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Brown Dog Foundation

Preselected recipients only Eastsound, Washington · EIN 204251202

Brown Dog Foundation is a private foundation in Eastsound, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $7,000 the year before.

63% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$7,00010$21,245
2024$7,0004$15,915
2025$21,0008$25,540

How to apply

Brown 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Brown Dog Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maine.

StateGrantsAmount
Maine6$17,000
Tennessee2$4,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Maine Needs
Portland, ME
General support$5,000
Animal Refuge League of Great Portland
Westbrook, ME
General support$4,000
Preble Street
Portland, ME
General support$3,000
Siskin Children's Institute
Chattanooga, TN
General support$2,000
Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation
Chattanooga, TN
General support$2,000
Catholic Charities of Maine
Portland, ME
General support$2,000
Good Shepard Food Bank
Portland, ME
General support$2,000
Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine
Portland, ME
General support$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Brown Dog Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Brown Dog Foundation give?

$21,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs Brown Dog Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Robert Pregulman (President).

What does Brown Dog Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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