Black Dog Foundation Inc
Black Dog Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Danby, Vermont. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $59,798 to nonprofit organizations; the listed recipients include organizations working in land conservation, wildlife preservation, animal welfare, and other areas.
Black Dog Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Black Dog Foundation Inc gave $60K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Vermont. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $59,798
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,600
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,058,853
- +13.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (38% 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 Black Dog Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a written request to Black Dog Foundation Inc, with no deadlines. Awards are limited to nonprofit organizations carrying out one or more of the exempt purposes identified in the foundation’s mission.
- Contact
Application contact: Black Dog Foundation Inc
Mailing address: PO Box 232, Danby, VT 05739
Phone: (802) 239-2098
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Black Dog Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Vermont Land Trust ($10K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in several states. The reported shares were Vermont, 38%; Colorado, 27%; New York, 12%; Wisconsin, 10%; and California, 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Black Dog Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $60K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Vermont Land Trust Montpelier, VT | Land Protection & Conservation | $10,000 |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust Montpelier, VT | Annual fund | $9,798 |
| Nambian Rural Education Fund River Falls, WI | Annual Fund | $6,000 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Laguna Hills, CA | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Boulder Alano Club Boulder, CO | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Tisch MS Research Center New York, NY | Annual Fund | $4,000 |
| HEAL Raising Our World Foundation I Saratoga Springs, NY | Annual fund. | $3,000 |
| Black Hat Humane Society Durango, CO | Animal Welfare | $3,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of VT Montpelier, VT | Annual Fund | $3,000 |
| Front Range Hippotherapy Longmont, CO | Annual Fund | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,058,853 | $282,260 | $64,506 | $59,798 | 13 | $59,798 | $282,227 | — |
| 2023 | $929,439 | $30,323 | $58,278 | $55,000 | 11 | $55,000 | $30,323 | — |
| 2022 | $974,722 | $121,795 | $54,649 | $52,500 | 15 | $52,500 | $121,795 | $51,309 |
| 2021 | $1,145,681 | $-46,521 | $50,187 | $49,000 | 13 | $50,187 | $34,815 | $54,190 |
| 2020 | $884,370 | $36,314 | $31,833 | $30,000 | 10 | — | $35,611 | $44,826 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Northeast Wilderness Trust describes its mission as preserving and restoring “forever-wild landscapes” for nature and people in the Northeast. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA says it supports programs focused on wildlife preservation in natural habitats and the dissemination of knowledge about wildlife preservation. Queer Asterisk describes its work as providing accessible counseling, education, and community programs that uplift LGBTQ lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $59,798 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Notable grants included $10,000 to The Vermont Land Trust for land protection and conservation, $9,798 to Northeast Wilderness Trust, $6,000 to Nambian Rural Education Fund, and $5,000 each to The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Boulder Alano Club.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Middleton, Claire K Beck, Alexandra Chatara Middleton, and Joseph A Wagner as directors.
Black Dog Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexandra Chatara Middleton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire K Beck
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Middleton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph A Wagner
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Black Dog Foundation Inc
How much does Black Dog Foundation Inc give each year?
Black Dog Foundation Inc gave $60K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 11 grants.
What is Black Dog Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Black Dog Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,600, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Black Dog Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Black Dog Foundation Inc give grants?
Black Dog Foundation Inc's top state is Vermont, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (27%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Montpelier, VT (3 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Black Dog Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of Black Dog Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Black Dog Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Black Dog Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Vermont Land Trust ($10,000), Northeast Wilderness Trust ($9,798) and Nambian Rural Education Fund ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Black Dog Foundation Inc?
Black Dog Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $282K.
What does Black Dog Foundation Inc fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Northeast Wilderness Trust describes its mission as preserving and restoring “forever-wild landscapes” for nature and people in the Northeast. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Black Dog Foundation Inc?
The filing lists a written request to Black Dog Foundation Inc, with no deadlines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Black Dog Foundation Inc's EIN?
Black Dog Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3907202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Black Dog Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/black-dog-foundation-inc-morg_cd4f869b4f274aa38075bbfe20c195dd
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