Private foundation · EIN 99-1383074 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stanton K-9 Foundation

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: 54 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $15K. 7% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
54
$1.3M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MA
7%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Advanced Veterinary Services PscAshland, KYSpectrum of care veterinary fellowship program$281K
City of ConcordConcord, NHEstablishment grant$32K
City of GrotonGroton, CTEstablishment grant$32K
City of HaverhillHaverhill, MAEstablishment grant$32K
City of SanfordSanford, MEEstablishment grant$32K
City of WatervilleWaterville, MEEstablishment grant$32K
Town of AmherstAmherst, NHEstablishment grant$32K
Town of AntrimAntrim, NHEstablishment grant$32K
Town of DerryDerry, NHEstablishment grant$32K
Town of EnfieldEnfield, NHEstablishment grant$32K
Town of Fort FairfieldFort Fairfield, MEEstablishment grant$32K
Town of HoldenHolden, MEEstablishment grant$32K
Town of HopkintonHopkinton, MAEstablishment grant$32K
Town of KillinglyKillingly, CTEstablishment grant$32K
Town of MillburyMillbury, MAEstablishment grant$32K
Town of MiltonMilton, NHEstablishment grant$32K
Town of NahantNahant, MAEstablishment grant$32K
Town of NewportNewport, NHEstablishment grant$32K
Town of OxfordOxford, MEEstablishment grant$32K
Town of PlaistowPlaistow, NHEstablishment grant$32K
Town of PutnamPutnam, CTEstablishment grant$32K
Waldo County Sheriff's OfficeBelfast, MEEstablishment grant$32K
Town of ExeterExeter, NHEstablishment grant$29K
Town of BridgtonBridgton, MEPatrol school$15K
Town of DerryDerry, NHPatrol school$15K
Town of Fort FairfieldFort Fairfield, MEPatrol school$15K
Town of HoldenHolden, MEPatrol school$15K
Town of MiddletownMiddletown, RIPatrol school$15K
Town of NarragansettNarragansett, RIPatrol school$15K
Town of OxfordOxford, MEPatrol school$15K
Waldo County Sheriff's OfficeBelfast, MEPatrol school$15K
City of ChattanoogaChattanooga, TNFallen k9$15K
Richland County Sheriff's DepartmentColumbia, SCFallen k9$15K
State of MaineAugusta, MEFallen k9$15K
City of ConcordConcord, NHPatrol school$14K
Town of AmherstAmherst, NHPatrol school$14K
Town of AntrimAntrim, NHPatrol school$14K
Town of GilfordGilford, NHPatrol school$14K
Town of MiltonMilton, NHPatrol school$14K
Town of NewportNewport, NHPatrol school$14K
Town of Presque IslePresque Isle, MEPatrol school$14K
Richland County Sheriff's DepartmentColumbia, SCFallen k9$13K
Town of MontvilleUncasville, CTFallen k9$12K
Town of BristolBristol, TNFallen k9$12K
Town of BridgtonBridgton, MENew k9$9,000
South Carolina Law Enforcement DivisionColumbia, SCFallen k9$8,500
South Carolina Law Enforcement DivisionColumbia, SCFallen k9$7,672
Town of DanvilleDanville, NHSpecialty training$4,500
Town of DerryDerry, NHSpecialty training$4,500
Town of EnfieldEnfield, NHSpecialty training$4,500
Town of MiddletownMiddletown, RISpecialty training$4,500
Town of MiltonMilton, NHSpecialty training$4,500
Town of NarragansettNarragansett, RISpecialty training$4,500
Waldo County Sheriff's OfficeBelfast, MESpecialty training$4,500

By state: New Hampshire 20 · Maine 15 · Kentucky 1 · Massachusetts 4 · Connecticut 4 · South Carolina 4

About this foundation

Stanton K-9 Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2025. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Stanton K-9 Foundation 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 Stanton K-9 Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.3M across 54 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Stanton K-9 Foundation give?

New Hampshire (20 grants), Maine (15 grants), Kentucky (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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