Animal Welfare Grant Funders in Ohio
282 foundations with a documented animal welfare focus have made grants to Ohio nonprofits in recent years, together directing $530.6M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 282 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 Ohio
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Ohio giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Columbus Foundation | Ohio | $104.8M | 1377 | 2024 |
| 2 | Stark Community Foundation | Ohio | $26.0M | 261 | 2024 |
| 3 | Wexner Center Foundation | Ohio | $22.6M | 11 | 2025 |
| 4 | Northern Kentucky Area Development | Kentucky | $9.5M | 18 | 2024 |
| 5 | Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton | Ohio | $6.7M | 98 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $6.3M | 9 | 2024 |
| 7 | The Troy Foundation | Ohio | $5.6M | 93 | 2024 |
| 8 | Columbus Zoological Park Association | Ohio | $4.8M | 26 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Cleveland Foundation | Ohio | $4.1M | 25 | 2024 |
| 10 | L Brands Foundation | Ohio | $4.0M | 113 | 2022 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest animal welfare funders in Ohio — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 282 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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