The Ryan Newman Foundation is pleased to announce $560,000 in grants have been awarded to 142 organizations involved in Spay/Neuter and animal rescue across the United States for calendaryear 2012.
“Knowing that we were able to help so many deserving organizations is the reason Ryan and I started the Foundation seven years ago,” said Foundation Vice President Krissie Newman. “A half a million dollars is a lot of money and we are so proud of the work our Foundation has been doing the last few years all of the animals we have been able to help.”
The Board of Directors had a tough job as they reviewed the 400 applications received from January to June. There are so many groups that need help and the majority of them are run solely by volunteers.
“The toughest job is deciding who to help. Everyone in animal rescue should be commended for their time and compassion put into saving animals. I wish we could help everyone, but we are proud to know that we almost doubled the amount of money awarded from last year. We appreciate those that contribute and support us throughout the year. Their contributions make it possible.”
In addition to the animal welfare grants, donations were made to conservation efforts and the Rich Vogler Scholarship Fund, which is near and dear to Ryan’s heart. Ryan was a recipient of the scholarship and committed the Foundation to helping fund the scholarship in the future.
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