Animal Advocacy
The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, established on Earth Day 2016, is a Donor-Advised Fund that works with partner groups to end animal abuse in many forms, promoting vegan living and systemic change that also benefits people.
Grantees in the last year have been: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Mercy for Animals, and Woodstock Farm Sanctuary.
Previous grantees also included: Animal Place, White Coat Waste Project, Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary, Factory Farming Awareness Coalition (now New Roots Institute), Compassion Over Killing (now Animal Outlook), Humane Long Island, Faunalytics, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Good Food Institute, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary, HOWS Project, Virginia Beach SPCA, Beagle Freedom Project, Vegan Outreach, Lost Dog & Cat Foundation, and Have a Heart Farm.
For more, see our Annual Reviews or program details below.
(1/14/25)
ANIMAL RESCUE AWARDS
Partnering with PETA to present an annual animal rescue award to an exceptional organization or individual.
VEGAN FOR HEALTH
Sponsoring the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Exam Room Live broadcasts on nutrition & health.
COMPASSION IN FARMING
Supporting organizations that work to transform farming practices for the benefit of animals, people, and the environment.
MODERNIZING RESEARCH
Supporting multiple initiatives to replace outdated animal experiments with modern human-relevant science.
PROTECTING HORSES
Partnering with PETA’s Equine Matters Campaign to end the cruel use of horses in racing and other industries.
SAVING COMPANION ANIMALS
Partnering with PETA’s Community Animal Project and Global Compassion Fund to protect and care for needy companion animals.