Working Together to End Factory Farming
Despite the size of the problem, there is hope - we’re making progress towards a world free from factory farming.
We’re a collaborative of visionary philanthropists building a future free from the harms caused by factory farming.
Through shared learning, expert advising, high-impact giving opportunities, and an engaged member community, we help donors drive meaningful progress.
Impact-driven learning
Our movement is always changing, and FAF members have the opportunity to learn from outside experts as well as from each other, through member calls, 1:1 connections, and other programming.
Click here to read Cultivating Impact, our public-facing blog.
Collaborative funding opportunities
We work with major funders, movement leaders, and allies to identify timely opportunities that can maximize your impact. Our deep and broad connectivity in the movement and collaborative approach allow us to go farther, together.
Click here to learn about current opportunities for funders.
Customized philanthropic advising
We guide donors on a personalized journey to align their values with strategic opportunities, helping them uncover priorities and drive meaningful impact with their philanthropy.
Click here to learn about our expert advising.
A community of funders
We’re a community of intellectually engaged, passionate, and supportive donors. We gather in-person throughout the year and at our annual retreat, and meet regularly online to learn about the latest opportunities in the movement to end factory farming.
“The end of animal suffering can happen in our lifetimes, but only if we coordinate strategically. I’m excited about FAF bringing more attention to this issue.”
– Moby, Artist, Philanthropist, and FAF Member
Members of Farmed Animal Funders are driving progress through philanthropy
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Over one thousand corporations have reported fulfilling their pledges to eliminate battery cages for egg-laying hens from their supply chains. As a result, an estimated 95 million fewer hens are being confined to battery cages compared to ten years ago.
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Government funding for research, development, and commercialization of alternative proteins has grown exponentially - from $2 million before 2020 to $523 million in 2023. Global public funding to support alternative proteins has now totalled over $1.67 billion.
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Following a call by the Health Council of the Netherlands to support diet shifts towards plant-based proteins, several major supermarket chains including Lidl and Jumbo committed to 60% of their protein sales being plant-based by 2030.
Farmed Animal Funders membership
Membership in Farmed Animal Funders is open to individuals and entities who donate $250,000+ annually to end factory farming and build sustainable food systems.