Dover's Chair Inc
Preselected recipients only
Dover's Chair Inc is a private foundation in Westhampton Beach, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $86,145 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$86,145
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $56,511 the year before.
75% 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 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $56,511 | 10 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $86,145 | 12 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Dover's Chair 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 Dover's Chair Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 2 | $35,005 |
| Indiana | 2 | $12,500 |
| New York | 2 | $11,600 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $9,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $7,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $540 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wings Programs Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Heidi's Kitten Rescue | General | $10,005 |
| Equine Outreach | General | $7,500 |
| Pepper's Pals Cat Resuce (Spay-Neuter Services of IN) | General | $7,500 |
| Strong Paws Rescue Inc | General | $7,000 |
| Thrifted Kittens Animal Rescue (Emilie's Foster Crew Inc) | General | $5,000 |
| Full Circle Cats | General | $5,000 |
| My New Cat | General | $5,000 |
| C&Ws Rustic Hollow Shelter | General | $5,000 |
| Lovings Paws Inc | General | $4,600 |
| Olyver & Co | General | $4,000 |
| Meow and Forever Cat Rescue | General | $540 |
Officers and trustees
- Dawn Fisher
- Stephanie Thomas
- Arden Hoffman
Questions people ask
Does Dover's Chair Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dover's Chair Inc give?
$86,145 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Dover's Chair Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dawn Fisher (Director), Stephanie Thomas (Director) and Arden Hoffman (Director).
What does Dover's Chair Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.