How much funding does Sharon M. Pollard Preservation Award provide?

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When is the deadline for Sharon M. Pollard Preservation Award?

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Who is eligible for Sharon M. Pollard Preservation Award?

Eligible applicants: Individuals who have made significant contributions to historic preservation and restoration.

How often is Sharon M. Pollard Preservation Award offered?

Sharon M. Pollard Preservation Award runs on an annual cycle.

Sharon M. Pollard Preservation Award

Methuen Festival of Trees Inc

Foundation Annual History Grants Grants for Arts

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

Individuals who have made significant contributions to historic preservation and restoration

Other requirements

Organizations committed to preserving historic structures and sites
No specific geographic restrictions mentioned, though historical awards have gone to regional organizations

Overview

Award Type: Recognition award (not a direct grant)

Purpose: To recognize and celebrate individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to historic preservation and restoration

Award Established: 2009

Named In Honor Of: Sharon M. Pollard, Festival Founder and Past President (named in 2017)

Eligibility:

Individuals who have made significant contributions to historic preservation and restoration
Organizations committed to preserving historic structures and sites
No specific geographic restrictions mentioned, though historical awards have gone to regional organizations

Selection Criteria:

Commitment to historic preservation
Quality and significance of preservation/restoration work
Impact on community heritage

Contact Information:

Phone: 978-685-8878
Email: info@methuenfestivaloftrees.com
Mailing Address: Methuen Festival of Trees, P.O. Box 14, Methuen, MA 01844
Website: methuenfestivaloftrees.com

Background: The award recognizes recipients for their dedication to preserving significant historic structures. Past recipients have included First Church Congregational, UCC in Methuen, MA, which has received over $60,000 in funding support from the Festival since 2006 for restoration projects including a historic James E. Treat organ (1866), stained-glass windows, and building preservation.

What Methuen Festival of Trees Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 4
Total given: $49K
Median grant: $10K
Range: $9,000–$20K

By dollars: Massachusetts 80%, New Hampshire 20%. Top recipient cities: Methuen, MA; Salem, NH; Salem, MA.

Example grants

First Baptist Church · Methuen, MA

Exterior restoration

$20K
Salem Historical Society · Salem, NH

Restoration of old town hall and meetinghouse

$10K
First Church Congregational · Methuen, MA

Restoration of opus 2 organ

$10K
The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association · Salem, MA

Exterior storm windows

$9,000