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Backstoppers Foundation is a private corporation based in LISBON, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is Stephanie Kenkel. It holds total assets of $21K. Annual income is reported at $25K. Total assets have decreased from $7K in 2019 to $710 in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and Montana. According to available records, Backstoppers Foundation has made 16 grants totaling $55K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $17K in 2020 to $12K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $26K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $7K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and Maine and Montana. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$7K
Based on 4 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.
Backstoppers Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 16 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, ME, MT.
Backstoppers Foundation has distributed a total of $55K across 16 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $7K.
Backstoppers Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Backstoppers Foundation is headquartered in LISBON, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Kenkel | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Pat Cheff | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sierra Kenkel | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephanie Kenkel | SEC/TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$13K
Total Assets
$710
Fair Market Value
$710
Net Worth
$710
Grants Paid
$12K
Contributions
$10K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$162
Total Grants
16
Total Giving
$55K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endicott College - De' Shean HuttonATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP | Beverly, MA | $7K | 2023 |
| Endicott College - Patrick BrennanATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP | Beverly, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Central Maine Community College - Byiringiro NsengallATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP | Auborn, ME | $3K | 2022 |
| Endicott College - Matt Gash GilderATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP | Beverly, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Endicott College - HicksATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP | Beverly, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Endicott Collegematt Gash GilderATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP | Beverly, MA | $7K | 2020 |
| Endicott Collegede'Shean HuttonATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP | Beverly, MA | $6K | 2020 |
| Endicott Collegebryan PalmatierATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP | Beverly, MA | $3K | 2020 |
| Montana State Universityhunter RautATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP | Bozeman, MT | $2K | 2020 |