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Cause AnimalsState Arizona167 funders

Foundations that fund animals in Arizona

167 private foundations based in Arizona with a return in the last two years gave $5.3 million to animals organizations in 403 grants. The median grant was $3,000, and 30 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to animals

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is animals.

  1. Timothy T Day Foundation IncPhoenix, AZ · tax year 2024 15 grants Preselected only $581,000 to animals
  2. Dorrance Family FoundationScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2024 13 grants Accepts applications $368,250 to animals
  3. The Smith Tieken Foundation IncMesa, AZ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $260,000 to animals
  4. The Susan L Drescher-Mulzet FoundationParadise Valley, AZ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to animals
  5. The Lazin Animal Foundation IncScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $228,193 to animals
  6. Globe FoundationScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $221,000 to animals
  7. Winifred Stevens FoundationTempe, AZ · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $195,000 to animals
  8. FB FoundationScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $128,000 to animals
  9. Roney Family FoundationConcho, AZ · tax year 2025 12 grants Preselected only $125,000 to animals
  10. Frankel Family FoundationPrescott, AZ · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $121,000 to animals
  11. The Eleanor Kagi Foundation A Lynn M LegacyScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $110,000 to animals
  12. The Pelican Charitable FoundationScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to animals
  13. The Heidenreich FoundationScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to animals
  14. Lamb FoundationScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to animals
  15. Missy Turner Family FoundationParadise Valley, AZ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $92,350 to animals
  16. Click Family FoundationTucson, AZ · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $83,900 to animals
  17. Virginia G Piper Charitable TrustPhoenix, AZ · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $82,025 to animals
  18. Moreno Family FoundationPhoenix, AZ · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $77,000 to animals
  19. The Virginia M Ullman FoundationPhoenix, AZ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to animals
  20. The Norton FoundationGlendale, AZ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to animals
  21. Research Corporation dba Research Corporation for Science AdvancementTucson, AZ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $66,000 to animals
  22. Christian V and Lisa D Young Family FoundationScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $64,000 to animals
  23. Twiford FoundationPhoenix, AZ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $61,000 to animals
  24. Joy in Blue FoundationLitchfield Park, AZ · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $60,000 to animals
  25. Idealistic Cause FoundationMesa, AZ · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $60,000 to animals
  26. The Ellie & Les Hayt Family FoundationPeoria, AZ · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $56,000 to animals
  27. The Susan and Ford Schumann FoundationScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2025 34 grants Preselected only $54,510 to animals
  28. Margaret T Morris FoundationPrescott, AZ · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $52,500 to animals
  29. The Dicecco Family FoundationGilbert, AZ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to animals
  30. Garcia Family FoundationTempe, AZ · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to animals
  31. The Morris FoundationCarefree, AZ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to animals
  32. RCB FoundationScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to animals
  33. Silvio and Sally J Ingui Charitable TrustScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2025 7 grants Preselected only $46,000 to animals
  34. Robert D Fisher Foundation IncScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $45,000 to animals
  35. Evim FoundationTucson, AZ · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $44,000 to animals
  36. Goldberg Family FoundationScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $42,000 to animals
  37. Porietis FoundationSun City West, AZ · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $36,034 to animals
  38. Stevens Haven Charitable FoundationCasa Grande, AZ · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $34,487 to animals
  39. Flinn FoundationPhoenix, AZ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $33,000 to animals
  40. Witthoft Apprill Family FoundationOro Valley, AZ · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $32,000 to animals
  41. Spirit and Word Ministries IncPhoenix, AZ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $30,725 to animals
  42. Ckko FoundationScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $30,000 to animals
  43. Weiss Family Impact FundScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to animals
  44. Sciabica Family FoundationTucson, AZ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to animals
  45. All About Animals IncCave Creek, AZ · tax year 2025 17 grants Preselected only $28,500 to animals
  46. The Papp Family FoundationPhoenix, AZ · tax year 2025 8 grants Preselected only $28,240 to animals
  47. Pet HeavenPhoenix, AZ · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $25,350 to animals
  48. Craig and Barbara Barrett FoundationParadise Valley, AZ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to animals
  49. Johnson Family Foundation IncScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to animals
  50. William and Mary Ross FoundationTucson, AZ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to animals

Open to applications

25 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Dorrance Family FoundationScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2024 13 grants Accepts applications $368,250 to animals
  2. The Susan L Drescher-Mulzet FoundationParadise Valley, AZ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to animals
  3. The Eleanor Kagi Foundation A Lynn M LegacyScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $110,000 to animals
  4. Click Family FoundationTucson, AZ · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $83,900 to animals
  5. Virginia G Piper Charitable TrustPhoenix, AZ · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $82,025 to animals
  6. The Virginia M Ullman FoundationPhoenix, AZ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to animals
  7. Research Corporation dba Research Corporation for Science AdvancementTucson, AZ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $66,000 to animals
  8. Margaret T Morris FoundationPrescott, AZ · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $52,500 to animals
  9. The Dicecco Family FoundationGilbert, AZ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to animals
  10. Ckko FoundationScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $30,000 to animals
  11. The Frantzman Scott Charitable FoundationScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2025 8 grants Accepts applications $24,000 to animals
  12. Haehn Foundation IncMesa, AZ · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to animals
  13. The Picerne Family Charitable FoundationPhoenix, AZ · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $14,000 to animals
  14. The Legacy Foundation of Southeast ArizonaSierra Vista, AZ · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $12,000 to animals
  15. Allyn Family FoundationScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to animals
  16. Dr Green Mom FoundationCave Creek, AZ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to animals
  17. Beach Family Foundation IncScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $8,500 to animals
  18. Ashton Family FoundationTucson, AZ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to animals
  19. Shipley Family FoundationNogales, AZ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to animals
  20. Florence Copper Community FoundationFlorence, AZ · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $4,000 to animals
  21. Beaty Martinez Foundation IncScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,520 to animals
  22. JW Kieckhefer FoundationPrescott, AZ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to animals
  23. The Kai Family FoundationTucson, AZ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to animals
  24. Donald Pitt Family FoundationTucson, AZ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to animals
  25. Dorrance Foundation for EducationScottsdale, AZ · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $750 to animals