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Origin Spring Foundation is a private trust based in BELMONT, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2021. It holds total assets of $9.5M. Annual income is reported at $3.4M. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, New York and Maine. According to available records, Origin Spring Foundation has made 9 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $150K. Annual giving has decreased from $1M in 2022 to $465K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100K to $215K, with an average award of $163K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and Maine and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Origin Spring Foundation reported 9 individual grants totaling $1.5 million between 2022 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $150,000. Half of those grants fell between $150,000 and $200,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $485,484 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in ME (3 of 9), followed by NY (3) and MA (3). Of its 3 distinct grantees, 100 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Appalachian Mountain Club ($550,000), Gulf Of Maine Reaserch Institute ($515,000) and Cornell University ($400,000).
Computed from 9 individual grant records (2022–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 3 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$150K
Median Grant
$150K
Average Grant
$167K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 3 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.
Origin Spring Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 9 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, ME, NY.
Origin Spring Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 9 grants. The median grant size is $150K, with an average of $163K. Individual grants have ranged from $100K to $215K.
Origin Spring Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Origin Spring Foundation is headquartered in BELMONT, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn T Wheeler | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Craig A Wheeler | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$9.5M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$9.5M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
9
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$163K
Median Grant
$150K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$150K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Of Maine Reaserch InstituteGENERAL BUDGET | Portland, ME | $215K | 2023 |
| Appalachian Mountain ClubGENERAL BUDGET | Boston, MA | $150K | 2023 |
| Cornell UniversityGENERAL BUDGET | Ithaca, NY | $100K | 2023 |