Surf Point Foundation
Surf Point Foundation is a private foundation based in York, Maine. Its work supports visual artists and art workers through a residency, stewards coastal and forested land, hosts public programs, and shares research on Surf Point’s historic legacy.
Surf Point Foundation at a glance
In short: Surf Point Foundation gave $54K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $53,500
- +34.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,058
- +29.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $17,237,028
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Surf Point 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 446, York, ME 03909
Phone: (646) 327-7158
Website: https://www.surfpoint.me
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Surf Point Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stacy Pratt ($3K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 138 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in York, Maine. Its 2025 reported grants were all made to recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
How Surf Point Foundation gives
- Giving grew 29% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2021) to $54K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stacy Pratt York, ME | Artisthonorarium | $2,500 |
| Nicole Darling York, ME | Artisthonorarium | $2,500 |
| Louis Sahagun Sr York, ME | Artisthonorarium | $2,500 |
| Crusoe LLC York, ME | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Jarid Del DEO York, ME | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Reuben Telushkin York, ME | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Mary E Henderson York, ME | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Elijah Ober York, ME | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Kaitlin Pomerantz York, ME | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
| Abbey Williams York, ME | Artisthonorarium | $2,000 |
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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 | $17,237,028 | $1,110,538 | $673,971 | $53,500 | 26 | $576,543 | — |
| 2024 | $16,265,600 | $791,044 | $579,231 | $39,800 | 25 | $505,096 | — |
| 2023 | $14,705,171 | $248,422 | $488,751 | $39,300 | 31 | $499,324 | — |
| 2022 | $13,353,550 | $3,887,312 | $470,799 | $41,550 | 33 | $483,314 | $144,735 |
| 2021 | $9,929,903 | $12,456,827 | $191,759 | $30,537 | 23 | $347,364 | $1,386,859 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Surf Point’s stated mission is to support diverse visual artists and art workers through a residency; steward 45 acres of coastal and forested land; host public programs; and promote and share research on its historic legacy. The foundation identifies renewal, access, stewardship, and community as values guiding this work.
The website describes support for residencies, public programs, archives, land conservation, historic preservation, accessibility, and organizational capacity. Its 2025 filing lists grants with the purpose “ARTISTHONORARIUM.”
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $53,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $2,500, with a median of $2,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Maine. The largest listed grants were $2,500 each to Stacy Pratt, Nicole Darling, and Louis Sahagun Sr.; other listed grants included $2,000 each to Crusoe LLC, Jarid Del Deo, Reuben Telushkin, an individual recipient, Elijah Ober, Kaitlin Pomerantz, Abbey Williams, Louis Bury, and Jamele Wright. The listed grants were for artist honoraria.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christa Blatchford as chair, Jennifer Ritvo Hughes as treasurer, Ellen Golden as secretary, and Yael Reinharz as executive director. Directors listed are Tessa Greene O’Brian, Brian Murphy, Olga Herrera, and Arthur Moran.
Surf Point Foundation is led by Yael Reinharz, Executive Director on filings since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Yael Reinharz
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$120K (2022) → $141K (2025)
Christa Blatchford
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tessa Greene O'Brian
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Murphy
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olga Herrera
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Moran
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Golden
Secretary
Vice Chair → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Ritvo Hughes
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Lisa Fischman (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Myron Beasley (2021–2024) — Chair
- Former: Titus Dawson Plol (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Nikki Yanok (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Peter Pitegoff (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Benjamin-Emile Le Hay (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Debra Drew Devaughn (2021) — Director
- Former: Daisy Desroisers (2020) — Director
- Former: Deborah Frost Taylor (2020) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Ritvo-Hughes (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Marc Gotlieb (2020) — Director
- Former: Margaret Hickey (2020) — Director
- Former: Mary Elizabeth Taylor (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Bartner (2020) — Director
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 $141K, to Yael Reinharz (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Surf Point Foundation
How much does Surf Point Foundation give each year?
Surf Point Foundation gave $54K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 25 grants.
What is Surf Point Foundation's typical grant size?
Surf Point Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,058, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Surf Point Foundation give grants?
Surf Point Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were York, ME (25 grants).
Does Surf Point Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Surf Point Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Artisthonorarium" (26 grants).
Who are Surf Point Foundation's largest grantees?
Surf Point Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Stacy Pratt ($2,500), Nicole Darling ($2,500) and Louis Sahagun Sr ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Surf Point Foundation?
Surf Point Foundation reported $17.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Surf Point Foundation fund?
Surf Point’s stated mission is to support diverse visual artists and art workers through a residency; steward 45 acres of coastal and forested land; host public programs; and promote and share research on its historic legacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Surf Point Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Surf Point Foundation's EIN?
Surf Point Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1573462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Surf Point 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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