The Louis K. Snipes Foundation for Animal Care is a private foundation that provides targeted financial support to organizations working to prevent cruelty to animals through comprehensive animal care services. The foundation is managed by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and prioritizes initiatives based in Tarrant County, Texas. While projects must serve the broader State of Texas, only organizations located within Tarrant County are eligible for funding consideration.
The mission of the foundation is to support 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that actively prevent cruelty to animals through services such as spaying and neutering, education, and direct care. Eligible applicants must be based in Tarrant County and must deliver services that benefit animal welfare within the State of Texas. This strong geographic limitation is a defining aspect of the grant's structure.
Funding is typically awarded for capital improvements, equipment purchases, and program support, with particular emphasis placed on construction of animal shelter facilities and procurement of equipment used for animal rescue and cruelty investigations. The foundation does not typically support general operating costs or salaries, and applications should avoid including such expenses in their budgets.
The foundation awards only one grant per year on average, with the average grant size being $38,000. Applications are accepted year-round, but to be considered for review at the annual grant meeting, they must be submitted by May 1. Grant decisions are generally communicated within three months following the application deadline. All applicants will receive a confirmation email upon submitting their applications.
Grant recipients may be required to submit periodic progress reports as well as a final report at the conclusion of the funded project. These reports are intended to demonstrate how funds were used and to assess the impact of the funded work.
Interested organizations must apply online. For additional information or inquiries, contact must be made through Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., which serves as the trustee overseeing the foundation's operations.
