Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Manatee Co
Between its 2022–2024 filings, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Manatee Co made 58 grants to Florida organizations totaling $14,704,318 — 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 2024 is the newest year on public record — giving patterns persist, but always confirm current priorities with the funder.
Winnability verdict
Watch Our reading as of October 11, 2026, from filings through 2024.
- We could not find a website of theirs that describes an open process, and filing text alone can be years out of date. Confirm with the funder before writing.
- A real pattern, not a one-off: 27 grants in animal welfare on their Florida record ($12,920,830).
- 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)”
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 — 27 grant(s), $12,920,830
- Food security & nutrition — 9 grant(s), $847,200
- 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, one row per recipient. “Grants” counts how many times they funded that recipient in the years on record; the amount and purpose are from the largest of those grants.
| Years | Recipient | Grants | Largest grant | Stated purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Manatee County a Political Subdivision of the State of Florida | 1 | $10,581,088 | Animal Shelter Facilities to Provide Shelter, Medical, and Relocation Services for Homeless Animals. |
| 2022–2024 | Birds of Paradise Sanctuary & Rescue | 3 | $412,300 | New Building to House Birds |
| 2022–2024 | The Bishop | 3 | $400,000 | Manatee Rehabilitation, Care, and Food |
| 2022–2024 | Underdog Rescue of Florida Inc | 3 | $175,000 | Vet Care |
| 2022–2023 | Nate's Honor Animal Rescue | 2 | $145,000 | Adoption Resources and Volunteer Mentor Program |
| 2022–2024 | Humane Society of Manatee County | 2 | $134,000 | Program Services |
| 2023–2024 | Cat Depot | 2 | $125,000 | Digital Radiography Unit for Felines |
| 2022–2024 | Wildlife Inc | 3 | $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 2024, via public records. Page updated October 11, 2026. Winnable Grants is not affiliated with Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Manatee Co; figures are our reading of public filings — verify with the funder before applying. Nothing here is legal or financial advice.