Grant Programs
How We Work
Grants-in-Aid (GIA)
​SFAfA partners with Bay Area veterinary hospitals to provide funding for pet owners who cannot afford
urgent care for their animals. Participating veterinarians match our grants – or “grants-in-aid” – with
finances and services.
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The Ingrid Tauber Fund for Animals (TFA) ​
The Tauber Fund has been a major contributor for several years, providing essential funding, especially
for complicated veterinary cases. With these added resources, our partner hospitals can offer a reduced
match for these higher cost cases.
​History: ​The Tauber fund has been instrumental in supporting our efforts during disasters.
In 2017, when the Tubbs Fire destroyed thousands of homes in Sonoma County, we assisted hospitals
and families with injured pets – many of whom had lost their homes. Due to Ingrid Tauber’s generous
contributions, we established a dedicated fire fund that relieved hospitals of any matching
requirements.
The fire fund also was critical in our efforts during the 2018 Camp Fire in Butte County, helping pet
owners and animals forced to evacuate in fire-impacted areas. The combined support of the Tauber
Fund and individual donors saved many pets, especially for owners who had lost everything.
We are deeply grateful to those at the Tauber fund for their commitment to animal welfare. Their
compassion and ongoing support have been a lifeline for countless animals in need.