All Points North Foundation
All Points North Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, dedicated to making measurable differences in communities across the United States. Founded in 2011 by a family committed to equal opportunity and access, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since July 2015.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.8M
-9.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-8.6% YoY
Grant Count
27
-3.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
-5.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on the belief that everyone should have equal opportunity and access to realize their "true North" – a place of achievement. The organization is dedicated to navigating communities upward through focused grantmaking in two primary areas:
Public Middle School Education (Grades 6-8) The foundation believes the middle school years are critical in shaping the future of the nation's youth. It focuses on improving the public middle school education experience in underserved communities through grants supporting curriculum development, teacher professional development, instructional coaching, and capacity building initiatives.
Solar Energy The foundation invests in solar installations, education, and job workforce development, believing this approach helps families, communities, and the environment.
The foundation is also committed to addressing systemic racism in its grantmaking work.
Grantmaking
Recent grants range from $80,000 to support multi-year programs. The foundation made approximately $1,185,000 in total giving according to recent filings, with typical awards in the $20,000–$100,000 range.
Grant Range
s and Activity**
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across multiple states, with particular focus on California, Colorado, Tennessee, and Texas. It supports work in major urban centers as well as smaller communities nationwide.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023)
- Total Assets: $4,247,843
- Total Revenue: $2,060,756
- Total Expenses: $2,286,135
- Total Liabilities: $0
2024 Data
- Total Assets: $3,833,682
- Total Giving: $1,185,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,833,682 | $4,247,843 | $4,473,222 |
| Revenue | $1,534,937 | $2,060,756 | $2,097,063 |
| Expenses | $1,949,098 | $2,286,135 | $1,677,178 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,185,000 | $1,296,668 | $800,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $322,735 | $147,467 | $88,414 |
| Distributable Amount | $226,684 | $246,654 | $244,362 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Tony Moten – Executive Director (compensation: $113,393)
- Larry Promisel – Board Chair
- Keka Sircar – Treasurer
- Laura A. Staich – Founder
- Philip W. Ruedi – Founder
The foundation operates with a small staff of 2 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA STAICH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $61,538 |
| TONY MOTEN | PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $106,385 |
| KEKA SIRCAR | TREASURER, GOVERNANCE, & OPERATIONS | 5 | — |
| LAWRENCE ATKINSON | EDUCATION COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2.5 | — |
| ANTHONY COKER | SOLAR COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2.5 | — |
| ELIZABETH O'HARA | ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2.5 | — |
| LARRY PROMISEL | BOARD CHAIR | 2.5 | — |
| MARK DUDZINKSKI | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| JOHN MAYNARD | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| RON NELSON | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| NEIL SNOWDON | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| TAMALA WILEY | BOARD OF DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| PHILIP RUEDI | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has achieved a "One Megawatt Milestone" in its solar energy initiatives, indicating significant progress in its solar installation and workforce development work.
One Megawatt Milestone Press Release - All Points North FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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