Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600
Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600 is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $365K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $15K.
Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600 at a glance
In short: Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600 gave $23K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,000
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,556
- +24.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $365,452
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MSPCA-Angell ($5K). Together the top 9 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $27K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MSPCA-Angell Boston, MA | General | $4,500 |
| Rise for Animals Boston, MA | General | $4,000 |
| Humane Farming Association San Rafael, CA | General | $2,500 |
| Animal Advocates Inc Dartmouth, MA | General | $2,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston Boston, MA | General | $2,000 |
| Esplanade Association Boston, MA | Canine Drinking Fountain Maintenance | $2,000 |
| Humane Society & Shelter Southcoast North Dartmouth, MA | General | $2,000 |
| North Shore Animal League America Port Washington, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Saratoga Springs, NY | General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $365,452 | $20,725 | $36,853 | $23,000 | 9 | $28,328 | $14,634 | $32,169 |
| 2023 | $381,509 | $80,165 | $39,775 | $22,500 | 11 | $29,539 | $73,151 | $29,266 |
| 2022 | $341,118 | $85,122 | $40,404 | $26,500 | 10 | $32,822 | $78,840 | $30,291 |
| 2021 | $296,398 | $73,743 | $34,869 | $24,300 | 10 | $29,013 | $69,087 | $33,967 |
| 2020 | $254,226 | $47,451 | $25,501 | $19,600 | 9 | — | $44,819 | $25,158 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600 reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth F. Potter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $692 (2024)
Nancy T. Harmon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$983 (2020) → $1K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1K, to Nancy T Harmon (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600
How much does Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600 give each year?
Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600 gave $23K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 11 grants.
What is Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600's typical grant size?
Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,556, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600 give grants?
Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600 gives mostly in Massachusetts: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants).
Does Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600 give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600's largest grantees?
Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600's largest 2024 grantees include MSPCA-Angell ($4,500), Rise for Animals ($4,000) and Humane Farming Association ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600?
Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600 reported $365K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600's EIN?
Lotta Dumb Animal Fund 0710600's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2616196. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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