Maddie's Fund
EIN 943362163 Public CharityAnnual Giving
$165.9M
2,918 grants · avg $18.4M/yr
public charity (Form 990), grant-level detail not in 990-PF database
$10M+/yr
major funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $2K–$10K
grant size
30%
supporter · 459/1,505 multi-year
repeat
$266.7M
Assets (2024)
1,505
Distinct Recipients
About
Maddie's Fund is a family foundation that funds programs, research, and innovation to achieve a no-kill nation. They support community collaborations, shelter medicine education, and foster care as a standard across the US.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Yes
Contact Person
AMY ZEIFANG
Phone
(925) 310-5450
Deadlines
PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
How to Apply
Only 501(c)(3) public charities, municipal shelters, or universities can apply. Grant programs change year to year. Has awarded $300M+ lifetime to lifesaving work.
Restrictions
GRANTS TO ANIMAL ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS ONLY
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $15.2M | $309.6M | $50.7M | 131 |
| 2017 | $16.6M | $308.4M | $12.8M | 392 |
| 2018 | $26.8M | $302.3M | $17.2M | 860 |
| 2019 | N/A | $285.1M | $28.4M | N/A |
| 2020 | $11.2M | $249.2M | $6.7M | 378 |
| 2021 | $22.8M | $297.4M | $10.7M | 176 |
| 2022 | $27.8M | $258.4M | $20.1M | 344 |
| 2023 | $18.4M | $260.0M | $15.2M | 307 |
| 2024 | $27.1M | $266.7M | $12.5M | 330 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 2918 grants on record
Minimum
$2
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$5K
Average
$57K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$4.7M
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
7.2% of US grants
· Rank #2 of 51 states
$16.8M across
211 grants
35 of 254 counties
Top 10 counties
- 1 Travis
- 2 Bexar
- 3 Dallas
- 4 Harris
- 5 El Paso
- 6 Hidalgo
- 7 Lubbock
- 8 Kaufman
- 9 Cameron
- 10 Galveston
+25 more
counties
· 52 grants
· $208K
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (2,918 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of California | Davis, CA | $4,695,332 | MILLION CAT CHALLENGE 3.0 | 2021 |
| Regents of the University of California | Davis, CA | $4,158,495 | MADDIE'S MILLION PET CHALLENGE | 2022 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | $3,448,181 | ESTABLISHING ALIGNCARE | 2021 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | $2,885,989 | RESEARCH | 2018 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Austin, TX | $2,875,000 | HUMAN ANIMAL SUPPORT SERVICES | 2022 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | $2,701,853 | MILLION CAT CHALLENGE 3.0 | 2021 |
| Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals | New York, NY | $2,639,250 | Operations | 2016 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | $2,365,378 | ESTABLISHING ALIGNCARE | 2022 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | $2,250,000 | 2022 - 2026 SHELTER EMBED PROGRAM | 2022 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Austin, TX | $2,250,000 | EDUCATION | 2018 |
| Adopt-A-Petcom | Claremont, CA | $2,030,000 | Technology | 2017 |
| Humane Society of the United States | Washington, DC | $1,988,979 | Adoptions | 2016 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Austin, TX | $1,750,000 | EDUCATION | 2018 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | $1,692,987 | Operations | 2016 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | $1,692,039 | EDUCATION | 2018 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | $1,622,012 | Research | 2017 |
| Shelter Luv | Pleasanton, CA | $1,500,000 | Operations | 2016 |
| Berkeley Humane | Berkeley, CA | $1,500,000 | CAPITAL | 2018 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | $1,400,000 | 2021 SHELTER EMBED PROGRAM | 2021 |
| Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation | Walnut Creek, CA | $1,392,600 | Adoptions | 2016 |
| Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity | Baltimore, MD | $1,306,000 | 2023 VISION: HUMAN AND ANIMAL WELL-BEING | 2023 |
| Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity | Baltimore, MD | $1,306,000 | 2023 VISION: HUMAN AND ANIMAL WELL-BEING | 2023 |
| Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity | Baltimore, MD | $1,306,000 | 2023 VISION: HUMAN AND ANIMAL WELL-BEING | 2023 |
| Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity | Baltimore, MD | $1,306,000 | 2023 VISION: HUMAN AND ANIMAL WELL-BEING | 2023 |
| Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity | Baltimore, MD | $1,306,000 | 2023 VISION: HUMAN AND ANIMAL WELL-BEING | 2023 |
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