Animal Grantmakers is an affinity group of foundations and organizations making grants to benefit animals. This diverse group of philanthropists works locally, regionally, nationally and internationally on issues involving companion animals, captive and free-ranging wildlife, farmed animals and animals used in research, among others.
- Serve as the principal proponent for animal protection philanthropy
- Facilitate communication, education and cooperation among animal philanthropic organizations
- Foster studies and provide information to grantmakers and other interested parties about animal philanthropy, its funding patterns, standards, trends, problems and issues
- Encourage philanthropists and other grantmaking entities to make a significant commitment to funding that benefits animals