Black Dog Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Black Dog Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Danby, Vermont. In tax year 2024 it gave $59,798 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$59,798
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $55,000 the year before.
46% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $55,000 | 11 | $913,985 |
| 2024 | $59,798 | 13 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Black Dog Foundation Inc PO Box 232, Danby, VT 05739 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (802) 239-2098 |
| What to submit | Written Request |
| Restrictions | Awards are limited to nonprofit organizations that carry out one or more of the identified exempt purposes listed in the Mission of the Foundation. |
What Black Dog Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 3 | $22,798 |
| Colorado | 5 | $16,000 |
| New York | 2 | $7,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Vermont Land Trust | Land Protection & Conservation | $10,000 |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust | Annual fund | $9,798 |
| Nambian Rural Education Fund | Annual Fund | $6,000 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Boulder Alano Club | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Tisch MS Research Center | Annual Fund | $4,000 |
| HEAL Raising Our World Foundation I | Annual fund. | $3,000 |
| Black Hat Humane Society | Animal Welfare | $3,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of VT | Annual Fund | $3,000 |
| Individual | Annual Fund | $3,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy | Annual Fund | $3,000 |
| Individual | Annual Fund | $3,000 |
| Dumb Friends League | Annual Fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Middleton
- Claire K Beck
- Alexandra Chatara Middleton
- Joseph A Wagner
Questions people ask
Does Black Dog Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Black Dog Foundation Inc give?
$59,798 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Black Dog Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists David Middleton (Director), Claire K Beck (Director), Alexandra Chatara Middleton (Director) and Joseph A Wagner (Director).
What does Black Dog Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.