Thornton S Jr And Katrina D
The Thornton S. Glide Jr. and Katrina D. Glide Foundation (EIN 94-3276694) is a Davis, CA private foundation that supports animal protection, land and wildlife conservation, agricultural purposes, and civic arts. The foundation operates a multi-site sanctuary for rescued farm animals and runs an active grant program with online applications.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize animal-welfare, sanctuary, wildlife rehabilitation, land conservation, or community arts organizations with concrete project or equipment needs and a California presence or partnership.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on animal rescue, veterinary care, spay/neuter clinics, sanctuary operations, or small conservation easements
- • Requests for program support, veterinary supplies, equipment, or modest capital items in the typical $1K–$50K range
- • A California-based presence or clear benefit to California communities
- • Ability to complete the public online application and meet a posted deadline
Geography
Grantmaking is strongly California-focused—about 89% of dollars stayed in CA in 2024—but the foundation also made awards to organizations across 21 states, so the footprint is primarily state-level with some out-of-state reach.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set with 214 distinct grantees and many modest-sized awards, indicating wide institutional variety rather than support concentrated in a few entities.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows many new entrants in 2024 (149 new recipients) and a public online application process is published, so an unfamiliar applicant appears plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
