Black Dog Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Black Dog Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$30,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$62,498
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $30,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,000 | 3 | $147,099 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 3 | $97,338 |
| 2025 | $30,000 | 3 | $62,498 |
How to apply
Black Dog Foundation 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 Black Dog Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Museum of Natural History | General | $10,000 |
| Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology | General | $10,000 |
| Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Roosevelt
- Kevin Rampe
Questions people ask
Does Black Dog Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Black Dog Foundation give?
$30,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Black Dog Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Roosevelt (Vice President, Secretary Treasurer) and Kevin Rampe (President).
What does Black Dog Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and science and research.