Ruth C. Wright, Jimmy Nelson, and Alice Virginia White Endowments for Animals
The Ruth C. Wright, Jimmy Nelson, and Alice Virginia White Endowments for Animals fund South Plains nonprofits advancing the welfare of lost, abandoned, and injured animals, especially cats and dogs.
Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas
Due Dates: January 1, 2027 (anticipated annual deadline)
Funding Amounts: One grant per year per endowment; typical award size not specified; notification ~60 days after deadline.
Summary: Supports South Plains nonprofits working for the welfare of lost, abandoned, and injured animals, especially cats and dogs.
Key Information: Only nonprofits in the South Plains region of Texas are eligible; application is online only.
Description
This annual grant program, supported by the Ruth C. Wright, Jimmy Nelson, and Alice Virginia White Endowments for Animals, is administered by the Community Foundation of West Texas. It is designed to assist nonprofit organizations in the South Plains region of Texas that are dedicated to the welfare of lost, abandoned, and injured animals, with a particular focus on cats and dogs. Each endowment awards one grant per year to organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to animal welfare and impactful community service.
