Pettus-crowe Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting animal welfare and environmental conservation efforts. Its mission is reflected in its funding of various animal rescue organizations, wildlife sanctuaries, and conservation projects, indicating a strong commitment to the protection and well-being of animals. The foundation primarily supports causes related to animal shelters, wildlife conservation, and inter-generational projects that benefit both animals and communities. Through its grants, it serves a range of organizations focused on the welfare of dogs, cats, and other animals, as well as initiatives aimed at environmental sustainability.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid‑sized or small animal‑welfare or wildlife conservation organizations (sanctuaries, rescues, conservation networks) with demonstrable program impact, appropriate budget size to manage $5K–$25K grants, and existing connections or referrals into the foundation's network.
Good Fit
- • Clear mission alignment with animal welfare, wildlife conservation, or sanctuary support.
- • Organizational scale suited to one‑time or annual grants in the mid‑thousands to low‑tens of thousands.
- • Existing relationship or introduction from a trustee, previous grantee, or mutual contact.
- • Programs operating in states the foundation has funded (examples include NY, DC, FL, AZ, MD, PA, CA).
Geography
Grants in the latest year were distributed across seven states and the foundation typically funds out‑of‑state recipients (about 79% of 2024 dollars went outside the foundation state).
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded nine distinct recipients in 2024 and shows a three‑year footprint of about 14 distinct organizations, primarily independent animal‑welfare and conservation groups; financial concentration toward a few larger awards is present but the number of independent grantees is moderate.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows new grantees appear (five new recipients in 2024), but the publicly stated process is 'preselected only' and there is no website or clear submission route, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain access without referral or outreach into the funder’s network.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
