Barkmerica
Barkmerica is a private foundation, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $270K. Net investment income was $7K.
Barkmerica at a glance
In short: Barkmerica gave $270K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $269,626
- +119.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,938
- +119.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,435
- Total assets
- $1,095,726
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Barkmerica funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was A Path 4 Paws ($170K). Together the top 5 received $258K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($11,870), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 21 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Barkmerica gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2020) to $270K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $270K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Path 4 Paws Armagosa Valley, NV | Volunteer-based organization that rescues all breeds of dogs to give them a second chance at finding a loving home. | $170,000 |
| Starting Over Animal Refuge Ocala, FL | Organization that specializes in, but not limited to, ESA and Service potential puppies. | $60,000 |
| High Desert Police K9 Association Grand Junction, CO | An association offering training and certification for law enforcement K-9 teams, search and rescue teams, hospital security teams, and K-9 cadaver teams for smaller agencies and organizations in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah | $25,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $11,870 |
| Clark County Junior Livestock Association Logandale, NV | Organiziation that aims to provide youth with an educational experience through livestock projects, fostering agricultural skills and responsibility. Participants learn to raise, care for, and show animals, developing skills in grooming, nutrition, and showmanship for the annual Junior Livestock Show. | $2,000 |
| Amor Peludo Henderson, NV | Amor Peludo strives to improve animal welfare in underserved and lower-income neighborhoods. With programs focused on TNR, spay & neuter, pet food assistance, and education, our mission is to significantly reduce owner surrenders, eliminate backyard breeding, and control the feral cat population in Las Vegas. | $756 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,095,726 | $780,579 | $621,672 | $269,626 | 6 | $538,014 | $7,091 | $33,373 |
| 2024 | $927,220 | $572,261 | $397,455 | $122,693 | 6 | $368,794 | $20,574 | $30,284 |
| 2023 | $769,782 | $638,683 | $593,047 | $158,930 | 4 | $559,600 | $13,371 | $26,810 |
| 2022 | $684,895 | $524,659 | $561,129 | — | — | $561,129 | $426 | — |
| 2021 | $728,589 | $504,147 | $725,915 | $72,800 | 5 | — | $147 | — |
| 2020 | $943,133 | $824,749 | $914,377 | $39,000 | 1 | — | $-28,419 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barkmerica reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Barkmerica is led by Lana Fuchs, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lana Fuchs
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Fuchs
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Fuchs
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Lawrence Fuchs
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose Trinidad
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $12K, to Elizabeth Fuchs (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Barkmerica
How much does Barkmerica give each year?
Barkmerica gave $270K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $123K across 6 grants.
What is Barkmerica's typical grant size?
Barkmerica's median grant in 2025 was $18,435, and its average grant was $44,938, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Barkmerica give grants?
Barkmerica gives mostly in Nevada: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (22%) and Colorado (9%).
Does Barkmerica give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Barkmerica's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Barkmerica's largest grantees?
Barkmerica's largest 2025 grantees include A Path 4 Paws ($170,000), Starting Over Animal Refuge ($60,000) and High Desert Police K9 Association ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($11,870), which are not listed by name. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Barkmerica?
Barkmerica reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $538K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Barkmerica's EIN?
Barkmerica's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1375189. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
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