Deadline: 31-Jul-22
The Tipgoomoogus Memorial Trust provides grants for the care and comfort of small household pets.
Small animals shall include dogs, cats, hamsters, birds, etc., normally kept as household pets. Organizations such as animal shelters and dog pounds are preferred.
Through the businesses and the Wells Fargo Foundation, they align the resources and expertise to make a positive impact in communities, address complex societal issues, and help build a more inclusive, sustainable future for all.
Priorities
They provide grants to nonprofit organizations working to strengthen the resilience of the communities and the planet with a focus on supporting nonprofits that strategically align with the funding priorities:
- Financial health, housing affordability, small business growth, and sustainability and environmental justice.
- They prioritize funding to activities and programs that have a broad reach and impact several geographical areas, communities, and/or groups.
- They also focus on supporting the needs of underserved communities and advancing racial equity.
Program Areas
- Environment
- Animals
Requirements
- Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Funding Information
- Average grant size: $5,000 to $10,000
- Average number of grants per year: 4 – 8
- Average total giving per year: $40,000 – $60,000
Program Limitations
- Any small farm animals raised for commercial purposes and any animals raised for research purposes are specifically excluded from benefitting from this trust.
Geographic limitations
- There are no geographic limitations; however, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in New Jersey.
Limitations
The foundation typically does not fund requests for:
- Salaries
- Any small farm animals raised for commercial purposes and any animals raised for research purposes.
Eligibility Criteria
- Have tax exempt status under IRS code 501(c)(3), or be a qualified governmental agency, tribal entity or public school or school system
- Be located in one or more of the counties they serve
- Demonstrate fiscal and administrative stability
- Deliver services addressing critical community needs that align with the strategic focus areas.
Ineligible Criteria
- Individuals
- Organizations that discriminate, including but not limited to, on the basis of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, country of origin, citizenship, veteran, or disability status
- Religious organizations, unless they are engaged in programs that are non-sectarian, benefit a broad base of the community, and have a separate 501(c)(3) designation
- Political action committees, candidates, causes, and lobbying
- Labor, alumni, or fraternal groups
- Recreation, athletic, or sports teams, programs, or leagues
- For-profit entities, including start-up small businesses
- Grants specifically for travel, including student trips or tours.
For more information, visit https://www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/tipgoomoogus-memorial-trust