Elite Detection K9
Elite Detection K9 is a private foundation focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Rochester Hills, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $23K.
Elite Detection K9 at a glance
In short: Elite Detection K9 gave $23K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $23K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $22,732
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $22,732
- Median grant
- $22,732
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who Elite Detection K9 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Leader Dogs for the Blind ($23K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Elite Detection K9 gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $23K.
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leader Dogs for the Blind Rochester Hills, MI | Liquidating Distribution | $22,732 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023* | — | $787,521 | $2,576,992 | $22,732 | 1 | $22,732 | $-7,307 | $268 |
| 2022 | $518,789 | $4,491,410 | $1,877,691 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $245,821 | $440,442 | $1,071,664 | — | — | — | — | — |
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elite Detection K9 reported a distributable amount of $268 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elite Detection K9 is led by Margaret Dimond, Chair on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Margaret Dimond
Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Terrien
Trustee
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Honomichl
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Arun Anand (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Gregory Guidice (2021–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: John Hebert (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Rogers (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Terry Oprea (2021–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Richard Hetu (2022) — Master Trainer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Elite Detection K9
How much does Elite Detection K9 give each year?
Elite Detection K9 gave $23K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The 2023 filing year covers 18 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
What is Elite Detection K9?
Elite Detection K9 is a private foundation focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Rochester Hills, MI.
Where does Elite Detection K9 operate?
Elite Detection K9 has awarded grants in Michigan.
How much is Elite Detection K9 required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Elite Detection K9 reported a distributable amount of $268 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Elite Detection K9's EIN?
Elite Detection K9's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1803556. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 3, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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