Nature Sacred
Preselected recipients only
Nature Sacred is a private foundation in Annapolis, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $171,230 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $16,500. 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$171,230
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$16,500
- Assets$24.9 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was up from $97,500 the year before.
61% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $97,500 | 33 | $9.7 million |
| 2024 | $171,230 | 46 | $24.9 million |
How to apply
Nature Sacred 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 Nature Sacred funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 35 | $121,230 |
| Alabama | 7 | $30,000 |
| New York | 2 | $11,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Patterson Park | General support | $16,500 |
| Backyard Basecamp Inc | General support | $15,500 |
| Friends of Kirby Lane Park | General support | $15,500 |
| Brooklyn Greenway Initiative | General support | $11,000 |
| Jacksonville State University | General support | $10,000 |
| Intersection of Change | General support | $9,730 |
| Marian House Inc | General Support | $8,500 |
| Village Learning Place | General Support | $8,500 |
| Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama | General Support | $8,000 |
| Gedco | General Support | $7,500 |
| Safe Sylacauga | General Support | $5,500 |
| The League for People With Disabilities | General Support | $5,500 |
| Hospitality Hub Memphis | General Support | $5,000 |
| University of Maryland | General support | $5,000 |
| Maryland Hall | General Support | $4,000 |
| Friends of Wangari Gardens | General Support | $3,500 |
| Rebuild Johnson Square Neighborhood Association | General Support | $3,500 |
| Filbert Street Garden | General Support | $3,000 |
| McCord Crossroads Homemakers Club | General Support | $3,000 |
| Amazing Grace Lutheran Church | General support | $1,500 |
| Baltimore Clayworks | General Support | $1,500 |
| Bon Secours Community Works | General support | $1,500 |
| Pidemont Health Care Center | General Support | $1,500 |
| Annapolis Maritime Museum Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Baltimore Washington Medical Center Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Epiphany EPISCOPAL Chapel | General Support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Wyman Park Dell | General Support | $1,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Opportunity Builders Inc | General Support | $1,000 |
| Pell City Gateway | General Support | $1,000 |
| St Timothys School | General Support | $1,000 |
| Talladega College | General Support | $1,000 |
| Annapolis Light House | General support | $500 |
| Asylee Women Enterprise | General support | $500 |
| Bon Secours Urban Farm | General support | $500 |
| CADVC at UMBC | General support | $500 |
| Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating Inc | General support | $500 |
| Cooperative Community Development | General Support | $500 |
| Govan Presbyterian Church | General Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Pascal Mittermaier
- Katharine E Stoner
- Dick Blackburn
- Fred Smith
- Nichole Battle
- Mike Bogan
- The Honorable Mary K Bush
- Eddie Dunn
- Jon Eisner
- Amanda Farrand
- Mike Hankin
- Lauren Marshall
- Emily Moore
- Glen Stewart
- Alden Stoner
Questions people ask
Does Nature Sacred accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nature Sacred give?
$171,230 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Nature Sacred?
Its 2024 filing lists Pascal Mittermaier (Board Chair), Katharine E Stoner (Vice Chair), Dick Blackburn (Treasurer) and Fred Smith (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Nature Sacred fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and community development.