Grants paid in 2024
28 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abenaki Helping AbenakiShelburne, VT | Cultural and economic program | $180K |
| Black Farmer FundNew York, NY | Technical assistance | $100K |
| Intervale CenterBurlington, VT | General operating capacity building | $100K |
| Philadelphia ZooPhiladelphia, PA | General operations | $85K |
| New England Grassroots Environmental FundNewmarket, NH | New england food resilence fund and maine grassroots climate | $68K |
| Vermont Sustainable Jobs FundMontpelier, VT | Vermont sustainable job fund | $60K |
| Hawthorne Valley FarmGhent, NY | Farmscape ecology program | $50K |
| Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, AR | Usa farm education program and guatamala green business | $50K |
| Oak Grove SchoolAugusta, ME | Central maine mimigrant program | $50K |
| Salvation FarmsMorrisville, VT | Northeast vermont vision | $50K |
| The Carrot ProjectBoston, MA | Agricultural viability alliance | $40K |
| Confluence PhilanthropyNew York, NY | Native leadership scholarship and rainmakers collaborative | $31K |
| Waterfall Unity AllicanceMiddleburgh, NY | The waterfall center project support | $30K |
| Chester Agricultural CenterChester, NY | Fair food project | $25K |
| Cultivating CommunityPortland, ME | General operations | $25K |
| Maine InitiativesPortland, ME | General operations | $25K |
| Middle Country Library Foundation IncCentereach, NY | Family place library northern new england | $23K |
| Center for an Angriculteral EconomyHardwick, VT | Infastructure gap | $20K |
| Tides CenterProvidence, RI | Northeast sustainable agriculture working group | $16K |
| Oregon State Universotyniche MeatCorvallis, OR | Niche meat processor assistance network | $15K |
| Food Connects IncBrattleboro, VT | Food storage capacity | $10K |
| Social & Environmental EntrepreneursCalabasas, CA | Long table harvest | $10K |
| Sustainable Agriculture and Food System FundersSanta Barbara, CA | General operations | $8,500 |
| Farmington Area Ecumenical MinistryWest Farmington, ME | Ecu heat match | $7,500 |
| Philanthropy New YorkNew York, NY | 750 membership dues 5650 general operating grant | $6,400 |
| Maine Philanthropy CenterPortland, ME | General operations - 5505.00 membership 445.00 | $5,950 |
| For Pete's Sake Cancer RespitePlymouth Meeting, PA | Automation upgrade project | $5,750 |
| Forgotten Angels FloridaValrico, FL | Hurricane milton recovery | $2,500 |
By state: Vermont 6 · New York 7 · Maine 5 · Pennsylvania 2 · New Hampshire 1 · Arkansas 1
About this foundation
Sandy River Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New Portland, Maine, administered in care of Archie W Berry Jr, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Sandy River Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Sandy River Charitable Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 28 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Sandy River Charitable Foundation give?
Vermont (6 grants), New York (7 grants), Maine (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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