South Mountain Association
Accepts applications
South Mountain Association is a private foundation in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$15,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$8.8 million
Giving in 2025 was down from $16,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | 3 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $16,000 | 2 | $8.2 million |
| 2025 | $15,000 | 2 | $8.8 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Lou Steigler PO Box 23, Pittsfield, MA 01202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (413) 442-2106 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted on standardized forms, including essays on the applicant's reasons for pursuing a career in music, and an audio tape of the student's musical talents. |
| Deadlines | May 1st of each year |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be residents of or students in berkshire county pursuing a career in music. |
What South Mountain Association funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Furthering education | $10,000 |
| Individual | Furthering education | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Barbour
- William Bartz
- Jason M Kittler
- Eric Martin
- Anne Marcure
- Lydia Chernicoff
- Pamela Giles
- Scott Eldridge
- Holly Goodrich
- Roger Mullen
- John Murphy
- David Harding
- Susan Noyes
- Clinton Whittemore
- Lou Steigler
Questions people ask
Does South Mountain Association accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 1st of each year.
How much does South Mountain Association give?
$15,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs South Mountain Association?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Barbour (Clerk), William Bartz (President), Jason M Kittler (Director) and Eric Martin (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does South Mountain Association fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.