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Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc

Cotati, California  ·  EIN 942681680  ·  Private foundation

Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $698K in annual giving against $12.5M in assets. This page documents the 44 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$698K
Annual giving (FY2018)
$12.5M
Total assets
44
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc funds

Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc's giving carries a documented focus on health care, higher education, mental health.

Health CareHigher EducationMental Health

Populations it has supported include families.

families

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
George Washington University
ANIMAL PROTECTION
Washington, DC$1.1M2023
Center for Animal Law Studies
Animal Protection
Terwilliger Portland, OR$366K2017
Center for Animal Law Studies
Animal Protection
Terwilliger Portland, OR$357K2016
Center for Animal Law Studies
Animal Protection
Terwilliger Portland, OR$283K2018
Center for Animal Law Studies-lewis & Clark Law School
ANIMAL PROTECTION
Portland, OR$274K2022
Virginia Office of the Attorney General
ANIMAL PROTECTION
Richmond, VA$210K2023
State of Washington Attorney General
ANIMAL PROTECTION
Olympia, WA$150K2024
Washington State Attorney General
ANIMAL PROTECTION
Olympia, WA$150K2022
Center for Animal Law Studies-lewis & Clark Law School
ANIMAL PROTECTION
Portland, OR$140K2023
Benton County District Attorney
ANIMAL PROTECTION
Corvallis, OR$120K2023
Benton County District Atty
Animal Protection
Corvallis, OR$120K2018
Benton County District Attorney
ANIMAL PROTECTION
Covallis, OR$120K2022
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
ANIMAL PROTECTION
Reno, NV$115K2022
Benton County District Atty
Animal Protection
Corvallis, OR$105K2017
Benton County District Atty
Animal Protection
Corvallis, OR$105K2016

Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2016$603K
2017$537K
2018$545K
2022$991K
2023$1.8M
2024$430K

How to apply for funding from Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc

Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at aldf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc

Does Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc fund?
Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include George Washington University, Center for Animal Law Studies, Center for Animal Law Studies. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc give in grants?
Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc reported $698K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2018). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.9M over 44 grants.
Where is Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc located?
Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc is based in Cotati, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 942681680.
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About this profile. This page is built from Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.