Meca Wisconsin Police Canine Vest Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Greenfield, Wisconsin · EIN 45-5074228
- Wisconsin
- Greenfield
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Wisconsin
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $260KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 13Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $500KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO PROTECT EVERY POLICE DOG IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN BY PROVIDING THE DOGS WITH BULLET-PROOF AND STAB-PROOF VESTS. IN ADDITION, MECA WISCONSIN POLICE CANINE VEST FOUNDATION ALSO RAISES FUNDS FOR WISCONSIN POLICE K-9 DOGS AND EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT AND SERVE THE PUBLIC. IN ORDER TO FURTHER ITS PURPOSES, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROTECTIVE GEAR FOR ANIMALS UTILIZED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE, RESCUE, AND OTHER AGENCIES AS WELL AS CARE FOR SUCH ANIMALS, AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE UNABLE TO PAY FOR EMERGENCY VETERINARY SERVICES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Boscobel Police Department K-9 Unit | $20K | 2025 |
| Caledonia Police Department | $20K | 2025 |
| Calumet County Sheriff'S Department | $20K | 2025 |
| Colombia County Sheriff'S K-9 Unit | $20K | 2025 |
| Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region | $20K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (13 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: www.mecavestak9policedog.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.