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The Ahimsa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Massachusetts, New York, and Maine, with a total of $828.3K awarded to 111 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN THE CARE AND PROTECTION OF ANIMALS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
Cause Areas
1
Domesticated animals
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MAINE STATE SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS
$640K
9%
NEW ENGLAND WILDLIFE CENTER INC
$324.5K
5%
CITY CRITTERS INC
$261.5K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
62
Median 1st year grant
$7K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AHIMSA FOUNDATION?
No. AHIMSA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AHIMSA FOUNDATION give?
AHIMSA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, and Maine. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are AHIMSA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AHIMSA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AHIMSA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, AHIMSA FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $828 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AHIMSA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, AHIMSA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include MAINE STATE SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS, NEW ENGLAND WILDLIFE CENTER INC, and CITY CRITTERS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AHIMSA FOUNDATION?
AHIMSA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.