Costco Foundation Grants for New Jersey Programs
New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits running programs for children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary support that strengthens community services. Focused on measurable outcomes and community collaboration, the Costco Foundation invites organizations, including those with dog rescue–adjacent youth or human services work, to apply for grants reviewed within 4–6 weeks.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Support for Animal Welfare
Animal welfare and dog rescue nonprofits with innovative human services or community programs can access funding through the Creag Foundation, which accepts proposals nationally, including New Jersey. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations must have held their status for at least one year and be testing new approaches to social problems or previously unaddressed issues.
Creag Foundation
New Jersey Youth Services Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth in New Jersey can receive up to US $15,000 for programs advancing health, education, development, and welfare. The Dan Paul Foundation supports efforts such as child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, environmental education, and early childhood development, which may benefit dog rescues with youth-focused or educational initiatives.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Startups
With a mission to support early-stage social impact ventures, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides New Jersey animal welfare and other nonprofits and impact-driven startups with up to US $300,000 over three years. Eligible organizations operate in priority regions, serve underserved communities, and offer scalable, measurable solutions that can rapidly expand their impact.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in New Jersey
New Jersey cultural nonprofits offering arts, science, or arts education programming can apply for the Hearst Foundation: Culture Grant, with awards of More than US $100,000. Grants from the Hearst Foundation support established U.S. 501(c)(3) institutions such as museums, theaters, symphonies, and arts schools, including programs that may complement humane education or outreach by dog rescues.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Community Funding for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in health and welfare, education, or community services can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants supporting healthcare access, STEM education, food pantries, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. New Jersey dog rescues with qualifying community or health-focused programs may be eligible, especially those serving underserved populations or promoting community wellbeing.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth Programs
New Jersey organizations and social enterprises serving urban children and youth in education, health, or family economic stability can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation; awards are more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible applicants must meet the foundation’s focus areas, geographic criteria, and values standards.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Support for Community Development
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations advancing early childhood education or community economic development can apply for PNC Foundation grants in New Jersey and other PNC markets. With a mission to strengthen communities, PNC Foundation provides funding for programs such as preschool education, affordable housing, small-business support, job training, arts and cultural enrichment, and services for low- and moderate-income families, which may benefit dog rescues with broader community initiatives.
PNC Foundation
Community Development Grants for Charities from Roche
New Jersey accredited charities running humanitarian, social development, education, community, environmental, or arts projects can access funding through Roche for innovative, high-quality initiatives. Dog rescues and other animal welfare groups may be eligible if their local programs align with Roche’s focus areas and allow meaningful employee engagement and collaboration with local authorities and partners.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations providing health, education, or disaster relief services can seek support for vulnerable and marginalized communities, including work that may complement animal welfare efforts in New Jersey. Semnani Family Foundation provides global human and social services, healthcare access, child and women’s health, literacy, and disaster relief funding across multiple countries, including the U.S.
Semnani Family Foundation
New Jersey Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in charitable, educational, scientific, or medical fields can access funding through Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for programs carried out in the U.S. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under federal law and, when applicable, California law, and should demonstrate strong management and broad impact on their target populations.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or diversity programs can access funding through Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship program. Grants may benefit dog rescues and animal welfare groups when their work advances economic mobility, neighborhood preservation, or critical needs like hunger and shelter in low- and moderate-income communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Human Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those working in human and social services or poverty alleviation, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants. U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities, including groups that may also operate dog rescue programs in New Jersey, may be eligible.
Gupta Family Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Grants for New Jersey Animal Welfare
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
New Jersey animal welfare and dog rescue 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking program or project support can apply for US $1,000 - US $10,000 in funding. New Jersey animal welfare organizations can access funding through Hansen Family Foundation for work benefiting children, animals, education, humanitarian needs, the environment, and arts and culture, with preference for modest budgets and reasonable overhead.
Hansen Family Foundation
Animal Welfare Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Dog rescues and other 501(c)(3) animal welfare organizations in the Southern U.S. can apply for Robinson Foundation support for programs that tangibly improve lives. Grants from Robinson Foundation help groups addressing animal welfare, children and families, poverty relief, disaster response, education, medical assistance, conservation, veterans’ issues, and religious or spiritual endeavors, excluding capital projects.
Robinson Foundation
New Jersey Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events can apply for grants or event sponsorships, including dog rescues and other animal welfare groups. Insperity provides eligible charities in its New Jersey service areas with philanthropic contributions or sponsorships once per year to help them meet financial and community goals.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for New Jersey Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in New Jersey can seek project or program support. With a mission to uplift worthy forces for change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides charitable organizations with funding that may benefit dog rescues whose work aligns with these broader priorities.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and local government entities supporting education, environment, entrepreneurship, or community enrichment may be eligible for community program funding in New Jersey. Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports initiatives near its manufacturing communities that enhance long-term well-being; New Jersey animal welfare and dog rescue groups may qualify if they meet these priorities and location criteria.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations that provide basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence services in New Jersey can apply for TJX Foundation grants. Dog rescues and animal welfare groups may be eligible if their programs help vulnerable families and children access food, shelter, safety, or supportive opportunities.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for New Jersey Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
New Jersey 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries can seek unrestricted funding for environmental and human services programs, including community services. Focused on broad community and environmental needs, the Lawrence Foundation invites eligible organizations to request general operating or project support, with typical awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000 that may complement dog rescue and animal welfare efforts.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Grants from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help New Jersey animal welfare and community organizations fund programs and facilities. IRS-qualified U.S. nonprofits, including those involved in environmental and wildlife protection or community-based services, can request US $1,000 - US $20,000, which may benefit dog rescues and related initiatives.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Basic Needs Funding for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in New Jersey working on hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, or community vitality programs can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants. Focused on basic needs, economic development, and cultural enrichment, eligible U.S.-based nonprofits with strong Ameriprise volunteer engagement may benefit, including those whose work intersects with animal welfare or pet-owner support.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in New Jersey
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
New Jersey animal welfare and dog rescue nonprofits can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation for projects in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental work. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations may apply for US $5,000 - US $25,000 in one-year project support during the annual October 1–March 1 grant cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in New Jersey
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in New Jersey communities served by O’Reilly Auto Parts can seek funding for programs improving quality of life for underserved people. With a mission to strengthen economic stability, health, and social services, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides project, general operating, and capital support that may benefit dog rescues with community-focused services.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth with education, housing, hunger relief, or environmental programs in New Jersey can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Dog rescues and animal welfare groups may be eligible if they run qualifying youth, family, or community-focused initiatives.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Community Partnership Grants for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
U.S. nonprofit organizations, including New Jersey animal welfare and dog rescue groups with strong cross-sector partnerships, can apply for Mutual of America Foundation's Community Partnership Award to recognize exemplary collaborative community initiatives. This national competition honors six partnerships each year that measurably improve lives, demonstrate replicable models, and address significant social issues through shared leadership.
Mutual Of America Foundation