About Bearded Collie Club of America Charitable Trust
Provides a means of collecting tax-deductible donations in support of the educational, health and rescue needs of Bearded Collies; fosters rescue, rehabilitation and placement, supports canine medical research (with emphasis on issues affecting Bearded Collies), and promotes education and public appreciation of the breed.
Focus Areas
Canine medical research (canine cancer, hemangiosarcoma)Rescue and medical expenses for rescued dogsEducation and public outreach about Bearded ColliesSeminars, publications, scholarships
project-based fundingrestricted/research-specific support
About Bearded Collie Club of America Charitable Trust
A single study sponsorship dominates the Trust’s recent grant history: in 2024 it gave $199,069 to Morris Animal Foundation in Denver for sponsorship of an entire study. That size, paired with a second large award the year before for canine cancer, points to a funder that backs defined research projects rather than broad operating support. The Bearded Collie Club of America Charitable Trust uses tax-deductible donations to support the educational, health, and rescue needs of Bearded Collies, with a special emphasis on rescue, rehabilitation, placement, and breed-linked medical research. It also supports education and public appreciation of the breed.
The Trust’s recent record shows grants aimed at veterinary research as well as practical welfare needs for dogs that are neglected, abandoned, or in medical distress. Its program structure includes rescue, health, canine cancer, and education grants, all listed for United States recipients. The charitable vehicle is tied to a breed-specific mission, and its grantmaking reflects that focus in both research and rescue work.
What Bearded Collie Club of America Charitable Trust Funds
Canine health research is one of the Trust’s clearest priorities. It gave $199,069 to Morris Animal Foundation for sponsorship of an entire study, and its Health Grant program supports canine medical research with emphasis on health issues affecting Bearded Collies.
Cancer-specific work also appears in the recent record. In 2023, the Trust awarded $50,000 to the AKC Canine Health Foundation in Raleigh for canine cancer.
Beyond research, the Trust supports rescue and rehabilitation of Bearded Collies, including medical expenses for rescued dogs and emergency funds tied to natural disaster events. Its Education Grant program covers proper care, treatment, breeding, health, development, training, publications, seminars, and educational conferences.
Taken together, the grants show a mix of research sponsorship, rescue support, and breed education.
How Bearded Collie Club of America Charitable Trust Gives
The Trust’s typical grant sizes are relatively large: the 25th percentile is $87,267, the median is $124,534, and the 75th percentile is $161,802. That profile fits project-based, restricted support and single-study sponsorship. The latest grants show a pattern of sizeable awards in consecutive years, with 2024 and 2023 both funding veterinary and canine-health work. It accepts unsolicited applications across its program areas, and its structure is breed-specific rather than a general-purpose family foundation or donor-advised fund.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$199K
Total Assets
$2.2M
Total Revenue
$51K
Total Expenses
$161K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $87K and $162K, with a median of $125K.
25th Percentile
$87K
Median
$125K
75th Percentile
$162K
Geographic Reach
Regional2 states funded
Funding intensity
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canine cancer researchveterinary oncologycomparative oncology/translational researchclinical trials in companion animals
Where Bearded Collie Club of America Charitable Trust Makes Grants
Grant recipients are in the United States, and the distribution is regional. Colorado is a major recipient state, with 50% of grants going there. Among named recipient cities, Denver appears in the recent record, along with Raleigh in North Carolina. North Carolina is the top state by grant count, even though it is not the headquarters state. The Trust is headquartered in Elizabeth, Colorado.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bearded Collie Club of America Charitable Trust
What kinds of projects does the Trust fund?
It funds rescue and rehabilitation for Bearded Collies, canine health and medical research, canine cancer work, and education projects. The active program list also includes support for publications, seminars, conferences, and emergency medical expenses for rescued dogs.
Does the Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Yes. Each of the listed active grant programs — Rescue, Health, Canine Cancer Challenge Fund, and Education — is marked as accepting unsolicited applications.
What is the typical grant size?
The Trust’s grant size distribution is relatively high: p25 is $87,267, median is $124,534, and p75 is $161,802. Recent awards also include a $199,069 study sponsorship and a $50,000 canine cancer grant.
Where do most grants go?
Most grants go to recipients in the United States. By state, North Carolina has the highest grant count, while Colorado accounts for 50% of grants and includes a recipient in Denver.
What are the main focus areas in recent grants?
Recent grants center on canine medical research and canine cancer. The Trust gave $199,069 to Morris Animal Foundation for sponsorship of an entire study and $50,000 to the AKC Canine Health Foundation for canine cancer.
Latest 990 Filing
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Bearded Collie Club of America Charitable Trust that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
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BCCA Charitable Trust Grants
canine medical researchBearded Collie healthrescue and rehabilitation+3 more
Who can apply: Requests must align with the Trust's purposes; the applicant group should be credible, with evidence of outside financial support, sound accounting and operating practices, mission success, longevity, and references. The Trust does not fund general operating expenses, debt reduction, wages or financial enrichment (except medical research studies), endowment funds, requests lacking other funding sources, or purchases at puppy mill auctions.
animal rescuedog rehabilitationemergency relief+1 more
Who can apply: Request must be pertinent to the Trust’s purposes; applicant group should demonstrate credibility, outside financial support, sound accounting/operating practices, mission success, longevity, and references. Funds must be used for the stipulated purpose and reporting is required.
Deadline: Grant application deadlines not specified.
animal welfare educationbearded collie educationpublic education+1 more
Who can apply: Request must be pertinent to the Trust’s purposes; applicant group should demonstrate credibility, outside financial support, sound accounting/operating practices, mission success, longevity, and references. Funds must be used for the stipulated purpose and reporting is required.
Deadline: Donations must be received prior to January 1 to be tax-deductible; grant application deadlines not specified.
canine healthveterinary medical researchbearded collie health+1 more
Who can apply: Request must be pertinent to the Trust’s purposes; applicant group should demonstrate credibility, outside financial support, sound accounting/operating practices, mission success, longevity, and references. Funds must be used for the stipulated purpose and reporting is required.
Deadline: Grant application deadlines not specified.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.