Alexander McCausland Charitable
Accepts applications
Alexander McCausland Charitable is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $435,060. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$435,060
- Assets$24.8 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $965,992 the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $856,500 | 26 | $21.6 million |
| 2024 | $965,992 | 28 | $22.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 16 | $24.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services 100 N Main St D4001-065, WinstonSalem, NC 27101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 234-1999 |
| What to submit | Apply online at www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundationgrants/mccausland |
| Deadlines | September 30 |
| Restrictions | Limited to programs supporting the care, protection, and prevention of cruelty to animals. The trust does not support organizations that engage in euthanasia. |
What Alexander McCausland Charitable funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 5 | $700,000 |
| California | 3 | $135,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $55,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Valley SPCA | Animal welfare prgrams | $435,060 |
| Blue Ridge Zoological Society Inc | General operating | $150,000 |
| Last Chance for Animals | General operating | $75,000 |
| People Ethical Treatment of Animals Peta | Stop animal tests challenge | $50,000 |
| Alley Cat Rescue Inc | Community cat program | $50,000 |
| In Defense of Animals | General operating | $50,000 |
| Univ of Va Medical School Fdn | Allergy fellowship | $45,000 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare in | General operating | $30,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention | General operating | $25,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Securing a safe future for | $20,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | General operating | $20,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Roanoke safe havens for | $19,940 |
| American Humane Association | General operating | $15,000 |
| Friends of Animals Inc | Spay/neuter prgram | $10,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary | General operating | $10,000 |
| United Animal Nations | Redrover responders program | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Alexander McCausland Charitable accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 30.
How much does Alexander McCausland Charitable give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Alexander McCausland Charitable?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Alexander McCausland Charitable fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and environment and conservation.