The Sandy River Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sandy River Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Farmington, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $180,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$180,000
- Assets$38.0 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
14% 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 | $1.2 million | 26 | $36.2 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 32 | $37.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 28 | $38.0 million |
How to apply
The Sandy River Charitable 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
What The Sandy River Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 6 | $420,000 |
| New York | 7 | $265,630 |
| Maine | 5 | $113,450 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $90,750 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $67,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $40,000 |
| California | 2 | $18,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $15,800 |
| Oregon | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abenaki Helping Abenaki | Cultural and economic program | $180,000 |
| Black Farmer Fund | Technical assistance | $100,000 |
| Intervale Center | General operating capacity building | $100,000 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | General operations | $85,000 |
| New England Grassroots Environmental Fund | New england food resilence fund and maine grassroots climate | $67,500 |
| Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund | Vermont sustainable job fund | $60,000 |
| Hawthorne Valley Farm | Farmscape ecology program | $50,000 |
| Heifer International | Usa farm education program and guatamala green business | $50,000 |
| Oak Grove School | Central maine mimigrant program | $50,000 |
| Salvation Farms | Northeast vermont vision | $50,000 |
| The Carrot Project | Agricultural viability alliance | $40,000 |
| Confluence Philanthropy | Native leadership scholarship and rainmakers collaborative | $31,350 |
| Waterfall Unity Allicance | The waterfall center project support | $30,000 |
| Chester Agricultural Center | Fair food project | $25,000 |
| Cultivating Community | General operations | $25,000 |
| Maine Initiatives | General operations | $25,000 |
| Middle Country Library Foundation Inc | Family place library northern new england | $22,880 |
| Center for an Angriculteral Economy | Infastructure gap | $20,000 |
| Tides Center | Northeast sustainable agriculture working group | $15,800 |
| Oregon State Universotyniche Meat | Niche meat processor assistance network | $15,000 |
| Food Connects Inc | Food storage capacity | $10,000 |
| Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs | Long table harvest | $10,000 |
| Sustainable Agriculture and Food System Funders | General operations | $8,500 |
| Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry | Ecu heat match | $7,500 |
| Philanthropy New York | 750 membership dues 5650 general operating grant | $6,400 |
| Maine Philanthropy Center | General operations - 5505.00 membership 445.00 | $5,950 |
| For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite | Automation upgrade project | $5,750 |
| Forgotten Angels Florida | Hurricane milton recovery | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Archie W Berry Jr
- Nathanael W Berry
- Jon W Berry
- Nan Berry
- Marla S Berry
Questions people ask
Does The Sandy River Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sandy River Charitable Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Sandy River Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Archie W Berry Jr (President), Nathanael W Berry (Vice President / Secretary), Jon W Berry (Treasurer) and Nan Berry (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Sandy River Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and food and hunger.