BISSELL Pet Foundation
Accepts applications
BISSELL Pet Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $210,021 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $1,503 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$210,021
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$1,503
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
72% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 184 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $210,021 | 61 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | BISSELL Pet Foundation PO Box 1888, Grand Rapids, MI 49501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (616) 453-4451, info@bissellpetfoundation.org |
| What to submit | An online standard application form needs to be completed during the submission time frame. |
| Deadlines | 5/1/2024, 7/6/2024, 10/1/2024, 12/1/2024 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What BISSELL Pet Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Michigan. It also paid $1,001 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 12 | $48,147 |
| Louisiana | 11 | $41,413 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $18,897 |
| New Mexico | 4 | $12,881 |
| Illinois | 3 | $12,500 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $11,973 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $6,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $5,126 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northshore Humane Society | Transport | $30,000 |
| Pasco County Board of County Commissioners Animal Services Department | Crisis and Disaster Response | $15,000 |
| Espanola Humane | General Program Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control | General Program Support | $10,000 |
| RedRover | Spay/Neuter Grants & Vouchers | $10,000 |
| Lucky Paw Foundation | Donor Designated | $10,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society | General Program Support | $10,000 |
| Good Shepherd Humane Society Spay & Neuter Clinic | General Program Support | $10,000 |
| Big Lake Humane Society | Spay/Neuter Grants & Vouchers | $10,000 |
| PAWS Chicago | Crisis and Disaster Response | $5,000 |
| Atchafalaya River Rescue | General Program Support | $5,000 |
| SPCA of Southwest Michigan | Crisis and Disaster Response | $5,000 |
| Jackson County Animal Shelter | Crisis and Disaster Response | $5,000 |
| Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland | Crisis and Disaster Response | $5,000 |
| Billys Loving Cats Inc | General Program Support | $5,000 |
| Stop Online Puppy Mills | General Program Support | $5,000 |
| Brookhaven Animal Rescue League | Healing Heartworm | $4,347 |
| Doxie Rescue of Bucks County & NJ | Crisis and Disaster Response | $4,000 |
| Franklin County Humane Society dba Animal Harbor | Spay/Neuter Grants & Vouchers | $2,563 |
| Franklin County Humane Society dba Animal Harbor | Spay/Neuter Grants & Vouchers | $2,563 |
| Metro East Humane Society | Grateful Pet | $2,500 |
| True Friends Animal Welfare Center | Grateful Pet | $2,500 |
| Little Traverse Bay Humane Society | General Program Support | $2,500 |
| Tibetan Mastiff Rescue Inc | Grateful Pet | $2,465 |
| Take Paws Rescue | Grateful Pet | $2,419 |
| Lenawee Humane Society | Grateful Pet | $2,404 |
| Panhandle Animal Welfare Society | Grateful Pet | $1,897 |
| Red Feather Farm | Rescue Love | $1,600 |
| Lawrence County Humane Society | Spay/Neuter Grants & Vouchers | $1,563 |
| Lawrence County Humane Society | Spay/Neuter Grants & Vouchers | $1,563 |
| A&B Animal Rescue of SW Arkansas Inc | Crisis and Disaster Response | $1,503 |
| Must Love Corsos Rescue | Grateful Pet | $1,500 |
| Atchafalaya River Rescue | Healing Heartworm | $1,258 |
| Where The Love Is Inc | Spay/Neuter Grants & Vouchers | $1,225 |
| Lanier County Animal Control | General Program Support | $1,200 |
| Greene County Humane Society | Grateful Pet | $1,180 |
| Vernon Parish Animal Shelter | Rescue Love | $1,162 |
| Genesee County Animal Control | Grateful Pet | $1,133 |
| Cause 4 Paws Toronto | Grateful Pet | $1,001 |
| Loudoun County Animal Services | General Program Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- M Catherine Bissell
- Mark J Bissell
- Max M Bissell
- Joel M Van Winkle
- Kevin J Little
Questions people ask
Does BISSELL Pet Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 5/1/2024, 7/6/2024, 10/1/2024, 12/1/2024.
How much does BISSELL Pet Foundation give?
$210,021 in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $1,503.
Who runs BISSELL Pet Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists M Catherine Bissell (Director/President), Mark J Bissell (Director/Vice President), Max M Bissell (Director) and Joel M Van Winkle (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does BISSELL Pet Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, human services and health.