Animal Welfare Funds
Animal Welfare Field-of-Interest Fund
Established 2005The Animal Welfare Fund was created in 2005 by a group of community leaders concerned about the growing inability of our community to provide sufficient charitable resources to care for animals. This endowment focuses its annual grantmaking on supporting: the health and welfare of all animals in Middle Tennessee; the control of the population of animals; and the training of animals for use in aiding people with disabilities and assisting in both crime prevention and search and rescue.
Ingram Fund to Benefit the Nashville Humane Association
Established 1999The Nashville Humane Association’s roots can be traced back to a society founded in 1887 to protect children from inhumane working conditions and draft horses from mistreatment. Incorporated in 1946 to protect the well-being of animals in Davidson County, the NHA continues to promote education and the humane treatment of animals through animal adoptions, injured animal rescue, pet therapy programs, lost and found services, and free spay/neuter programs for low-income families.
Patricia and Edward J. McGavock Humane Treatment of Animals Fund
Established 1998Prince Nickolai Spay and Neuter Fund
Established 2006He’s been mistaken for a polar bear and frightened a fair share of visitors, but underneath Prince Nickolai’s enormous frame is a sweet dog and steadfast companion. Prince Nickolai has a good home. He’s lucky. His doting owner, Beverly Small, says she inherited her love of animals from her mother and father. But not every animal is loved and cherished or even given much chance for survival. “I’ve seen too many unwanted animals suffer and be put to sleep,” said Small. She created this Fund to address issues of animal welfare and particularly, to invest in spaying and neutering programs which will help ensure that fewer unwanted puppies and kittens are euthanized each year.
The Terri Shumsky Fund for Yorkshire Terriers
Established 2007The Terri Shumsky Fund for Yorkshire Terriers was established by the Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue as a memorial and tribute to Terri Shumsky for her everlasting devotion to the welfare of the Yorkshire Terrier breed. The fund exists to support the University of Tennessee’s Angel Fund and its work to eliminate genetic illnesses in Yorkshire Terriers.
St. Francis Fund for Animals
Established 1995This Fund was established to permanently endow animal rights and causes in Middle Tennessee. The under-girding principle is that “we should be stewards of all God’s creations and live in harmony with nature.” Grants have supported the Maury County Animal Shelter, Lawrence County Humane Association, Walden’s Puddle, People for Animals, Buffalo River Services, and many others. The founder asks all those interested in animal welfare to join in supporting this Fund.
