Private foundation · EIN 26-1375189 · Las Vegas, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Barkmerica

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $270K total, median $18K. 67% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$270K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in NV
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
A Path 4 PawsArmagosa Valley, NVVolunteer-based organization that rescues all breeds of dogs to give them a second chance at finding a loving home.$170K
Starting Over Animal RefugeOcala, FLOrganization that specializes in, but not limited to, ESA and Service potential puppies.$60K
High Desert Police K9 AssociationGrand Junction, COAn association offering training and certification for law enforcement K-9 teams, search and rescue teams, hospital security teams, and K-9…$25K
IndividualsLas Vegas, NVProvide support for various community needs throughout Las Vegas.$12K
Clark County Junior Livestock AssociationLogandale, NVOrganiziation that aims to provide youth with an educational experience through livestock projects, fostering agricultural skills and respo…$2,000
Amor PeludoHenderson, NVAmor Peludo strives to improve animal welfare in underserved and lower-income neighborhoods. With programs focused on TNR, spay & neuter, p…$756

By state: Nevada 4 · Florida 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Barkmerica is a private grantmaking foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Barkmerica accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Barkmerica give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $270K across 6 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Barkmerica give?

Nevada (4 grants), Florida (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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