PETSMART CHARITIES INC
AI Summary
PETSMART CHARITIES INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with a reported 2025 grantmaking total of $59.9M across 600 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only, so nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PETSMART CHARITIES, INC. (PCI) IS A NONPROFIT ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION THAT ENVISIONS A WORLD WHERE COMMUNITIES UNITE IN SUPPORT OF PETS TOGETHER WITH THEIR FAMILIES. FOUNDED IN 1994, THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE BY INVESTING IN COMMUNITY PARTNERS THAT ADVOCATE AND CARE FOR THE WELL-BEING OF PETS AND ALL WHO LOVE THEM. PETSMART CHARITIES GRANTS MORE MONEY TO DIRECTLY HELP PETS IN NEED THAN ANY OTHER ANIMAL WELFARE GROUP IN NORTH AMERICA.
Cause Areas
4
Animal welfare
Welfare
Adoption
Domesticated animals
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
DAVIS, CA
$6.7M
2%
MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA
Arlington, VA
$5.9M
2%
EMANCIPET INC
Austin, TX
$5.7M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
449
Median 1st year grant
$10.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
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- 2.2K grantees
- 48 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PETSMART CHARITIES INC?
No. PETSMART CHARITIES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PETSMART CHARITIES INC give?
PETSMART CHARITIES INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, Texas, and Virginia. 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 PETSMART CHARITIES INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PETSMART CHARITIES INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PETSMART CHARITIES INC make each year?
In 2024, PETSMART CHARITIES INC awarded about 450 grants, totaling nearly $30.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PETSMART CHARITIES INC fund recently?
In 2024, PETSMART CHARITIES INC awarded grants to about 2,250 grantees. Recent grantees include REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA, and EMANCIPET INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PETSMART CHARITIES INC?
PETSMART CHARITIES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.