Foundation for Convivial Living
Foundation for Convivial Living is a private foundation, based in Lebanon, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $843K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $35K.
Foundation for Convivial Living at a glance
In short: Foundation for Convivial Living gave $55K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $18,333
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $843,046
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for Convivial Living funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Charities Aid Foundation America ($25K). Together the top 3 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Foundation for Convivial Living gives
- In 2023 it paid out 256% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA | GeneralSupport | $25,000 |
| Marion Institute Marion, MA | GeneralSupport | $15,000 |
| Vermonters for a Clean Environment Danby, VT | GeneralSupport | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $843,046 | $68,208 | $74,345 | $55,000 | 3 | $66,294 | $35,428 | — |
| 2024 | $848,273 | $55,729 | $77,884 | — | — | $68,924 | $14,074 | — |
| 2023 | $867,194 | $46,597 | $126,877 | — | — | $116,181 | $10,901 | $45,368 |
| 2022 | $1,000,216 | $1,104,123 | $78,020 | — | — | $73,207 | — | $44,293 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Convivial Living is led by Ian Baldwin, Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ian Baldwin
Chairman
Trustee → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angus Baldwin
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Rae
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret P Baldwin
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Matthew Derr (2022–2024) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for Convivial Living
How much does Foundation for Convivial Living give each year?
Foundation for Convivial Living gave $55K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Foundation for Convivial Living's typical grant size?
Foundation for Convivial Living's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $18,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Foundation for Convivial Living give grants?
Foundation for Convivial Living's top state is Virginia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (27%) and Vermont (27%).
Does Foundation for Convivial Living give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation for Convivial Living's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "GeneralSupport" (3 grants).
How large is Foundation for Convivial Living?
Foundation for Convivial Living reported $843K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $68K.
What is Foundation for Convivial Living's EIN?
Foundation for Convivial Living's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1587670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work Foundation for Convivial Living funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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