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PALM DESERT, CaliforniaSmallEIN: 061498082
Animal SheltersDog RescuesCat RescuesHorse RescuesFood Banks

This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on animal welfare. Its mission reflects a commitment to assisting animal shelters, rescue groups for dogs and cats, and equine welfare organizations. Additionally, the foundation provides support to food banks and human services, indicating a broader focus on community welfare. The foundation primarily serves nonprofit organizations engaged in animal-related activities, as well as those addressing food insecurity and veteran assistance. While it operates from California, its funding extends to various states across the U.S.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

Small-to-midsize nonprofit organizations focused on animal welfare, rescue/shelter operations, and related human services or food security that seek general operating support in the modest grant-size range.

Good Fit

  • Mission in animal welfare, shelters, dog/cat/horse rescue or related community human services.
  • Requesting general operating support rather than large capital projects.
  • Proposed ask consistent with prior awards (typically a few thousand dollars up to about $10K).
  • Willingness to apply by a concise mailed letter to the named contact.
  • Located in or serving states frequently funded (California, Hawaii, Connecticut, etc.) or demonstrating strong program impact.

Geography

Broad

Observed grants in the latest year reached recipients in ten states; while California received the largest share (about 39%), the majority of dollars went to out-of-state grantees, indicating a multi-state footprint.

Recipient Variety

Broad

The latest year shows 36 distinct recipients spanning animal welfare, food banks, and human services, with a mix of returning and new organizations; financial concentration is modest (top five ≈37%), but many independent charities are funded.

New Applicants

Broad

There is an explicit application route (a letter to a named contact) and the latest year included nine new recipients (about 25%); although many grantees are repeat recipients, observed turnover and a stated letter-based process make new-entry plausible.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026