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Who funds animal-related in Mississippi: 64 foundations, $1.4 million in grants

64 private foundations paid 203 grants totaling $1,390,709 to animal-related nonprofits in Mississippi, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Walton Family Foundation Inc, with $300,000 in 1 grant.

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Cause
Animal-related
Recipients in
Mississippi
Foundations
64
Grants
203
Total granted
$1,390,709

Foundations that funded animal-related in Mississippi

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR1$300,000$300,000Wildlife MississippiTo support natural infrastructure solutions to protect agricultural and developed lands, buffer the effects of climate change, and help meet the economic, social, and environmental needs of local landapps.irs.gov
Leslie L Alexander Foundation IncDelray Beach, FL6$245,000$85,000Animal Rescue Fund of MississippiAnimal rescueapps.irs.gov
Mississippi Power Foundation IncGulfport, MS3$138,500$125,000Mississippi AquariumIncrease aquarium traffic during customer appreciationapps.irs.gov
Sidewalk Angels IncSanta Monica, CA1$130,000$130,000Tunica Humane SocietyTo rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need.apps.irs.gov
Perry and Joyce Johns FoundationFort Worth, TX2$125,000$100,000Tishomingo County Foster RescueAnimal rescueapps.irs.gov
The Sanderson FoundationEthelsville, AL1$87,619$87,619Columbus Lowndes Humane SocietyCare and well being of animalsapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA114$52,620$5,258Tunica Humane SocietyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Angela J Bowen Conservancy FoundationOlympia, WA2$50,000$35,000Friends of the Animal Shelter in Hancock CountyControl of feral and domestic animal populations for wildlife habitat enhancementapps.irs.gov
Pedigree FoundationFranklin, TN2$30,000$15,000Clarksdale Animal Rescue Effort & Shelter IncAnimal Rescue Relief Purposesapps.irs.gov
The Rachael Ray FoundationNew York, NY1$25,000$25,000Southern Pines Animal ShelterAn unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
J & J Smith Charitable FoundationLouisville, KY1$16,021$16,021Tupelo-Lee Humane SocietyGeneral charitableapps.irs.gov
The Dick Molpus FoundationRidgeland, MS2$12,000$10,000Pollys Paws IncContribute to organization's exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Amory Outreach Foundation IncAmory, MS1$10,000$10,000Healing Horses Ranch IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Brady FoundationSalisbury, NC1$10,000$10,000Gulf Coast Primate SanctuaryCharitable useapps.irs.gov
Elizabeth H and Thomas H Broadus Jr Charitable FoundationNantucket, MA1$10,000$10,000Little Mountain Rescueprogram supportapps.irs.gov
Leo W Seal Jr Family FoundationBay St Louis, MS1$10,000$10,000Friends of the Animal Shelter in Hancock CountySupport of shelter activitiesapps.irs.gov
Lewis Pirkle FoundationShreveport, LA1$10,000$10,000Oktibbeha County Humane SocietyTo serve as a resource for pets and their peopleapps.irs.gov
Selby and Richard McRae FoundationJackson, MS1$10,000$10,000Wildlife MississippiWildlife conservation in mississippiapps.irs.gov
The Addie Foundation Uad 128011Cincinnati, OH1$10,000$10,000Tunica Humane SocietyProject/program supportapps.irs.gov
Brevard Family FoundationTupelo, MS1$7,500$7,500Tupelo Lee Humane SocietyCharitableapps.irs.gov
Cme Group FoundationChicago, IL2$7,500$5,000Rocking R Ranch & Rescue IncMedicalapps.irs.gov
SSS FoundationNatchez, MS2$7,500$4,500Hoofbeats & Pawprints RescueTo support charitable activities.apps.irs.gov
Ellard Family FoundationAddison, TX1$7,075$7,075Winona Animal Advocacy GroupDonationapps.irs.gov
Deupree Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$6,000$6,000Fixin the CoastGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Burdette Family FoundationPass Christian, MS3$6,000$4,000Humane Society of South MSPromote ethical treatment of animalsapps.irs.gov
Allen Family Foundation IncCollierville, TN1$5,000$5,000Southern Jewel Dog RescueRescue dogs in memphis metroapps.irs.gov
Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable TrustDewitt, AR3$5,000$2,000Cheshire AbbeyGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Hardeman-Steele Foundation IncGreenwood, MS1$5,000$5,000Southern Mutts Rescue IncThe organization adopts, fosters, and rescues animals in the Greenwood community.apps.irs.gov
Larry and Michael Johnson Family FoundationFlowood, MS1$5,000$5,000Animal Rescue Fund of MississippiSupport purpose of organizationapps.irs.gov
Mildred W Fairchild FoundationTupelo, MS1$5,000$5,000Southern Pines Animal ShelterProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg FoundationNew York, NY1$5,000$5,000Marshall County Humane SocietyGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
The Love Tank FoundationVicksburg, MS1$5,000$5,000Vicksburg Warren Humane SocietyAnimal protection and welfareapps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY7$3,695$1,350Tupelo Lee Humane SocietyMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
May Ellen & Gerald Ritter FoundationLexington Ave TH Floo, NY1$3,000$3,000Roadside Rescue NetworkGeneralapps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI1$3,000$3,000Hoofbeats and Pawprints RescueMatching Grantapps.irs.gov
Walker FoundationRidgeland, MS1$2,500$2,500Mississippi Wildlife FederationTo support the mission of the organization.apps.irs.gov
Harless Foundation - Trustmark National Bank AgentJackson, MS1$2,280$2,280The Least of These Animal RescueGeneral supportof the doneeapps.irs.gov
Ike Nizam Foundation IncBrentwood, TN1$2,100$2,100Animal Aid of MississippiTo promote and support function as public charities and/or exempt operating foundationsapps.irs.gov
Aranosian Family FoundationWarner, NH1$2,000$2,000Tunica Humane SocietyTo assist in care of stray animalsapps.irs.gov
Assurant FoundationAtlanta, GA1$1,106$1,106Cheshire AbbeyFinancial Assistanceapps.irs.gov
Bessoncooper Fund IncMiami Beach, FL1$1,000$1,000Tupelo Lee Humane SocietyGeneralapps.irs.gov
Louis Lou Ann and Melissa Poynter Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$1,000$1,000Cheshire AbbeyGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Mendenhall Family Foundation IncShreveport, LA1$1,000$1,000Tupelo Lee Humane SocietyGeneralapps.irs.gov
Northwest Mississippi Realtor FoundationNesbit, MS1$1,000$1,000Tunica Humane SocietyAnimal shelterapps.irs.gov
Salutare Deum FoundationHarahan, LA1$1,000$1,000St Francis Animal SanctuaryReduce the homeless pet population in the southeastern part of the u.s. through a combination of adoption programs, aggressive spay and neuter campaigns, and education programs that promote responsiblapps.irs.gov
Shadetree Partners IncEl Dorado, AR1$1,000$1,000Delta Wind BirdsGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Duffield Family Foundation Dba Maddie's FundPleasanton, CA1$1,000$1,000Southern Pines Animal ShelterOpen arms challenge 2024apps.irs.gov
The Emry Oxford Foundation IncGreenville, MS1$1,000$1,000Precious Paws MSCharityapps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRolling Meadows, IL2$662$610Rocking R Ranch & Rescue IncGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$500$500Hoovers Hause All Dog RescueCharitable operations expensesapps.irs.gov
Lea Brent Family Charitable TrustGreenviile, MS1$500$500Wildlife MississippiConservationapps.irs.gov
Mark S Jordan Family FoundationRidgeland, MS1$500$500Wildlife MississippiSupport wildlife conservation in msapps.irs.gov
Reedy Acres FoundationWater Valley, MS1$500$500Second Chance Animal AllianceSupport county animal shelterapps.irs.gov
Telos Foundation IncJackson, MS1$500$500Wildlife MississippiUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL1$500$500Abandoned To AdoredEmployee helping handsapps.irs.gov
Ge Aerospace FoundationNorwalk, CT2$450$250Southern Pines Animal ShelterMatching giftapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO2$155$100Luckys Little RescueAnimal-relatedapps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ1$125$125Wild Again in Mississippi IncMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
Eastern Bank FoundationWakefield, MA1$100$100Mississippi Spay and Neuter InitiativeExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY1$50$50Tunica Humane SocietyMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Financial Foundation IncRadnor, PA1$50$50For Pets Sake RescueMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
Reader's Digest FoundationNew York, NY1$50$50Hoovers Hause All Dog RescueGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Pella Rolscreen FoundationPella, IA1$26$26Charlie S Crusaders Pet Rescue IncGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX1$25$25For Bullies Sake Bully Breed Rescue25apps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Walton Family Foundation IncWildlife MississippiStoneville, MSTo support natural infrastructure solutions to protect agricultural and developed lands, buffer the effects of climate change, and help meet the economic, social, and environmental needs of local land$300,000apps.irs.gov
Sidewalk Angels IncTunica Humane SocietyTunica, MSTo rescue, rehabilitate and place animals in need.$130,000apps.irs.gov
Mississippi Power Foundation IncMississippi AquariumGulfport, MSIncrease aquarium traffic during customer appreciation$125,000apps.irs.gov
Perry and Joyce Johns FoundationTishomingo County Foster RescueIuka, MSAnimal rescue$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Sanderson FoundationColumbus Lowndes Humane SocietyColumbus, MSCare and well being of animals$87,619apps.irs.gov
Leslie L Alexander Foundation IncAnimal Rescue Fund of MississippiJackson, MSAnimal rescue$85,000apps.irs.gov
Leslie L Alexander Foundation IncTired Dog RescueGulfport, MSAnimal rescue$40,000apps.irs.gov
Leslie L Alexander Foundation IncCedarhill Animal SanctuaryCaledonia, MSAnimal rescue$35,000apps.irs.gov
Leslie L Alexander Foundation IncCopiah County Animal ShelterCrystal Springs, MSAnimal rescue$35,000apps.irs.gov
Angela J Bowen Conservancy FoundationFriends of the Animal Shelter in Hancock CountyBay St Louis, MSControl of feral and domestic animal populations for wildlife habitat enhancement$35,000apps.irs.gov
Leslie L Alexander Foundation IncHoofbeats and Pawprints RescueNatchez, MSAnimal rescue$30,000apps.irs.gov
Perry and Joyce Johns FoundationCorinth Alcorn Animal ShelterCorinth, MSAnimal shelter services$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Rachael Ray FoundationSouthern Pines Animal ShelterHattiesburg, MSAn unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose$25,000apps.irs.gov
Leslie L Alexander Foundation IncAnimal Relief and Rescue FellowshipLeland, MSAnimal rescue$20,000apps.irs.gov
J & J Smith Charitable FoundationTupelo-Lee Humane SocietyTupelo, MSGeneral charitable$16,021apps.irs.gov
Pedigree FoundationClarksdale Animal Rescue Effort & Shelter IncClarksdale, MSAnimal Rescue Relief Purposes$15,000apps.irs.gov
Angela J Bowen Conservancy FoundationFriends of Jackson County Animal Shelter PetsOcean Springs, MSControl of feral and domestic animal populations for wildlife habitat enhancement$15,000apps.irs.gov
Pedigree FoundationSouthern Pines Animal ShelterHattiesburg, MSAnimal Rescue Relief Purposes$15,000apps.irs.gov
Leo W Seal Jr Family FoundationFriends of the Animal Shelter in Hancock CountyBay Saint Louis, MSSupport of shelter activities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Brady FoundationGulf Coast Primate SanctuaryPerkinston, MSCharitable use$10,000apps.irs.gov
Amory Outreach Foundation IncHealing Horses Ranch IncAmory, MSGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Elizabeth H and Thomas H Broadus Jr Charitable FoundationLittle Mountain RescueEupora, MSprogram support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Lewis Pirkle FoundationOktibbeha County Humane SocietyStarkville, MSTo serve as a resource for pets and their people$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Dick Molpus FoundationPollys Paws IncPhiladelphia, MSContribute to organization's exempt purpose$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Addie Foundation Uad 128011Tunica Humane SocietyTunica, MSProject/program support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Selby and Richard McRae FoundationWildlife MississippiStoneville, MSWildlife conservation in mississippi$10,000apps.irs.gov
Mississippi Power Foundation IncMississippi Wildlife FederationJackson, MSSupport Conservation efforts yearly contribution$7,500apps.irs.gov
Brevard Family FoundationTupelo Lee Humane SocietyTupelo, MSCharitable$7,500apps.irs.gov
Ellard Family FoundationWinona Animal Advocacy GroupWinona, MSDonation$7,075apps.irs.gov
Deupree Family FoundationFixin the CoastSaucier, MSGeneral & Unrestricted$6,000apps.irs.gov
Mississippi Power Foundation IncWild at Heart RescueVancleave, MSConservation programs around the avian species$6,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTunica Humane SocietyTunica, MSGeneral support$5,258apps.irs.gov
Larry and Michael Johnson Family FoundationAnimal Rescue Fund of MississippiJackson, MSSupport purpose of organization$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg FoundationMarshall County Humane SocietyHolly Springs, MSGeneral purpose$5,000apps.irs.gov
Cme Group FoundationRocking R Ranch & Rescue IncKosciusko, MSMedical$5,000apps.irs.gov
Allen Family Foundation IncSouthern Jewel Dog RescueOlive Branch, MSRescue dogs in memphis metro$5,000apps.irs.gov
Hardeman-Steele Foundation IncSouthern Mutts Rescue IncGreenwood, MSThe organization adopts, fosters, and rescues animals in the Greenwood community.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Mildred W Fairchild FoundationSouthern Pines Animal ShelterHattiesburg, MSProgram support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Love Tank FoundationVicksburg Warren Humane SocietyVicksburg, MSAnimal protection and welfare$5,000apps.irs.gov
SSS FoundationHoofbeats & Pawprints RescueNatchez, MSTo support charitable activities.$4,500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRocking R Ranch & Rescue IncKosciusko, MSGeneral support$4,168apps.irs.gov
The Burdette Family FoundationHumane Society of South MSGulfport, MSPromote ethical treatment of animals$4,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationHoofbeats and Pawprints RescueNatchez, MSMatching Grant$3,000apps.irs.gov
SSS FoundationNatchez Adams County Humane SocietyNatchez, MSTo support charitable activities.$3,000apps.irs.gov
May Ellen & Gerald Ritter FoundationRoadside Rescue NetworkMerion, MSGeneral$3,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHumane Society of South MSGulfport, MSGeneral support$2,791apps.irs.gov
Walker FoundationMississippi Wildlife FederationJackson, MSTo support the mission of the organization.$2,500apps.irs.gov
Cme Group FoundationRocking R Ranch & Rescue IncKosciusko, MSRescue improvements$2,500apps.irs.gov
Harless Foundation - Trustmark National Bank AgentThe Least of These Animal RescueEllisville, MSGeneral supportof the donee$2,280apps.irs.gov
Ike Nizam Foundation IncAnimal Aid of MississippiPass Chris, MSTo promote and support function as public charities and/or exempt operating foundations$2,100apps.irs.gov
Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable TrustCheshire AbbeyJackson, MSGeneral fund$2,000apps.irs.gov
Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable TrustSaving Grace Animal RescueYazoo City, MSGeneral fund$2,000apps.irs.gov
Aranosian Family FoundationTunica Humane SocietyTunica, MSTo assist in care of stray animals$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Dick Molpus FoundationWest Point Clay County Animal ShelterWest Point, MSContribute to organization's exempt purpose$2,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCedarhill Animal Sanctuary IncCaledonia, MSGeneral support$1,898apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPearl River County Spca IncPicayune, MSGeneral support$1,685apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMississippi Animal Rescue LeagueJackson, MSGeneral support$1,530apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAnimal Rescue Fund of MississippiJackson, MSGeneral support$1,400apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of the Animal Shelter in Hancock CountyBay St Louis, MSGeneral support$1,371apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncTupelo Lee Humane SocietyTupelo, MSMatching gifts$1,350apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncTunica Humane SocietyTunica, MSVolunteer program$1,330apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSouthern Pines Animal ShelterHattiesburg, MSGeneral support$1,312apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOktibbeha County Humane Society IncStarkville, MSGeneral support$1,299apps.irs.gov
Assurant FoundationCheshire AbbeyJackson, MSFinancial Assistance$1,106apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHoovers Hause All Dog RescueOlive Branch, MSGeneral support$1,078apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationShaw Pit Bull RescueColumbus, MSGeneral support$1,052apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTupelo Lee Humane SocietyTupelo, MSGeneral support$1,041apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTired Dog RescueGulfport, MSGeneral support$1,013apps.irs.gov
Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable TrustBelzoni Animal Rescue KennelBelzoni, MSGeneral fund$1,000apps.irs.gov
Louis Lou Ann and Melissa Poynter Family FoundationCheshire AbbeyJackson, MSGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Shadetree Partners IncDelta Wind BirdsOxford, MSGeneral fund$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Burdette Family FoundationMississippi AquariumGulfport, MSMarine education and research$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Emry Oxford Foundation IncPrecious Paws MSLeland, MSCharity$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Duffield Family Foundation Dba Maddie's FundSouthern Pines Animal ShelterHattiesburg, MSOpen arms challenge 2024$1,000apps.irs.gov
Salutare Deum FoundationSt Francis Animal SanctuaryTylertown, MSReduce the homeless pet population in the southeastern part of the u.s. through a combination of adoption programs, aggressive spay and neuter campaigns, and education programs that promote responsibl$1,000apps.irs.gov
Northwest Mississippi Realtor FoundationTunica Humane SocietyTunica, MSAnimal shelter$1,000apps.irs.gov
Bessoncooper Fund IncTupelo Lee Humane SocietyTupelo, MSGeneral$1,000apps.irs.gov
Mendenhall Family Foundation IncTupelo Lee Humane SocietyTupelo, MSGeneral$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Burdette Family FoundationWoodside Wildlife RescuePass Christian, MSAnimal rescue and rehab$1,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of Jackson County Animal Shelter PetsOcean Springs, MSGeneral support$981apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSecond Chances Animal Rescue- Pontotoc MSPontotoc, MSGeneral support$931apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCheshire AbbeyJackson, MSGeneral support$883apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNew Hope Animal Rescue CenterPetal, MSGeneral support$836apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCentral MS Turtle RescueFlorence, MSGeneral support$832apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncHumane Society of South MSGulfport, MSMatching gifts$800apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationErin Regan Animal SanctuaryPicayune, MSGeneral support$790apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWild at Heart RescueVancleave, MSGeneral support$695apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationColumbus Lowndes Humane SocietyColumbus, MSGeneral support$675apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSouthern Cross Animal RescueLaurel, MSGeneral support$661apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCharlie S Crusaders Pet Rescue IncHorn Lake, MSGeneral support$653apps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRocking R Ranch & Rescue IncKosciusko, MSGeneral exempt purpose$610apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCreature Comforts CCQuitman, MSGeneral support$605apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNew Beginnings Animal RescueOlive Branch, MSGeneral support$604apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHub City Humane SocietyHattiesburg, MSGeneral support$600apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSecond Chance Animal AllianceWater Valley, MSGeneral support$572apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWild Again in Mississippi IncEnid, MSGeneral support$557apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWest Point Clay County Animal ShelterWest Point, MSGeneral support$509apps.irs.gov
The Allstate FoundationAbandoned To AdoredHolly Springs, MSEmployee helping hands$500apps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncHoovers Hause All Dog RescueOlive Branch, MSCharitable operations expenses$500apps.irs.gov
Reedy Acres FoundationSecond Chance Animal AllianceWater Valley, MSSupport county animal shelter$500apps.irs.gov

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