The Community Foundation of the North State is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2025 Animal Welfare Grant cycle. These awards will support nonprofit organizations in Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama counties through the Animal Welfare Endowment Fund.
The Animal Welfare Endowment Fund was established to ensure that animals throughout our region receive the care, resources and shelter they deserve. It addresses key needs including support for homeless pets, owned pets whose families face hardship, wildlife conservation, assistance for working animals, and disaster-preparedness for animals.
Awards were granted to the following organizations:
Organization Amount Purpose
Exodus Farms $ 3200 General operating support
Haven Humane Society $ 5000 General operating support
Indian Cultural Org $ 3000 General support of the salmon
restoration project
Northstate Cat Coalition $ 3000 General operating support
RAIN Rescue $ 2500 General operating support
Siskiyou Humane Society $ 5000 General operating support
Serene Strides $ 3500 General operating support
Spay & Neuter Intermountain Pets & Pet Placement $ 3000 General operating support
“Animals are integral to the vibrancy and health of our communities,” said Justine Lehman, Program Officer of the Community Foundation of the North State. “By awarding these grants through our Animal Welfare Endowment Fund, we are honoring both the animals and the organizations that serve them — and advancing the larger mission of building a resilient, compassionate North State.”
The Animal Welfare Fund at the Community Foundation provides critical support to many North State organizations and as an endowed fund, is able to grow, providing greater reach over time. If you’re interested in leaving a legacy gift to help animals locally, please contact Andrea Scott at
[email protected].
For more information about this and other competitive grant opportunities managed by the
Community Foundation, contact Justine Lehman, Program Officer or visit
