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Northern Lights Foundations Trust is a private co-operative based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Wilmington Trust Co A A Smith Jr. It holds total assets of $924K. Annual income is reported at $139K. Total assets have decreased from $1.3M in 2011 to $943K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 New York, Maine and Connecticut. According to available records, Northern Lights Foundations Trust has made 72 grants totaling $215K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $57K and $98K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $98K distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $15K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, which account for 63% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 17 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.
Northern Lights Foundations Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 72 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, PA, CT.
Northern Lights Foundations Trust has distributed a total of $215K across 72 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $15K.
Northern Lights Foundations Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Northern Lights Foundations Trust is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armene L Milliken | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$59K
Total Assets
$943K
Fair Market Value
$1.1M
Net Worth
$943K
Grants Paid
$57K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$46K
Distribution Amount
$54K
Total: $930K
Total Grants
72
Total Giving
$215K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Pittsburgh, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Grace Farms FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | New Canaan, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Point Community Development CorporationGENERAL PURPOSE | Bronx, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Atelier De La NatureGENERAL PURPOSE | Arnaudville, LA | $5K | 2023 |
| Ancop Foundation Usa IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Las Vegas, NV | $5K | 2023 |
| New Canaan Library IncGENERAL PURPOSE | New Canaan, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall Foundation IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Wallingford, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Central Park Conservancy IncGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Acadia Family CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Southwest Harbor, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Memphis, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| BronxartspaceGENERAL PURPOSE | Bronx, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| New Canaan Beautification League IncGENERAL PURPOSE | New Canaan, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Town Players Of New Canaan IncGENERAL PURPOSE | New Canaan, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Waveny Park Conservancy IncGENERAL PURPOSE | New Canaan, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Ncrink IncGENERAL PURPOSE | New Canaan, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Mount Desert Land And GardenGENERAL PURPOSE | Seal Harbor, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Maine Coast Heritage TrustGENERAL PURPOSE | Topsham, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of AmericaGENERAL PURPOSE | Atlanta, GA | $1K | 2023 |
| Groton SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | Groton, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Boys Club Of New York IncGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| New Canaan Nature CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | New Canaan, CT | $500 | 2023 |
| Grant Foundation Hopital AlbertGENERAL PURPOSES | Pittsburgh, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Mount Desert Land And Garden PreserveGENERAL PURPOSES | Seal Harbor, ME | $1K | 2022 |