High Meadow Foundation Inc
High Meadow Foundation Inc was a private foundation based in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Its 2019 filing is marked as the organization’s final return and states that the foundation was dissolved effective July 31, 2020; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
High Meadow Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: High Meadow Foundation Inc gave $141K across 22 grants in 2020 (avg $6K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $141,494
- +460.4% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 22
- +175.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $6,432
- +103.8% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (99% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to High Meadow Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a personal letter as the application material, Tamara T Stevens as the contact, and no restrictions on awards. These are filing instructions, not current application guidance; the filing also states that the foundation was dissolved.
- Review Cycle
- N/A, as stated on the filing.
- Deadline
- N/A, as stated on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Tamara T Stevens
Mailing address: 30 Main St, Stockbridge, MA 01262-9701
Phone: (413) 298-1036
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who High Meadow Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Berkshire United Way ($25K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grant dollars went primarily to Massachusetts: 99% to recipients in Massachusetts and 1% to recipients in Connecticut. The listed grants show support for organizations in the Berkshires and elsewhere in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How High Meadow Foundation Inc gives
- 24% of 2020 grantees were also funded in 2019. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2019) to $141K (2020). In 2020 it made 22 grants totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire United Way Pittsfield, MA | Final Charitable Disbursement | $25,000 |
| Railroad Street Youth Project Great Barrington, MA | Final Charitable Disbursement | $20,000 |
| The Mount Lenox, MA | Final Charitable Disbursement | $15,000 |
| First Cong Church of Stockbridge Stockbridge, MA | Final Charitable Disbursement | $15,000 |
| Chesterwood Stockbridge, MA | Final Charitable Disbursement | $10,000 |
| First Cong Church of Stockbridge Stockbridge, MA | Final Charitable Disbursement | $6,500 |
| Is 183 Art School Stockbridge, MA | Final Charitable Disbursement | $5,000 |
| Berkshire South Reg Comm Center Great Barrington, MA | Final Charitable Disbursement | $5,000 |
| Fairview Hospital Great Barrington, MA | Final Charitable Disbursement | $5,000 |
| Hancock Shaker Village Pittsfield, MA | Final Charitable Disbursement | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $38,859 | $162,513 | $141,494 | 22 | $8 | $1,917 |
| 2019 | $123,654 | $68 | $37,624 | $25,250 | 8 | $68 | $16,695 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, High Meadow Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Berkshire United Way describes its work as building a stronger and more equitable community in the Berkshires, and Railroad Street Youth Project says it empowers young people through youth-inspired projects. Other 2020 recipients included a hospital, a Shaker-history preservation organization, and a theatre group. Those are the grantees’ stated missions and activities, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $141,494. Grant amounts ranged from $750 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Listed large grants included $25,000 to Berkshire United Way, $20,000 to Railroad Street Youth Project, $15,000 each to The Mount and First Congregational Church of Stockbridge, and $10,000 to Chesterwood. The filing describes the listed grants as final charitable disbursements.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Alexander J Brown as president, Nancy Fitzpatrick as treasurer, and Tamara T Stevens as secretary.
High Meadow Foundation Inc is led by Alexander J. Brown, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Alexander J. Brown
President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tamara T. Stevens
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $2K (2020)
Nancy Fitzpatrick
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $2K, to Tamara T Stevens (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about High Meadow Foundation Inc
How much does High Meadow Foundation Inc give each year?
High Meadow Foundation Inc gave $141K across 22 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $25K across 8 grants.
What is High Meadow Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
High Meadow Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,432, across 22 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does High Meadow Foundation Inc give grants?
High Meadow Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Stockbridge, MA (6 grants), Great Barrington, MA (6 grants), Pittsfield, MA (3 grants) and Framingham, MA (2 grants).
Does High Meadow Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on High Meadow Foundation Inc's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Final Charitable Disbursement" (16 grants) and "Education - Scholarship" (5 grants).
Who are High Meadow Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
High Meadow Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Berkshire United Way ($25,000), Railroad Street Youth Project ($23,000 across 2 grants) and First Cong Church of Stockbridge ($22,494 across 3 grants), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does High Meadow Foundation Inc fund?
The grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Berkshire United Way describes its work as building a stronger and more equitable community in the Berkshires, and Railroad Street Youth Project says it empowers young people through youth-inspired projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from High Meadow Foundation Inc?
The filing says the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is High Meadow Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, High Meadow Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is High Meadow Foundation Inc's EIN?
High Meadow Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2527419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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