Philanthropic Resources for Companion Animals

Jan 18

Are you looking for additional philanthropic resources for your animal welfare organization in Colorado? We have compiled a list that we hope will be beneficial.

Colorado Spay/Neuter Grants

License Plate Grants from Colorado Pet Overpopulation Fund: Revenue from license plate sales is dedicated to the spay/neuter, veterinary medical treatment, and microchip identification (implant and registration) of pet animals in the care of shelters, rescue groups, and animal control agencies. Organizations can apply from mid-December to mid-February at coloradopetfund.org.

Tax Checkoff Grants from Colorado Pet Overpopulation Fund: Tax Checkoff funds are dedicated to the spay/neuter of owned animals by local coalitions of humane societies, veterinary clinics, and animal care and control organizations. Organizations can apply from mid-May to mid-July at coloradopetfund.org.

Community Foundations

The Council on Foundations has a map of community foundations that you can find here: https://cof.org/page/community-foundation-locator

Community Foundation of Boulder County: Focuses on a broad range of issues including animal care and welfare, arts and culture, civic engagement, education, environment, and health and human services, alongside support for the Latino, LGBTQ+, and Veterans communities. See more at https://www.commfound.org/

Community Foundation of Northern Colorado: Serves Berthoud, Estes Valley, Fort Collins, Loveland, and parts of Eastern Colorado. Learn more on their website at https://nocofoundation.org/

Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado: Covers La Plata, Archuleta, San Juan, Montezuma, and Dolores counties. See more here: https://www.swcommunityfoundation.org/

Longmont Community Foundation: The Longmont Community Foundation is committed to creating an environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable. See more at https://longmontfoundation.org/

Montrose Community Foundation: Montrose Community Foundation supports philanthropy, offers grants and scholarships, planned giving services and donor-advised funds in western Colorado. Visit their website to learn more at https://montrosecf.org/

Southern Colorado Community Foundation: Covers southern counties such as Alamosa, Pueblo, and others. Learn more at https://sccfcolorado.org/

Western Colorado Community Foundation: Focuses on Mesa, Garfield, Eagle, Delta, Montrose, Ouray, and Rio Blanco counties. See more at https://wc-cf.org/

Weld Community Foundation: Serves the Greeley and Weld County areas, funding nonprofits and scholarships. Find out more at https://weldcommunityfoundation.org/

Yampa Valley Community Foundation: Serves the Routt and Moffat County areas, funding nonprofits and building community. Learn more at https://yvcf.org/

Private and Family Foundations

El Pomar Foundation: While headquartered in Colorado Springs, El Pomar Foundation make grants all over the state – investing in organizations, people, and partnerships that help people live better lives. Learn more at https://www.elpomar.org/

Summarlee Foundation: One of their funding priorities is to focus on sterilization and Trap-Neuter-Return, primarily in rural or underserved communities. See more at https://summerlee.org/