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:
Exodus Farms
$ 3200
Haven Humane Society
$ 5000
Indian Cultural Org
$ 3000
Northstate Cat Coalition
$ 3000
RAIN Rescue
$ 2500
Siskiyou Humane Society
$ 5000
Serene Strides
$ 3500
Spay & Neuter Intermountain Pets & Pet Placement
$ 3000
“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.”
