The Black Dog Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Black Dog Foundation is a private foundation in The Plains, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $124,250 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,250 and the largest $19,250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$124,250
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,250
- Largest grant$19,250
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was down from $141,500 the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $107,000 | 17 | $2.3 million |
| 2023 | $141,500 | 19 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $124,250 | 20 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
The Black Dog 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 Black Dog Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $9,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6 | $41,000 |
| Virginia | 8 | $37,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $19,250 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,500 |
| New York | 1 | $5,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders (Medicnes Sans Frontiers) | General use | $19,250 |
| World Resources Institute | General use | $13,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Virginia | General use | $12,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General use | $10,000 |
| Halo Trust | General use | $9,000 |
| Partners in Health | General use | $7,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | General use | $7,000 |
| Wamu | General use | $6,500 |
| ACLU of Virginia | General use | $6,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense & Education Fund | General use | $5,500 |
| Blue Ridge Abortion Fund | General use | $5,000 |
| Finley's Green Leap Forward Fund | General use | $5,000 |
| Bald Head Island Conservancy | General use | $3,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | General use | $3,000 |
| Fauquier Free Clinic | General use | $2,500 |
| Reserva Youth Land Trust | General use | $2,500 |
| African American Historical Association | General use | $2,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Fauquier County | General use | $2,000 |
| Ayuda | General use | $2,000 |
| Mara Elephant Project | General use | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy P Dunn
- Ellen R Stofan
- Ryan Dunn
- Emily C Dunn
- Sarah CG Dunn
Questions people ask
Does The Black Dog Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Black Dog Foundation give?
$124,250 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,250.
Who runs The Black Dog Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Timothy P Dunn (Trustee), Ellen R Stofan (Trustee), Ryan Dunn (Trustee) and Emily C Dunn (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Black Dog Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and health.