Black Hills Animal Ally Foundation
Black Hills Animal Ally Foundation is a private foundation, based in Rapid City, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $40K.
Black Hills Animal Ally Foundation at a glance
In short: Black Hills Animal Ally Foundation gave $1.0M across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $253K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,010,000
- +329.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $252,500
- +437.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $63,500
- Total assets
- $1,490,833
- +222.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (99% 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 Black Hills Animal Ally Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Black Hills Humane Society ($873K). Together the top 4 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 20 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Black Hills Animal Ally Foundation gives
- Giving grew 573% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $150K (2021) to $1.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Humane Society Rapid City, SD | New Cat Building | $873,000 |
| Battle Mountain Humane Society Hot Springs, SD | General Support | $67,000 |
| South Dakota West River Spayneuter Coalition Deadwood, SD | General Support | $60,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society Pasadena, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,490,833 | $2,049,254 | $1,020,120 | $1,010,000 | 4 | $1,011,425 | $39,883 | $31,974 |
| 2024 | $461,699 | $48,387 | $245,308 | $235,000 | 5 | $236,433 | $38,599 | $30,592 |
| 2023 | $658,620 | $355,841 | $175,501 | $160,000 | 3 | $162,554 | $43,347 | $36,759 |
| 2022 | $478,281 | $65,744 | $173,181 | $150,000 | 3 | $154,155 | $47,377 | $36,586 |
| 2021 | $585,718 | $340,698 | $164,033 | $150,000 | 5 | $152,229 | $29,301 | $37,792 |
| 2020 | $409,053 | $28,207 | $171,067 | $160,000 | 4 | — | $19,236 | $28,804 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Black Hills Animal Ally Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Black Hills Animal Ally Foundation is led by Jamie A. Robinson, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jamie A. Robinson
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Falcon Dvm
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Jones
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Peter Cappa (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: David Bradsky (2020–2021) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Black Hills Animal Ally Foundation
How much does Black Hills Animal Ally Foundation give each year?
Black Hills Animal Ally Foundation gave $1.0M across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $235K across 5 grants.
What is Black Hills Animal Ally Foundation's typical grant size?
Black Hills Animal Ally Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $63,500, and its average grant was $252,500, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Black Hills Animal Ally Foundation give grants?
Black Hills Animal Ally Foundation gives mostly in South Dakota: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Black Hills Animal Ally Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Black Hills Animal Ally Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Black Hills Animal Ally Foundation?
Black Hills Animal Ally Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Black Hills Animal Ally Foundation's EIN?
Black Hills Animal Ally Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0415399. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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