Towards Sustainability Foundation
Accepts applications
Towards Sustainability Foundation is a private foundation in Saugus, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $849,150 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $110,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$849,150
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$20.6 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $825,000 the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $845,000 | 28 | $15.7 million |
| 2023 | $825,000 | 24 | $19.5 million |
| 2024 | $849,150 | 25 | $20.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Susan K Syversen 16 Homestead Road, Marblehead, MA 01945 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 897-1124, towsstnblty@aol.com |
| What to submit | A cover letter making request of grant, specifics of how the grant will be used by the solicitor, and how that use will tend to promote the Organization's purpose as described in subparagraph d of this Part, along with the solicitor's most current financial statement, the solicitor's IRS determination letter and most recently filed Form 990, Part IV, Schedule A. |
| Deadlines | May 15 for consideration of grant for the Organization's fiscal year ending September 30. |
| Restrictions | Towards Sustainability Foundation ("TSF") intends to provide financial support only to 501(c)(3) public charities which help promote the efficient use of the earth's natural resources and human capital towards a balanced carrying capacity that can support all living organisms fairly and justly. |
What Towards Sustainability Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $305,000 |
| New York | 3 | $235,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $110,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $40,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $35,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $9,150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University - Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future | Sustainable Biodiversity Research Program | $110,000 |
| Cornell University - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Organic Farming Research Program | $110,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General Support | $100,000 |
| Tufts University - Friedman School of Nutrition and Science Policy | AFE/New Entry Sustainable Farming | $95,000 |
| Food Project | General Purposes | $30,000 |
| Womens Microfinance Initiative | General Purposes | $30,000 |
| Essex County Greenbelt | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Green America | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| GreenPeace Fund | Protecting Ocean Biodiversity | $25,000 |
| Madre | Advancing Climate Justice Initiative | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Nature Conservancy - MA Chapter | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Oxfam-America | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Rainforest Alliance | Women Entreprenuers - Coffee and Cocoa Chains | $25,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee | Peace & Livelihoods Programs | $20,000 |
| Creative Action Institute | General Purposes | $20,000 |
| Gulf of Maine Institute | General Purposes | $20,000 |
| Lloyd Center for the Environment | Environmental Science Education Programs | $20,000 |
| Rodale Institute | Zapping Weeds in Soybean | $20,000 |
| Safe Passage | General Purposes | $20,000 |
| Cisa | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Red Tomato | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Gather | Teaching Garden Pilot Program | $10,000 |
| Natik Esperanza | Pueblo a Pueblo Sustainble Livelihoods Program | $9,150 |
| Farm School | General Purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cambridge Trust
- Susan K Syversen
- John R Dunnell
Questions people ask
Does Towards Sustainability Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 15 for consideration of grant for the Organization's fiscal year ending September 30..
How much does Towards Sustainability Foundation give?
$849,150 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Towards Sustainability Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cambridge Trust (Trustee), Susan K Syversen (Advisory Committee) and John R Dunnell (Advisory Committee).
What does Towards Sustainability Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and science and research.