The Sandy River Charitable Foundation
The Sandy River Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Farmington, Maine. It supports social, economic, cultural, educational, community, and sustainability-related work through grants to charitable organizations in Maine, elsewhere in the United States, and internationally.
The Sandy River Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sandy River Charitable Foundation gave $1.1M across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), top state Vermont. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,099,130
- -26.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $39,255
- -16.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $38,023,472
- +2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sandy River Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its board and staff identify organizations and projects through an internal process and invite selected organizations to submit proposals. Invitations do not guarantee a grant. Eligible recipients are qualified 501(c)(3) public charities in the categories specified in the foundation’s guidelines; it does not make grants to individuals. The foundation may support general administration and costs related to a specific project. Multiple funding sources for a project are encouraged but not required.
- Contact
Mailing address: 349 Voter Hill Rd, Farmington, ME 04938
Phone: (610) 260-0689
Website: https://srcfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sandy River Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Abenaki Helping Abenaki ($180K). Together the top 10 received $793K.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 158 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s guidelines describe international, Maine, and U.S. regional grantmaking. In 2025, recipient-state shares of grant dollars were Vermont 38%, New York 24%, Maine 10%, Pennsylvania 8%, and New Hampshire 6%. A 2025 grant to Heifer International included a purpose referring to a Guatemala green business program.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sandy River Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 28 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2025) to $2.1M (2020). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abenaki Helping Abenaki Shelburne, VT | Cultural and Economic Program | $180,000 |
| Black Farmer Fund New York City, NY | Technical Assistance | $100,000 |
| Intervale Center Burlington, VT | General Operating Capacity Building | $100,000 |
| Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia, PA | General Operations | $85,000 |
| New England Grassroots Environmental Fund Newmarket, NH | New england food resilence fund and Maine grassroots climate | $67,500 |
| Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Montpelier, VT | Vermont Sustainable Job Fund | $60,000 |
| Hawthorne Valley Farm Ghent, NY | Farmscape Ecology Program | $50,000 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | USA Farm Education Program and Guatamala Green Business | $50,000 |
| Oak Grove School Augusta, ME | Central Maine Mimigrant Program | $50,000 |
| Salvation Farms Morrisville, VT | Northeast Vermont Vision | $50,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Sandy River Charitable Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,023,472 | $2,265,129 | $1,825,040 | $1,099,130 | 28 | $1,449,629 | $1,709,738 | $1,367,946 |
| 2024 | $37,166,699 | $3,999,628 | $2,074,761 | $1,497,180 | 32 | $1,643,650 | $3,617,054 | $1,521,111 |
| 2023 | $36,254,197 | $3,913,980 | $1,841,368 | $1,243,620 | 26 | $3,332,869 | $3,527,481 | $1,572,472 |
| 2022 | $38,162,083 | $4,330,603 | $1,867,318 | $1,472,011 | 37 | $2,060,757 | $4,046,042 | $1,638,225 |
| 2021 | $40,019,584 | $3,357,729 | $2,334,313 | $1,957,780 | 35 | — | $3,080,908 | $1,698,661 |
| 2020 | $35,967,792 | $3,043,089 | $2,526,939 | $2,124,294 | 44 | — | $2,795,873 | $1,746,127 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sandy River Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to “engender the physical and social well being and encourage the human spirit of our neighbors throughout the world.” Its stated approach has three parts: international community and regional projects addressing underlying causes and promoting sustainable self-sufficiency; programs in Maine spanning social, economic, arts, cultural, education, and community recreation; and U.S. regional projects within the scope of those international and Maine guidelines.
Recent grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Intervale Center says its mission is to strengthen community food systems that sustain farms, land, and people. Black Farmer Fund says it builds community wealth and health by investing in Black agricultural businesses of the Northeast. Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund says it works to nurture economic prosperity, ecological health, and social connectivity in Vermont. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not additional statements of the foundation’s own priorities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $1,099,130. The 2025 awards ranged from $2,500 to $180,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Among the largest were $180,000 to Abenaki Helping Abenaki for a cultural and economic program; $100,000 each to Black Farmer Fund for technical assistance and Intervale Center for general operating capacity building; and $85,000 to Philadelphia Zoo for general operations. Other large awards included $67,500 to New England Grassroots Environmental Fund for the New England Food Resilience Fund and Maine Grassroots Climate, and $60,000 to Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Archie W Berry Jr. as president; Nathanael W Berry as vice president and secretary; Jon W Berry as treasurer; and Nan Berry and Marla S Berry as directors.
The Sandy River Charitable Foundation is led by Archie W. Berry Jr., President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Archie W. Berry Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marla S. Berry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nan Berry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathanael W. Berry
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$47K (2020) → $52K (2025)
Jon W. Berry
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Suphaporn V. Berry (2020–2023) — 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 $52K, to Nathanael W Berry (Vice President / Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Sandy River Charitable Foundation
How much does The Sandy River Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Sandy River Charitable Foundation gave $1.1M across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 32 grants.
What is The Sandy River Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sandy River Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $39,255, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sandy River Charitable Foundation that year got $32K on average.
Where does The Sandy River Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Sandy River Charitable Foundation's top state is Vermont, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Maine (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Sandy River Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of The Sandy River Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sandy River Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sandy River Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Abenaki Helping Abenaki ($180,000), Black Farmer Fund ($100,000) and Intervale Center ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sandy River Charitable Foundation?
The Sandy River Charitable Foundation reported $38.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sandy River Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to “engender the physical and social well being and encourage the human spirit of our neighbors throughout the world.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sandy River Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sandy River Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Sandy River Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2029911. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Sandy River Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Sandy River Charitable Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
The FB Heron Foundation
New Haven, CT
The FB Heron Foundation supports local organizations building community capacity and addressing poverty and disinvestment, with a broad, non-prescriptive focus and an emphasis on rural communities nationwide. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $10 million, with a median of $2,500; it directs applicants to its website for application materials and lists no deadline, but does not explicitly state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$349.3M
Grants
77
Total Given
$14.8M
Henry P Kendall Foundation
Marion, MA
The Henry P. Kendall Foundation supports New England food systems, especially regional food supply chains and local food procurement by schools and colleges, as well as related leadership and networks. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $500,000, with a median of $50,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests for general grants, but the New England Food Vision Prize is an open application opportunity for eligible projects.
Assets
$96.9M
Grants
39
Total Given
$3.3M
Claneil Foundation Inc
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Claneil Foundation supports nonprofits working in health and human services, sustainable food systems, education, and environmental protection, primarily in the Philadelphia region, New England, and the Mid-Atlantic. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $120,000, with a median of $15,000; it does not accept unsolicited proposals for its Discretionary Fund.
Assets
$66.8M
Grants
159
Total Given
$4.2M
Maine Community Foundation Inc
Ellsworth, ME
Maine Community Foundation supports nonprofits and communities in Maine through grants for areas such as community building, arts, land and water, housing, and equity, as well as scholarships. Its 2024 grants had a median amount of $17,500, though awards varied widely. The profile describes online applications for competitive grants but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$807.6M
Grants
1,161
Total Given
$57.6M
Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc
South Burlington, VT
It funds grassroots organizing for progressive social and environmental change nationally, as well as community programs in Vermont. In 2024, grants ranged from $26 to $295,000, with a $2,000 median; active Vermont Community Action Team grants are generally under $2,000. The national grassroots program is closed and not accepting applications; Vermont Community Action Team accepts online applications year-round.
Assets
$9.2M
Grants
448
Total Given
$4.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Maine
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Sandy River Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sandy-river-charitable-foundation-morg_c0b8c84ddfe14ec9bbaf15da914ac0bf
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_522029911_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Sandy River Charitable Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-sandy-river-charitable-foundation-morg_c0b8c84ddfe14ec9bbaf15da914ac0bf},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-13. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Sandy River Charitable Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Sandy River Charitable Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?