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Cause AnimalsState Delaware505 funders

Foundations that fund animals in Delaware

505 private foundations based in Delaware with a return in the last two years gave $31.9 million to animals organizations in 1,505 grants. The median grant was $2,700, and 42 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. Head & Heart Foundation TR 12319Wilmington, DE · tax year 2025 43 grants Preselected only $5,450,000 to animals
  2. The Morgridge Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $2,671,358 to animals
  3. BAND FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 11 grants Preselected only $1,845,000 to animals
  4. The Knobloch Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 11 grants Preselected only $1,791,239 to animals
  5. The Carol Moss FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 22 grants Preselected only $1,174,000 to animals
  6. Donald J Slavik Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 11 grants Preselected only $1,171,478 to animals
  7. Walder FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $1,126,091 to animals
  8. Laguntza FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 13 grants Preselected only $1,095,000 to animals
  9. Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman SachsWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $1,040,000 to animals
  10. Maud and Burton Goldfield Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 16 grants Preselected only $714,000 to animals
  11. Longwood Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $550,000 to animals
  12. The Essex Avenue FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to animals
  13. The Whitcomb Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 12 grants Preselected only $442,000 to animals
  14. Tipping Point Private FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $280,000 to animals
  15. Wilson & Johnson Private FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $275,000 to animals
  16. Walter and Marilyn Joy Samuels Charitable Foundation TrustWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $265,000 to animals
  17. The Tapeats FundWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 8 grants Accepts applications $255,500 to animals
  18. Moccasin Lake FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 11 grants Accepts applications $255,000 to animals
  19. Rajam Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to animals
  20. 849 FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $240,000 to animals
  21. Lennox FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 16 grants Preselected only $219,500 to animals
  22. Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to animals
  23. The Peter and Michelle Detkin Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to animals
  24. The Brandt Jackson FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $200,000 to animals
  25. A Blue Sky FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to animals
  26. Costolo Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $200,000 to animals
  27. Aaron and Patricia Blumberg FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 13 grants Preselected only $198,500 to animals
  28. Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization AKA Lorna Jordan FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $195,000 to animals
  29. Wags and Menace Make a Difference FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 95 grants Preselected only $183,500 to animals
  30. Bur Oak FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $174,000 to animals
  31. JMP Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $172,500 to animals
  32. The KCS Pacific Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 7 grants Preselected only $171,500 to animals
  33. JP's Peace Love & Happiness FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $165,000 to animals
  34. J and K Berman Memorial FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $164,685 to animals
  35. The Janice Spencer Calkin FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $150,000 to animals
  36. American Electric Power FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $144,500 to animals
  37. Joseph & Laura Wortman FDN Co JTC TrustWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $135,000 to animals
  38. Walton Rick & Kathy Charitable TR FDNWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $130,000 to animals
  39. Stich Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $130,000 to animals
  40. Kamps Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $118,000 to animals
  41. Healy Foundation NM MD & FL 058704-000Wilmington, DE · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $108,300 to animals
  42. Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $105,000 to animals
  43. Nimick Forbesway FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to animals
  44. The Barry S Sternlicht FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $100,000 to animals
  45. The Schmetterling FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $100,000 to animals
  46. The Carter Chapman Shreve Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $100,000 to animals
  47. Ellice & Rosa McDonald FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $100,000 to animals
  48. Wiggs Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to animals
  49. Sabino Family Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 7 grants Preselected only $96,700 to animals
  50. The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $94,000 to animals

Open to applications

25 foundations

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

  1. Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman SachsWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $1,040,000 to animals
  2. Longwood Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $550,000 to animals
  3. The Tapeats FundWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 8 grants Accepts applications $255,500 to animals
  4. Moccasin Lake FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 11 grants Accepts applications $255,000 to animals
  5. Rajam Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to animals
  6. Stich Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $130,000 to animals
  7. Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $105,000 to animals
  8. Ellice & Rosa McDonald FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $100,000 to animals
  9. The Riedman FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $62,500 to animals
  10. Deupree Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 24 grants Accepts applications $52,250 to animals
  11. Robinson FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $45,000 to animals
  12. Laffey-Mchugh FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $30,000 to animals
  13. Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to animals
  14. Richard L and Diane M Block FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to animals
  15. Robert and Dana Emery Family Foundation Rockefeller Trust CompanyWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to animals
  16. CTW Foundation IncNewark, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to animals
  17. Welfare Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $18,000 to animals
  18. The WPW FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $18,000 to animals
  19. Pape Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $15,515 to animals
  20. JM McDonald Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to animals
  21. Fair Play FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to animals
  22. The Dorothy G Bender Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $13,000 to animals
  23. WSFS Cares FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $10,000 to animals
  24. The Louis J Capano Jriii Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to animals
  25. The Slemp FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to animals