Grantmaking public charity · EIN 20-3460348
Vca Charities
Los Angeles, CA
Vca Charities is a public charity that makes grants based in Los Angeles, CA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $2.49M in grants paid across 803 grants, with $1.51M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, Underdog Animal Rescue & Rehab and Gulf Coast Humane Soceity.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Vca Charities's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Applications are submitted and reviewed prior to awarding grants. the executive director approves all grants that are awarded. hope funds provides financial support for income-qualified pet owners who cannot afford the cost of emergency veterinary care at vca. vca associates must submit applications on behalf of qualifying pets and their owners. all vca hospitals may participate.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
See schedule o. supporting the joy of pet ownership to more people by helping pets find and remain in loving homes.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Humane Association of New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM | Fighting Hometown Hunger | $73,794 |
| Underdog Animal Rescue & Rehab | Moab, UT | Fighting Hometown Hunger | $58,684 |
| Gulf Coast Humane Soceity | Corpus Christi, TX | Fighting Hometown Hunger; Ready for Rescue | $51,524 |
| The Good Shepherd Humane Society Inc | Eureka Springs, AR | Fighting Hometown Hunger | $51,511 |
| Appalachia Pet Pantry | Whitesburg, KY | Fighting Hometown Hunger | $47,501 |
| The Inner Pup | New Orleans, LA | Fighting Hometown Hunger | $44,627 |
| Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center | Brownsville, TX | Fighting Hometown Hunger; Ready for Rescue | $44,442 |
| Houston Humane Society | Houston, TX | Disaster Relief Grant; Fighting Hometown Hunger | $41,441 |
| My Pitbull Is Family | Minneapolis, MN | Fighting Hometown Hunger | $41,019 |
| Anti-Cruelty | Chicago, IL | Fighting Hometown Hunger; Ready for Rescue | $36,004 |
| Pennsylvania Spca | Philadelphia, PA | Fighting Hometown Hunger | $35,893 |
| Clarksdale Animal Rescue Effort and Shelter | Clarksdale, MS | Fighting Hometown Hunger | $34,893 |
| Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (barcs) | Baltimore, MD | Fighting Hometown Hunger | $34,056 |
| Bayside Church - Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa, CA | Fighting Hometown Hunger | $29,117 |
| Hopi Veterinary Services | Scottsdale, AZ | Fighting Hometown Hunger | $29,004 |
| Humane Society of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Fighting Hometown Hunger; Ready for Rescue | $28,713 |
| Michigan Humane | Detroit, MI | Fighting Hometown Hunger | $26,253 |
| Kanawha Charleston Humane Association | Charleston, WV | Fighting Hometown Hunger; Ready for Rescue | $24,963 |
| Humane Society of Harrisburg Brandywine Valley Spca | West Chester, PA | Ready for Rescue Grant | $24,103 |
| Animal Care Centers of Nyc | New York, NY | Ready for Rescue Grant | $22,976 |
| Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Fighting Hometown Hunger | $19,997 |
| Oktibbeha County Humane Society | Starkville, MS | Fighting Hometown Hunger | $19,852 |
| Greater Birmingham Humane Society | Birmingham, AL | Fighting Hometown Hunger | $19,752 |
| Floyd County Animal Shelter | Prestonburg, KY | Fighting Hometown Hunger | $19,596 |
| Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City | Overland Park, KS | Fighting Hometown Hunger | $19,290 |
The 25 largest of 803 grants listed on the return. 727 grants to individuals ($694K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Vca Charities accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Vca Charities's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Vca Charities give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $2,487,681 in grants paid (803 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Vca Charities funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Animal Humane Association of New Mexico (NM), $73.8K, Underdog Animal Rescue & Rehab (UT), $58.7K, Gulf Coast Humane Soceity (TX), $51.5K, The Good Shepherd Humane Society Inc (AR), $51.5K and Appalachia Pet Pantry (KY), $47.5K.