Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
Between its 2022–2023 filings, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty made 38 grants to Florida organizations totaling $13,311,666 — median $45,144. Here is what they actually funded, from their IRS 990-PF filings. A note on dates: 990-PF filings become public one to two years after the fiscal year they cover, so 2023 is the newest year on public record — giving patterns persist, but always confirm current priorities with the funder.
Winnability verdict
Apply Our reading as of September 1, 2026, from filings through 2023.
- Their filing publishes an application route — the door is open (details under “How to approach them” below).
- A real pattern, not a one-off: 20 grants in animal welfare on their Florida record ($12,193,531).
- Size the ask from their record: median grant $45,144, largest $10,581,088.
Deadline: Deadline, per their filing: “Apply: FORM AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.BISHOP-SPCA.ORG | Deadlines: MARCH 15 (SPRING CYCLE) AND SEPTEMBER 15 (FALL CYCLE) | Restrictions: ANIMAL WELFARE IN MANATEE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREA | Website: https://www.bishop-spca.org | ~20 grants/yr, median $45,000”
The verdict is our judgment from public filings — the funder’s own process statements are quoted where they exist, and funders make their own decisions. Verify with the funder before applying.
What they actually fund
- Animal welfare — 20 grant(s), $12,193,531
- Food security & nutrition — 5 grant(s), $630,200
- Housing & homelessness — 5 grant(s), $10,812,588
A grant that serves more than one cause is counted under each cause it fits, so the totals above can overlap — the headline grant count above is the true total.
Where their Florida grants land: Bradenton, Sarasota, Myakka City, Palmetto, Bradenton Beach.
Grants on the record
The largest itemized Florida grants in their filings:
| Year | Recipient | Amount | Stated purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Manatee County a Political Subdivision of the State of Florida | $10,581,088 | Animal Shelter Facilities to Provide Shelter, Medical, and Relocation Services for Homeless Animals. |
| 2023 | Birds of Paradise Sanctuary & Rescue | $412,300 | New Building to House Birds |
| 2022 | The Bishop | $400,000 | Manatee Rehabilitation, Care, and Food |
| 2023 | Underdog Rescue of Florida Inc | $175,000 | Vet Care |
| 2022 | Birds of Paradise Sanctuary & Rescue | $150,000 | Donation |
| 2023 | Nate's Honor Animal Rescue | $145,000 | Adoption Resources and Volunteer Mentor Program |
| 2022 | Humane Society of Manatee County | $110,000 | For Medical Care of Shelter Animals |
| 2023 | Wildlife Inc | $105,000 | Feed, Formula, and Operational Expenses |
How to approach them
Apply: FORM AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.BISHOP-SPCA.ORG | Deadlines: MARCH 15 (SPRING CYCLE) AND SEPTEMBER 15 (FALL CYCLE) | Restrictions: ANIMAL WELFARE IN MANATEE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREA | Website: https://www.bishop-spca.org | ~20 grants/yr, median $45,000
Source: 990-PF Part XV via grantmakers.io.
Full filings on ProPublica · EIN 590826963
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Data: itemized grants from IRS 990-PF filings through 2023, via public records. Page updated September 1, 2026. Winnable Grants is not affiliated with Society for the Prevention of Cruelty; figures are our reading of public filings — verify with the funder before applying. Nothing here is legal or financial advice.