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North Pond Foundation is a private trust based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Eleutherian Trust Company. It holds total assets of $2.6M. Annual income is reported at $256K. Total assets have decreased from $4.9M in 2011 to $3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Massachusetts. According to available records, North Pond Foundation has made 177 grants totaling $1.7M, with a median grant of $6K. The foundation has distributed between $374K and $878K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $878K distributed across 90 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $135K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 53 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Alabama, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$135K
Based on 42 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.
North Pond Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 177 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, AL.
North Pond Foundation has distributed a total of $1.7M across 177 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $135K.
North Pond Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
North Pond Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleutherian Trust Company | TRUSTEE | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Tessa Bredin Cressman | OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Caleb Cressman Ii | OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laura B Hussey | OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John A Jussey | OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$472K
Total Assets
$3M
Fair Market Value
$9.2M
Net Worth
$3M
Grants Paid
$417K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$236K
Distribution Amount
$591K
Total Grants
177
Total Giving
$1.7M
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
53
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Safe PlaceGENERAL | Nantucket, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Tuckernuck Land TrustCONSERVATION | Nantucket, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Catskill Center ForGENERAL | Arkville, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Pascon FoundationFUNDRAISING | Nantucket, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders UsaGENERAL | Hagerstown, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterEDUCATION | Montgomery, AL | $25K | 2023 |
| Union Of Concerned ScientistsCONSERVATION | Cambridge, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Family Planning Of SouthEDUCATION | Oneonta, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic InstituteRESEARCH | Woods Hole, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| The National Network Of Abortion FundsGENERAL | Beaverton, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| Nofa Interstate CouncilGENERAL | Barre, MA | $13K | 2023 |
| Project AlsGENERAL | New York, NY | $13K | 2023 |
| O Connor HospitalPRIMARY CARE CONNECTIONS | Cooperstown, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Farmers Legal Action GroupGENERAL | Saint Paul, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Almanack Arts ColonyGENERAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Center For Reproductive RightsADVANCEMENT OF REPRODUCTIVE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Delaware Opportunities IncGENERAL | Hamden, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense FundGENERAL | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| AcluGENERAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Northeast Sustainable AgricultureSTRENGTHEN SUSTAINABLE FOOD | Westfield, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Conservation Law FoundationGENERAL | Boston, MA | $7K | 2023 |
| The Innocence ProjectGENERAL | New York, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Nantucket Lighthouse SchoolGENERAL | Nantucket, MA | $6K | 2023 |
| Public CitizenGENERAL | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Proctor AcademyEDUCATION | Andover, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeGENERAL | Montgomery, AL | $5K | 2023 |
| Nantucket Food Fuel Rental AssistanceGENERAL | Nantucket, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Nantucket Community Music CenterARTS | Nantucket, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| National Sustainable Agriculture CoalitiGENERAL | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Honor The EarthGENERAL | Ponsford, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Four Winds SchoolEDUCATION | Gill, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Nantucket New SchoolEDUCATION | Nantucket, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Sustainable NantucketAGRICULTURE PROGRAMS | Nantucket, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Science & Environmental Health NetwoRESEARCH | Eugene, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Sierra Club FoundationENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION | Oakland, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Maria Mitchell AssociationGENERAL | Nantucket, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Glynwood Center For RegionalADVANCE LOCAL FOOD | Cold Spring, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| National Audubon SocietyGENERAL | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Musack Co Katie KerinsGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Heart Of The Catskills Humane SocietyGENERAL | Delhi, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| M-Ark ProjectGENERAL | Arkville, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Wskg Public BroadcastingGENERAL | Vestal, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Nynj Trail ConferenceCONSERVATION | Mahwah, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Little Delaware Youth OrchestraEDUCATION | Oneonta, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| West Kortright CenterEDUCATION | East Meredith, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Sustainable Markets FoundationGENERAL | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |