The Rolling Dog Farm
The Rolling Dog Farm is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Lancaster, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.1M in total assets. In 2025, it made $374K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $260K.
The Rolling Dog Farm at a glance
- Total assets
- $9,120,062
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,491,109
- +70.5% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $373,713
- -6.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $444,959
- -5.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Rolling Dog Farm funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Rolling Dog Farm gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2023) to $3K (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tufts University School of Vet Medi North Grafton, MA | Veterinary Care | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,120,062 | $1,491,109 | $444,959 | — | — | $373,713 | $260,048 |
| 2024 | $8,071,139 | $874,368 | $469,163 | — | — | $401,403 | $311,549 |
| 2023 | $7,662,479 | $1,042,091 | $439,599 | $500 | 1 | $376,973 | $243,986 |
| 2022 | $7,018,724 | $921,456 | $442,217 | — | — | $387,321 | $34,403 |
| 2021 | $6,560,391 | $734,580 | $464,816 | $3,000 | 2 | $402,766 | $10,061 |
| 2020 | $6,246,282 | $455,854 | $473,378 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $38,097 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rolling Dog Farm is led by Steven P. Smith, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven P. Smith
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$65K (2020) → $77K (2025)
Alayne M. Marker
Operations Director
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$65K (2020) → $77K (2025)
Laura Whale
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $77K, to Steven P Smith (Executive Direc). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Rolling Dog Farm
How large is The Rolling Dog Farm?
The Rolling Dog Farm reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is The Rolling Dog Farm?
The Rolling Dog Farm is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Lancaster, NH. It holds $9.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Rolling Dog Farm operate?
The Rolling Dog Farm has awarded grants in Massachusetts, North Carolina, Vermont.
What is The Rolling Dog Farm's EIN?
The Rolling Dog Farm's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0537598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Rolling Dog Farm funds
Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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