The Myrin Institute Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Myrin Institute Inc is a private foundation in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $744,100 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $240,000. 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$744,100
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$240,000
- Assets$15.4 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $683,000 the year before.
47% 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 | $683,000 | 21 | $14.2 million |
| 2024 | $744,100 | 19 | $15.4 million |
How to apply
The Myrin Institute Inc 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 The Myrin Institute Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $332,600 |
| New York | 3 | $125,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $100,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $70,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $6,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Waldorf High School | Provide a high school Waldorf education | $240,000 |
| Lakota Waldorf School | Integrate Waldorf and Lakota culture | $100,000 |
| Center Democratic Enviro Rights | Advance the legal rights of nature | $70,000 |
| The Nassau Land Trust | To educate youth in land use | $65,000 |
| The Nature Institute | New approaches re nature and technology | $50,000 |
| Tara High School for Performing Art | Promote performing arts | $50,000 |
| Greenagers Inc | Environmental conservation training | $27,600 |
| Montessori School of the Berkshires | Provide pre high school education | $25,000 |
| Thoreau College | Assist microcollege in Wisconsin | $20,000 |
| Berkshire Grown | Promote locally sourced food for farmers | $15,000 |
| Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary | Promote the honeybee population | $15,000 |
| Eurythmy Spring Valley | To provide training for careers in eurythmy | $10,000 |
| The Compass School | Provides an innovative educational option | $10,000 |
| Blue Rider Stables Inc | Provides therapeutic horseback riding | $10,000 |
| Farmsteads for Farmers | Assist farmers in acquiring land | $10,000 |
| Perspectiva | Improve relationships in community | $10,000 |
| The Center for Anthroposophy | To support development of Waldorf teachers | $6,500 |
| Safe Schools of New Hampshire | Program to make schools safer | $5,000 |
| Berkshire Lyric | Assist music outreach program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George K Russell
- Mark Gardner
- Christopher Nye
Questions people ask
Does The Myrin Institute Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Myrin Institute Inc give?
$744,100 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Myrin Institute Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists George K Russell (President), Mark Gardner (Treasurer) and Christopher Nye (Clerk).
What does The Myrin Institute Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.