About Ana Maria Weidner
A life guided by kindness and action
Ana Maria Weidner dedicated her life to improving the lives of animals, giving generously and quietly to causes she believed in. Her compassion, integrity, and belief in systemic change continue to shape the Foundation’s mission and grantmaking today.
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How we make a difference for animals
The Ana Maria Weidner Foundation provides grants to high-impact organizations that seek to improve the lives of animals and reduce animal suffering through systemic change. Our grantmaking serves to honor the legacy of the late Ana Maria Weidner, a generous benefactor for the voiceless and their advocates.
About the Foundation
Our approach to grantmaking
The Foundation is dedicated to providing immediate relief to animals in need, supporting advocacy and education to change hearts and minds, and funding strategic and capacity building programs to enable systemic change for animals. This is the framework that guides our giving.
Immediate Relief
From the Heart
Providing support for sanctuaries, rescues, and emergency response, with some emphasis on birds, burros, and dogs.
Cultural Transformation
Changing Hearts
Improving the relationships of human beings with other animals including wildlife, farmed animals (primarily via diet change), and similar programs.
Systemic Change
Strengthening Hearts
Strengthening animal advocacy through capacity building, strategic research, and new laws and policies for select program areas.
A first step to connect with the Foundation.
The Ana Maria Weidner Foundation does not currently accept any unsolicited applications for funding; grant funding is by invitation only. However, if your work aligns with our priority areas, we welcome a brief introduction to your organization. Note that this is not a funding application, but an informal introduction for organizations new to the Foundation.
