Mission

The mission of the Companion Animal Fund (CAF) is to support the well-being of animals in our community through targeted efforts such as feral cat Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs and a pet food bank for dogs and cats, providing essential food through local charities and food banks. While we continue to give grants to small rescue organizations, our direct impact focuses on helping pets in need at the local level. CAF operates as a non-profit with all administrative costs covered by external sources, ensuring 100% of donations go directly to supporting animals.

The Companion Animal Fund, CAF, is a non-profit fund, with 100% of the monies going to help the organizations in need. All administrative costs are being paid for and provided by outside sources. The CAF is overseen by a board whose responsibility it is to raise money and determine how these monies are distributed to needy groups. All groups have been personally scrutinized by members of the CAF. Click here to view the list of currently qualified recipients.

All donations received by CAF are sent to the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, which is a non-profit 501 C (3) Corporation that invests the money, handles, and files all tax and business reports for CAF and many other local non-profit groups. The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is a multi-million dollar fund which is well-trained in investing for non-profits (Please see their web site at www.cacfonline.org).