Tiger Sanctuaries Incorporated
Tigers in America (legal name Tiger Sanctuaries Inc.) is an all‑volunteer 501(c)(3) headquartered in New York that rescues and relocates captive tigers to lifetime sanctuaries and supports genetic research and anti‑trafficking efforts. The organization operates a Medicare program that provides grants to help pay for veterinary pharmaceuticals and procedures for big cats in sanctuaries.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
U.S.-based sanctuaries or exotic-feline rescues with documented veterinary or enclosure needs, demonstrated nonprofit status, and a track record of providing lifetime care for big cats.
Good Fit
- • Requests tied to medical care, pharmaceuticals, or enclosure/ rescue support for big cats.
- • Clear nonprofit status and the ability to provide invoices or budgets for veterinary expenses.
- • Established sanctuary operations or partnerships with other recognized exotic animal rescue organizations.
- • Located in states or regions where the funder has previously given (e.g., CA, IN, TX).
Geography
Observed grants span multiple states (California, Indiana and Texas across the observed years), so the funder operates on a multi-state footprint rather than strictly local giving.
Recipient Variety
The funder supported a small set of recipients in the observed years (three distinct recipients in 2023 and two in 2024), and the latest year shows only two returning grantees, indicating a narrow recipient base.
New Applicants
Evidence is mixed: 2023 included new recipients but 2024 funded only returning organizations; there are no public application guidelines, though a public website and contact email exist, so new entrants may be possible but access appears selective and relationship-influenced.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
