Pedigree Foundation
PEDIGREE Foundation (EIN 26-1121498) is a private foundation based in Franklin, TN that provides grants to 501(c)(3) dog shelters and rescue organizations and promotes adoption and foster programs. The organization's official site lists contact details, governance, impact reports, and current grant cycles.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A U.S.-based 501(c)(3) dog shelter or rescue with a project-focused request that clearly advances adoption, foster programs, or direct animal welfare services.
Good Fit
- • Project request specifically benefits dogs (adoption, foster, shelter operations tied to programs).
- • Request size in the small-to-mid range (roughly $5K–$25K) or a clear case for a larger project grant.
- • Clear program budget, measurable outcomes, and compliance with program restrictions (no endowment or debt reduction).
- • Application submitted during the stated cycle using the online portal and to the named contact.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached 36 different states (and some Canadian provinces), with the majority of dollars directed outside the foundation’s home state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 93 distinct recipients (93 grants) and a large number of new entrants, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set focused on animal welfare rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of access exists: a public online application, named contact and instructions, and 77 new recipients in 2024 demonstrate that unfamiliar organizations have successfully entered the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
