Red Acre Farm Inc
Red Acre Farm Inc is a private foundation based in Stow, Massachusetts, established in 2000. Operating under the IRS 501(c)(3) classification, the organization functions as a private foundation with a primary focus on humanitarian aid and grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.6M
+19.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$356K
+1.9% YoY
Grant Count
44
+4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-2.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities center on:
- Humanitarian aid
- Education
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Human services
- Wildlife and animal rescue
- Environmental education
- Community and school gardens
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$4,000–$12,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- Maine
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:
- Total assets: $9,586,810
- Total revenues: $601,280
- Total expenses: $458,006
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,586,810 | $8,056,195 | $7,502,211 |
| Revenue | $601,280 | $211,648 | $371,635 |
| Expenses | $458,006 | $443,028 | $465,849 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $409,899 | $401,479 | $423,281 |
| Net Investment Income | $592,681 | $203,165 | $362,406 |
| Distributable Amount | $429,697 | $403,882 | $428,038 |
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
210 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
Personnel:
- Helen Bird, Assistant Treasurer and Assistant Clerk ($63,015 compensation, as of September 30, 2024)
The organization operates with a minimal staff of 1 employee.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES G BIRD | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| HELEN BIRD | ASST. TREASURER/ASST. CLER | 25 | $63,015 |
| QUINCEY SIMMONS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAIGE JOHNSON ROTH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALISON BIRD KELLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WALTER M BIRD III | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DEREK BIRD | SECRETARY/CLERK | 1 | — |
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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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