Surf Point Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Surf Point Foundation is a private foundation in York, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,500 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$53,500
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$17.2 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $39,800 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $39,300 | 31 | $14.7 million |
| 2024 | $39,800 | 25 | $16.3 million |
| 2025 | $53,500 | 26 | $17.2 million |
How to apply
Surf Point 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 26 | $53,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Artisthonorarium | $2,500 |
| Individual | Artisthonorarium | $2,500 |
| Individual | Artisthonorarium | $2,500 |
| Crusoe LLC | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Individual | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Reuben Telushkin | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Individual | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Individual | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Individual | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Individual | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Individual | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Individual | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Individual | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Iris Yirei Hu | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Individual | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Individual | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Greta Bank | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Individual | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Annika Earley | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Individual | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Individual | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Individual | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Efrat Klipshtein | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Individual | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Individual | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Christina Schmid | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christa Blatchford
- Jennifer Ritvo Hughes
- Ellen Golden
- Tessa Greene O'Brian
- Yael Reinharz
- Brian Murphy
- Olga Herrera
- Arthur Moran
Questions people ask
Does Surf Point Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Surf Point Foundation give?
$53,500 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Surf Point Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christa Blatchford (Chair), Jennifer Ritvo Hughes (Treasurer), Ellen Golden (Secretary) and Tessa Greene O'Brian (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.