Edgemont Foundation Inc.

## Approach & Strategy

Edgemont Foundation Inc. is a Churchill family foundation based in Sunapee, New Hampshire. Led by Dwight D. Churchill (President), Claire Churchill (Secretary/Treasurer), Helene S. Churchill, Dwight A. Churchill, and Christina Sirois, the foundation has a clearly defined and consistent progressive philanthropic focus.

Core Thematic Identity: The foundation's grantee history reveals a strong commitment to reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights and emergency funds, ocean and climate conservation, and domestic violence/gender-based violence prevention. These themes appear in every year of grantmaking.

Consistent Grantees: The same organizations appear repeatedly across 2022 and 2023, suggesting the foundation maintains long-term relationships with a core portfolio of nonprofits. GreenWave, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, Reproductive Freedom Fund of NH, Turning Points Network, and WISE have received grants in both years.

Geographic Reach: While based in New Hampshire, the foundation's giving extends to Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Florida (Coral Restoration Foundation). New Hampshire nonprofits are well-represented but not exclusively supported.

Website Note: The IRS filing lists edgemontfoundation.org as the foundation's website. The website edgemont.org (in the Granted database) belongs to Edgemont School District and is a mismatch.

Preselected Only: The 990-PF checks preselected-only, but the progressive thematic consistency suggests the family may be open to new organizations that align with these core values if introduced through personal networks.

Asset Growth: Assets have grown from $2.72M (FY2023) to $3.96M (per current Granted records), likely due to additional Churchill family contributions in 2024.

## Funding Patterns

Annual Giving: - FY2023: $145,000 to 8 grantees; $147,500 total distributions - FY2022: $80,000 to 5 grantees; $80,000 total distributions - FY2021: $0 giving (founding year — $2M contribution received)

Grant Size Range: - FY2023: $10,000–$20,000; median $20,000 - FY2022: $10,000–$20,000 range - Clear trend toward $20K grants for core grantees

Grantees Across Years: - GreenWave: $20K (2023), $20K (2022) - Planned Parenthood NENE: $20K (2023), $15K (2022) - Reproductive Freedom Fund NH: $20K (2023), $15K (2022) - Turning Points Network: $20K (2023), $15K (2022) - WISE: $20K (2023), $15K (2022) - Coral Restoration Foundation: $20K (2023, new) - Dignity Matters: $15K (2023, new) - Transgender Emergency Fund MA: $10K (2023, new)

Asset Trajectory: - FY2021: $1,994,527 (post-founding, $2M received) - FY2022: $1,745,076 - FY2023: $2,724,283 ($760K additional contributions) - Current: ~$3,958,023 (continued growth)

## Peer Comparison

Positioning: Edgemont Foundation is one of relatively few NH-based private foundations with an explicit LGBTQ+ rights and reproductive rights focus. Organizations in this space operating in NH, VT, MA, or CT are most likely to align.

## Recent Activity

Asset Growth 2023–2024: Assets grew from $2.72M (FY2023) to $3.96M (current), driven by additional Churchill family contributions. The $760K contribution received in FY2023 likely continued.

New Grantees in FY2023: Three new organizations were funded: Coral Restoration Foundation (FL, ocean conservation), Dignity Matters (MA, menstrual equity), and Transgender Emergency Fund of Massachusetts (Dorchester, MA). These additions reveal an expanding portfolio to include ocean conservation globally and trans emergency support.

Consistent Core: Five grantees carried over from FY2022 with increases: Planned Parenthood, Reproductive Freedom Fund NH, Turning Points Network, WISE, and GreenWave.

Grant Growth: Typical grant size increased from $10–15K to $20K for most grantees in 2023, indicating increased grantmaking capacity.

Correct Website: The foundation's actual website is edgemontfoundation.org (IRS-listed). The previously associated URL (edgemont.org) belongs to Edgemont School District — a mismatch now corrected in the Granted database.

FY2024 Filing Pending: A 2024 990-PF has not yet been published by IRS as of this writing. When available, look for continued giving to existing grantees and potentially new additions.

## Application Tips

This foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. The 990-PF indicates preselected grantees only. However, the consistent thematic identity provides actionable intelligence for organizations seeking alignment.

Best-fit organizations for potential future consideration:

1. Reproductive rights organizations — Particularly those operating in New Hampshire, Vermont, or New England. Organizations like Planned Parenthood affiliates and reproductive freedom funds are core to this foundation's portfolio.

2. LGBTQ+ emergency and support funds — The Transgender Emergency Fund of Massachusetts grant suggests openness to trans-specific emergency support orgs. New England LGBTQ+ organizations are well-positioned.

3. Ocean and marine conservation — GreenWave (regenerative ocean farming) and Coral Restoration Foundation are funded. Organizations focused on ocean health, marine protected areas, or coastal resilience may be aligned.

4. Domestic violence prevention — WISE (Lebanon NH) and Dignity Matters (menstrual equity for survivors) are consistent grantees. NH/VT DV organizations are strong fits.

5. Relationship cultivation: The Churchill family (Dwight, Claire, Helene, Dwight A., Christina Sirois) are based in Sunapee, NH. Personal introductions through the NH philanthropic or progressive activist community are the most realistic path to funding consideration.

6. Contact via actual website: Reach edgemontfoundation.org (not edgemont.org which is a school district).