentwood, TN · latest return: tax year 2024

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Animal Welfare grants in TN 3 Total there $390K Typical grant $35,000 Preselected recipients only
- Nashville Zoo Inc, Nashville - Operating support$330,000
- Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation, Nashville - Operating support$35,000
- Harmony Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Nashville - Operating support$25,000
The Frist Foundation

Nashville, TN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $58.2M in 2024

Animal Welfare grants in TN 3 Total there $20K Typical grant $20,000 Describes how to apply
- Nashville Humane Association, Nashville - General support directed by jennifer and billy frist$10,000
- Nashville Humane Association, Nashville - General support directed by julie and tommy frist$5,000
- Pet Community Center, Nashville - General support directed by jennifer and billy frist$5,000
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc

Lakeland, FL · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $52.5M in 2024

Animal Welfare grants in TN 3 Total there $8,000 Typical grant $2,500 Describes how to apply
- Knoxville Zoological Gardens Inc, Knoxville - Organization's charitable purpose$5,000
- Humane Society of Sumner County, Hendersonville - Organization's charitable purpose$2,500
- Owls Hill Nature Sanctuary Inc, Brentwood - Organization's charitable purpose$500
Texas Instruments Foundation

Dallas, TX · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $22.6M in 2024

Animal Welfare grants in TN 3 Total there $2,736 Typical grant $500 Describes how to apply
- Horse Plus Humane Society, Hohenwald - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$2,400
- Old Friends Senior Dogs, Mount Juliet - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$216
- Project K9 Hero, Whitwell - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$120
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc

Radnor, PA · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $8.8M in 2025

Animal Welfare grants in TN 3 Total there $275 Typical grant $100 Describes how to apply
- Pet Pantry, Murfreesboro - Matching gifts$150
- Old Friends Senior Dogs, Mount Juliet - Matching gifts$75
- Russell Rescue Inc, Columbia - Matching gifts$50
American Express Foundation

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $23.2M in 2024

Animal Welfare grants in TN 3 Total there $81 Typical grant $40 Describes how to apply
- Tiger Haven, Kingston - General support$41
- Project K9 Hero, Whitwell - General support$24
- Southern Comfort Maltese Rescue, Chattanooga - General support$16
The Duffield Family Foundation Dba Maddie's Fund

Pleasanton, CA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $14M in 2024

Animal Welfare grants in TN 2 Total there $330K Typical grant $3,000 Describes how to apply
- Aligncare Health Inc, Knoxville - Community conversations - october 2024 - monthly winner$330,000
- Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter, Gainsboro - National foster survey 2024$500
The Summerlee Foundation

Dallas, TX · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $2.3M in 2024

Animal Welfare grants in TN 2 Total there $12K Typical grant $10,000 Describes how to apply
- Anderson County Animal Rescue Found, Clinton - General support$6,300
- Pauls Clinic Inc, Mcminnville - General support$6,000
Hca Healthcare Foundation

Nashville, TN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $25.4M in 2024

Animal Welfare grants in TN 2 Total there $10K Typical grant $20,000 Describes how to apply
- Nashville Humane Association, Nashville - President approved$5,000
- Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary, Brentwood - Operational funding request$5,000
The Robert E & Jenny D Kirkland Foundation

Union City, TN · latest return: tax year 2024

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Animal Welfare grants in TN 2 Total there $5,000 Typical grant $2,500 Preselected recipients only
- TN Diamonds in the Ruff, Union City - Dog Rescue$3,000
- New Leash on Life, Lebanon - Improve welfare of companion animals$2,000
The Binky Foundation Inc

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $76K in 2025

Animal Welfare grants in TN 2 Total there $2,000 Typical grant $1,000 Describes how to apply
- Cats Meow Tnr, Clarksville - General support$1,000
- Saving Kittens Sanctuary, Woodlawn - General support$1,000
Xcel Energy Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $7.7M in 2024

Animal Welfare grants in TN 2 Total there $171 Typical grant $510 Describes how to apply
- Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc, Clarksville - Match payroll deduction (501(C)3) grant$120
- Kabul Small Animal Rescue, Oliver Springs - Match a previous donation (501(C)3) grant$51

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Organizations several of these foundations fund

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

Organization	Funders	Grants total
Old Friends Senior Dogs Inc Mount Juliet	5	$40,123
Horse Plus Humane Society Hohenwald	5	$7,986
Nashville Humane Association Nashville	4	$35,842
Project K9 Hero Whitwell	4	$269
Knoxville Zoological Gardens Inc Knoxville	3	$26,053
Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary Brentwood	3	$5,765
Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga Tenn Chattanooga	3	$5,368
Kabul Small Animal Rescue Oliver Springs	3	$1,376
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Hohenwald	3	$1,147
Tiger Haven Kingston	3	$1,045

How to use this list

A foundation is listed because its own latest tax return itemizes grants to organizations in Tennessee 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 362 foundations, 110 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.