North Pond Foundation
Preselected recipients only
North Pond Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $564,821 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$564,821
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $416,881 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $416,881 | 45 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $564,821 | 55 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
North Pond Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What North Pond Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 22 | $249,821 |
| New York | 19 | $187,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $22,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $19,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $18,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $17,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $17,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Almanack Arts Colony | General | $60,000 |
| Tuckernuck Land Trust | Conservation | $30,000 |
| Maria Mitchell Association | General | $25,000 |
| Catskills Agrarian Alliance | General | $25,000 |
| Nantucket New School | Education | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General | $20,000 |
| Pascon Foundation | Fundraising | $20,000 |
| Family Planning of South Central New York | Education | $17,000 |
| Nantucket Boys and Girls Club | General | $15,281 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute | Research | $15,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Education | $15,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Conservation | $15,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General | $15,000 |
| National Catholic Educational Association | Education | $15,000 |
| Farmers Legal Action Group | General | $12,000 |
| Fairwinds Counseling Center | General | $10,140 |
| Nantucket Atheneum | General | $10,140 |
| Nantucket Historical Association | General | $10,140 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| O Connor Hospital | Primary care connections | $10,000 |
| Sustainable Nantucket | Agriculture programs | $10,000 |
| Center for Inquiry | Council for secular | $10,000 |
| Delaware Opportunities Inc | General | $10,000 |
| A Safe Place | General | $10,000 |
| The National Network of Abortion Funds | General | $10,000 |
| Linda Loring Nature Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Shellfish Association | General | $10,000 |
| International Committee of the Red Cross | General | $10,000 |
| ACLU | General | $9,000 |
| Science & Environmental Health Netwo | Research | $8,000 |
| Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group C/O Tides Center | Strengthen sustainable food | $8,000 |
| Nofa-Ny | General | $7,000 |
| New York State Sustainable Agriculture Working Group | Education | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Lighthouse School | General | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Community Music Center | Arts | $5,000 |
| Catskill Center for Conservation & Development | General | $5,000 |
| Proctor Academy | Education | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Education | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Food Fuel Rental Assistance | General | $5,000 |
| Honor the Earth | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eleutherian Trust Company
- Laura B Hussey
- John A Jussey
- Caleb Cressman II
- Tessa Bredin Cressman
Questions people ask
Does North Pond Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does North Pond Foundation give?
$564,821 in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs North Pond Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eleutherian Trust Company (Trustee), Laura B Hussey (Officer), John A Jussey (Officer) and Caleb Cressman II (Officer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does North Pond Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.