Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc
Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc is a private foundation, based in Modesto, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $846K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $187K. Net investment income was $28K.
Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc at a glance
In short: Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc gave $187K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $187,284
- +1092.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,457
- +615.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,784
- Total assets
- $846,354
- -15.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ceres K9 Association ($137K). Together the top 3 received $187K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc gives
- Giving grew 1914% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 422% of 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 $9K (2022) to $187K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $187K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ceres K9 Association Ceres, CA | New K9 Specalty Vehicle | $137,000 |
| Stanislaus Sheriffs K9 Association Modesto, CA | Training Facility Improvement | $21,000 |
| Stanislaus Sheriffs K9 Association Modesto, CA | New K9 and Specialized Training | $17,784 |
| Stanislaus Sheriffs K9 Association Modesto, CA | K9 Support | $9,500 |
| Western States Police Canine Assoc Ripon, CA | Sponsor Attendee CA State Park K9 | $2,000 |
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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 | $846,354 | $33,461 | $192,459 | $187,284 | 5 | $187,284 | $28,286 | $44,334 |
| 2024 | $1,005,509 | $1,021,318 | $21,254 | $15,700 | 3 | $15,700 | $11,318 | $14,528 |
| 2023 | $5,445 | $42,013 | $39,125 | $39,100 | 3 | $39,100 | $13 | $1,280 |
| 2022 | $2,557 | $2,502 | $9,325 | $9,300 | 2 | $9,300 | $2 | $11 |
| 2021 | $9,380 | $21,001 | $12,200 | $12,200 | 1 | $12,200 | $1 | $470 |
| 2020 | $585 | $18,323 | $83,604 | $83,554 | 3 | — | $393 | $1,740 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc is led by Walter T. Rea Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Walter T. Rea Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edilina Mendonca
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Terry Swhela
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mike Luis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Nick Gatzman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Timothy D. Taylor
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc
How much does Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc give each year?
Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc gave $187K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 3 grants.
What is Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc's typical grant size?
Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc's median grant in 2025 was $17,784, and its average grant was $37,457, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc give grants?
Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Modesto, CA (3 grants).
Does Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc's largest grantees?
Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ceres K9 Association ($137,000), Stanislaus Sheriffs K9 Association ($48,284 across 3 grants) and Western States Police Canine Assoc ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc?
Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc reported $846K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $187K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc's EIN?
Corson Foundation for Canine Specialization Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4927891. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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