Animal Welfare Grant Funders in Minnesota
224 foundations with a documented animal welfare focus have made grants to Minnesota nonprofits in recent years, together directing $409.9M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 224 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 Minnesota
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Minnesota giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Minneapolis Foundation | Minnesota | $79.5M | 1003 | 2025 |
| 2 | The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Minnesota | $56.5M | 1400 | 2024 |
| 3 | The James M Stanton Foundation | Minnesota | $22.5M | 138 | 2025 |
| 4 | Margaret a Cargill Foundation | Minnesota | $10.8M | 10 | 2024 |
| 5 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $6.4M | 8 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $6.3M | 9 | 2024 |
| 7 | Winona Community Foundation | Minnesota | $2.7M | 20 | 2024 |
| 8 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $2.6M | 11 | 2023 |
| 9 | Community Foundation of Collier | Florida | $2.5M | 11 | 2024 |
| 10 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $2.0M | 2 | 2018 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest animal welfare funders in Minnesota — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 224 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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