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Est.

2016

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Orphan Kitten Club Inc, a 501(c)3 organization, is dedicated to supporting initiatives that align with its mission, having awarded a total of $762K in grants to 64 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE MISSION OF THE ORPHAN KITTEN CLUB, INC. ("OKC") IS THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ABANDONED KITTENS. OKC PURSUES ITS MISSION THROUGH (I) ACCEPTING RESCUED KITTENS FOR CARE, (II) NURTURING AND CARING FOR RESCUED KITTENS UNTIL THEY ARE READY FOR ADOPTION, (III) LOCATING FOSTER HOMES FOR RESCUED KITTENS, (IV) PREVENTING KITTEN BIRTH THROUGH STERILIZATION PROGRAMS AND (V) OTHERWISE SUPPORTING THE CARE OF KITTENS.
Total Funding Given
$762K
2024
Grantees funded
64
Multi-year grantees
42%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$14.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
H
Hannah Shaw
Board Member
A
Andrew Marttila
Board Member
M
Michelle Strickland-Kucerak
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ORPHAN KITTEN CLUB INC?
No. ORPHAN KITTEN CLUB INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ORPHAN KITTEN CLUB INC give?
ORPHAN KITTEN CLUB INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, Texas, and Georgia. 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 ORPHAN KITTEN CLUB INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ORPHAN KITTEN CLUB INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ORPHAN KITTEN CLUB INC make each year?
In 2024, ORPHAN KITTEN CLUB INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $762 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ORPHAN KITTEN CLUB INC fund recently?
In 2024, ORPHAN KITTEN CLUB INC awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include Tiny Paws Kitten Rescue Inc, LIFELINE ANIMAL PROJECT INC, and KAUAI HUMANE SOCIETY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ORPHAN KITTEN CLUB INC?
ORPHAN KITTEN CLUB INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.