Cold Noses Foundation Incorporated
Cold Noses Foundation, Inc. is a Massachusetts-based grantmaking nonprofit that funds small, boots-on-the-ground animal rescues worldwide. The site includes grant guidelines, a grant FAQ, and a Grant Application portal, and lists board members and contact information in Hyannis, MA. The site shows recent project updates (2025–2026), indicating ongoing activity.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid-sized animal rescue or shelter (dog, cat, or small wildlife rescue) seeking general operating or program support in the typical $500–$10,000 range, with clear, boots-on-the-ground impact.
Good Fit
- • Mission focused on animal rescue, sheltering, or small-animal rehabilitation.
- • Requesting general operating or program support at modest ask sizes (most grants under $10K).
- • Clear evidence of hands-on rescue work or direct animal care.
- • Ability to articulate immediate impact and efficient use of modest grants.
- • Geographic presence in the U.S. (foundation has funded many U.S. states) or established international rescue projects.
Geography
Observed grants in 2024 reached 17 U.S. states plus some international locations; the foundation is based in Massachusetts but nearly all dollars in 2024 went out of state, with Florida receiving about 49% of grant dollars.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 22 distinct recipients (22 grants) with 17 new grantees in 2024 and only five repeat recipients across the three-year window, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set despite some dollar concentration.
New Applicants
Direct evidence supports newcomer access: the public website includes grant guidelines and an application portal, and 77% of 2024 recipients were new; there is a minor contradictory signal that the foundation notes preselected funding in filings, but observed grant turnover and the public application route make entry by unfamiliar applicants plausible.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
