South Mountain Association
South Mountain Association is a private foundation, based in Pittsfield, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $335K.
South Mountain Association at a glance
In short: South Mountain Association gave $15K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,500
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $5,224,324
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 South Mountain Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Leila Paredes ($10K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How South Mountain Association gives
- Giving fell 23% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $25K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leila Paredes Pittsfield, MA | Furthering Education | $10,000 |
| Davis Albayeros Cheshire, MA | Furthering Education | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,224,324 | $564,147 | $316,240 | $15,000 | 2 | $304,690 | $334,991 |
| 2024 | $4,974,650 | $1,298,890 | $291,147 | $16,000 | 2 | $280,177 | $224,097 |
| 2023 | $3,968,218 | $632,187 | $273,460 | $25,000 | 3 | $262,942 | $207,512 |
| 2022 | $3,609,444 | $422,204 | $256,513 | $19,500 | 3 | $246,462 | $185,258 |
| 2021 | $3,442,484 | $405,103 | $234,045 | $8,000 | 1 | $226,417 | $179,003 |
| 2020 | $3,271,426 | $307,072 | $117,776 | $8,000 | 2 | — | $162,138 |
| 2019 | $3,082,130 | $375,865 | $263,287 | $23,500 | 6 | — | $180,790 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
South Mountain Association is led by Lou R. Steigler, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lou R. Steigler
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$46K (2019) → $58K (2025)
William Bartz
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Marcure
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clinton Whittemore
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Martin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason M. Kittler
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Murphy
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Giles
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Noyes
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Harding
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Goodrich
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lydia Chernicoff
Executive Director Elect
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$4K (2025)
Elizabeth Barbour
Clerk
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Mullen
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Eldridge
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Ann Galt (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Leonard Cohen (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Adele Rodbell (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Suzanne F. Nash (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Isom Herron (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $58K, to Lou Steigler (Executive Direc). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about South Mountain Association
How much does South Mountain Association give each year?
South Mountain Association gave $15K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 2 grants.
How large is South Mountain Association?
South Mountain Association reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $564K.
Where does South Mountain Association operate?
South Mountain Association has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, North Carolina.
What is South Mountain Association's EIN?
South Mountain Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6049419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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