North Pond Foundation
North Pond Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2024, it reported 55 grants totaling $564,821 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in conservation, education, arts, research, and community services.
North Pond Foundation at a glance
In short: North Pond Foundation gave $565K across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Massachusetts. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $564,821
- +35.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,269
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,649,127
- -10.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (14 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to North Pond Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1105 N Market Street Suite 900, Wilmington, DE 19801
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who North Pond Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Almanack Arts Colony ($60K). Together the top 10 received $247K.
Grant Size Distribution
229 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 226 grants of 229 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 33% to recipients in New York. Other listed recipient-state shares were Virginia (4%), Maryland (4%), and Alabama (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is North Pond Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 55 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $357K (2021) to $565K (2024). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $565K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Almanack Arts Colony New York, NY | General | $60,000 |
| Tuckernuck Land Trust Nantucket, MA | Conservation | $30,000 |
| Maria Mitchell Association Nantucket, MA | General | $25,000 |
| Catskills Agrarian Alliance Hamden, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Nantucket New School Nantucket, MA | Education | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Hagerstown, MD | General | $20,000 |
| Pascon Foundation Nantucket, MA | Fundraising | $20,000 |
| Family Planning of South Oneonta, NY | Education | $17,000 |
| Nantucket Boys and Girls Club Nantucket, MA | General | $15,281 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Woods Hole, MA | Research | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,649,127 | $256,150 | $623,522 | $564,821 | 55 | $592,358 | $228,613 | $625,911 |
| 2023 | $2,971,604 | $261,759 | $471,800 | $416,881 | 45 | $442,714 | $235,934 | $590,605 |
| 2022 | $3,180,912 | $238,506 | $497,163 | $439,000 | 45 | $466,757 | $210,749 | $443,721 |
| 2021 | $3,441,777 | $215,443 | $415,600 | $356,511 | 42 | $384,487 | $187,467 | $467,144 |
| 2020 | $3,601,921 | $210,083 | $427,578 | $373,679 | 42 | — | $184,236 | $386,300 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, North Pond Foundation reported a distributable amount of $626K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for conservation, education, research, and fundraising, as well as grants designated for general purposes. The grantees’ stated missions illustrate some of the work supported: Tuckernuck Land Trust says it works to preserve land and promote stewardship and education to conserve Tuckernuck Island’s natural communities and coastal ecology. Catskills Agrarian Alliance says it works to advance access to healthy, culturally appropriate food produced sustainably and to support communities’ ability to define their food systems. Nantucket Boys and Girls Club says its mission is to empower Nantucket youth to realize their full potential. These are the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 55 grants totaling $564,821. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $60,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $60,000 to Almanack Arts Colony for general purposes; $30,000 to Tuckernuck Land Trust for conservation; and $25,000 to both Maria Mitchell Association for general purposes and Catskills Agrarian Alliance for general purposes. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Nantucket New School for education and $20,000 to Doctors Without Borders USA for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eleutherian Trust Company as trustee, and Laura B Hussey, John A Jussey, Caleb Cressman II, and Tessa Bredin Cressman as officers.
North Pond Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eleutherian Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$16K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Caleb Cressman II
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John A. Jussey
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura B. Hussey
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tessa Bredin Cressman
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $16K, to Eleutherian Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about North Pond Foundation
How much does North Pond Foundation give each year?
North Pond Foundation gave $565K across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $417K across 45 grants.
What is North Pond Foundation's typical grant size?
North Pond Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,269, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from North Pond Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does North Pond Foundation give grants?
North Pond Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nantucket, MA (17 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Arlington, VA (3 grants) and Hamden, NY (2 grants).
Does North Pond Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of North Pond Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (9 grants).
Who are North Pond Foundation's largest grantees?
North Pond Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Almanack Arts Colony ($60,000), Tuckernuck Land Trust ($30,000) and Maria Mitchell Association ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is North Pond Foundation?
North Pond Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $592K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $626K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does North Pond Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for conservation, education, research, and fundraising, as well as grants designated for general purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from North Pond Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is North Pond Foundation's EIN?
North Pond Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0362794. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does North Pond Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). North Pond Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/north-pond-foundation-morg_f510ce0b6e5a4d678655564b2be58140
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