Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited
The corporation's primary exempt purpose is an educational campaign designed to address and instill in the general public, with emphasis on youth, a basic understanding of practical conservation measures for the outdoors.
Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited at a glance
In short: Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,500
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,500
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $492,091
- +22.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited
- Next open deadline
- December 1, 2026 (Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited Grant)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited
Who Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northwest Ohio Outdoor Youth Edu ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2025) to $15K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Ohio Outdoor Youth Edu Findlay, OH | — | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $492,091 | $165,953 | $74,518 | $7,500 | 1 | $12,766 |
| 2024 | $400,656 | $180,111 | $78,298 | $15,000 | 1 | $9,718 |
| 2023 | $295,686 | $123,651 | $55,100 | — | — | $31 |
| 2022 | $221,147 | $143,054 | $42,742 | — | — | $35 |
| 2021 | — | $33,118 | $32,860 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | $14,007 | $20,313 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | $87,300 | $52,509 | — | — | — |
About Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited
Based on IRS filings
Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Findlay, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $492K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited is led by Bela Sandor, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bela Sandor
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Insley
Secretary
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Frommer
Board Member
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Cooper
Board Member
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nate Riker
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Garlock
Vice President
Past President → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Matthews
Vice President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Riker
Board Member
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ty Mathews (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Caleb Boone (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: David Feller (2019–2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Swamp Bucks Unlimited
How much does Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited give each year?
Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited?
Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited reported $492K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $166K.
What is Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited?
Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Findlay, OH. It holds $492K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited operate?
Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited's EIN?
Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3654438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 7, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited funds
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