The Sweetgrass Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Sweetgrass Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $150,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$150,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $292,703 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $157,900 | 14 | $4.2 million |
| 2023 | $292,703 | 28 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 4 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Aulbrey F Drisaldi Co Bny Mellon 3050 Peachtree Road NW Ste 300, Atlanta, GA 30305 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (678) 538-2000 |
| What to submit | No specific forms or materials are required. |
| Deadlines | Applications should generally be submitted by march 15. |
| Restrictions | Awards are restricted to individuals and organizations working directly for ecological health and cultural diversity and preservation. The foundation has a special interest in the protection of pristine wilderness areas and in work that supports young people in gaining respect for the earth. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Sweetgrass Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Escudilla International Conservation | General support for organization | $50,000 |
| Wellkind Guatemala | General support for organization | $50,000 |
| Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc | General support for organization | $25,000 |
| The Mom Foundation - Nepal | Continued support for educational programs, etc. | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Aulbrey F Drisaldi
- Dana H Halberg
- Thomas J Fuller V
- Kenneth R Margolis
- Dr Sarah G Candler
- Jonathan Fuller
- Blythe Lang
- Sristi Kamal
Questions people ask
Does The Sweetgrass Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications should generally be submitted by march 15..
How much does The Sweetgrass Foundation Inc give?
$150,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs The Sweetgrass Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Aulbrey F Drisaldi (President), Dana H Halberg (Treasurer), Thomas J Fuller V (Director) and Kenneth R Margolis (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Sweetgrass Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and environment and conservation.