Ana Maria Weidner Foundation

To elevate the status of all animals beyond property, through nurturing an awareness of their intrinsic value;

to improve their wellbeing;

to mitigate their suffering;

to protect their interests and habitat.

The Foundation is a newly launched private foundation committed to advancing animal welfare, primarily throughout the United States. The Foundation honors the legacy of Ana Maria Weidner, who dedicated her life to supporting animal causes, among others, with particular passion for dogs, birds, burros, and systemic change in animal agriculture. We are building an organization that combines strategic philanthropy with operational excellence to help our grantees create meaningful, lasting change for animals.