The Irving and Phyllis Millstein
Foundation for Animal Welfare

An Animal-Centered Philanthropy®

An Animal-Centered Philanthropy

The Irving and Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare^® serves animal and human needs through grants provided to 501(c)(3) organizations. Support is given for Outreach, Animal Relocation, Animal Care, Shelter and Capital Support, Veterinary Aid, and Education and Training to help dog, cat, and horse populations.

The Foundation's mission is to protect, care for, and support vulnerable, at-risk animals, and to address animal-related human conditions, connections, and bonds. Irving and Phyllis valued the human and animal relationship, and the Foundation provides grants and programs that foster and preserve these relationships. Grantmaking procedures are consultative and problem-solving. For more information about the Foundation's mission and approach, please read Foundation Policy Statement.

Outreach

The Foundation’s goal is to extend and promote human/animal companionship and relationships through grants and sponsorships that address animal-centered social needs. Millstein Veterinary Project^® grants fund the efforts of public charities to overcome barriers to proper animal care by pet owners and animal caregivers, whether due to economic conditions or geographic access to care and are comprised of sponsorships addressing vaccination drives, wellness care, and spay/neuter clinics.

For more information about the Foundation’s funding of grants and sponsored programs, please read

Foundation Grantmaking Process.