PETS FOR THE ELDERLY FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Pets for the Elderly Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on enhancing the lives of elderly individuals through the companionship of pets. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $371.5K in grants to 60 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION ASSISTS PARTICIPATING ANIMAL SHELTERS BY HELPING TO PAY THE ADOPTION FEES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS WHO ADOPT A COMPANION ANIMAL.
Cause Areas
2
Senior services
Special population support
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD AND SANGAMON COUNTY
Springfield, IL
$165K
6%
OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY
Portland, OR
$161K
6%
Greenhill Humane Society SPCA
Eugene, OR
$155.7K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PETS FOR THE ELDERLY FOUNDATION?
No. PETS FOR THE ELDERLY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PETS FOR THE ELDERLY FOUNDATION give?
PETS FOR THE ELDERLY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Oregon, and Idaho. 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 PETS FOR THE ELDERLY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PETS FOR THE ELDERLY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,025. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PETS FOR THE ELDERLY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PETS FOR THE ELDERLY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $371 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PETS FOR THE ELDERLY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PETS FOR THE ELDERLY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD AND SANGAMON COUNTY, OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY, and Greenhill Humane Society SPCA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PETS FOR THE ELDERLY FOUNDATION?
PETS FOR THE ELDERLY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.