American Bear Association
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$84K
Foundation funders
5
Grants recorded
13
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds American Bear Association?
American Bear Association is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by Mightycause Charitable Foundation ($39K), Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr ($25K), Kendrick B Melrose Family Foundation ($15K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $84K in grants to American Bear Association between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $39,052 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Kendrick B Melrose Family Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Verizon Foundation | $3,750 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The James Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $40K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $40K.
What grants has American Bear Association received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr | GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Kendrick B Melrose Family Foundation | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $8,027 |
| 2024 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $750 |
| 2023 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $8,223 |
| 2023 | The James Foundation Inc | MAINTAIN PRESERVE FOR AMERICAN BLACK BEARS | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $750 |
| 2022 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $8,044 |
| 2022 | Verizon Foundation | VIP PAYOUT FOR 08/02/22 | $750 |
| 2021 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $6,656 |
| 2021 | Verizon Foundation | VIP PAYOUT FOR 07/25/21 | $750 |
| 2020 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $8,102 |
| 2020 | Verizon Foundation | VIP PAYOUT FOR 07/13/20 | $750 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Bear Association?
American Bear Association is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by Mightycause Charitable Foundation ($39K), Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr ($25K), Kendrick B Melrose Family Foundation ($15K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $84K in grants to American Bear Association between 2020–2025.
Who is American Bear Association's largest funder?
Mightycause Charitable Foundation is the largest recorded funder of American Bear Association, with $39K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has American Bear Association received?
IRS 990 filings record $84K in grants to American Bear Association across 13 grants from 5 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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