Independent Cat Society: promotes the welfare of all animals, especially cats in the Northwest Indiana region.

Michiana Humane Society: Supports homeless and/or abused domestic animals while educating the community with kindness for all.

Polad Animal Care Fund: Helps animals that have become homeless as a result of their owners death, disappearance, or inability to care for them.

Washington Park Zoo Fund: Supports the MC Zoological Society, especially animal care and habitat improvement.

Clarence Weinkauff Jr. Grant Fund: Supports and promotes the 4H swine program and the breeding of swine in LaPorte County.