The Jack A. & Gertrude W. Wilson Animal Welfare Fund supports local programs such as Friends of the Jackson County Animal Shelter Pets, Wild at Heart Rescue, the Humane Society of South Mississippi, Wildlife Care and Rescue, Tired Dog Rescue, and Friends of the Animal Shelter in Hancock County.
Donor Name: Gulf Coast Community Foundation
State: Mississippi
County: George County (MS), Hancock County (MS), Harrison County (MS), Jackson County (MS), Pearl River County (MS), Stone County (MS)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/31/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Jack A. & Gertrude W. Wilson Animal Welfare Fund was established in 2001 to provide competitive grants for qualifying organizations classified as public charities under section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue code that deliver programs for or with animals. All grants from this fund are for the welfare of animals and all animals are to be included. Program administrative fees should not exceed eight percent (8%). Examples of eligible programs include: Spay and Neuter, animal adoption and community education.
Grant Guidelines
- All grants from this fund are to go to the welfare of animals
- Will not support fundraising efforts
- Grants can be made for bricks and mortar
- Animal programs with limited administrative fees (8% or less):
- Spaying and neutering of animals
- Animal adoption programs
- Community education programs
- All animals are to be included
- Organizations must be located in Harrison, Jackson, Hancock, Pearl River, Stone, or George counties.
For more information, visit GCCF.
