Black Dog Foundation Inc
Historical FunderDanby, Vermont · EIN 46-3907202 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Black Dog Foundation Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 232, Danby VT 05739 |
| Phone | 8022392098 |
| Form and materials | Written Request |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Awards are limited to nonprofit organizations that carry out one or more of the identified exempt purposes listed in the Mission of the Foundation. |
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
80% of grants went outside Vermont.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vermont Land Trust | Montpelier, VT | Land Protection & Conservation | $10,000 |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust | Montpelier, VT | Annual fund | $9,798 |
| Nambian Rural Education Fund | River Falls, WI | Annual Fund | $6,000 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Laguna Hills, CA | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Boulder Alano Club | Boulder, CO | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Tisch MS Research Center | New York, NY | Annual Fund | $4,000 |
| HEAL Raising Our World Foundation I | Saratoga Springs, NY | Annual fund. | $3,000 |
| Black Hat Humane Society | Durango, CO | Animal Welfare | $3,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy | Washington, DC | Annual Fund | $3,000 |
| Dumb Friends League | Denver, CO | Annual Fund | $2,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($9,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,798 | 13 |
| 2023 | $55,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349104002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3907202
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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