Anthrocon Charity Donation History
The Charity Auction at Anthrocon started when the convention began back in 1997. Over the years, Anthrocon has raised over $647,000 for various charities. Anthrocon’s Charity Auction has consistently been among the highest performing fandom Charity events by dollar amount annually. In 2009, a raffle was added.
Here are the Anthrocon charity event summaries from past years:
- 2024: Gray Paws Sanctuary - $100,000+
- 2023: Rabbit Wranglers - $52,000+
- 2022: Wildlife Works Inc. - $41,553
- 2021: Wildlife Works Inc. - $25,130 (Online Event)
- 2020: Wildlife Works Inc. - $30,000 (Donation after convention cancelled)
- 2019: PEARL Parrot Rescue - $45,852
- 2018: South Hills Pet Rescue - $42,051
- 2017: Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary - $37,598
- 2016: Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium - $32,579
- 2015: Western PA Humane Society - $35,910
- 2014: The National Aviary - $32,372
- 2013: Equine Angels Rescue - $31,255
- 2012: Hello Bully - $20,656
- 2011: Toonseum - $11,522
- 2010: Fayette Friends of Animals - $12,849
- 2009: Animal Rescue League Wildlife Rehabilitation Center - $8,992
- 2008: Pittsburgh Parrot Rescue - $13,154
- 2007: Animal Friends - $7,608
- 2006: Western Pennsylvania National Wild Animal Orphanage - $8,407
- 2005: Greater Philadelphia Search & Rescue - $6,470
- 2004: Forgotten Felines & Fidos - $7,200
- 2003: Support Our Shelters - $8,348
- 2002: Canine Partners for Life - $13,280
- 2001: Reins of Life - $7,273
- 2000: National Greyhound Adoption Program - $6,534
- 1999: Great Valley Nature Center - $3,600
- 1998: Whiskers - $3,092
- 1997: Therapy Dogs - $2,200