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The Ark Watch Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ALTOS, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Celine Myers. It holds total assets of $7K. Annual income is reported at $2.2M. Total assets have decreased from $108K in 2010 to $7K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Ark watch funded and organized the rescue, vetting, transport, rehabilitation and placement of abused, neglected and/or slaughter bound horses, donkeys and mules from multiple locations across the country, focusing primarily on those equines that needed intensive care and were considered difficult to place - the old, starved, sick, injured, lame, pregnant and very young.ark watch secured funding, arranged for the necessary logistical support and actively managed these difficult cases, by providing feed, vet care, quarantine, rehabilitation, transport and rehoming at a cost of $26,000. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 6 states, including South Dakota, North Carolina, Michigan. According to available records, The Ark Watch Foundation has made 25 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $34K. Annual giving has grown from $499K in 2020 to $679K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $251K, with an average award of $60K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, North Carolina, South Dakota, which account for 36% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$425
Median Grant
$66K
Average Grant
$53K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Ark watch funded and organized the rescue, vetting, transport, rehabilitation and placement of abused, neglected and/or slaughter bound horses, donkeys and mules from multiple locations across the country, focusing primarily on those equines that needed intensive care and were considered difficult to place - the old, starved, sick, injured, lame, pregnant and very young.ark watch secured funding, arranged for the necessary logistical support and actively managed these difficult cases, by providing feed, vet care, quarantine, rehabilitation, transport and rehoming at a cost of $80,906.
Expenses: $81K
Ark watch funded and organized the rescue, vetting, transport, rehabilitation and placement of abused, neglected and/or slaughter bound horses, donkeys and mules from multiple locations across the country, focusing primarily on those equines that needed intensive care and were considered difficult to place - the old, starved, sick, injured, lame, pregnant and very young.ark watch secured funding, arranged for the necessary logistical support and actively managed these difficult cases, by providing feed, vet care, quarantine, rehabilitation, transport and rehoming at a cost of $26,000. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 25 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NC, SD.
The Ark Watch Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 25 grants. The median grant size is $34K, with an average of $60K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $251K.
The Ark Watch Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Ark Watch Foundation is headquartered in LOS ALTOS, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celine Myers | EXEC. DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | $285K | $0 | $285K |
| Chris Hjelm | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
25
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$60K
Median Grant
$34K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bell Run FoundationFOR VET CARE OF ARK WATCH RESCUED EQUINES. | Columbus, NC | $251K | 2022 |
| Fund For Animals IncCAPITAL EXPENDITURES, RANCH EQUIPMENT, FARM SUPPLIES, AND TACK FOR DUCHESS SANCTUARY. | New York, NY | $155K | 2022 |
| Black Hills Wild Horse SanctuaryFEEDING AND CARE OF ARK WATCH RESCUED HORSES. | Hot Springs, SD | $100K | 2022 |
| Turning Pointe Donkey RescueFOR VET CARE OF RESCUED DONKEYS. | Dansville, MI | $69K | 2022 |
| Gila Herd FoundationEXPENSES RELATED TO RESCUE OF SPANISH MUSTANGS. | Payson, AZ | $67K | 2022 |
| Farmhouse Fresh Animal SanctuaryCARE OF AN ARK WATCH RESCUED MARE. | Mckinney, TX | $16K | 2022 |
| Humanity For HorsesFOR FEEDING AND CARE OF ARK WATCH SANCTUARIED ANIMALS. | Montague, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Oregon State UniversityPET MEMORIAL FUND AND OLIVE K. BRITT HOPE FUND | Corvallis, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Olympia High SchoolTEACHING SUPPLIES. | Orlando, FL | $271 | 2022 |
| Race FundFOR THE PURCHASE OF A TB FEEDLOT MARE | Harrisburg, PA | $425 | 2021 |
| Villa Chardonnay Horses With Wings IncFEEDING, VETTING AND FARRIER CARE OF ARK WATCH RESCUED HORSES AND DONKEYS. | Julian, CA | $15K | 2020 |
| Dream Catcher Wild Horse & Burro SanctuaryEMERGENCY HAY GRANT AND TRACTOR REPAIR AND FORK-LIFT RENTAL. | Termo, CA | $14K | 2020 |
| Saving Horses IncTO PAY VET BILLS. | Encinitas, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| Animal PlaceTOWARDS THE RESCUE AND CARE OF HENS. | Grass Valley, CA | $100 | 2020 |