Carroll Petrie Foundation
At a glance
This funder does not accept unsolicited applications. The foundation chooses the organisations it funds itself.
Key takeaways
- This foundation funds the care and protection of animals and the natural world, with an Environment Program covering wildlife, habitat and native pollinators, and an Animals Program focused on vulnerable animals in New Mexico, especially horses, donkeys and mules, plus a Cats & Dogs portfolio; check that your work sits within these themes before approaching.
- Funding is by invitation only and it does not accept unsolicited requests, so you must first contact the appropriate programme officer to discuss your work rather than sending in a proposal cold.
- Most grants to organisations fall between $15,000 and $250,000, with a median grant of $50,000, so pitch a request in that range rather than assuming a very large award.
- The foundation looks relationship-led rather than open-competition: in its most recent filing, 95% of its grant dollars to organisations went to organisations it had also funded in the two prior filings, so most of its money goes to established partners, though this should not put off a new organisation from making contact as invited.
- Its geographic priority is New Mexico and the American Southwest, so bear that in mind when deciding whether to make contact.
Overview
Carroll Petrie Foundation is a US private foundation based in Santa Fe, NM.
What they fund
Profile derived from the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings (TY2024, TY2023, TY2022) and its website, with every statement checked against those sources. Sources read on 7 October 2026.
Priority Areas
The Foundation invests, alongside its partners, in the care and protection of animals and the natural world. Its Environment Program focuses on the protection of wildlife, habitat preservation and restoration, and native pollinators. Its Pollinators portfolio also supports efforts to reduce pesticide use and encourage organic farming practices. The Animals Program supports organisations providing direct care and services to animals in New Mexico, as well as organisations working towards the humane treatment of animals and prevention of animal cruelty. The programme concentrates on vulnerable animals in New Mexico, with a special focus on horses, donkeys and mules. Its Cats & Dogs portfolio supports direct care and services for cats and dogs, as well as advocacy for their protection and well-being.
Themes
- Wildlife protection
- Habitat preservation and restoration
- Native pollinators
- Pesticide reduction
- Organic farming
- Direct animal care
- Humane animal treatment
Geographic Focus
Priority: New Mexico; American Southwest.
How to apply
Funding requests are considered by invitation only. Organisations interested in submitting a grant proposal must first contact the appropriate programme officer to discuss their work. The site directs applicants to its Grant Guidelines for further details about applying and what it looks for in partners and their programmes.
Application success factors
- Repeat giving: In its TY2024 filing, 95% of its grant dollars to organisations went to organisations it had also funded in its TY2022 or TY2023 filing.
- Grant size: Across its TY2022, TY2023 and TY2024 filings, half of its 376 grants to organisations were $50,000 or less.
Where grants go
From grants to organisations in the foundation’s filings for tax years 2022–2024.
Grant dollars by state
6 other states: 15%
Outside the US or with no state on the filing: 5%
- The largest single recipient received 20% of grant dollars to organisations.
- In tax year 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to organisations Carroll Petrie Foundation had funded in earlier filings.
- No grants were paid directly to organisations outside the US.
- 20% of grant dollars went to intermediaries that regrant to other organisations.
Grants
How much do they typically give?
Share of 115 grants in tax year 2024 by size
Median $50,000 (tax year 2024)
The largest grants to organisations in the foundation’s latest filing:
- Vanguard Charitable · Charitable giving$3,862,5002024 tax year
- White Coat Waste Project · Expansion of work$1,000,0002024 tax year
- Xerces Society · Programmatic support$450,0002024 tax year
- Buckeye Institute · Emergency powers litigation support$400,0002024 tax year
- Center for Biological Diversity · New mexico & environmental health programs$400,0002024 tax year
- DarkSky · Southwest dark skies program & general support$350,0002024 tax year
- Trout Unlimited · Conservation work in new mexico & colorado$350,0002024 tax year
- Defenders of Wildlife · New mexico & arizona programs$300,0002024 tax year
Grants to organisations listed in the foundation’s Form 990-PF filings. Grants to individuals are not shown.
Officers and directors
- Zach Dillenback — Assistant Treasurer & CFO
- Camille Manning — Treasurer & Director
- Carolina Portago — Vice President, Director & Secretary
- Theodora Portago — President, Director & Executive Director
From the latest Form 990-PF filing
3 years of tax filings
| Year | Total expenses | Grants paid | Assets | Filing document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 tax year | $21,870,367 | $16,574,000 | $330,846,253 | Filing for 2022 tax year |
| 2023 tax year | $20,244,127 | $15,575,000 | $361,909,005 | Filing for 2023 tax year |
| 2024 tax year | $19,427,110 | $14,236,500 | $388,709,498 | Filing for 2024 tax year |
Figures from the foundation’s IRS Form 990-PF filings. Assets are at fair market value at year end. The document icon links to each year’s filing on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
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- info@carrollpetrie.org
- Santa Fe, NM
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- info@carrollpetrie.org
- Santa Fe, NM
- carrollpetrie.org