Robert B Lipman Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting animal welfare initiatives, particularly through grants to animal shelters and rescue organizations. Its mission emphasizes the humane treatment and care of animals, with a strong focus on both feline and canine welfare. The foundation primarily serves organizations that provide care and protection for animals, reflecting its commitment to improving the lives of pets and wildlife. While it predominantly funds projects in Georgia, it also supports a few initiatives in other states, indicating a broader interest in animal welfare beyond its primary geographic focus.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Georgia-based animal welfare or rescue organization (shelter, regional coalition, or statewide advocacy group) with local credibility or an introduction from a known grantee or intermediary.
Good Fit
- • Primary programs focused on animal welfare, rescue, or humane-society services in Georgia.
- • Clear local presence or partnerships with Georgia-based animal organizations.
- • Track record of delivering outcomes that match previous grantees (operations, rescue, or coalition work).
- • Referrals or introductions from existing grantees or local philanthropic intermediaries.
- • Capacity to absorb either small operational awards or, in rare cases, larger targeted grants.
Geography
Giving is primarily concentrated in Georgia (about 93% of dollars in the latest year) with a few small out-of-state gifts to New York and South Dakota; the footprint is essentially state-level.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 6–10 distinct recipients each year and had seven distinct grantees in the latest year, indicating a moderate spread of independent organizations even though a single large award dominated dollars.
New Applicants
Behavior shows new grantees appear regularly (e.g., 9 of 10 recipients were new in 2023 and 5 new in 2024), but the foundation states it only funds preselected applicants and has no public website or contact route, so entry for an unfamiliar applicant is possible but likely requires referral or solicitation rather than an open application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
