Bears Den Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Bears Den Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Hogansburg, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $44,091 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $6,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$44,091
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$6,500
- Assets$338,173
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2024 was up from $32,407 the year before.
66% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $26,784 | 22 | $215,958 |
| 2023 | $32,407 | 35 | $381,819 |
| 2024 | $44,091 | 38 | $338,173 |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Laguador 26 Eagle Drive Ste A, Hogansburg, NY 13655 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (518) 358-4229, mlaguador@thetmg.com |
| What to submit, deadlines | Contact organization for more information. |
| Restrictions | The foundation provides grants to native american territories, and immediate surrounding communities, in need throughout north america. |
What Bears Den Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York. It also paid $2,750 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 30 | $29,307 |
| California | 1 | $6,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,034 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Rancheria Native Youth | Program services | $6,500 |
| Rematriation | Symposium on haudenosaunee & indigenous matrilineality | $5,000 |
| Snye Recreation Hall | Program services | $4,328 |
| St Regis Mohawk Tribe | Program services | $4,030 |
| Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department | Annual fire prevention school program | $3,500 |
| National Native American Law Students Association | Annual conference | $2,500 |
| Archdiocese of Ottawacornwal | Akwesasne internation powwow | $2,000 |
| Massena Central High School | Jwl field experience-akwesasne students | $2,000 |
| Comanche Cares Foundation | Comanche food drive | $1,034 |
| 4 the Future Foundation | Program services | $1,000 |
| USA Lacrosse Inc | Akwesasne a1a's - lacrosse program | $1,000 |
| Crow Tribal Council | All american indian shootout event | $1,000 |
| Individual | Excellence scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Excellence scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Excellence scholarship | $1,000 |
| Team First Nations | Nationals program | $750 |
| Faith Keepers Montessori School | Seneca language initative program | $500 |
| Friends of the Akwesasne Freedom School | Program activities | $500 |
| Massena Central High School | 85+ club program | $500 |
| Massena Volunteer Fire Department | Program services | $500 |
| Individual | Disaster relief | $500 |
| Massena Hospital Foundation | Program services | $499 |
| Massena Central High School | Figure skating program | $450 |
| Massena Basketball Association | Youth programs | $300 |
| Massena Minor Hockey Association Inc | 14u massena river queens program | $300 |
| Massena Central High School | Jefferson elementary musical performance | $250 |
| Massena Central High School | Girls varsity hockey program | $250 |
| Norwood-Norfolk School | Nncs drug & alcohol free party (all night grad party) | $250 |
| Salmon River Central School | All night grad party student event | $250 |
| Shamrock Figure Skating Club | Program services | $250 |
| St Lawrence High School | All night grad party student event | $250 |
| First Nations Lacrosse Association Inc | Donation to soccer team | $250 |
| Pal of Massena | Program services | $150 |
| Massena Central High School | Hs basketball program | $100 |
| Massena Meals on Wheels | Keep the wheels rolling fundraiser | $100 |
| Sons of the American Legion Squadron 1479 | Program services | $100 |
| St Lawrence North Country Community Foundation Inc | Massena concert in the park series | $100 |
| St Peter's Outreach Ministry | Annual christmas program | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Eli Tarbell
- Gretchen Tarbell
- Brandon Tarbell
- Tara Tarbell
- Mark Laguador
- Laura Tarbell
- Christy Laguador
- Ryanne Araujo
- Marcelo Araujo
- Rhoades Tarbell
- Mya Tarbell
Questions people ask
Does Bears Den Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Contact organization for more information.
How much does Bears Den Charitable Foundation give?
$44,091 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Bears Den Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eli Tarbell (Director), Gretchen Tarbell (Director), Brandon Tarbell (Director) and Tara Tarbell (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Bears Den Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.