Beth's Furry Friends Foundation
Beth's Furry Friends Foundation is a New York-based 501(c)(3) private foundation led by Beth Stern that raises funds and provides medical care, rehabilitation and adoption support for cats and other animals. The organization solicits donations and sells branded merchandise on its website to fund its programs.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established animal-welfare nonprofits (shelters, cat/dog rescues, wildlife rehab) with an operational track record and either a New York connection or demonstrated alignment with the foundation's animal-focused mission.
Good Fit
- • Organization is a registered nonprofit focused on animal rescue, sheltering, medical care, or adoption services.
- • Has an existing presence or program in New York (or clear regional tie to the foundation's priorities).
- • Can absorb general operating support or mid-sized grants (typical past grants range from a few thousand up to six figures).
- • Has existing relationships or introductions to people in the foundation's network or to prior grantees.
Geography
Grants in the latest year went to organizations in six states, showing multi-state reach, but 73% of 2024 dollars were concentrated in New York, indicating a strong state-level focus.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many distinct independent recipients across years (26 distinct in 2022, 22 in 2023, 13 in 2024) with no evidence of an affiliated captive recipient list, so the observed portfolio is broad for a small private foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new grantees exists (4 new recipients in 2024), but the foundation also declares that grants are preselected and top recipients capture large shares of dollars, so while new entrants are possible the process appears curated rather than openly competitive.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
