Gore Animal Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to the care and preservation of animals. Its mission focuses on supporting various animal welfare initiatives, including animal shelters, humane societies, and wildlife rehabilitation efforts. The foundation primarily serves organizations that provide care for animals, reflecting a strong commitment to animal welfare and protection. It predominantly supports recipients located in Illinois, with additional grants directed towards organizations in other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid-size animal welfare organization (shelter, humane society, rescue, or rehabilitation group), preferably with an Illinois presence or established relationship to the foundation's network, seeking modest operating or program support in the low‑thousands.
Good Fit
- • Mission focused on care and preservation of animals (shelters, humane societies, rescues).
- • Existing relationship with the foundation or with organizations already funded by the foundation.
- • Programs or sites in Illinois or demonstrated impact in Illinois communities.
- • Need for relatively small grants (several hundred to a few thousand dollars).
Geography
The foundation funds recipients in three states but is heavily concentrated in Illinois (about 76% of dollars), so its footprint is regional with occasional out‑of‑state grants.
Recipient Variety
Each year the foundation funds a moderate number of independent charities (6–8 distinct recipients), all focused on animal welfare; the set is consistent across years rather than extremely narrow or captive.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly restricts giving to preselected organizations, 2024 showed no new grantees, and the pattern across three years is dominated by repeat recipients, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain entry without a direct introduction or relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
