General grants to organizations. Grant requests should be written and include a cover letter with full contact information, a description of the requesting organization, its mission and general operational budget, a detailed description of the project/program, grant budget and schedule, and a description of how success will be measured and evaluated. Grant periods may extend over two or more years and a brief report upon completion is required.

Requests with no contact information may not be considered | Organizations generally awarded no more than once every 3 years (must wait 3 years before re-award)

James E. Dutton Foundation Grants

Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR) High Throughput Sequencing and Genotyping Resource Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

General grantmaking to nonprofit organizations; cycles alternate between people-focused funding (poverty alleviation, youth education, improved health outcomes) and an animal-focused cycle (animal welfare/protection). Eligibility and application windows are listed on the foundation's application page.

Must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization | Must be described in IRS section 509(a)(2) (or in certain cases 509(a)(3)) | Fund recipient organizations based in the United States (foundation funds efforts in United States, Sri Lanka, and India) — see page for scope | Final report must be submitted no more than 60 days after the end of the grant period and is required before a new application is reviewed | The foundation does not fund scholarships or direct financial awards to individuals | The foundation does not fund sectarian activities for religious organizations | The foundation does not fund political causes, candidates, organizations, or campaigns | The foundation does not fund sponsorship of events, conferences, or meetings | The foundation does not fund disease-specific initiatives and/or medical research | The foundation will not fund organizations that discriminate based on age, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, cultural beliefs, disability, or sex

Chandramohan Family Foundation Grants

We value community. Our mission is to connect with our communities to support young minds, invest in our current and future workforce, create vibrant culture and vital communities, improve health and human services and protect our natural resources.

Must be a 501(c)(3) public nonprofit | Must provide organization's tax exempt status letter under Section 501(c)(3)

Otter Tail Corporation Foundation Grants

The Trustees meet several times a year, and the Contributionship accepts and processes applications for grants throughout the year. All applications and progress reports must be submitted online via the Blackbaud/YourCause portal.

The Contributionship does not fund the costs or expenses of existing staff allocated to a project it is asked to support. | The Trustees do not consider unsolicited operating proposals or operating seed money requests. | Organizations that have received a grant must 'rest' for a calendar year before submitting a new proposal. | Grant applications from an organization known to have discriminatory policies will not be considered.

McLean Contributionship Grants

Invites applications for projects to advance the quality of life for companion animals and native wildlife, focused on helping organizations go beyond basic care with innovative projects. Applicants must begin with a required online Letter of Inquiry (LOI).

Have a current 501(c)(3) ruling from the IRS. | Located in Ohio or selected counties in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York and Wisconsin. | Provide evidence of proper financial stewardship. | Financial support from 100% of board members. | Have written policies on adoption procedures, spaying/neutering companion animals leaving the agency, display/release of wildlife, and keep records on intake/disposition of all animals. | Annual revenue for basic animal sheltering, rescue, and care activities from sustainable sources.

Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust Grants

Local cash grants awarded by Walmart U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs and Distribution Centers to support local organizations addressing community needs.

Must have a Spark Good account on Walmart.com and be verified by Deed | Must serve the same service area that the facility they are requesting funding from serves | Eligible entity types limited to 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, schools, and faith-based organizations (Deed verified)

James E. Dutton Foundation Grants

About this program

Eligibility

Geographic eligibility

Contact & website

[email protected]

414-640-0523

jameseduttonfoundation.org

Past recipients

2025

Pineview Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

$12,500

Friends Of The Cedarburg Bog Inc

$10,000

Raptor Education Group Inc

$10,000

Urban Ecology Center

$10,000

Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc

$10,000

Wisconsin Humane Society

$10,000

Rock River Coalition

$8,778

Carroll University

$7,500

Lake Michigan Bird Observatory

$7,068

Closes in 3 days

~$5K (172 grants)

Wisconsin

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Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR) High Throughput Sequencing and Genotyping Resource Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

~$820K

Chandramohan Family Foundation Grants

~$20K

Otter Tail Corporation Foundation Grants

~$5K

McLean Contributionship Grants

~$3M

Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust Grants

~$15K

Spark Good Local Grants

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