Barkmerica is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAS VEGAS, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $927K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $123K. Net investment income was $21K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$927K
+20.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$123K
-22.8% YoY
Grant Count
6
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
-48.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barkmerica reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Barkmerica
Based on IRS filings
Barkmerica is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAS VEGAS, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $927K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $123K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $927,220 | $769,782 | $684,895 |
| Revenue | $572,261 | $638,683 | $524,659 |
| Expenses | $397,455 | $593,047 | $561,129 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $368,794 | $559,600 | $561,129 |
| Net Investment Income | $20,574 | $13,371 | $426 |
| Distributable Amount | $30,284 | $26,810 | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include A Path 4 Paws ($60,000), Individuals ($31,639), Lady Di Talks to Youth and Parents ($16,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | $2,554 |
| Individuals Las Vegas, NV | Provide support for various community needs throughout Las Vegas. | $31,639 |
| Lady Di Talks to Youth and Parents North Las Vegas, NV | To offer services such as life skills training, individual mentoring, and teen discussion sessions on real-life situations. | $16,500 |
| 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. | $60,000 |
| Starting Over Animal Refuge Ocala, FL | Organization that specializes in, but not limited to, ESA and Service potential puppies. | $10,000 |
| Vegas Pet Rescue Project Las Vegas, NV | Assist the local animal shelters (Animal Foundation and Henderson Shelter) with the pets who have been given limited time to be adopted. | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lana Fuchs | President | 10 | — |
| Elizabeth Fuchs | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Lawrence Fuchs | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Victor Fuchs | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barkmerica?
Barkmerica is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAS VEGAS, NV. It holds $927K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Barkmerica?
As of 2024, Barkmerica holds $927K in total assets with $572K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $123K in 2024.
Where does Barkmerica operate?
Barkmerica has awarded grants in Florida, Nevada, Utah.
What size grants does Barkmerica award?
In 2024, Barkmerica awarded 6 grants totaling $123K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Barkmerica required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Barkmerica reported a distributable amount of $30K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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