A mountain lion walks across a trail and looks directly at the camera. Behind the animal are mountains.

A group of adults are photographed outdoors from behind walking up a trail in a natural area. in the foreground is a sign that says Eaton Canyon Trail.

Environment & Animal Welfare

PRIORITIES
Environment and Animal Welfare is one of PCF’s six areas of impact for local grantmaking. PCF’s grantmaking in this area of interest supports parks, gardens, urban open space and trees, and the natural spaces in the surrounding foothills, including the Arroyo Seco. Grantmaking in this area also supports the biodiversity and welfare of both domestic and wildlife animals. This area of interest is made possible by PCF Endowment Builders who are passionate about protecting the Pasadena-area environment and well-being of animals.

GRANT PROGRAMS
Animal Welfare Grant Program – The Animal Welfare Grant Program was created from a bequest from the estate of Doris Gilbert Sloan in 2021. It supports organizations that serve the needs of both domestic and wildlife animals, as well as wildlife habitat restoration and conservation.

PCF Capital Grant Program – Over the years, the PCF Capital Grant Program has supported environmental spaces, tree planting, the purchase of land for wildlife corridors, and water-wise gardens.

Impact in the Area of Environment & Animal Welfare

Cougar Conservancy – In 2024, PCF funding helped this organization bring its wildlife coexistence programs to the Pasadena area for the first time.

K9 Youth Alliance – In 2023, PCF helped fund a program that brings shelter dogs together with local Boys & Girls Club youth for an intensive, afterschool three-week training period.

San Gabriel Foothills Monarch Recovery Project – PCF awarded $21,000 to Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy in 2021 and 2022 for its project to plant native milkweed in foothill communities, on AFC-owned properties, and on the properties of conservation partners – all in an effort to restore monarch populations.

Recent Capital Grants – In 2024, PCF awarded $34,000 in Capital Grants to two local organizations in the Environment & Animal Welfare area of interest: Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy and the San Gabriel Mountains Chapter of the California Native Plant Society.

Many Pasadena-area gardens feature native plants purchased at California Native Plant Society’s annual fall sale, shown here. The organization received a 2024 Capital Grant to purchase new equipment for its educational outreach.

Supporting Funds

PCF works with community members to establish endowments that support local grantmaking, including those in the Environment & Animal Welfare area of interest. As a community foundation, PCF always honors donor intent. Our grants reflect any donor restrictions regarding their designated causes.

Visit these links to learn more about our donors who chose to create a PCF endowment for issues related to the Environment or Animal Welfare.

Christopher & Virginia Orndorff Endowment for the Environment
Matthew & Jennifer DeVoll Endowment for the Environment
Garfield Gilbert Family Endowment
The Elvis Endowment

Become a PCF Endowment Builder for the areas you care about – learn more.

Related News & Features

“$25,000 Grant for Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy.” November 2024. Read article.

“Approaching Conservation One Native Plant at a Time.” November 2024. Read article.

“Coexistence with Cougars – A PCF Grant Will Further That Goal.” June 2024. Read article.

“PCF Grant Supports Environmental Stewardship at Eaton Canyon.” June 2024. Read article.

“PCF “Feathers a New Nest” for Pasadena Audubon Society.” December 2023. Read article.

“Pasadena Humane Grows Pet Food Pantry with PCF Funding.” August 2023. Read article.

“PCF Grantee Spotlight: K9 Youth Alliance.” May 2023. Read article.

“PCF Grant Brings Springtime Blossoms to Victory Park.” March 2022. Read article.

“Partners for the Birds: Pasadena Audubon Society Receives PCF Wildlife Welfare Grant.” May 2022. Read article.

Recent Grantee Organizations

Each year, Pasadena-area organizations in the area of Environment & Animal Welfare benefit from PCF grant awards. The photos here showcase some of our recent grantees. Click on thumbnails to enlarge photos.