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The American Donkey Trust, a 501(c)(3) organization led by Patricia Thomas, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $112K in grants to 12 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Animal welfare
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

MIDDLEBURG HUMANE FOUNDATION
Marshall, VA
$53.5K
22%

BLUE RIDGE WILDLIFE CENTER
Boyce, VA
$51K
21%
LOST MEADOWS MULE REFUGE
Caldwell, TX
$39.5K
16%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$1.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$4K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE AMERICAN DONKEY TRUST C/O PATRICIA THOMAS?
No. THE AMERICAN DONKEY TRUST C/O PATRICIA THOMAS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE AMERICAN DONKEY TRUST C/O PATRICIA THOMAS give?
THE AMERICAN DONKEY TRUST C/O PATRICIA THOMAS primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Texas, and Vermont. 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 THE AMERICAN DONKEY TRUST C/O PATRICIA THOMAS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE AMERICAN DONKEY TRUST C/O PATRICIA THOMAS fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,915. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE AMERICAN DONKEY TRUST C/O PATRICIA THOMAS make each year?
In 2024, THE AMERICAN DONKEY TRUST C/O PATRICIA THOMAS awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $112 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE AMERICAN DONKEY TRUST C/O PATRICIA THOMAS fund recently?
In 2024, THE AMERICAN DONKEY TRUST C/O PATRICIA THOMAS awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include MIDDLEBURG HUMANE FOUNDATION, BLUE RIDGE WILDLIFE CENTER, and LOST MEADOWS MULE REFUGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE AMERICAN DONKEY TRUST C/O PATRICIA THOMAS?
THE AMERICAN DONKEY TRUST C/O PATRICIA THOMAS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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