Animal Welfare Grant Funders in California
1477 foundations with a documented animal welfare focus have made grants to California nonprofits in recent years, together directing $5.2B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 1477 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active animal welfare funders in California
| # | Funder | Based in | Total California giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $240.8M | 1504 | 2024 |
| 2 | Orange County Community Foundation | California | $128.4M | 2103 | 2024 |
| 3 | Destination Home Sv Co Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $87.5M | 177 | 2024 |
| 4 | Santa Barbara Foundation | California | $59.2M | 961 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $57.4M | 55 | 2024 |
| 6 | Jewish Community Federation of San | California | $43.5M | 370 | 2023 |
| 7 | Michelson Medical Research Foundation Inc | California | $42.5M | 7 | 2024 |
| 8 | Crankstart Foundation | California | $26.8M | 7 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest animal welfare funders in California — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 1477 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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