Wagmore Foundation Agency
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting animal welfare initiatives, particularly focusing on animal rescue and rehabilitation. Its mission centers on providing general operating support to various charities that care for animals, including shelters and sanctuaries. The foundation predominantly serves organizations involved in dog and cat rescues, as well as wildlife rehabilitation efforts. While it primarily operates in Florida, it also extends its support to organizations across the United States that align with its commitment to animal welfare.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-medium nonprofits focused on animal welfare or wildlife sanctuary work, especially those operating in Florida or serving the Gainesville/Alachua County area, seeking general operating support.
Good Fit
- • Organization works in animal rescue, sheltering, or wildlife rehabilitation.
- • Programs or services centered in Florida, ideally Gainesville/Alachua County.
- • Request is for general operating support rather than a narrow project.
- • Can establish a direct contact or introduction to the foundation manager.
- • Track record of responsible use of unrestricted grants and capacity to manage larger awards.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Florida in the latest year, with about 94% of 2023 dollars directed to FL recipients despite grants appearing in a few other states.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 14 distinct recipients in 2023 with eight new grantees that year, showing a moderate spread of independent organizations, although one very large award and a 93% top-five share create strong dollar concentration.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows substantial entry: eight new recipients appeared in 2023, and a rolling process with a named foundation manager and contact instructions is provided, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to gain support.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
