Whippet Health Foundation Inc
To further the understanding of diseases, genetic anomalies, injuries and other ailments that afflict dogs in general and the whippet in particular. Done through the support and research of such diseases and genetic anomalies. To develop and make available to the public and whippet fanciers information about the proper care, breeding, health and scientifc eductioanl materials for the development of whippets.
Whippet Health Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Whippet Health Foundation Inc gave $80K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $80K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $80,000
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Total assets
- $779,843
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Whippet Health Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was AKC Canine Health Foundation ($80K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $80K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $80K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AKC Canine Health Foundation Raleigh, NC | — | $80,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $779,843 | $154,235 | $163,207 | $80,000 | 1 | $99,367 |
| 2024 | $787,761 | $114,173 | $92,885 | — | — | $54,949 |
| 2023 | $727,177 | $79,332 | $81,694 | — | — | $29,583 |
| 2022 | $660,042 | $64,368 | $60,459 | — | — | $24,154 |
| 2021 | $794,482 | $119,683 | $63,052 | $4,000 | Total only | $82,829 |
| 2020 | $732,885 | $83,349 | $61,770 | — | — | $33,043 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Whippet Health Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Whippet Health Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Blandford, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $780K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $80K. Net investment income was $99K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Whippet Health Foundation Inc is led by Mary Beth Arthur, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Beth Arthur
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susanne Hughes
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Elaine McMichael
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kay Nierengarten
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Latimer
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Costello
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Gaidos
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connie Brunkow
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Bolduc
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 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 $5K, to Susanne Hughes (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Whippet Health Foundation Inc
How much does Whippet Health Foundation Inc give each year?
Whippet Health Foundation Inc gave $80K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Whippet Health Foundation Inc?
Whippet Health Foundation Inc reported $780K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $154K.
What is Whippet Health Foundation Inc?
Whippet Health Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Blandford, MA. It holds $780K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Whippet Health Foundation Inc operate?
Whippet Health Foundation Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Whippet Health Foundation Inc's EIN?
Whippet Health Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1950341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 25, 2022)
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