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Norcross Wildlife Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in WALES, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1966. It holds total assets of $59.7M. Annual income is reported at $10.7M. CORE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROTECTING, ENHANCING AND EXPANDING HABITAT FOR WILDLIFE, PRIMARILY AT THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (KNOWN AS TUPPER HILL) IN THE FORM OF LAND HOLDINGS IN THE SURROUNDING TOWNS OF MONSON, WALES, HOLLAND AND BRIMFIELD, MA AND STAFFORD AND UNION, CT; PROPAGATING, ESTABLISHING, RESTORING AND MAINTAINING POPULATIONS OF THREATENED AND ENDANGERED PLANTS NATIVE TO NEW ENGLAND; PROVIDING THE PUBLIC WITH EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE; AND PROTECTING AND CONSERVING WILD LAND AND WILDLIFE WHEREVER THREATENED. According to available records, Norcross Wildlife Foundation Inc. has made 61 grants totaling $420K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $137K and $144K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $144K distributed across 23 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
CORE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROTECTING, ENHANCING AND EXPANDING HABITAT FOR WILDLIFE, PRIMARILY AT THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (KNOWN AS TUPPER HILL) IN THE FORM OF LAND HOLDINGS IN THE SURROUNDING TOWNS OF MONSON, WALES, HOLLAND AND BRIMFIELD, MA AND STAFFORD AND UNION, CT; PROPAGATING, ESTABLISHING, RESTORING AND MAINTAINING POPULATIONS OF THREATENED AND ENDANGERED PLANTS NATIVE TO NEW ENGLAND; PROVIDING THE PUBLIC WITH EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE; AND PROTECTING AND CONSERVING WILD LAND AND WILDLIFE WHEREVER THREATENED.
Expenses: $1.1M
CORE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROTECTING, ENHANCING AND EXPANDING HABITAT FOR WILDLIFE, PRIMARILY AT THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (KNOWN AS TUPPER HILL) IN THE FORM OF LAND HOLDINGS IN THE SURROUNDING TOWNS OF MONSON, WALES, HOLLAND AND BRIMFIELD, MA AND STAFFORD AND UNION, CT; PROPAGATING, ESTABLISHING, RESTORING AND MAINTAINING POPULATIONS OF THREATENED AND ENDANGERED PLANTS NATIVE TO NEW ENGLAND; PROVIDING THE PUBLIC WITH EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE; AND PROTECTING AND CONSERVING WILD LAND AND WILDLIFE WHEREVER THREATENED. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 61 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CT, NY.
Norcross Wildlife Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $420K across 61 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K.
Norcross Wildlife Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Norcross Wildlife Foundation Inc. is headquartered in WALES, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James E Hood | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $127K | $39K | $166K |
| Myra Marcellin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Wroblicka | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Veena Ramani | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jesse Bellemare | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$2M
Total Assets
$56.4M
Fair Market Value
$56.4M
Net Worth
$55.7M
Grants Paid
$139K
Contributions
$7K
Net Investment Income
$6.4M
Distribution Amount
$0
Total: $42.1M
Total Grants
61
Total Giving
$420K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Of WalesUNRESTRICTED MUNICIPAL GIFT | Wales, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Opacum Land TrustmassconnUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FACILITATE AND IMPLEMENT THE WORK OF MASSCONN. | Sturbridge, MA | $28K | 2023 |
| Town Of MonsonUNRESTRICTED MUNICIPAL GIFT | Monson, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Town Of StaffordUNRESTRICTED MUNICIPAL GIFT | Stafford Springs, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Town Of Holland MaUNRESTRICTED MUNICIPAL GIFT | Holland, MA | $5K |
| Kellie Terry |
| DIRECTOR |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Emma Sabiiti | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Labich | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tanya Khotin | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lucas G F Mcdiarmid | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Fisk | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joan Milam | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Eichmann | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 |
| Billion Oyster ProjectFOR GENERAL PROGRAMMING THAT SUPPORTS THEIR MISSION. | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| The Atowi ProjectTO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION. FISCAL SPONSOR IS RETREAT FARMS. | Brattleboro, VT | $3K | 2023 |
| Town Of Brimfield (Ma)UNRESTRICTED MUNICIPAL GIFT | Brimfield, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Town Of UnionUNRESTRICTED MUNICIPAL GIFT | Union, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Berkshire Agricultural VenturesFUNDS WILL PROVIDE FARMERS WITH BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS ON CLIMATE-SMART MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, CLIMATE ADAPTATION, AND CLIMATE RISK ASSESSMENT, AS WELL AS HOST PUBLIC FORUMS, CLIMATE AG EVENTS, TOURS, AND SOIL TESTING EDUCATION. | Great Barrington, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Land Trust CoalitionTO SUPPORT MLTC'S GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET. | Sudbury, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Catskill Mountainkeeper IncTO SUPPORT CATSKILL MOUNTAINKEEPER'S MISSION TO PROTECT THEIR REGION'S WILD LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES, SUPPORT SMART DEVELOPMENT TO SUSTAINABLY GROW OUR ECONOMY, NURTURE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, AND ACCELERATE THE TRANSITION TO A 100% CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE IN NEW YORK AND BEYOND. | Hurleyville, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| GrownycFOR PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON ISSUES OF: OPEN SPACE, WASTE REDUCTION, FOOD ACCESS AND FARMLAND PRESERVATION, RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION, AND CREATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS. | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Three Rivers Firefighters AssociationFUNDS TO BE USED TO ASSIST THE ASSOCIATION AND THE DEPARTMENT WITH THE PURCHASE OF A UTILITY TRUCK, WHICH WILL BE USED IN THE DEPARTMENT'S MISSION TO PROTECT LIVES AND PROPERTY AND TO CONSERVE THE ENVIRONMENT. THE VEHICLE WILL ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT'S EFFORTS IN BRUSH AND WILDLAND FIRES. | Three Rivers, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Community Involved In Sustaining AgricultureTO SUPPORT CISA'S GENERAL OPERATING FUND. CISA SUPPORTS FARMERS AND THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY IN NORCROSS'S REGION INCLUDING ADVANCING LAND CONSERVATION, ASSISTING FARMERS OF COLOR GAINING ACCESS TO LAND. | South Deerfield, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Nahant Public LibraryFOR EYES ON OWLS EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS | Nahant, MA | $650 | 2023 |
| Lincoln Land Conservation TrustFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Lincoln, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Susu Community Farm Via Retreat FarmGENERAL OPERATIONS, COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS YEAR'S FARMING SEASON. | Brattleboro, VT | $3K | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit DecTO SUPPORT THE RESEARCH ON THE FEDERALLY ENDANGERED BOG TURTLE; TO ASSESS POPULATION TRENDS AND EFFECTS OF HABITAT MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOP A PROTOCOL FOR IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL NOVEL SITES BASED ON VEGETATION AND HYDROLOGY. | Amherst, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Town Of Wales Parks CommissionMUNICIPAL GRANT FOR NEW PARK BENCHES AT SICHOL COLONY BLVD ON LAKE GEORGE | Wales, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Kestrel Land TrustFOR APPLICATION TO THE PROMISE TO THE VALLEY CAMPAIGN | Amherst, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Crc Connecticut River ConservancyTO BE APPLIED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR. | Greenfield, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Soul Fire Farm Institute IncFOR GENERAL OPERATIONS OF SOUL FIRE FARM WHICH BRINGS DIVERSE COMMUNITIES TOGETHER ON THEIR FARMLAND TO HEAL THE LAND AND SHARE SKILLS ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. | Petersburg, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Latino Outdoorscommunity InitiativesFOR OUTDOOR CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMMING AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Palmer Public LibraryFOR CONSERVATION EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND/OR MATERIALS. | Palmer, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Franklin Land Trust IncTO BE USED FOR EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, OR SUPPLIES THAT SUPPORT LAND CONSERVATION OR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. | Shelburne Falls, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Holyoke Food And Equity Collective (Hfec)THIS IS A GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT FOR PROGRAMMING RELATED TO HFEC'S SEEDLING CSA AND THE HOLYOKE'S FARMER'S MARKET | East Hardwick, VT | $3K | 2021 |
| The Food Project IncTHIS IS A GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION. | Lincoln, MA | $1K | 2021 |
| The Rural Land Foundation Of Lincolnlincoln Land Conservation TrustTHIS IS A GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION. | Lincoln, MA | $1K | 2021 |
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