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Living Springs Foundation is a private corporation based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Philip S Sherburne. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $2M. Total assets have decreased from $1.5M in 2011 to $980K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Living Springs Foundation has made 271 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $346K in 2020 to $247K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $551K distributed across 136 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $130K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 82 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, California, District of Columbia, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$130K
Based on 65 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.
Living Springs Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 271 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CA, DC.
Living Springs Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 271 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $130K.
Primary focus is on communities in the new england area.
Living Springs Foundation is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Bullitt-Jonas | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Jonas | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$266K
Total Assets
$980K
Fair Market Value
$1.5M
Net Worth
$951K
Grants Paid
$247K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$23K
Distribution Amount
$78K
Total: $962K
Total Grants
271
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
82
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchcock Center For The Environment IncGENERAL OPERATING - $10,000; CLIMATE CHG, SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE EDUCATION & CAPACITY BLDG INITIATIVE (YR 3 OF 3 PLDG) - $25,000 | Amherst, MA | $35K | 2023 |
| Kestrel Land TrustGENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES - $2,000; CT RIVER WTRSHD FOREST PSHP - $21,000 | Amherst, MA | $23K | 2023 |
| Corporate AccountabilityGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Western MassachusettsGENERAL OPERATING - $5,000; NORTHAMPDEN CONSERVATION ENDOWMENT - $12,500 | Springfield, MA | $18K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society IncGeneral Support - $2,500Action Agenda Program - $5,000 | Lincoln, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Episcopal Relief And DevelopmentGENERAL SUPPORT | Harlan, IA | $5K | 2023 |
| Center For Biological DiversityGENERAL OPERATING | Tucson, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| St John'S Episcopical ChurchST JOHN'S THIRD CENTURY FUND (YR 2 OF 3) | Ashfield, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| EarthjusticeGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Community Involved In Sustaining AgricultureGENERAL OPERATING | South Deerfield, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Conway School Of Landscape DesignUNRESTRICTED, PLEDGE 2 OF 3-YEAR PLEDGE | Northampton, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Interfaith Power And LightGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Newton, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| The Food Bank Of Western Massachusetts IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicopoee, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Eagle Eye InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Peru, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| GreenfaithGENERAL OPERATING | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| 350orgGENERAL OPERATING | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Northampton Survival CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Northampton, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| New England Public Media IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Springfield, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The EarthGENERAL OPERATING | Merrifield, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Agape Community IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Ware, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Franklin & Hampshire RegionGENERAL OPERATING | Northampton, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Better Future Project IncGENERAL OPERATING | Cambridge, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| New England Grassroots Environmental Fund IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Newmarket, NH | $3K | 2023 |
| Third Sector New England IncGARDENING THE COMMUNITY | Springfield, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Citizen'S Climate Education CorpENVIRONMENTAL | Coronado, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Sojourner Truth School For Social Change Leadership IncGENERAL OPERATING | Springfield, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Society Of Saint John The EvangelistGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Cambridge, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Episcopal Diocese Of Western MassachusettsHUMAN TO HUMAN PROGRAM | Springfield, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Rainforest Action NetworkGENERAL SUPPORT | Carol Stream, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Pioneer Valley IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Springfield, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Lost Lights Project Inc (Dba Inside Climate News)GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| The Sierra Club FoundationDESIGNATED TO WESTERN MA WORK | Oakland, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Wild Earth Society IncWILDLANDS NETWORK DESIGNATED FOR EASTERN USA | Salt Lake City, UT | $2K | 2023 |
| World Stewardship InstituteTHE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS COALITION ON CREATION CARE | Santa Rosa, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Arise For Social JusticeGENERAL OEPRATING | Springfield, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| American Indian College FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Conservation International FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Franklin Land Trust IncGENERAL FUND | Shelburne Falls, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Grow Food Northampton IncGENERAL OPERATING | Florence, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Hilltown Land Trust IncGENERAL OPERATING | Ashfield, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Historic NorthamptonGENERAL OPERATING | Northampton, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Karuna Center For PeacebuildingGENERAL SUPPORT | Greenfield, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy In MassachusettsWESTERN MASSACHUSETTS PROGRAM | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Montgomery, AL | $2K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of The ReservationsWORK IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| World Wildlife Fund IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Andes Amazon ConservancyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Montague, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Climate Mobilization Project IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $2K | 2023 |