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Also known as: C/O LOUIS G MURPHY JR
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Solstice Trust is a private corporation based in NEWPORT, RI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Louis G Murphy Jr. It holds total assets of $138K. Annual income is reported at $52K. Total assets have decreased from $235K in 2011 to $138K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2021 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Rhode Island, District of Columbia and New Hampshire. According to available records, Solstice Trust has made 22 grants totaling $19K, with a median grant of $500. The foundation has distributed between $9K and $10K annually from 2023 to 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $5K, with an average award of $863.636. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Rhode Island, Texas, District of Columbia, which account for 68% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$673
Largest Grant
$1K
Based on 13 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.
Solstice Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in RI, TX, DC.
Solstice Trust has distributed a total of $19K across 22 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $863.636. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $5K.
Solstice Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Solstice Trust is headquartered in NEWPORT, RI. While based in RI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin M Brown | PRES/TREAS, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Louis G Murphy Jr | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stuart T Close | VICE PRES, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$138K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$138K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$19K
Average Grant
$863.636
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nature ConservancySUPPORT ENVIROMENTAL ADVOCACY | Providence, RI | $2K | 2024 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council IncSUPPORT CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT | New York, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| Charles Richard Campbell FoundationTO SUPPORT LIVES OF CHILDREN AND THEIR COMMUNITIES | Baltimore, MD | $1K | 2024 |
| Vermont Public RadioSUPPORT PUBLIC RADIO | Colchester, VT | $1K | 2024 |
| The Family PlaceSUPPORT VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2024 |
| The HavenSUPPORT LAND CONSERVATION | East Providence, RI | $1K | 2024 |
| Environmental Working GroupSUPPORT PRESERVATION | Washington, DC | $500 | 2024 |
| Plan InternationalSUPPORT HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS FOR CHILDREN | Warwick, RI | $500 | 2024 |
| Sudden Cardiac Arrest FoundationSUPPORT HEALTH ORGANIZATION | Wexford, PA | $500 | 2024 |
| Pac For America'S FutureSUPPORT FOR POLITICAL CANDIDATES | Washington, DC | $500 | 2024 |
| The Wilderness SocietySUPPORT THE WILDERNESS | Washington, DC | $500 | 2024 |
| Sakonnet PreservationSUPPORT CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT | Little Compton, RI | $250 | 2024 |
| Upper Valley Land TrustSUPPORT LAND CONSERVATION | Hanover, NH | $250 | 2023 |
| Tomorrow'S Leaders TodaySUPPORT YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | Frisco, TX | $250 | 2023 |
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