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Foundations that fund animals in Maryland

230 private foundations based in Maryland with a return in the last two years gave $7.6 million to animals organizations in 505 grants. The median grant was $3,000, and 66 of these foundations accept applications.

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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. Arthur H Korn Charitable Remainder UnitrustAnnapolis, MD · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $969,000 to animals
  2. The Shared Earth FoundationChestertown, MD · tax year 2025 9 grants Accepts applications $752,500 to animals
  3. The Old Sycamore FoundationColumbia, MD · tax year 2025 7 grants Preselected only $467,408 to animals
  4. The David O and Martha G Campbell Family Foundation IncDavidsonville, MD · tax year 2025 16 grants Preselected only $423,000 to animals
  5. The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment IncBethesda, MD · tax year 2024 16 grants Accepts applications $415,200 to animals
  6. Felburn FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2024 16 grants Accepts applications $384,000 to animals
  7. Stephen M Gorn Family Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $202,250 to animals
  8. The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $190,000 to animals
  9. Carolyn S & Donald F Obrecht FoundationBaldwin, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $180,000 to animals
  10. Sherman Family FoundationBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $180,000 to animals
  11. The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti FoundationBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $175,000 to animals
  12. T Rowe Price FoundationBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $165,000 to animals
  13. France-Merrick Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $150,800 to animals
  14. Trust UW Cleveland AmoryChevy Chase, MD · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $150,000 to animals
  15. The Reis Foundation IncEllicott City, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $150,000 to animals
  16. Hittman Family Foundation IncTowson, MD · tax year 2024 10 grants Preselected only $140,000 to animals
  17. The Hackerman Foundation IncTowson, MD · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $125,000 to animals
  18. The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation IncHagerstown, MD · tax year 2025 8 grants Preselected only $119,500 to animals
  19. The Educational Foundation of AmericaBethesda, MD · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $110,000 to animals
  20. The Kahlert Foundation IncSykesville, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $110,000 to animals
  21. Norman Winer Charitable TrustChevy Chase, MD · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $85,000 to animals
  22. Nora Roberts FoundationGlenn Dale, MD · tax year 2025 7 grants Preselected only $76,000 to animals
  23. The Bunting Family FoundationHunt Valley, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $68,500 to animals
  24. Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation IncEaston, MD · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $62,400 to animals
  25. Nasdaq Educational Foundation IncRockville, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $60,000 to animals
  26. Blanket Fort FoundationTowson, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $60,000 to animals
  27. James S Bealmear Irrevocable TrustHunt Valley, MD · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $53,602 to animals
  28. Haugh Family Charitable FoundationLaurel, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to animals
  29. The Four Hearts Foundation IncLutherville, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to animals
  30. The Pet Care TrustForest Hill, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $49,500 to animals
  31. Cornell Douglas Foundation IncBethesda, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $45,000 to animals
  32. CB Laub Family FoundationPotomac, MD · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $40,000 to animals
  33. Dietrich American FoundationBaltimore, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $40,000 to animals
  34. The George L Shields Foundation IncBethesda, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $40,000 to animals
  35. The John J Leidy Foundation IncTowson, MD · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $40,000 to animals
  36. The MC Cutchen FoundationBrunswick, MD · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to animals
  37. The John J Pohanka Family FoundationCapitol Heights, MD · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $35,000 to animals
  38. Carver Foundation IncGermantown, MD · tax year 2025 8 grants Preselected only $33,181 to animals
  39. The Wyman Family Foundation IncEaston, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $30,000 to animals
  40. Barron Family Foundation IncPotomac, MD · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $28,000 to animals
  41. Brown Advisory Charitable Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to animals
  42. Sherman Fairchild Foundation IncChevy Chase, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to animals
  43. Ingrid D Tauber Fund IncRockville, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to animals
  44. The Alvin and Betty Sellman Charitable Foundation IncTowson, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to animals
  45. National Opossum Society IncCatonsville, MD · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $22,000 to animals
  46. The Phase FoundationGermantown, MD · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $22,000 to animals
  47. The William and Karin Banks Foundation IncBethesda, MD · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $20,500 to animals
  48. The Evelyn Johnson Charitable FoundationTowson, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to animals
  49. The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to animals
  50. The Fred Frederick Family Foundation IncEaston, MD · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $20,000 to animals

Open to applications

25 foundations

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

  1. The Shared Earth FoundationChestertown, MD · tax year 2025 9 grants Accepts applications $752,500 to animals
  2. The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment IncBethesda, MD · tax year 2024 16 grants Accepts applications $415,200 to animals
  3. Felburn FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2024 16 grants Accepts applications $384,000 to animals
  4. The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $190,000 to animals
  5. T Rowe Price FoundationBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $165,000 to animals
  6. France-Merrick Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $150,800 to animals
  7. Haugh Family Charitable FoundationLaurel, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to animals
  8. CB Laub Family FoundationPotomac, MD · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $40,000 to animals
  9. The John J Leidy Foundation IncTowson, MD · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $40,000 to animals
  10. The MC Cutchen FoundationBrunswick, MD · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to animals
  11. The Wyman Family Foundation IncEaston, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $30,000 to animals
  12. Brown Advisory Charitable Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to animals
  13. The Phase FoundationGermantown, MD · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $22,000 to animals
  14. The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to animals
  15. Mary Jean and Oliver Travers Foundation IncPhoenix, MD · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $19,500 to animals
  16. Ray Rowe 1988 TR for AnimalsBaltimore, MD · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $18,000 to animals
  17. George Wasserman Family Foundation IncBethesda, MD · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to animals
  18. The Harold Glen and Audrey G Benson Trumpower Foundation IncWestminster, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to animals
  19. Allegis Group Foundation IncHanover, MD · tax year 2025 13 grants Accepts applications $13,438 to animals
  20. Dimick FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $12,000 to animals
  21. The O'Neil Family Foundation IncOwings Mills, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to animals
  22. Frank E & Miriam Loveman Foundation IncOwings Mills, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to animals
  23. Schwemm Family FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to animals
  24. Mead Family FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to animals
  25. Carroll A Weinberg MD and Charlotte Cohen Weinberg Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to animals