Private Foundation · MA
Towards Sustainability Foundation
Saugus, MA · EIN 043397681 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$14.4M
Total Giving
$2.5M
Grants on File
83
Average Grant
$30K
Giving Radius
Where Towards Sustainability Foundation Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
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.
On Unsolicited Proposals yes
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.
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, MA | $20K | 2021 |
| New Gloucester, ME | $10K | 2021 |
| Essex, MA | $25K | 2021 |
| New York, NY | $25K | 2021 |
| New York, NY | $90K | 2021 |
| Kutztown, PA | $15K | 2021 |
| Ithaca, NY | $90K | 2021 |
| Cambridge, MA | $20K | 2021 |
| Washington, DC | $25K | 2021 |
| Dartmouth, MA | $15K | 2021 |
| Durham, NC | $10K | 2021 |
| Boston, MA | $25K | 2021 |
| New York, NY | $25K | 2021 |
| Providence, RI | $10K | 2021 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $20K | 2021 |
| South Deerfield, MA | $10K | 2021 |
| Ithaca, NY | $100K | 2021 |
| Ipswich, MA | $10K | 2021 |
| Athol, MA | $5K | 2021 |
| Lincoln, MA | $25K | 2021 |
| Washington, DC | $20K | 2021 |
| West Newbury, MA | $20K | 2021 |
| Boston, MA | $15K | 2021 |
| New York, NY | $20K | 2021 |
| New York, NY | $10K | 2021 |
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Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14.3M | $790K | $1.3M | $1.1M |
| 2022 | $14.1M | $842K | $1.7M | $1.1M |
| 2021 | $13.5M | $876K | $1.9M | $1.0M |
| 2020 | $12.7M | $744K | $1.3M | $913K |
| 2019 | $12.3M | $716K | $908K | $943K |
| 2015 | $12.1M | $701K | $1.2M | $835K |
| 2014 | $11.7M | $688K | $994K | $785K |
| 2013 | $11.4M | $605K | $1.2M | $702K |
| 2012 | $11.0M | $563K | $1.0M | $718K |
| 2011 | $10.7M | $590K | $708K | $678K |
Section VII
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