Dover's Chair Inc
Dover's Chair Inc is a private foundation based in Westhampton Beach, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including animal rescue and related organizations.
Dover's Chair Inc at a glance
In short: Dover's Chair Inc gave $86K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $86,145
- +52.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,179
- +27.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $942,616
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dover's Chair Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15 Sunset Lane, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
Phone: (646) 479-7611
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dover's Chair Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wings Programs Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, Montana received 41%, Indiana 15%, New York 13%, Wisconsin 10%, and Oregon 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dover's Chair Inc gives
- 25% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 167% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2024) to $86K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wings Programs Inc Corvallis, MT | General | $25,000 |
| Heidi's Kitten Rescue Stevensville, MT | General | $10,005 |
| Equine Outreach Bend, OR | General | $7,500 |
| Pepper's Pals Cat Resuce (Spay-Neuter Services of IN) Indianapolis, IN | General | $7,500 |
| Strong Paws Rescue Inc Croton On Hudsosn, NY | General | $7,000 |
| Thrifted Kittens Animal Rescue (Emilie's Foster Crew Inc) West Milwaukee, WI | General | $5,000 |
| Full Circle Cats Oakland, CA | General | $5,000 |
| My New Cat West Lafayette, IN | General | $5,000 |
| C&Ws Rustic Hollow Shelter Nashua, IA | General | $5,000 |
| Lovings Paws Inc Lake Grove, NY | General | $4,600 |
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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 | $942,616 | $55,206 | $107,963 | $86,145 | 12 | $86,145 | $33,388 | $51,510 |
| 2024 | $979,373 | $1,039,149 | $59,776 | $56,511 | 10 | $56,511 | $542,113 | $31,607 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dover's Chair Inc reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for Dover's Chair Inc is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations that rescue and care for companion animals. For example, Strong Paws Rescue Inc describes its mission as rescuing and rehabilitating unwanted companion animals and providing veterinary services, including spaying and neutering, vaccines, and significant medical treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Dover's Chair Inc gave 12 grants totaling $86,145. Grant amounts ranged from $540 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $25,000 to Wings Programs Inc, $10,005 to Heidi's Kitten Rescue, $7,500 each to Equine Outreach and Pepper's Pals Cat Resuce (Spay-Neuter Services of IN), and $7,000 to Strong Paws Rescue Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dawn Fisher, Stephanie Thomas, and Arden Hoffman as directors.
Dover's Chair Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arden Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Dawn Fisher
Director
Directors → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Stephanie Thomas
Director
Directors → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Dover's Chair Inc
How much does Dover's Chair Inc give each year?
Dover's Chair Inc gave $86K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 10 grants.
What is Dover's Chair Inc's typical grant size?
Dover's Chair Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,179, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dover's Chair Inc give grants?
Dover's Chair Inc's top state is Montana, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (15%) and New York (13%).
Does Dover's Chair Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dover's Chair Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dover's Chair Inc's largest grantees?
Dover's Chair Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Wings Programs Inc ($25,000), Heidi's Kitten Rescue ($10,005) and Equine Outreach ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dover's Chair Inc?
Dover's Chair Inc reported $943K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $86K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dover's Chair Inc fund?
No mission statement for Dover's Chair Inc is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations that rescue and care for companion animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dover's Chair Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dover's Chair Inc's EIN?
Dover's Chair Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2598296. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Dover's Chair Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Dover's Chair Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dover-s-chair-inc-morg_cec68c05691f49579e03b1ec31b6009f
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