Stanton K-9 Foundation
Stanton K-9 Foundation is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and files as a Form 990-PF (a private foundation). Its stated activities include providing grant awards and developing canine training programs with police departments in its service territories, as well as supporting canine welfare and the human/dog bond.
Stanton K-9 Foundation at a glance
In short: Stanton K-9 Foundation gave $1.3M across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,341,911
- +301.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- +260.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,850
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,400
- Total assets
- $10,754,079
- -10.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (30% 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 Stanton K-9 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Hemenway Barnes Llp, Boston, MA 02196-1209
Phone: (617) 227-7940
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stanton K-9 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Advanced Veterinary Services PSC ($281K). Together the top 10 received $717K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 69 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire (30%), Maine (23%), Kentucky (21%), Massachusetts (10%), and Connecticut (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Stanton K-9 Foundation gives
- 3% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 259% 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 $334K (2024) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Veterinary Services PSC Ashland, KY | Spectrum of Care Veterinary Fellowship Program | $281,000 |
| City of Concord Concord, NH | Establishment Grant | $32,000 |
| City of Groton Groton, CT | Establishment Grant | $32,000 |
| City of Haverhill Haverhill, MA | Establishment Grant | $32,000 |
| City of Sanford Sanford, ME | Establishment Grant | $32,000 |
| City of Waterville Waterville, ME | Establishment Grant | $32,000 |
| Town of Amherst Amherst, NH | Establishment Grant | $32,000 |
| Town of Antrim Antrim, NH | Establishment Grant | $32,000 |
| Town of Derry Derry, NH | Establishment Grant | $32,000 |
| Town of Enfield Enfield, NH | Establishment Grant | $32,000 |
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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 | $10,754,079 | $335,505 | $1,593,732 | $1,341,911 | 54 | $1,456,486 | $267,023 | $562,038 |
| 2024 | $11,980,306 | $12,392,648 | $412,342 | $334,468 | 15 | $368,178 | $43,110 | $354,655 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stanton K-9 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $562K 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
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes direct charitable activities focused on police-department grant awards and K-9 training programs, and on canine welfare through research, traditional grantmaking, and direct service programs. Its listed 2025 grants include a veterinary fellowship program and establishment grants to cities and towns.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 54 grants totaling $1,341,911. Grants ranged from $4,500 to $281,000, with a median of $15,400.
The largest grant was $281,000 to Advanced Veterinary Services PSC in Ashland, Kentucky, for the Spectrum of Care Veterinary Fellowship Program. The foundation also awarded $32,000 establishment grants to the City of Concord, New Hampshire; City of Groton, Connecticut; City of Haverhill, Massachusetts; City of Sanford and City of Waterville, Maine; and the towns of Amherst, Antrim, Derry, and Enfield, New Hampshire, and Fort Fairfield and Holden, Maine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen W. Kidder as trustee.
Stanton K-9 Foundation is led by Stephen W. Kidder, Trustee on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen W. Kidder
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Stanton K-9 Foundation
How much does Stanton K-9 Foundation give each year?
Stanton K-9 Foundation gave $1.3M across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $334K across 15 grants.
What is Stanton K-9 Foundation's typical grant size?
Stanton K-9 Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,400, and its average grant was $24,850, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stanton K-9 Foundation give grants?
Stanton K-9 Foundation's top state is New Hampshire, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (23%) and Kentucky (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, SC (4 grants), Derry, NH (3 grants), Belfast, ME (3 grants) and Milton, NH (3 grants).
Does Stanton K-9 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on Stanton K-9 Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Establishment Grant" (22 grants), "Patrol School" (15 grants) and "Fallen K9" (8 grants).
Who are Stanton K-9 Foundation's largest grantees?
Stanton K-9 Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Advanced Veterinary Services PSC ($281,000), Town of Derry ($51,900 across 3 grants) and Waldo County Sheriff's Office ($51,900 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Stanton K-9 Foundation?
Stanton K-9 Foundation reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $562K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stanton K-9 Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes direct charitable activities focused on police-department grant awards and K-9 training programs, and on canine welfare through research, traditional grantmaking, and direct service programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stanton K-9 Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stanton K-9 Foundation's EIN?
Stanton K-9 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1383074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Stanton K-9 Foundation 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 2024 (received by the IRS June 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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