Animal Welfare Grant Funders in Maryland
301 foundations with a documented animal welfare focus have made grants to Maryland nonprofits in recent years, together directing $597.9M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 301 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 Maryland
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Maryland giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $45.2M | 23 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $14.5M | 18 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Abell Foundation Inc | Maryland | $9.0M | 289 | 2024 |
| 4 | Community Foundation of the | Maryland | $6.7M | 222 | 2023 |
| 5 | Community Foundation of Anne Arundel Co | Maryland | $4.6M | 142 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Duffield Family Foundation | California | $3.3M | 6 | 2025 |
| 7 | The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz | District of Columbia | $3.1M | 81 | 2025 |
| 8 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $3.0M | 11 | 2023 |
| 9 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $2.4M | 5 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest animal welfare funders in Maryland — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 301 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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