Bissell Pet Foundation
BISSELL Pet Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization based in Grand Rapids, MI (EIN 38-3853264) that funds and operates programs to reduce pet homelessness, including adoption events, spay/neuter, transport, microchipping and disaster response. The site lists program details, partner/grant information, and contact details.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered animal-welfare nonprofit running programs that reduce pet homelessness (spay/neuter, shelter support, transport, microchipping, or disaster response), typically seeking program-level or small-to-midsize operating grants.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on spay/neuter, transport, microchipping, shelter support, or disaster response.
- • Requests for program support or operational funding at typical grant sizes (many recent grants under $5K, with some larger awards).
- • Ability to demonstrate measurable outcomes for reducing pet homelessness.
- • Willingness to apply through the foundation's online form and observe stated deadlines.
Geography
Observed giving is national: the foundation funded recipients in 24 states in the latest year and funded organizations across many more states in prior years (up to 50 states in 2022).
Recipient Variety
The foundation funds a large and diverse set of independent organizations each year (50 distinct recipients in the latest year, 164 in 2023, 361 in 2022), with many different program purposes represented.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of access is strong: the foundation publishes an online application process with specific deadlines and the latest year shows a high share of new grantees (39 new recipients), indicating newcomers can and do enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
