Sigrid Arnhold Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various community initiatives and animal welfare programs. Its mission focuses on enhancing community support, addressing food insecurity, and providing assistance for service dogs. The foundation primarily serves nonprofit organizations that work in these areas, reflecting its commitment to improving the quality of life for both people and animals. Through its grants, it aims to foster community development and support organizations that alleviate hunger and promote animal welfare.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid‑sized community nonprofits or animal‑welfare/food‑security programs with demonstrated activity in the foundation state (Oregon) or a clear connection to current grantees, seeking operating/project grants in the roughly $10K–$25K range.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on community support, animal welfare, or food/hunger relief
- • A presence or partnership in Oregon or a clear local program there
- • Project budgets in the $10K–$25K band
- • A referral/introduction from a board member, staff, or a prior grantee
- • Evidence of existing relationships with similar funders or listed recipients
Geography
Grants in the latest year flowed to organizations in four states, but a majority of dollars (58%) went to the foundation state, indicating a regional/state focus rather than a strictly local or fully national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 5–9 distinct recipients in each observed year (seven in the latest year) including a mix of national and local groups; there is repeat support for several organizations but a meaningful number of independent recipients are supported.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of an open application process is absent—the funder indicates grants are by preselection and no public website or submission route was found—yet the giving history shows new grantees were added in multiple years, so new entrants appear possible but are likely invited or introduced rather than sourced via an open call.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
