The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation
The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation is a private foundation located in Orange Village, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports 27 grants totaling $31,437 to organizations in multiple states.
The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation at a glance
In short: The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation gave $31K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,437
- +126.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +237.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,164
- -33.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $474,616
- +14.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation requests a letter describing the proposed use of funds. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and its filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Carmela Guerrero
Mailing address: 3333 Richmond Road, Beachwood, OH 44122
Phone: (917) 378-7024
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michael J Fox Foundation ($6K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 40 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (27%), New York (18%), Maryland (18%), Michigan (15%), and Connecticut (8%). The listed grants also include recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation gives
- 15% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 143% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $82K (2022). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michael J Fox Foundation Hagerstown, MD | Charitable | $5,511 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable | $2,643 |
| American Technion New York, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Yale Law School New Haven, CT | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Michigan 22 Presidents Fund Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Park Synagogue Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $1,830 |
| Ark Solves New York, NY | Charitable | $1,562 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland Beachwood, OH | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Moca Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,050 |
| Against Malaria Foundation Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $474,616 | $91,555 | $31,437 | $31,437 | 27 | $31,437 | $16,555 | $21,939 |
| 2023 | $414,498 | $116,141 | $13,893 | $13,893 | 8 | $13,893 | $6,791 | $19,668 |
| 2022 | $312,250 | $175,000 | $81,750 | $81,500 | 3 | $81,500 | — | $12,320 |
| 2021 | $219,000 | $70,000 | $51,000 | $51,000 | 2 | $51,000 | — | $4,925 |
| 2020 | $200,000 | $200,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — 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 is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated work spans several areas. The University of Michigan says its mission is to represent and advocate for its member physicians. The Jewish Federation of Cleveland says it seeks to promote the well-being and continuity of the Jewish community and to encourage members to help make the world a better place. MOCA says it engages a broad audience to connect art and community. Georgetown University describes a commitment to discourse across faiths, cultures, and beliefs, as well as justice and the common good. Minds Matter National says it connects students from low-income families with support to succeed in college and shape their futures.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $31,437. Grants ranged from $50 to $5,511, with a median award of $1,000. Among the largest were $5,511 to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, $2,643 to the University of Michigan, $2,500 each to American Technion and Yale Law School, and $2,000 to Michigan 22 Presidents Fund. Other listed awards included $1,830 to Park Synagogue and $1,500 to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carmela Guerrero as president, Ben Adams as vice president, and David Sobelman as secretary-treasurer.
The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation is led by Carmela Guerrero, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carmela Guerrero
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ben Adams
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Sobelman
Secretarytreasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretarytreasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation
How much does The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation give each year?
The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation gave $31K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 8 grants.
What is The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation's typical grant size?
The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,164, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation give grants?
The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Maryland (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Cleveland, OH (5 grants), Beachwood, OH (3 grants) and Ann Arbor, MI (2 grants).
Does The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (27 grants).
Who are The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation's largest grantees?
The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Michael J Fox Foundation ($5,511), University of Michigan ($2,643) and American Technion ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation?
The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation reported $475K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated work spans several areas. The University of Michigan says its mission is to represent and advocate for its member physicians. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation?
The foundation requests a letter describing the proposed use of funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation's EIN?
The Enlightened Bulldog Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4268229. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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