The Black Dog Private Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Black Dog Private Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $681,500 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$681,500
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2025 was up from $60,500 the year before.
89% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $708,000 | 29 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $60,500 | 7 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $681,500 | 28 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
The Black Dog Private Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Black Dog Private Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $491,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $103,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $40,000 |
| New York | 1 | $12,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Outward Bound California | Joshua Tree base camp | $250,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | general operating fund, Photo accessions, and art of today exhibition fund | $112,500 |
| Voter Registration Project | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Tinworks Art | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Citizen Film Inc | Chicago WP American Creed Project | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| The Philanthropy Workshop Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| American Conservatory Theatre Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Barth Syndrome Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Fund for Photography under direction of Senior Curator and Head of the Department of Photographs | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Princeton University | "Photography as a Way of Life" Exhibition at Princeton Art Museum | $10,000 |
| Learnup Centers | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Catchlight | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Conservancy Guardians USA Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Shasta Diablo Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Reading Partners | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Compass Family Services | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mercy for Animals | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelt | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Southern California Fire Relief | $2,500 |
| Northern Sonoma County Fire Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Catholic Charities Cyo of the Archdiocese of San F | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Downtown Dog Rescue | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Winnifred Ellis
- David L Mahoney
Questions people ask
Does The Black Dog Private Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Black Dog Private Foundation Inc give?
$681,500 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs The Black Dog Private Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Winnifred Ellis (Dir, VP) and David L Mahoney (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does The Black Dog Private Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and environment and conservation.