Fund Raising & Fund Distribution

Animals need your help. With a gift to ACA, you can help all animals whether farm, domestic, service, or wild. We are proud to partner with a wide range of nonprofits that reflect the values of animal lovers, and pleased to offer donors the opportunity to assist animals in ways that speak deeply to them. We advance the protection and rescue of animals from cruelty, neglect, abuse and exploitation; promote spay/neuter services and vet care for companion animals; protect endangered wildlife; and support the training of service animals that allow differently abled people to fully participate in life.

Petsmart Charities Inc is committed to strengthening communities by supporting pets and those who love them. Since 1994, we've granted over $400 million to change-making organizations that help transform the lives of pets and those who love them.

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THE FISH & WILDLIFE FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO PROTECT OUR OUTSTANDING ANIMALS AND PLANTS AND THE LANDS AND WATERS THEY NEED TO SURVIVE. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION (FWC) AND MANY OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS. SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1994, WE HAVE RAISED AND DONATED NEARLY $100 MILLION FOR CONSERVATION AND OUTDOOR RECREATION, INCLUDING YOUTH OUTDOOR EDUCATION.

At Hope Paws Support Fund, we help dog owners cover unexpected medical bills, provide rescue organizations with the funding to save and transport dogs in need, and connect dogs with loving homes through a trusted network. Together, we ensure every dog gets a second chance at a healthy, happy life. Hope Paws Support Fund is built on compassion, transparency, and action. Every effort is guided by the belief that no dog should suffer, and no family should face heartbreak alone simply because help wasn’t available. Together, we can ensure that financial hardship is never a death sentence for a dog and never the reason a family is torn apart. This is more than a nonprofit—it is a promise. A promise to stand beside dogs, families, and rescues when hope is needed most.

TO PROVIDE GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO CERTAIN OTHER CHARITABLE ANIMAL PROTECTION ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING ACCOUNTING AND LEGAL SERVICES, CREATIVE CONSULTATION, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY, DATABASE MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES THAT MAY BE REQUIRED.

PROMOTE THE PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF WILDLIFE HABITAT, ASSISTANCE IN PROVIDING QUALITY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS. EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ROLE HUNTERS PLAY IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND PERPETUATING THE FAMILY TRADITION OF HUNTING AND FISHING.

THE INTERNATIONAL SNOW LEOPARD TRUST AIMS TO ETHICALLY CONSERVE SNOW LEOPARDS AND THEIR HIGH MOUNTAIN ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES, AND THROUGH RESEARCH TO IMPROVE THE UNDERSTANDING OF SNOW LEOPARD BEHAVIOR, NEEDS, HABITATS, AND THREATS.

OPERATE A RESALE STORE TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR ANIMAL RESCUE AND WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFIES AS 501(C)(3) ENTITY IN AND AROUND FERNANDINA BEACH, FL.

ZOO LEARNING FUND (ZLF) MANAGES AN ENDOWMENT FUND THAT FINANCIALLY SUPPORTS, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CENTERED ON CURRICULUM ABOUT ANIMALS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN THROUGHOUT KANSAS CITY AND COMMUNITIES IN ADJACENT COUNTIES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)ZLF MAKES GRANTS TO THE FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY, MO (DBA KANSAS CITY ZOO) TO CARRY OUT SUCH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. FUNDED PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE BOTH ON THE GROUNDS OF THE KANSAS CITY ZOO AND IN LOCAL SCHOOLS OR COMMUNITY FACILITIES.

THE PURPOSE OF THE MEEKER CLASSIC SHEEPDOG CHAMPIONSHIP TRIALS IS TO EDUCATE, PROMOTE AND PRESERVE THE AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE AREA, PROMOTE THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF WORKING STOCK DOGS, WHILE FACILITATING HUMANE DOG AND LIVESTOCK HANDLING AND OWNERSHIP THROUGH SHEEPDOG TRIALS.

BARKUS IS ORGANIZED TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF PETS, HOMELESS ANIMALS AND WORKING/RESCUE DOGS. BARKUS CONDUCTS ACTIVITIES TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND MAKES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT PREVENT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, SEARCH AND RESCUE ANIMALS STRANDED IN NATURAL DISASTERS, PROMOTE AND PERFORM SPEYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS, ASSIST IN ADOPTION OF ANIMALS, PROVIDE SHELTER FOR ANIMALS.

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES IN ORDER TO ADVANCE SCIENCE TO BENEFIT THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF ANIMALS.

ANIMAL DISEASE RESEARCH SPECIFICALLY AS IT APPLES TO POODLES.

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO SHELTER AND AID WASHINGTON COUNTY'S ANIMALS

A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE WELFARE OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND WILDLIFE

TO PROMOTE CANINE CANCER AWARENESS AND THE SIMILARITIES TO HUMAN CANCERS AND TO FUND EDUCATION AND CANCER RESEARCH THAT BENEFITS BOTH PETS AND PEOPLE.

Wildlife conservation and habitat protection achieved through support rural people living near wildlife population in the US NW and Zambia

EcoHealth Alliance integrates innovative science-based solutions and partnerships that increase capacity to achieve two interrelated goals: protecting global health by preventing the outbreak of emerging diseases and safeguarding ecosystems by promoting conservation.

THE MISSION OF THE AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION, INC. IS TO FUND, ADVANCE, AND COMMUNICATE CANINE HEALTH RESEARCH AND SCIENCE THROUGH KNOWLEDGE AND DISCOVERY.

UNITED PET FUND: CONNECTING BUSINESS GENEROSITY WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT CARE FOR ANIMALS IN NEED

THE FOUNDATION DEVELOPS RESOURCES TO ADVANCE THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE TO IMPROVE ANIMAL AND HUMAN HEALTH. DONATIONS HELP SUPPORT CARE FOR ANIMALS IN NEED, VETERINARY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, RESEARCH, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES.

PROVIDE FUNDING TO ENHANCE, PROTECT, AND REHABILITATE GREAT LAKES FISHERY RESOURCES. THE ORGANIZATION WILL MANAGE ITS RESOURCES TO COMPENSATE FOR LOST USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE LAKE MICHIGAN FISHERY RESULTING FROM OPERATION OF THE LUDINGTON PUMPED STORAGE PLANT.

THE MISSION IS TO PROTECT AMERICA'S HORSES AND STRENGTHEN THE HORSE-HUMAN BOND.

The Harmony Fund sponsors international animal rescue and wildlife protection.

THRIFT STORE: SECOND LIFE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT OPERATES A THRIFT STORE (AND ONLINE STORE) TO SUPPORT ANIMAL WELFARE. PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF DONATED MERCHANDISE ARE USED TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ANIMAL RESCUE CHARITIES, SUPPORTING THEIR EFFORTS TO SAVE LIVES AND REDUCE PET OVERPOPULATION. THIS COMMUNITY-FOCUSED MODEL PROMOTES SUSTAINABILITY, COMMUNITY, PET-EDUCATION, ALL WHILE MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON ANIMAL WELFARE.

TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN THE CARE AND PROTECTION OF ANIMALS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.

TO CARE FOR INJURED, ILL, AND ORPHANED WILDLIFE THROUGH REHABILITATION, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND RELEASE.

To prevent the euthanasia of adoptable pets and support animal welfare groups to this end.

OPERATING A RESALE ANTIQUE STORE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANIMAL 501 C (3) ORGANIZATIONS

CONSERVE AND RESTORE WILD ATLANTIC SALMON POPULATION THROUGHOUT ITS RANGE IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC REGION.

PROVIDE GRANTS AND DONATIONS TO VARIOUS NEVADA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND STATE AGENCIES TO BE USED FOR THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF NEVADA WILDLIFE.

CONDUCT ANIMAL RESCUES, REHABILITATION AND REHOME SENIOR ANIMALS ABANDONED TO THE SHELTER'S SYSTEM.

TO PROVIDE SHELTER, FOOD, VETERINARY CARE AND ADOPTION OF HOMELESS CATS

TO RESALE GOODS AND ITEMS CHARITABLY DONATED TO THE ORGANIZATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF PET HELPERS, INC. FUNDS ARE USED TO HOUSE, FEED, AND PROVIDE CARE FOR THE ANIMALS. FUNDS ARE ALSO USED TO PROMOTE HUMANE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PURSUE ANIMAL CRUELTY.

Help Animals India is a 501c3 organization dedicated to improving the lives and welfare of animals by providing financial and consultation to support and build capacity of animal rescue groups in India and Nepal while connecting donors with the most promising and needful groups, ensuring donors' support is spent responsibly and effectively, and thereby cultivating a culture of compassion for all animals

CHARITABLE SUPPORT ORGANIZATION WITH ITS NET INCOME GOING EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF FOUR CHARITIES, VIZ: LIONS BLIND CENTER OF DIABLO VALLEY, PITTSBURG, CA., AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION, ALEXANDER VA., FRIENDS OF ANIMAL SERVICES, ANTIOCH, CA., AND GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND OF SAN RAFAEL, CA.

To save pets from euthanasia

Provide care and support for stray animals

TO SUSTAIN THE FUTURE OF FOOD AND FEED PRODUCTION THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. THE INSTITUTE WAS CREATED TO ADDRESS THE ENORMOUS CHALLENGES OUR FOOD AND FEED PRODUCTION INDUSTRIES WILL FACE IN THE NEXT 40 YEARS AND BEYOND, AS THE WORLD'S POPULATION GROWS BY ALMOST 2.5 BILLION PEOPLE. OVER THIS PERIOD, FOOD PRODUCTION NEEDS WILL DOUBLE. THE INSTITUTE COLLECTIVELY REPRESENTS THE FOOD AND FEED PRODUCTION INDUSTRIES, WITH THE VISION OF HELPING TO SHAPE OUR FUTURE TO FEED THE WORLD. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS AGGRESSIVE GOAL, OUR INDUSTRY MUST BE SUSTAINABLE. THE INSTITUTE IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING CRITICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES TO MAKE OUR FOOD AND FEED PRODUCTION INDUSTRIES SUSTAINABLE WELL INTO THE FUTURE.

ORGANIZATION EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL CARE AND CONTRIBUTES TO ANIMAL WELFARE.

THE AALAS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH ON THE ESSENTIAL ROLE OF RESPONSIBLE LABORATORY ANIMAL CARE AND USE IN SCIENCE TO ADVANCE HUMAN AND ANIMAL HEALTH.

THE MISSION OF LAS HUELLAS IS TO REPOPULATE TURKEYS IN SOUTH TEXAS.

ROCHESTER HOPE FOR PETS' MISSION IS THREEFOLD: IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ROCHESTER AREA COMPANION ANIMALS BY PROVIDING GRANTS FOR VETERINARY CARE TO PETS WHOSE OWNERS ARE IN TIMES OF NEED; ASSISTING VETERINARY HEALTH TEAMS WITH CONTINUING EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COMPANION ANIMAL CARE; AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO ANIMAL-RELATED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MISSIONS SUPPORT HOMELESS ANIMALS IN NEED.

TO AID CITIZENS IN PROTECTING THE WILDLIFE OF IDAHO.

TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE PET OVERPOPULATION THROUGH ANIMAL RESCUE, RE-HOMING AND SPAY / NEUTER.

TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE LAND, NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, OPEN SPACE AND ISLANDS OF THE GREAT LAKES BASIN FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.

OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE AND TO ACCELERATE THE WORK OF LOCAL CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS, LANDOWNERS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO RESTORE COLD WATER FISH HABITAT.