Fields Pond Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Fields Pond Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Auburndale, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $528,000 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$528,000
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$14.8 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was up from $494,775 the year before.
72% 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 | $494,775 | 38 | $14.0 million |
| 2024 | $528,000 | 43 | $14.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ms Laurel Callahan Fields Pond Foun PO Box 540667, Waltham, MA 02454-0667 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 899-9990 |
| What to submit | *we are pleased to accept proposals prepared under the philanthropy ma common grant application format. Other full proposals need not be more than three or four pages long, plus attachments but should include the following:*concise description of the purpose for which the grant is sought,including both the general goals and the specific objectives of the project,and a summary of the anticipated benefits for the environment,the organization,local residents and the broader population.*an indication of how your proposal is consistent with the foundation's significant objectives.*evidence that the funds will be used to address an important need that would otherwise remain unmet. *the project's budget, a description and summary of other firm or likely sources of funding,and,for projects that are intended to continue beyond the proposed period of the foundation's support,an indication of plans for ongoing funding. |
| Deadlines | Proposals and concept papers may be submitted at any time |
| Restrictions | The expected range of grants is $500 to $25,000 with most grants falling within the range of $5,000 to $15,000. The foundation is willing to consider multiple-year grants. As a normal practice, the foundation is unlikely to make the following kinds of grants: *support for deficits, for routine operating budgets or general appeals, or where the foundation may become the predominant source of an organization's funding. *for funding efforts usually supported by public subscription or through national appeals, or for purposes which are generally understood to be the responsibility of government. *support for sectarian religious activities. *to individuals, such as for personal needs, welfare, travel, or research. Our regular grantmaking programs are presently limited to organizations in new england and upper New York state. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Fields Pond Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 20 | $242,500 |
| Vermont | 6 | $97,500 |
| Maine | 7 | $84,000 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $41,500 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $32,500 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Creek Common Lands Inc | Toward acquisition of 110 acres within the bull creek headwaters in order to provide public acce... | $25,000 |
| Harwich Conservation Trust | Toward permanent protection and restoration of the thacher bog property with approximately 21 ac... | $25,000 |
| Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust | Toward permanent protection of four parcels of the hawes hill conservation corridor partnership,... | $25,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Toward the permanent protection of 160 acres expanding bartholomew's cobble, a national natural ... | $25,000 |
| Green Mountain Conservancy Inc | Toward permanent protection of the 197-acre old oaks headwaters preserve, an important forested ... | $20,000 |
| Putney Mountain Association Inc | Toward acquisition of 159 acres with public access to a vast trail network on designated highes... | $20,000 |
| Scarborough Land Conservation Trust | Toward protection of priority habit with the expansion of silver brook preserve adding 130 acres... | $20,000 |
| Westerly Land Trust | Toward the acquisition of champlin farm, 90.57 acres of farmland and wooded wetlands along the n... | $20,000 |
| Essex County Greenbelt Association Inc | Toward permanent protection of evergreen farm, 32 acres with rare species habitat, working agric... | $15,000 |
| Harvard Conservation Trust | Toward construction of the coke-newsham nature trail, connecting the heart of town to conservati... | $15,000 |
| Harwich Conservation Trust | Toward the acquisition of 10.29 acres that provides a key connection between punkorn parkland in... | $15,000 |
| Kestrel Land Trust Inc | Toward permanent protection of 1,021 acres across 11 parcels centered on pomeroy mountain and th... | $15,000 |
| Maine Farmland Trust | Toward permanent protection of the 48-acre morris farm, the pilot farm for mfts buy/support/pro... | $15,000 |
| Society for the Protection of NH Forests | Toward construction of nearly 2,000 feet of sustainable trail to replace a dangerous, severely e... | $15,000 |
| The Andover Village Improvement Society | Toward construction of an approximately 0.75-mile all persons trail leading to bessie's point in... | $15,000 |
| Town of Leverett | Toward improved drainage and restoration of damaged sections of stonewall foundation of the lega... | $15,000 |
| Vermont Youth Conservation Corps | Toward eight weeks of work by americorps members, including construction of 430 feet of new trai... | $15,000 |
| Woodstock Conservation Commission | Toward construction of an approximately 0.8mi accessible loop trail in buck's ledge community fo... | $15,000 |
| Tamworth Community Nurse Association | Toward construction of an all persons trail with expanded parking at the trailhead and featuring... | $12,500 |
| Small Woodland Owners Assoc of Maine | Toward the acquisition of 150 acres in the watchic woods watershed, home to some of southern mai... | $12,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Toward the request for year-one funds to match a challenge grant for the bay circuit trail and g... | $10,000 |
| Blue Hill Heritage Trust | Toward acquisition of 58 acres of woodland that abuts and provides public access to bhhts 336-a... | $10,000 |
| Essex County Greenbelt Association Inc | Toward permanent protection of the rest of hoyt farm, 100 acres of rolling, forested hills, work... | $10,000 |
| Green Mountain Club | Toward professional trail crews to complete the technical work and final phase of the top to bot... | $10,000 |
| Groton Open Space Association Inc | Creation of center groton preserve with the acquisition of 89 acres that will protect drinking w... | $10,000 |
| Midcoast Conservancy | Toward a new bridge for kidney pond trail and drainage improvements at hidden valley nature cent... | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Mass | Toward a new two-mile loop trail at coles brook preserve, with half of the loop accessible by al... | $10,000 |
| Town of Scituate | Toward acquisition of 0.77 acres, protecting a highly sensitive area of upland habitat adjacent ... | $10,000 |
| Westport Land Conservation Trust | Toward the acquisition of 154 acres connecting to westport woods conservation park and expanding... | $10,000 |
| Winchester Land Trust | Toward the acquisition of 25 acres of cannavo spring watershed property above the spring, protec... | $10,000 |
| Town of Antrim | Toward acquisition of a 112-acre addition to the 267-acre campbell pond forest, providing public... | $9,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Toward one weeks work for bridge restoration on the nineteen-mile brook trail in the carter-mor... | $8,000 |
| Waltham Land Trust Inc | Toward due diligence for a trail segment connecting the western greenway and mass central rail t... | $8,000 |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust | Toward a forever-wild conservation easement for the 167-acre forest for learning, permanently pr... | $7,500 |
| Northern Connecticut Land Trust Inc | Toward the acquisition of 13.41 acres of core upland hardwood forest, surrounded on all sides by... | $7,500 |
| Stow Conservation Trust | Toward construction of three boardwalks needed to reopen the shepherd woodland white trail, curr... | $7,000 |
| Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust | Toward construction of a driveway and 6-8 car parking area for the wells road trailhead, part of | $5,000 |
| Steep Rock Association Inc | Grants history text toward construction of over 2.5 miles of new trail in hidden valley preserve... | $5,000 |
| Williamstown Rural Lands Foundation | Toward the mailbox hill accessible park with scenic view in williamstown, massachusetts. | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition | Annual sponsorship of the 2024 mass land conservation conference | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rhoda R Cohen
- Walter Angoff
- Russell A Cohen
- Jeanette Fritz
- Laurel Callahan
Questions people ask
Does Fields Pond Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Proposals and concept papers may be submitted at any time.
How much does Fields Pond Foundation Inc give?
$528,000 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Fields Pond Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Rhoda R Cohen (President), Walter Angoff (Secretary), Russell A Cohen (Director) and Jeanette Fritz (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Fields Pond Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and arts and culture.