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The Ark Foundation is a private trust based in SANTA FE, NM. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Richard Dant. It holds total assets of $2.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New Mexico. According to available records, The Ark Foundation has made 130 grants totaling $437K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $107K and $215K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $215K distributed across 68 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 46 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Mexico, California, Maryland, which account for 65% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 32 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Ark Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 130 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NM, CA, MD.
The Ark Foundation has distributed a total of $437K across 130 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K.
The Ark Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Ark Foundation is headquartered in SANTA FE, NM. While based in NM, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack D Dant | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rebecca M Dant | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Deborah B Dant | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard B Dant | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dahlia Ana M Dant | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$148K
Total Assets
$1.7M
Fair Market Value
$2.4M
Net Worth
$1.7M
Grants Paid
$115K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$43K
Distribution Amount
$113K
Total: $1.6M
Total Grants
130
Total Giving
$437K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
46
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partners In EducationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| Create Center For The ArtsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Palm Desert, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Reunity ResourcesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $10K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders UsaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Hagerstown, MD | $9K | 2023 |
| Wild Earth GuardiansGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $6K | 2023 |
| Center For Biological DiversityGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Tucson, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Global Purpose GroupGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Carmichael, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Albuquerque Center For Peace And JusticeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Albuquerque, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| National Network Of Abortion FundsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Beaverton, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Pete'S Place - Interfaith Community Shelter Group IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| Best ChanceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Albuquerque, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| Esperanza ShelterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| Partnership With Native AmericansGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Addison, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| One Tree Planted OregonGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Shelburne, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| TariroGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Eugene, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Camphill Special SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Glenmoore, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Gerard'S HouseGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $3K | 2023 |
| Humanity And InclusionGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Silver Spring, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Las Cumbres Community ServicesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $3K | 2023 |
| World Food ProgramGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Defenders Of WildlifeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Save The ChildrenGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Westport, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Forest Stewards GuildGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| Earth JusticeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Saint Elizabeth Shelter CorporationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| Albuquerque Healthcare For The HomelessGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Albuquerque, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Farmers Market InstituteGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| Little Earth SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| Street Homeless Animal ProjectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $600 | 2023 |
| Oxfam AmericaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
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