South Mountain Company Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 16-1628987
Foundation Overview
Based in West Tisbury, MA, South Mountain Company Foundation has awarded 159 grants totaling $174,418 to organizations in Massachusetts, District of Columbia and 18 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $6,000, with a median award of $350.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 12 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
79% of all grants are concentrated in Massachusetts, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Vineyard Haven (46%), West Tisbury (20%), Chilmark (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 60% decrease over 6 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (42%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into South Mountain Company Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services | $1,000 | Oak Bluffs, MA, US | Migrant Assistance | 2022 |
| Mvyouth Inc | $1,000 | Chilmark, MA, US | Workforce Development Scholarship | 2022 |
| Mvyouth Inc | $5,000 | Chilmark, MA, US | Billy Dillon Scholarship | 2022 |
| Harbor Homes Of Martha's Vineyard | $1,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Migrant Assistance | 2022 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services | $1,000 | Oak Bluffs, MA, US | Migrant Assistance | 2022 |
| Mvyouth Inc | $1,000 | Chilmark, MA, US | Workforce Development Scholarship | 2022 |
| Mvyouth Inc | $5,000 | Chilmark, MA, US | Billy Dillon Scholarship | 2022 |
| Harbor Homes Of Martha's Vineyard | $1,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Migrant Assistance | 2022 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services | $1,000 | Oak Bluffs, MA, US | Migrant Assistance | 2022 |
| Mvyouth Inc | $1,000 | Chilmark, MA, US | Workforce Development Scholarship | 2022 |
| Mvyouth Inc | $5,000 | Chilmark, MA, US | Billy Dillon Scholarship | 2022 |
| Harbor Homes Of Martha's Vineyard | $1,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Migrant Assistance | 2022 |
| African Artists Community Development Project | $100 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Support Global Poverty Relief And Human Rights | 2021 |
| Aquinnah Cultural Center | $3,000 | Aquinnah, MA, US | Support Schools And Children | 2021 |
| Fcnl Education Fund | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Support Schools And Children | 2021 |
| Fuel | $250 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Schools And Children | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Martha's Vineyard | $250 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Affordable Housing | 2021 |
| Haitian Education & Leadership Program | $350 | New York, NY, US | Support Global Poverty Relief And Human Rights | 2021 |
| Harbor Homes Of Martha's Vineyard | $1,250 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2021 |
| Hospice Of Martha's Vineyard | $350 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2021 |
| Island Food Pantry | $1,550 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2021 |
| Island Housing Trust | $3,583 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Affordable Housing | 2021 |
| Island Institute | $150 | Rockland, ME, US | Support Schools And Children | 2021 |
| Ky Venues | $300 | Louisville, KY, US | Support Schools And Children | 2021 |
| Living Beyond Breast Cancer | $150 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2021 |
| Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society | $300 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2021 |
| Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club | $250 | Edgartown, MA, US | Support Schools And Children | 2021 |
| Martha's Vineyard Cancer Support Group Inc | $100 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2021 |
| Marthas Vineyard Cerebral Palsy Camp Inc | $200 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2021 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services | $100 | Oak Bluffs, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2021 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital | $100 | Oak Bluffs, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2021 |
| Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group | $150 | Oak Bluffs, MA, US | Support Conservation And Environment | 2021 |
| Martha's Vineyard United Soccer | $150 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Support Schools And Children | 2021 |
| Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center | $150 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Support Schools & Children | 2021 |
| Mv Youth | $6,000 | Chilmark, MA, US | Support Workforce Development And The Billy Dillon Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Mvy Radio | $150 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Support Arts And Culture | 2021 |
| Oak Bluffs Public Library | $150 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Schools And Children | 2021 |
| Options In Education | $150 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Support Schools And Children | 2021 |
| Pleasant Valley Camp For Girls | $150 | Mirror Lake, NH, US | Support Schools And Children | 2021 |
| Polly Hill Arboretum | $100 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Support Conservation And Environment | 2021 |
| Red Stocking Fund | $100 | Edgartown, MA, US | Support Schools And Children | 2021 |
| Sheriff's Meadow Foundation | $100 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Conservation And Environment | 2021 |
| Tisbury School Pto | $300 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Schools And Children | 2021 |
| Umana | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Global Poverty Relief And Human Rights - Ukraine Relief | 2021 |
| United Methodist Church Of Martha's Vineyard | $150 | Mt Vernon, IA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2021 |
| Vineyard Haven Public Library Building Fund Inc | $350 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2021 |
| Vineyard Independence Partnership Inc | $150 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2021 |
| Vineyard Montessori School | $785 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Schools And Children | 2021 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | $100 | Falmouth, MA, US | Support Conservation And Environment | 2021 |
| World Central Kitchen | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Support Global Poverty Relief And Human Rights - Ukraine Relief | 2021 |
| You've Got A Friend | $6,000 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2021 |
| Aclu Foundation | $100 | New York, NY, US | Support Global Poverty Relief And Human Rights | 2020 |
| Biodiversityworks | $100 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Conservation And Environment | 2020 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $100 | Montgomery, AL, US | Support Global Poverty Relief And Human Rights | 2020 |
| Fuel | $200 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Schools & Children | 2020 |
| Garden Gate Child Development Center | $100 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Schools & Children | 2020 |
| Girls Leadership | $100 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Schools & Children | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Martha's Vineyard | $250 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Affordable Housing | 2020 |
| Haitian Education & Leadership Program | $350 | New York, NY, US | Support Global Poverty Relief And Human Rights | 2020 |
| Harbor Homes Of Martha's Vineyard | $2,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2020 |
| Hospice Of Martha's Vineyard | $350 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2020 |
| Island Food Pantry | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2020 |
| Island Housing Trust | $500 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Affordable Housing | 2020 |
| Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society | $250 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2020 |
| Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club | $100 | Edgartown, MA, US | Support Schools & Children | 2020 |
| Martha's Vineyard Center For Living | $100 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2020 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation | $1,000 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2020 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services | $250 | Oak Bluffs, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2020 |
| Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass And Bluefish Derby | $250 | Edgartown, MA, US | Support Schools & Children | 2020 |
| Mv Youth | $6,000 | Chilmark, MA, US | Support Workforce Development And The Billy Dillon Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Naacp Martha's Vineyard | $1,500 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Global Poverty Relief And Human Rights | 2020 |
| Red Stocking Fund | $100 | Edgartown, MA, US | Support Schools & Children | 2020 |
| The Florence Project | $200 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2020 |
| Vineyard Conservation Society | $250 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Conservation And Environment | 2020 |
| Vineyard Futureworks | $500 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2020 |
| Vineyard House Inc | $500 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2020 |
| Vineyard Independence Partnership Inc | $100 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2020 |
| Vineyard Montessori School | $400 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Schools & Children | 2020 |
| Voice Of The Experienced | $100 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Global Poverty Relief And Human Rights | 2020 |
| Wopanaak Language Reclamation Project | $1,500 | Mashpee, MA, US | Support Schools & Children | 2020 |
| You've Got A Friend | $6,000 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2020 |
| 350org | $250 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Support Conservation And Environment | 2019 |
| Ace Mv | $100 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Schools & Children | 2019 |
| Aquinnah Cultural Center | $250 | Aquinnah, MA, US | Support Arts And Culture | 2019 |
| Biodiversityworks | $500 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Conservation And Environment | 2019 |
| Center For Ecotechnology | $100 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Support Conservation And Environment | 2019 |
| Center For Furniture Craftsmanship | $100 | Rockport, ME, US | Support Business/professional Organizations | 2019 |
| Center On Halsted | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2019 |
| Clean Ocean Access | $100 | Middletown, RI, US | Support Conservation And Environment | 2019 |
| Cooperation Jackson | $100 | Jackson, MS, US | Support Business/professional Organizations | 2019 |
| Cooperative Development Institute | $200 | Northampton, MA, US | Support Business/professional Organizations | 2019 |
| Damiano Of Duluth Inc | $250 | Duluth, MN, US | In Memoriam | 2019 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $100 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2019 |
| Fcnl Education Fund | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Support Global Poverty Relief And Human Rights | 2019 |
| Featherstone | $100 | Oak Bluffs, MA, US | Support Arts And Culture | 2019 |
| Friends Of Family Planning | $250 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2019 |
| Fuel | $600 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Schools & Children | 2019 |
| Garden Gate Child Development Center | $1,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Schools & Children | 2019 |
| Greenfield Community College Foundation | $250 | Greenfield, MA, US | In Memoriam | 2019 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Martha's Vineyard | $250 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Affordable Housing | 2019 |
| Haitian Education & Leadership Program | $600 | New York, NY, US | Support Global Poverty Relief And Human Rights | 2019 |
| Hospice Of Martha's Vineyard | $500 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2019 |
| Island Autism Group Inc | $100 | Edgartown, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2019 |
| Island Food Pantry | $4,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2019 |
| Island Housing Trust | $1,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Affordable Housing | 2019 |
| Island Institute | $100 | Rockland, ME, US | Support Conservation And Environment | 2019 |
| Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club | $250 | Edgartown, MA, US | Support Schools & Children | 2019 |
| Martha's Vineyard Center For Living | $100 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2019 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services | $5,000 | Oak Bluffs, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2019 |
| Marthas Vineyard Cerebral Palsy Camp Inc | $1,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Schools & Children | 2019 |
| Marthas Vineyard Film Festival | $100 | Chilmark, MA, US | Support Arts And Culture | 2019 |
| Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center | $200 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2019 |
| Mv Youth | $6,000 | Chilmark, MA, US | Support Workforce Development And The Billy Dillon Scholarship Fund | 2019 |
| Permanent Endowment For Martha's Vineyard | $3,250 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2019 |
| Pleasant Valley Camp For Girls | $100 | Mirror Lake, NH, US | Support Schools & Children | 2019 |
| Satyagraha Institute | $500 | Arlingtong, SD, US | Support Global Poverty Relief And Human Rights | 2019 |
| Second Chance Animal Rescue Inc | $100 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2019 |
| Sherriff's Meadow Foundation | $100 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Conservation And Environment | 2019 |
| Sunrise Movement Educational Fund | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Support Conservation And Environment | 2019 |
| The Florence Project | $100 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2019 |
| The Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group | $250 | Oak Bluffs, MA, US | Support Conservation And Environment | 2019 |
| The Yard | $100 | Chilmark, MA, US | Support Arts And Culture | 2019 |
| Tisbury School Pto | $300 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Schools & Children | 2019 |
| Tisbury School | $100 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Schools & Children | 2019 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists | $100 | Cambridge, MA, US | Support Conservation And Environment | 2019 |
| Vineyard Conservation Society | $1,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Conservation And Environment | 2019 |
| Vineyard Energy Project | $1,000 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Support Conservation And Environment | 2019 |
| Vineyard House Inc | $350 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2019 |
| Vineyard Independence Partnership Inc | $250 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2019 |
| Vineyard Montessori School | $200 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Support Schools & Children | 2019 |
| Woods Hole Research Center | $500 | Falmouth, MA, US | Support Conservation And Environment | 2019 |
| Yestermorrow | $250 | Waitsfield, VT, US | Support Business/professional Organizations | 2019 |
| You've Got A Friend | $6,000 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Support Health And Social Services | 2019 |
| You've Got A Friend | $6,000 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Health And Social Services | 2018 |
| Vineyard Conservation Society | $1,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Conservation & Environment | 2018 |
| Mv Fishermen's Preservation Trust | $2,000 | Menemsha, MA, US | Conservation & Environment | 2017 |
| Satyagraha Institute | $1,250 | Arlington, SD, US | Human Rights | 2017 |
| Vineyard Conservation Society | $1,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Conservation & Environment | 2017 |
| Vineyard Playhouse | $1,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Arts And Culture | 2017 |
| Mv Museum | $1,000 | Edgartown, MA, US | Arts & Culturearts & Culturearts & Culturearts & Culture | 2017 |
| Vineyard Energy Project | $1,000 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Conservation & Environment | 2017 |
| Raices | $3,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Global Poverty Relief | 2017 |
| Amurtel | $3,000 | Warren, VT, US | Global Poverty Relief | 2017 |
| You've Got A Friend | $6,000 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Health And Social Services | 2017 |
| Hospice Of Mv | $2,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Health And Social Services | 2017 |
| Mv Community Services | $2,250 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Health And Social Services | 2017 |
| Tisbury School | $1,600 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | School & Children | 2017 |
| Mv Donors Collaborative | $1,000 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Health & Social Services | 2017 |
| Island Grown Initiative | $2,500 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Schools & Children | 2016 |
| Mv Donors Collaborative | $1,000 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Health & Social Services | 2016 |
| Nesea | $2,000 | Greenfield, MA, US | Environmental | 2016 |
| Satyagraha Institute | $1,000 | Arlington, SD, US | Human Rights | 2016 |
| Vineyard Conservation Society | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Conservation & Environment | 2016 |
| Mv Fishermen's Preservation Trust | $1,000 | Menemsha, MA, US | Conservation & Environment | 2016 |
| Edem Foundation | $1,000 | Framingham, MA, US | Poverty Relief And Human Rights | 2016 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | $1,000 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Health & Social Services | 2016 |
| Island Housing Trust - Solar For All | $3,000 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Affordable Housing | 2016 |
| Vineyard Playhouse | $1,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Arts And Culture | 2016 |
| Permenant Endowment For Martha's Vineyard | $1,500 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Health & Social Services | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for South Mountain Company Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 16-1628987 |
| Website | http://southmountain.com |
| Address | PO BOX 1260 West Tisbury, MA 02575-1260 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee South Mountain Company Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Deirdre Bohan |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Siobhan Mullin |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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