Arbor Dog Foundation Inc
Arbor Dog Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cockeysville, Maryland, that supports existing nonprofit organizations working to improve life for Baltimore residents, particularly underserved communities. Its stated mission is to help nonprofits thrive, connect, and build networks of change.
Arbor Dog Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Arbor Dog Foundation Inc gave $414K across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Maryland. 49% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $413,713
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,806
- -30.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $4,880,692
- +5.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (26 of 53, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arbor Dog Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1503 Heather Hill Lane, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Phone: (410) 244-7507
Website: https://arbordogfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arbor Dog Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys Latin School of Maryland Inc ($23K). Together the top 10 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 164 grants of 164 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as serving Baltimore and supporting organizations working for a better future for Baltimore residents. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 2% to New York, 1% to Massachusetts, and less than 1% to Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Arbor Dog Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 26 of 53 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 118% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 181% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2021) to $541K (2023). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $414K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Latin School of Maryland Inc Baltimore, MD | To Be Used for Their Charitable Purposes | $23,000 |
| Friends of Clifton Mansion Baltimore, MD | To Be Used for Their Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Center for Urban Families Baltimore, MD | To Be Used for Their Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Irvine Nature Center Owings Mills, MD | To Be Used for Their Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Water Front Partnership Baltimore, MD | To Be Used for Their Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Cylburn Arboretum Assoc Baltimore, MD | To Be Used for Their Charitable Purposes | $14,000 |
| Baltimore Educational Schoolarship Baltimore, MD | To Be Used for Their Charitable Purposes | $12,500 |
| MSGR Odwyer Retreat House Sparks Glencoe, MD | To Be Used for Their Charitable Purposes | $12,500 |
| Fund for Educational Excellence Baltimore, MD | To Be Used for Their Charitable Purposes | $12,000 |
| St Joseph Medical Center Foundation Towson, MD | To Be Used for Their Charitable Purposes | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,880,692 | $305,582 | $469,475 | $413,713 | 53 | $413,713 | $134,638 | $228,086 |
| 2023 | $4,627,810 | $241,467 | $612,513 | $541,000 | 48 | $541,000 | $83,275 | $226,804 |
| 2022 | $4,505,404 | $168,945 | $470,057 | $408,300 | 43 | $408,300 | $111,016 | $235,682 |
| 2021 | $5,784,059 | $408,724 | $230,003 | $189,500 | 20 | $167,500 | $349,409 | $270,609 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arbor Dog Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $228K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Arbor Dog identifies three focus areas: education, employment opportunities, and environmental awareness and accountability. Its website describes education broadly, including literacy resources, mentorship, job-skills training, scholarships, and environmental mindfulness. Its employment focus includes mentorship, skills training, financial literacy, and workforce development; its environmental focus includes reducing food waste, keeping materials out of landfills, and creating green spaces.
The foundation supports existing organizations rather than describing a direct applicant-facing participant program. Examples of grantees’ work include Center for Urban Families’ efforts to help fathers and families achieve stability and economic success, and the Fund for Educational Excellence’s work to improve educational resources and solutions for Baltimore City public school students. Other 2024 recipients included First Fruits Farm, which raises and distributes fresh produce to food assistance organizations; Baltimore Tree Trust, which works to restore Baltimore’s urban forest; and Sheppard Pratt Health System, which serves mental health, addiction, special education, and community support needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Arbor Dog reported 53 grants totaling $413,713. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $23,000, with a median grant of $7,500. The foundation’s largest 2024 grants included $23,000 to Boys’ Latin School of Maryland, $20,000 to Friends of Clifton Mansion, and $15,000 each to Center for Urban Families, Irvine Nature Center, and Water Front Partnership. Other recipients included Cylburn Arboretum Association ($14,000), Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust ($12,500), and the Fund for Educational Excellence and St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation ($12,000 each).
The foundation says it vets partner organizations through discussions and onsite visits. Its funding inquiry form requests a program or project mission and narrative description; the form states that funded organizations must submit an end-of-year report, with details discussed at the time of funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website identifies Roland Harvey as founder and CEO; its 2024 filing lists him as president. The 2024 filing also lists Jeffrey K. Gonya as secretary trustee, Stephen J. Kelly as treasurer, and Matthew Novak as member. The website identifies Ericka Mour as executive director.
Arbor Dog Foundation Inc is led by Roland S. Harvey, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roland S. Harvey
President
On filings since 2021
22 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey K. Gonya
Secretary Trustee
Secretary & Trustee → Secretary Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Novak
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen J. Kelly
Treasurer
Treasurer & Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arbor Dog Foundation Inc
How much does Arbor Dog Foundation Inc give each year?
Arbor Dog Foundation Inc gave $414K across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $541K across 48 grants.
What is Arbor Dog Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Arbor Dog Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,806, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arbor Dog Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Arbor Dog Foundation Inc give grants?
Arbor Dog Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (31 grants), Towson, MD (4 grants), Owings Mills, MD (2 grants) and Lutherville Timonium, MD (2 grants).
Who are Arbor Dog Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Arbor Dog Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boys Latin School of Maryland Inc ($23,000), Friends of Clifton Mansion ($20,000) and Center for Urban Families ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arbor Dog Foundation Inc?
Arbor Dog Foundation Inc reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $414K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $228K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arbor Dog Foundation Inc fund?
Arbor Dog identifies three focus areas: education, employment opportunities, and environmental awareness and accountability. Its website describes education broadly, including literacy resources, mentorship, job-skills training, scholarships, and environmental mindfulness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arbor Dog Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arbor Dog Foundation Inc's EIN?
Arbor Dog Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3301040. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Arbor Dog Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Arbor Dog Foundation Inc funds
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