Towards Sustainability Foundation
EIN 043397681 Private FoundationTotal Given 2021–2024
$3.3M
107 grants · $821K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $15K–$25K
grant size
82%
deep partner · 27/33 multi-year
repeat
$19.5M
Assets (2024)
33
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Susan K Syversen
Phone
(617) 295-0632
Deadlines
August 15 for consideration of grant for the Organization's fiscal year ending September 30.
How to Apply
A cover letter making request of grant, specifics of how the grant will be used by the solicitor, and how that use will tend to promote the Organization's purpose as described in subparagraph d of this Part, along with the solicitor's most current financial statement, the solicitor's IRS determination letter and most recently filed Form 990, Part IV, Schedule A.
Restrictions
Towards Sustainability Foundation ("TSF") intends to provide financial support only to 501(c)(3) public charities which help promote the efficient use of the earth's natural resources and human capital towards a balanced carrying capacity that can support all living organisms fairly and justly.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $764K | $18.4M | $1.9M | 28 |
| 2022 | $851K | $14.3M | $1.7M | 27 |
| 2023 | $845K | $15.7M | $1.3M | 28 |
| 2024 | $825K | $19.5M | $1.2M | 24 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 107 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$15K
Median
$20K
Average
$31K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$110K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
CT
Cambridge Trust
Trustee
JD
John R. Dunnell
4+ yrs
Advisory Committee
SS
Susan K. Syversen
4+ yrs
Advisory Committee
EB
Eastern Bank
3 yrs
Trustee
SS
Susan K. Syversen
4+ yrs
Advisory Committee
JD
John R. Dunnell
4+ yrs
Advisory Committee
EB
Eastern Bank
3 yrs
Trustee
SS
Susan K. Syversen
4+ yrs
Advisory Committee
JD
John R. Dunnell
4+ yrs
Advisory Committee
EB
Eastern Bank
3 yrs
Trustee
JD
John R. Dunnell
4+ yrs
Advisory Committee
SS
Susan K. Syversen
4+ yrs
Advisory Committee
Grants Awarded (107 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University - Atkinson Center for A. Sustainable Future | Ithaca, NY | $110,000 | Sustainable Biodiversity Research Program | 2023 |
| Cornell University - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Ithaca, NY | $110,000 | Organic Farming Research Program | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | $110,000 | General Domestic and Global Support | 2023 |
| Cornell University - Atkinson Center for A. Sustainable Future | Boone, IA | $110,000 | Sustainable Biodiversity Research Program | 2024 |
| Cornell University - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Ithaca, NY | $110,000 | Organic Farming Research Program | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | $110,000 | General Domestic and Global Support | 2024 |
| Cornell University - Atkinson Center for A. Sustainable Future | Ithaca, NY | $110,000 | Sustainable Biodiversity Research Program | 2022 |
| Cornell University - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Ithaca, NY | $110,000 | Organic Farming Research Program | 2022 |
| Cornell University - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Ithaca, NY | $100,000 | Organic Farming Research Program | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | $100,000 | General Domestic and Global Support | 2022 |
| Cornell University - Atkinson Center for A. Sustainable Future | Ithaca, NY | $90,000 | Sustainable Biodiversity Research Program | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | $90,000 | General Domestic and Global Support | 2021 |
| Tufts University - Friedman School of Nutrition and Science Policy | Boston, MA | $81,000 | CAFE/New Farmer/Feinstein | 2022 |
| Tufts University - Friedman School of Nutrition and Science Policy | Boston, MA | $75,000 | AFE/New Entry Sustainable Farming | 2023 |
| Tufts University - Friedman School of Nutrition and Science Policy | Boston, MA | $75,000 | AFE/New Entry Sustainable Farming | 2024 |
| Tufts University - Friedman School of Nutrition and Science Policy | Boston, MA | $69,000 | CAFE/New Farmer/Feinstein | 2021 |
| Ecologic Development Fund | Cambridge, MA | $40,000 | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Ecologic Development Fund | Cambridge, MA | $40,000 | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Womens Microfinance Initiative | Cabin John, MD | $30,000 | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Womens Microfinance Initiative | Cabin John, MD | $30,000 | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Womens Microfinance Initiative | Cabin John, MD | $30,000 | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Essex County Greenbelt | Essex, MA | $25,000 | Land Conservation Outreach Initiative | 2021 |
| Food Project | Lincoln, MA | $25,000 | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Green America | Washington, DC | $25,000 | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Madre | New York, NY | $25,000 | Advancing Climate Justice Initiative | 2021 |
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