Etta Creative Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Etta Creative Foundation is a private foundation in Sunderland, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $154,730 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $22,365 and the largest $100,000. 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$154,730
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$22,365
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$388,067
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $34,900 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $20,000 | 3 | $309,003 |
| 2024 | $34,900 | 5 | $422,165 |
| 2025 | $154,730 | 4 | $388,067 |
How to apply
Etta Creative 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 Etta Creative Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $24,930 |
| California | 1 | $19,800 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kestrel Land Trust | These funds are restricted and must be expended for charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes as defined under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3), and more specifically to support land preservation, especially but not limited to mount toby in sunderland, ma. | $100,000 |
| Amy Martin | These funds are restricted and must be expended for charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes as defined under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3), and more specifically to provide support for writing of book progress and intelligence, and for construction of new recording studio and creation of new website. | $24,930 |
| Dana Kaufman | These funds are restricted and must be expended for charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes as defined under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3), and more specficially to support administrative and creative work as opera composer, specifically for completion and performance of the opera "sally ride", and also for expenses related to teaching music composition in a prison. | $19,800 |
| Katie Hohmann | These funds are restricted and must be expended for charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes as defined under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3), and more specifically to provide support for painting projects related to how we use imagination as adults, how values are shaped within groups, and how people gather near bodies of water, with the goal of a galler exhibition. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy E Pick
Questions people ask
Does Etta Creative Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Etta Creative Foundation give?
$154,730 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $22,365.
Who runs Etta Creative Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy E Pick (Trustee).
What does Etta Creative Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and science and research.