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Sandy River Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in FARMINGTON, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Archie W Berry Jr. It holds total assets of $37.2M. Annual income is reported at $394K. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Maine, Vermont, New York. According to available records, Sandy River Charitable Foundation has made 144 grants totaling $6.3M, with a median grant of $30K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.1M in 2020 to $1.2M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.9M distributed across 74 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $400K, with an average award of $44K. The foundation has supported 60 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Vermont, Maine, New York, which account for 57% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$40K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 37 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.
Sandy River Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 144 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VT, ME, NY.
Sandy River Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $6.3M across 144 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $44K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $400K.
Sandy River Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sandy River Charitable Foundation is headquartered in FARMINGTON, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathanael W Berry | VICE PRESIDENT / SECRETARY | $46K | $3K | $50K |
| Nan Berry | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jon W Berry | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marla S Berry | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Archie W Berry Jr | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Suphaporn V Berry | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.8M
Total Assets
$36.3M
Fair Market Value
$36.2M
Net Worth
$36.3M
Grants Paid
$1.2M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$3.5M
Distribution Amount
$1.6M
Total: $9.5M
Total Grants
144
Total Giving
$6.3M
Average Grant
$44K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
60
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove SchoolCENTRAL MAINE MIMIGRANT PROGRAM | Augusta, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| Abenaki Helping AbenakiCULTURAL AND ECONOMIC PROGRAM | Shelburne, VT | $150K | 2023 |
| Heifer InternationalUSA FARM EDUCATION PROGRAM AND GUATAMALA GREEN BUSINESS | Little Rock, AR | $150K | 2023 |
| Good Shepherd Food BankGENERAL OPERATIONS | Auburn, ME | $100K | 2023 |
| Brac UsaFLEXIBILE MATCHING FUNDS | Nyc, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Intervale CenterGENERAL OPERATING CAPACITY BUILDING | Burlington, VT | $100K | 2023 |
| Vermont Sustainable Jobs FundGENERAL OPERATIONS | Montpelier, VT | $80K | 2023 |
| New England Grassroots Environmental FundNEW ENGLAND FOOD RESILENCE FUND AND MAINE GRASSROOTS CLIMATE | Newmarket, NH | $68K | 2023 |
| Hawthorne Valley FarmFARMSCAPE ECOLOGY PROGRAM | Ghent, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Holt International Children'S ServicesNUTRITION PROGRAM | Eugene, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| Salvation FarmsNORTHEAST VERMONT VISION | Morrisville, VT | $50K | 2023 |
| Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working GroupGENERAL OPERATIONS | Providence, RI | $40K | 2023 |
| Center For An Angriculteral EconomyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Hardwick, VT | $40K | 2023 |
| Confluence PhilanthropyNATIVE LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP AND RAINMAKERS COLLABORATIVE | New York, NY | $31K | 2023 |
| Maine InitiativesGENERAL OPERATIONS | Portland, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Cultivating CommunityGENERAL OPERATIONS | Portland, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Middle Country Library Foundation IncFAMILY PLACE LIBRARY NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND | Centereach, NY | $23K | 2023 |
| The Carrot ProjectAGRICULTURAL VIABILITY ALLIANCE | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| The Village For Families And Children IncMUSIC AND POETRY PROGRAM | Hartford, CT | $20K | 2023 |
| Support Center For Child AdvocatesGENERAL OPERATIONS | Philadelphia, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Common FutureGENERAL OPERATIONS | Oakland, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Food Connects IncFOOD STORAGE CAPACITY | Brattleboro, VT | $10K | 2023 |
| Sustainable Agriculture And Food System FundersGENERAL OPERATIONS | Santa Barbara, CA | $9K | 2023 |
| Maine Philanthropy CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Portland, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Farmington Area Ecumenical MinistryECU HEAT MATCH | West Farmington, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Philanthropy New YorkGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Heifers Project UsaPROJECT SUPPORT - FARMER EDUCATION | Little Rock, AR | $100K | 2022 |
| Interavle CenterGENERAL OPERATING - CAPACITY BUILDING | Burlington, VT | $100K | 2022 |
| Philadelphia ZooGENERAL OPERATING | Philadelphia, PA | $85K | 2022 |
| Holt InternationalNUTRITION PROGRAM | Eugene, OR | $53K | 2022 |
| Heifer Project InternationalPROJECT SUPPORT - GUATEMALA GREEN BUSINESS BELT | Little Rock, AR | $50K | 2022 |
| Ne Grassroots Environment FoundationPROJECT SUPPORT - N.E. FOOD SYSTEM RESILIENCE | Newmarket, NH | $50K | 2022 |
| Wagner Free Institute Of ScienceGENERAL OPERATING | Phila, PA | $50K | 2022 |