The Fourth Corner Foundation
The Fourth Corner Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in West Townshend, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $291K.
The Fourth Corner Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fourth Corner Foundation gave $48K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,600
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $11,900
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $5,791,931
- Primary geography
- Vermont (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Fourth Corner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Neighborhood Connections ($2K).
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($45,150), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Fourth Corner Foundation gives
- Giving grew 237900% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20 (2021) to $48K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $45,150 |
| Neighborhood Connections Londonderry, VT | Event Grant | $2,450 |
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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 | $5,791,931 | $336,444 | $504,083 | $47,600 | 4 | $408,688 | $290,871 | $258,126 |
| 2021 | $4,906,004 | $229,580 | $213,336 | $20 | 1 | $208,412 | $56,456 | $213,917 |
| 2020 | $3,871,332 | $95,172 | $149,419 | $11,250 | 9 | — | $84,367 | $161,892 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fourth Corner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $258K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fourth Corner Foundation is led by Matthew Brader, President on the 2024 filing; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Brader
President
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$68K (2024)
Steven Fellows
Secretary
Secretary Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert F. Shannon (2020–2021) — President
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 $68K, to Matthew Brader (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Fourth Corner Foundation
How much does The Fourth Corner Foundation give each year?
The Fourth Corner Foundation gave $48K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Fourth Corner Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fourth Corner Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,000, and its average grant was $11,900, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fourth Corner Foundation give grants?
The Fourth Corner Foundation gives mostly in Vermont: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (21%).
Does The Fourth Corner Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Fourth Corner Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Fourth Corner Foundation?
The Fourth Corner Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $409K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $258K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Fourth Corner Foundation?
The Fourth Corner Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in West Townshend, VT. It holds $5.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Fourth Corner Foundation's EIN?
The Fourth Corner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1799997. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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