Steve Yaffe Charitable Fund
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting animal rescue initiatives. Its mission centers on the welfare of animals, particularly through funding organizations that focus on rescuing and caring for dogs and cats. The foundation primarily serves animal welfare nonprofits, providing grants to local charities that promote animal rescue and welfare. It operates within a small scale, with a focus on charitable disbursements aimed at enhancing the lives of animals in need.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A local Oklahoma animal-rescue or shelter (prevention of cruelty to animals) with capacity to manage grants in the $20K–$50K range and a clear local impact story.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Muskogee or nearby in Oklahoma.
- • Primary mission is animal rescue or prevention of cruelty to animals.
- • Budget and project size match previous awards (~$20k–$50k).
- • Willingness to submit a written application and provide local references or evidence of community impact.
- • Existing or prior local relationships or visibility within the Muskogee animal-welfare community.
Geography
All observed grants across the available years were made in Oklahoma, concentrated in Muskogee, with 100% of giving staying in-state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows three distinct independent recipients funded; two of those have received repeat support across years while at least one new recipient was added, indicating a small but not closed recipient set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows new recipients funded (multiple new grantees in 2023 and one in 2024) and the foundation documents a public application route requiring written submissions to a named trustee with a street address and phone, making entry by unfamiliar applicants plausible.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
