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Ann H Symington Foundation is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Jp Morgan Trust Company Of Delawa. It holds total assets of $8.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.2M. The foundation is governed by 6 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 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maine and Vermont. According to available records, Ann H Symington Foundation has made 167 grants totaling $2.2M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $491K and $1.2M annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $1.2M distributed across 82 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $100K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 84 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Vermont, Mississippi, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 45 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.
Ann H Symington Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 167 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, VT, MS.
Ann H Symington Foundation has distributed a total of $2.2M across 167 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $100K.
Ann H Symington Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ann H Symington Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur K Watson Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Caroline W Morong | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stuart Watson | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ann Bresnahan | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jane Watson Stetson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Watson | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$8.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$8.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
167
Total Giving
$2.2M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
84
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Wind FoundationGENERAL | White River Junction, VT | $2K | 2024 |
| ShareGENERAL | Norwich, VT | $2K | 2024 |
| Maine Maritime AcademyANN SYMINGTON ENDOWED | Castine, ME | $100K | 2024 |
| Good Shepherd Food BankGENERAL | Auburn, ME | $80K | 2024 |
| Knox County Homeless CoalitionGENERAL | Rockland, ME | $70K | 2024 |
| Jackson LaboratoryGENERAL | Bar Harbor, ME | $40K | 2024 |
| New Canaan Country SchoolGENERAL | New Canaan, CT | $20K | 2024 |
| Vermont Food BankGENERAL | Barre, VT | $20K | 2024 |
| Space GalleryGENERAL | Portland, ME | $18K | 2024 |
| Children'S Museum And Theater Of MaineGENERAL | Portland, ME | $10K | 2024 |
| Portland Museum Of ArtGENERAL | Portland, ME | $10K | 2024 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities IncGENERAL | Portland, ME | $10K | 2024 |
| Twin Pines HousingGENERAL | White River Junction, VT | $10K | 2024 |
| Partners For World Health (Portland Me)GENERAL | Portland, ME | $10K | 2024 |
| Upper Valley Haven IncGENERAL | White River Junction, VT | $10K | 2024 |
| Norwich Community NurseGENERAL | Norwich, VT | $5K | 2024 |
| Bigelow Laboratory For Ocean SciencesGENERAL | East Boothbay, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Shelburne FarmsGENERAL | Shelburne, VT | $5K | 2024 |
| Big ArtsGENERAL | Sanibel, FL | $5K | 2024 |
| The Hotchkiss SchoolGENERAL | Lakeville, CT | $5K | 2024 |
| Aio FoundationGENERAL | Honolulu, HI | $5K | 2024 |
| Make-A-Wish MaineANNUAL FUND | Scarborough, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| MainehealthGENERAL | Portland, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Filmmakers CollaborativeGENERAL | Melrose, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| United Mid-Coast Charities IncGENERAL | Camden, MD | $5K | 2024 |
| Vermont Humanities CouncilGENERAL | Montpelier, VT | $5K | 2024 |
| Penobscot Bay YmcaGENERAL | Rockport, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Willing Hands EnterprisesGENERAL | Norwich, VT | $3K | 2024 |
| Norwich Historical SocietyGENERAL | Norwich, VT | $3K | 2024 |
| Tempoart PortlandGENERAL | Portland, ME | $3K | 2024 |
| Second GrowthGENERAL | Hartford, VT | $2K | 2024 |
| Changing PerspectivesGENERAL | Montpelier, VT | $2K | 2024 |
| The Family PlaceGENERAL | Dallas, TX | $2K | 2024 |
| Norwich Community Collaborative IncGENERAL | Norwich, VT | $2K | 2024 |
| Maine Family PlanningGENERAL | Augusta, ME | $2K | 2024 |
| Trekker'S IncGENERAL | Rockland, ME | $2K | 2024 |
| Making Community HappenGENERAL | Rockland, ME | $2K | 2024 |
| Camden Public LibraryGENERAL | Camden, ME | $1K | 2024 |
| Midcoast Recreation CenterGENERAL | Rockport, ME | $1K | 2024 |
| Advance Transit IncGENERAL | Wilder, VT | $1K | 2024 |
| Piney Woods SchoolGENERAL | Piney Woods, MS | $89K | 2023 |
| Maine Coast HeritageGENERAL | Topsham, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| Barrow Neurological FoundationGENERAL | Phoenix, AZ | $50K | 2023 |