AI Summary
The George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within the animal welfare sector. In 2025, the fund distributed a total of $235.3K across 13 grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
2
Animal welfare
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ILLINOIS HORSE RESCUE OF WILL COUNTY INC
Peotone, IL
$261K
13%
PAWS HUMANE SOCIETY
Rockford, IL
$194.3K
9%
THE CENTER
Shorewood, IL
$158.4K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GEORGE REED MCNEILL ANIMAL WELFARE FUND?
No. GEORGE REED MCNEILL ANIMAL WELFARE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GEORGE REED MCNEILL ANIMAL WELFARE FUND give?
GEORGE REED MCNEILL ANIMAL WELFARE FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Indiana, and Texas. 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 GEORGE REED MCNEILL ANIMAL WELFARE FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GEORGE REED MCNEILL ANIMAL WELFARE FUND fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GEORGE REED MCNEILL ANIMAL WELFARE FUND make each year?
In 2025, GEORGE REED MCNEILL ANIMAL WELFARE FUND awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $235 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GEORGE REED MCNEILL ANIMAL WELFARE FUND fund recently?
In 2025, GEORGE REED MCNEILL ANIMAL WELFARE FUND awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include ILLINOIS HORSE RESCUE OF WILL COUNTY INC, PAWS HUMANE SOCIETY, and THE CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GEORGE REED MCNEILL ANIMAL WELFARE FUND?
GEORGE REED MCNEILL ANIMAL WELFARE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.