WILD ANIMAL INITIATIVE INC
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WILD ANIMAL INITIATIVE INC is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only model, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the organization disbursed $89.7K across six grantees, with significant funding directed to California, Massachusetts, and Kansas. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WILD ANIMAL INITIATIVE'S MISSION IS TO RESEARCH, RAISE AWARENESS, AND REDUCE THE SUFFERING OF ANIMALS.
Cause Areas
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Animal welfare
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
$114.9K
20%
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL
$59.1K
10%

COMMONWEALTH ZOOLOGICAL CORPORATION D/B/A ZOO NEW ENGLAND
$56.6K
10%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILD ANIMAL INITIATIVE INC?
No. WILD ANIMAL INITIATIVE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILD ANIMAL INITIATIVE INC give?
WILD ANIMAL INITIATIVE INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, and Kansas. 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 WILD ANIMAL INITIATIVE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILD ANIMAL INITIATIVE INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILD ANIMAL INITIATIVE INC make each year?
In 2024, WILD ANIMAL INITIATIVE INC awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $90 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILD ANIMAL INITIATIVE INC fund recently?
In 2024, WILD ANIMAL INITIATIVE INC awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES, UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL, and COMMONWEALTH ZOOLOGICAL CORPORATION D/B/A ZOO NEW ENGLAND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILD ANIMAL INITIATIVE INC?
WILD ANIMAL INITIATIVE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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