The Ark Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ark Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $126,600 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$126,600
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $116,490 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $115,096 | 30 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $116,490 | 31 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $126,600 | 30 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
The Ark 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 The Ark Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 13 | $35,780 |
| Colorado | 3 | $26,400 |
| Maryland | 2 | $13,400 |
| Oregon | 2 | $13,280 |
| California | 3 | $10,780 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,280 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,280 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ah Haa School for the Arts | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General operating support | $10,400 |
| Tariro | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Wild Earth Guardians | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Weehawken Creative Arts | General operating support | $6,400 |
| Esperanza Shelter | General operating support | $5,280 |
| Immigrant Legal Resource Center | General operating support | $5,280 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | General operating support | $5,280 |
| National Forest Foundation | General operating support | $5,280 |
| Partnership With Native Americans | General operating support | $5,280 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Second Chance Humane Society | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Earth Justice | General operating support | $4,500 |
| World Food Program | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Gerard's House | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Humanity and Inclusion | General operating support | $3,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Partners in Education | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Santa Fe Conservation Trust | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Forest Stewards Guild | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Kitchen Angels | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Reunity Resources | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Saint Elizabeth Shelter Corporation | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Street Homeless Animal Project | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation Society | General operating support | $1,400 |
| Global Purpose Group | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Little Earth School | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack D Dant
- Rebecca M Dant
- Deborah B Dant
- Richard B Dant
- Dahlia Ana M Dant
Questions people ask
Does The Ark Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ark Foundation give?
$126,600 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Ark Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jack D Dant (Trustee), Rebecca M Dant (Trustee), Deborah B Dant (Trustee) and Richard B Dant (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Ark Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.