XERIC FOUNDATION
https://WWW.XERICFOUNDATION.ORGTotal Given 2017–2024
$1.2M
109 grants · $155K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$9K
typical small grants · $5K–$20K
grant size
74%
deep partner · 29/39 multi-year
repeat
$5.7M
Assets · 2021
39
Distinct recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
XERIC FOUNDATION
Phone
4135850671
Deadlines
CHARITIES - JANUARY 31 FOR MARCH 1 REVIEW
How to Apply
WESTERN MASS 501(C)(3) CHARITIES MAY SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST, NO SPECIAL APPLICATION FORM IS NECESSARY. COMPLETE DETAILS CAN BE OBTAINED AT WWW.XERICFOUNDATION.ORG
Restrictions
501(C)(3) CHARITIES MUST BE IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS 413 AREA CODE REQUESTS GENERALLY SHOULD NOT EXCEED $5,000
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $226K | $4.5M | $359K | 24 |
| 2018 | $223K | $4.7M | $448K | 22 |
| 2021 | $289K | $5.7M | $341K | 24 |
| 2023 | $264K | $5.0M | $336K | 24 |
| 2024 | $235K | $6.1M | $313K | 15 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 109 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$9K
Average
$11K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$45K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER B MILNE | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| PETER A LAIRD | PRESIDENT | — |
| JEANNINE ATKINS | EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT | — |
Grants Awarded (109 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE UMBRELLA COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER | CONCORD, MA | $45,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2017 |
| THE ERIC CARLE MUSEUM OF PICTURE BK ART INC | AMHERST, MA | $35,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2024 |
| THE ERIC CARLE MUSEUM OF PICTURE BK ART INC | AMHERST, MA | $30,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2023 |
| PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART | PORTLAND, ME | $25,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2023 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2023 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND | COLCHESTER, VT | $25,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2024 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2021 |
| ERIC CARLE MUSEUM OF PICTURE BK ART INC | AMHERST, MA | $25,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2018 |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2021 |
| PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART | PORTLAND, ME | $25,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2021 |
| ERIC CARLE MUSEUM OF PICTURE BK ART INC | AMHERST, MA | $25,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2017 |
| ERIC CARLE MUSEUM OF PICTURE BK ART INC | AMHERST, MA | $25,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2021 |
| MAINE MEDICAL CENTER | PORTLAND, ME | $25,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2024 |
| MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS | BOSTON, MA | $25,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2021 |
| COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL | NORTHAMPTON, MA | $20,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2024 |
| COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL | NORTHAMPTON, MA | $20,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2021 |
| UMASS ENGLISH DEPARTMENT | AMHERST, MA | $20,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2017 |
| COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL | NORTHAMPTON, MA | $20,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2023 |
| PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART | PORTLAND, ME | $20,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2024 |
| WILLISTON NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL | EASTHAMPTON, MA | $20,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2024 |
| MAINE MEDICAL CENTER | PORTLAND, ME | $20,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2023 |
| WILLISTON NORTHAMTON SCHOOL ANNUAL FUND | EASTHAMPTON, MA | $20,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2021 |
| MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS | BOSTON, MA | $20,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2024 |
| MAINE MEDICAL CENTER | PORTLAND, ME | $20,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2021 |
| MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS | BOSTON, MA | $20,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2017 |