BGBESPOKE GRANTSFind your funders free →
Grant funders / District of Columbia / Animal Welfare Institute

Animal Welfare Institute

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 135655952  ·  Private foundation

Animal Welfare Institute is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $873K in annual giving against $19.7M in assets. This page documents the 141 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Animal Welfare Institute — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$873K
Annual giving (FY2021)
$19.7M
Total assets
141
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Animal Welfare Institute funds

Animal Welfare Institute's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, health care, libraries & literacy.

Environment & ConservationHealth CareLibraries & Literacy

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Animal Welfare Institute, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Opr Coastal Primate Sanctuary
ANIMAL CONSERVATION
Longview, WA$125K2021
Sustainable Innovation Initiatives Inc (sii)
ANIMAL PROTECTION
Miami, FL$104K2025
Humane Society of St Thomas
RESCUE FOR SHELTER ANIMALS
Saint Thomas, VI$55K2018
Garden Island Resource Conservation & Development Inc
ANIMAL CONSERVATION
Lihue, HI$54K2023
South Jersey Junkyard Cats
ANIMAL PROTECTION
Egg Harbor Township, NJ$50K2024
The Leatherback Project Inc
ANIMAL PROTECTION
Norfolk, MA$50K2024
Utah State University
CHRISTINE STEVENS AWARDS
Logan, UT$45K2023
UC Regents
CHRISTINE STEVENS AWARDS
Oakland, CA$45K2023
People and Carnivores
ANIMAL PROTECTION
Bozeman, MT$45K2024
People and Carnivores
ANIMAL CONSERVATION
Bozeman, MT$38K2023
Sustainable Innovation Initiatives Inc (sii)
ANIMAL PROTECTION
Miami, FL$36K2024
People and Carnivores
ANIMAL PROTECTION
Bozeman, MT$35K2025
The Beaver Institute
ANIMAL PROTECTION
Southampton, MA$34K2024
Agricultural Research Foundation
ANIMAL PROTECTION
Corvallis, OR$31K2025
The Nc State University Foundation
ANIMAL PROTECTION
Raleigh, NC$30K2024

Animal Welfare Institute giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$233K
2019$182K
2020$159K
2021$357K
2023$569K
2024$620K
2025$410K

How to apply for funding from Animal Welfare Institute

Animal Welfare Institute'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 awionline.org.

Is Animal Welfare Institute the right funder for your nonprofit?

This page shows what Animal Welfare Institute has funded. Bespoke Grants tells you whether it fits your mission — and finds every other foundation that does. Free, no credit card.

Match my nonprofit to funders →

Frequently asked questions about Animal Welfare Institute

Does Animal Welfare Institute accept grant applications?
Animal Welfare Institute'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 Welfare Institute fund?
Animal Welfare Institute's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Opr Coastal Primate Sanctuary, Sustainable Innovation Initiatives Inc (sii), Humane Society of St Thomas. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Animal Welfare Institute give in grants?
Animal Welfare Institute reported $873K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.5M over 141 grants.
Where is Animal Welfare Institute located?
Animal Welfare Institute is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 135655952.
How can I find foundations similar to Animal Welfare Institute?
Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like Animal Welfare Institute, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.

Find more funders like Animal Welfare Institute

Foundations similar to Animal Welfare Institute

Other District of Columbia grantmakers with overlapping priorities:

About this profile. This page is built from Animal Welfare Institute'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 Welfare Institute. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.