Pine Tree Conservation Society
Pine Tree Conservation Society is a private foundation focused on Social sciences, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $24.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Pine Tree Conservation Society at a glance
In short: Pine Tree Conservation Society gave $57K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,450
- +27.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,383
- +13.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $24,749,698
- +19.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (64% 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 Pine Tree Conservation Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lancaster County Conservatory ($36K). Together the top 9 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Pine Tree Conservation Society gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2022 to 2025. 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2023) to $128K (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County Conservatory Lancaster, PA | Exempt 501C3 Function | $36,000 |
| Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Scien East Boothbay, ME | Exempt 501C3 Function | $11,250 |
| National Audubon Society New York, NY | Exempt 501C3 Function | $4,200 |
| Valley Zoological Society Brownsville, TX | Exempt 501C3 Function | $2,500 |
| Applachian Audubon Society Camp Hill, PA | Exempt 501C3 Function | $1,000 |
| Teddy Roosevelt Sanctuary Oyster Bay, NY | Exempt 501C3 Function | $1,000 |
| Bedford Audobon Society Katonah, NY | Exempt 501C3 Function | $500 |
| NYC Audubon Society New York, NY | Exempt 501C3 Function | $500 |
| Maine Audubon Society Falmouth, ME | Exempt 501C3 Function | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,749,698 | $1,348,337 | $356,592 | $57,450 | 9 | $211,729 | $1,270,027 |
| 2024 | $20,765,743 | $556,738 | $299,233 | $45,000 | 8 | $187,218 | $495,822 |
| 2023 | $17,991,517 | $491,405 | $254,175 | $22,200 | 2 | $158,952 | $416,294 |
| 2022 | $16,659,759 | $373,856 | $406,465 | $127,500 | 2 | $181,650 | $308,418 |
| 2021 | $17,624,692 | $1,201,834 | $258,677 | $22,500 | 3 | $169,447 | $1,119,810 |
| 2020 | $15,275,095 | $509,070 | $390,922 | $92,500 | 3 | — | $358,759 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pine Tree Conservation Society is led by Sarah Jeffords Esq., President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarah Jeffords Esq.
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$63K (2020) → $66K (2025)
Wayne Hale
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charlotte Radcliffe
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $27K (2025)
Kenneth Totilo
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$38K (2020) → $42K (2025)
Samuel Radcliff
Vice President
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$11K (2024) → $27K (2025)
George Jeffords
Trusteedirector
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $66K, to Sarah Jeffords ESQ (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pine Tree Conservation Society
How much does Pine Tree Conservation Society give each year?
Pine Tree Conservation Society gave $57K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 8 grants.
What is Pine Tree Conservation Society's typical grant size?
Pine Tree Conservation Society's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,383, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pine Tree Conservation Society give grants?
Pine Tree Conservation Society gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maine (20%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Who are Pine Tree Conservation Society's largest grantees?
Pine Tree Conservation Society's largest 2025 grantees include Lancaster County Conservatory ($36,000), Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Scien ($11,250) and National Audubon Society ($4,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pine Tree Conservation Society?
Pine Tree Conservation Society reported $24.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Pine Tree Conservation Society?
Pine Tree Conservation Society is a private foundation focused on Social sciences, based in New York, NY. It holds $24.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Pine Tree Conservation Society's EIN?
Pine Tree Conservation Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7158781. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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