Bears Den Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderHogansburg, New York · EIN 87-1626809 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,034.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARK LAGUADOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 EAGLE DRIVE STE A, HOGANSBURG NY 13655 |
| Phone | 5183584229 |
| MLAGUADOR@THETMG.COM | |
| Form and materials | CONTACT ORGANIZATION FOR MORE INFORMATION. |
| Deadlines | CONTACT ORGANIZATION FOR MORE INFORMATION. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO NATIVE AMERICAN TERRITORIES, AND IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, IN NEED THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Rancheria Native Youth | Auberry, CA | Program services | $6,500 |
| Rematriation | Syracuse, NY | Symposium on haudenosaunee & indigenous matrilineality | $5,000 |
| Snye Recreation Hall | Hogansburg, NY | Program services | $4,328 |
| St Regis Mohawk Tribe | Akwesasne, NY | Program services | $4,030 |
| Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department | Akwesasne, NY | Annual fire prevention school program | $3,500 |
| National Native American Law Students Association | Ann Arbor, MI | Annual conference | $2,500 |
| Archdiocese of Ottawacornwal | Akwesasne, CA | Akwesasne internation powwow | $2,000 |
| Massena Central High School | Massena, NY | Jwl field experience-akwesasne students | $2,000 |
| Comanche Cares Foundation | Lawton, OK | Comanche food drive | $1,034 |
| 4 the Future Foundation | Castle Rock, CO | Program services | $1,000 |
| USA Lacrosse Inc | Hogansburg, NY | Akwesasne a1a's - lacrosse program | $1,000 |
| Crow Tribal Council | Garryowen, MT | All american indian shootout event | $1,000 |
| Team First Nations | Akwesasne, NY | Nationals program | $750 |
| Faith Keepers Montessori School | Steamburg, NY | Seneca language initative program | $500 |
| Friends of the Akwesasne Freedom School | Rooseveltown, NY | Program activities | $500 |
| Massena Central High School | Massena, NY | 85+ club program | $500 |
| Massena Volunteer Fire Department | Massena, NY | Program services | $500 |
| Massena Hospital Foundation | Massena, NY | Program services | $499 |
| Massena Central High School | Massena, NY | Figure skating program | $450 |
| Massena Basketball Association | Massena, NY | Youth programs | $300 |
| Massena Minor Hockey Association Inc | Massena, NY | 14U massena river queens program | $300 |
| Massena Central High School | Massena, NY | Jefferson elementary musical performance | $250 |
| Massena Central High School | Massena, NY | Girls varsity hockey program | $250 |
| Norwood-Norfolk School | Norfolk, NY | Nncs drug & alcohol free party (all night grad party) | $250 |
| Salmon River Central School | Fort Covington, NY | All night grad party student event | $250 |
| Shamrock Figure Skating Club | Fort Covington, NY | Program services | $250 |
| St Lawrence High School | Brasher Falls, NY | All night grad party student event | $250 |
| First Nations Lacrosse Association Inc | Cornwall, CA | Donation to soccer team | $250 |
| Pal of Massena | Massena, NY | Program services | $150 |
| Massena Central High School | Massena, NY | Hs basketball program | $100 |
| Massena Meals on Wheels | Massena, NY | Keep the wheels rolling fundraiser | $100 |
| Sons of the American Legion Squadron 1479 | Hogansburg, NY | Program services | $100 |
| St Lawrence North Country Community Foundation Inc | Norwood, NY | Massena concert in the park series | $100 |
| St Peter's Outreach Ministry | Massena, NY | Annual christmas program | $100 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($3,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,091 | 38 |
| 2023 | $32,407 | 35 |
| 2022 | $26,784 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640479349100864
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-1626809
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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