Stanton K-9 Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stanton K-9 Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $15,400 and the largest $281,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$15,400
- Largest grant$281,000
- Assets$11.0 million
- New grantees97%
Giving in 2025 was up from $334,468 the year before.
97% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $334,468 | 15 | $11.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 54 | $11.0 million |
How to apply
Stanton K-9 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 Stanton K-9 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 20 | $404,482 |
| Maine | 15 | $311,300 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $281,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $128,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $107,657 |
| South Carolina | 4 | $43,172 |
| Rhode Island | 4 | $39,800 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $26,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Veterinary Services PSC | Spectrum of care veterinary fellowship program | $281,000 |
| City of Concord | Establishment grant | $32,000 |
| City of Groton | Establishment grant | $32,000 |
| City of Haverhill | Establishment grant | $32,000 |
| City of Sanford | Establishment grant | $32,000 |
| City of Waterville | Establishment grant | $32,000 |
| Town of Amherst | Establishment grant | $32,000 |
| Town of Antrim | Establishment grant | $32,000 |
| Town of Derry | Establishment grant | $32,000 |
| Town of Enfield | Establishment grant | $32,000 |
| Town of Fort Fairfield | Establishment grant | $32,000 |
| Town of Holden | Establishment grant | $32,000 |
| Town of Hopkinton | Establishment grant | $32,000 |
| Town of Killingly | Establishment grant | $32,000 |
| Town of Millbury | Establishment grant | $32,000 |
| Town of Milton | Establishment grant | $32,000 |
| Town of Nahant | Establishment grant | $32,000 |
| Town of Newport | Establishment grant | $32,000 |
| Town of Oxford | Establishment grant | $32,000 |
| Town of Plaistow | Establishment grant | $32,000 |
| Town of Putnam | Establishment grant | $32,000 |
| Waldo County Sheriff's Office | Establishment grant | $32,000 |
| Town of Exeter | Establishment grant | $29,282 |
| Town of Bridgton | Patrol school | $15,400 |
| Town of Derry | Patrol school | $15,400 |
| Town of Fort Fairfield | Patrol school | $15,400 |
| Town of Holden | Patrol school | $15,400 |
| Town of Middletown | Patrol school | $15,400 |
| Town of Narragansett | Patrol school | $15,400 |
| Town of Oxford | Patrol school | $15,400 |
| Waldo County Sheriff's Office | Patrol school | $15,400 |
| City of Chattanooga | Fallen k9 | $15,000 |
| Richland County Sheriff's Department | Fallen k9 | $14,500 |
| State of Maine | Fallen k9 | $14,500 |
| City of Concord | Patrol school | $14,300 |
| Town of Amherst | Patrol school | $14,300 |
| Town of Antrim | Patrol school | $14,300 |
| Town of Gilford | Patrol school | $14,300 |
| Town of Milton | Patrol school | $14,300 |
| Town of Newport | Patrol school | $14,300 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen W Kidder
Questions people ask
Does Stanton K-9 Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stanton K-9 Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $15,400.
Who runs Stanton K-9 Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen W Kidder (Trustee).
What does Stanton K-9 Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.