Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2024
Total received
$9.7M
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2019–2024
Who funds Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation?
Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Leader Dogs for the Blind ($9.6M), Lela M Fetters Trust ($46K), Community Foundation for Muskegon County ($24K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.7M in grants to Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation between 2019–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | $9,600,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Lela M Fetters Trust | $45,691 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Community Foundation for Muskegon County | $24,108 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Sheryl Anderson Gordon Foundation | $22,500 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Benard L Maas Foundation | $11,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Robert and Betty Meyer Family Foundation | $4,500 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Fred J Maloof Foundation | $4,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family | $2,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Atlanta Lions Club Foundation | $1,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lela M Fetters Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,200 |
| 2024 | Benard L Maas Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Sheryl Anderson Gordon Foundation | SERVICE DOGS | $3,750 |
| 2024 | Fred J Maloof Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family | 501(C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $500 |
| 2024 | Atlanta Lions Club Foundation | Guide Dog Training | $500 |
| 2023 | Lela M Fetters Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,288 |
| 2023 | Sheryl Anderson Gordon Foundation | SERVICE DOGS | $3,750 |
| 2023 | Benard L Maas Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $3,500 |
| 2023 | Fred J Maloof Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Atlanta Lions Club Foundation | Guide Dog Training | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family | 501(C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $500 |
| 2022 | Leader Dogs for the Blind | TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. | $2,500,000 |
| 2022 | Lela M Fetters Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,430 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Muskegon County | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $8,353 |
| 2022 | Sheryl Anderson Gordon Foundation | SERVICE DOGS | $3,750 |
| 2022 | Benard L Maas Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $2,500 |
| 2022 | The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family | 501(C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $500 |
| 2021 | Leader Dogs for the Blind | TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. | $7,100,000 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation for Muskegon County | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,935 |
| 2021 | Lela M Fetters Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,153 |
| 2021 | Sheryl Anderson Gordon Foundation | SERVICE DOGS | $3,750 |
| 2021 | The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family | 501(C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $500 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation for Muskegon County | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,820 |
| 2020 | Lela M Fetters Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,945 |
| 2020 | Sheryl Anderson Gordon Foundation | SERVICE DOGS | $3,750 |
| 2020 | Robert and Betty Meyer Family Foundation | Program Support | $2,000 |
| 2020 | The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family | 501(C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $500 |
| 2019 | Lela M Fetters Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,675 |
| 2019 | Sheryl Anderson Gordon Foundation | SERVICE DOGS | $3,750 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation?
Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Leader Dogs for the Blind ($9.6M), Lela M Fetters Trust ($46K), Community Foundation for Muskegon County ($24K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.7M in grants to Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation between 2019–2024.
Who is Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation's largest funder?
Leader Dogs for the Blind is the largest recorded funder of Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation, with $9.6M across 2 grants (2021–2022).
How much grant funding has Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $9.7M in grants to Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation across 31 grants from 9 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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