Joseph Sloan Bonsall & Mary Ann
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting animal welfare initiatives. Its mission focuses on providing general support to various animal shelters and rescue organizations, particularly those that care for cats and farm animals. The foundation primarily serves nonprofit entities that promote the well-being of animals, including sanctuaries and rescue groups. Through its funding, it aims to enhance the lives of animals in need and support efforts to rescue and rehabilitate them.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or regional animal-welfare nonprofit (shelter, cat rescue, or farm-animal sanctuary) seeking modest general operating support and with either a connection to the trustees or a local/regional tie (especially Tennessee).
Good Fit
- • Mission focused on animal rescue, shelters, or farm-animal sanctuaries.
- • Requests for modest general support or small program grants ($500–$2,000).
- • Existing local or regional connections or introductions to the foundation’s board or trustees.
- • Located in or serving Tennessee or one of the other states funded in 2022.
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year reached six different states, with the largest share (about 40%) going to Tennessee, indicating a multi-state footprint rather than strictly local giving.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows eight distinct grantees across independent animal-welfare organizations, which suggests a moderate spread for a micro foundation; however, the conclusion is limited by only one year of data and notable dollar concentration among the top five recipients.
New Applicants
The foundation declares it funds only preselected grantees and there is no public website or submission contact, so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to enter the portfolio through a standard open application; this assessment is made with limited one-year evidence.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
