Private foundation · Atlanta, GA

The Sweetgrass Foundation Inc

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Typical grant size
$3K $6K $10K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
64
Repeat grantees
20
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2023 990-PF

DeadlinesAPPLICATIONS SHOULD GENERALLY BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 15.
ContactAULBREY F DRISALDI CO BNY MELLON · 6785382000
MaterialsNO SPECIFIC FORMS OR MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED.
RestrictionsAWARDS ARE RESTRICTED TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WORKING DIRECTLY FOR ECOLOGICAL HEALTH AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND PRESERVATION. THE FOUNDATION HAS A SPECIAL INTEREST IN THE PROTECTION OF PRISTINE WILDERNESS AREAS AND IN WORK THAT SUPPORTS YOUNG PEOPLE IN GAINING RESPECT FOR THE EARTH.

Leadership · from 2023 990-PF

Aulbrey F Drisaldi
PRESIDENT
Dana H Halberg
TREASURER
Thomas J Fuller V
DIRECTOR
Kenneth R Margolis
DIRECTOR
Dr Sarah G Candler
DIRECTOR
Jonathan Fuller
DIRECTOR
Blythe Lang
DIRECTOR
Sristi Kamal
DIRECTOR
Dr Samuel P Fuller
DIRECTOR
Cynthia a Fuller
DIRECTOR
Thomas Fuller IV
DIRECTOR
Sarah G Candler
DIRECTOR

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2023
12.0%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
151
Total grants awarded
$1.4M
Total amount
$9K
Average grant
$55K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2023
$293K
28 grants
2022
$158K
14 grants
2021
$162K
23 grants
2020
$214K
24 grants
2019
$185K
24 grants
2018
$184K
16 grants
2017
$172K
22 grants

Top recipients

The Mom Foundation - Nepal
4 grants
$178K
The Mom Foundation - Nepal (formerly Ndsdp)
3 grants
$121K
5 grants · NC · ✓ Exact match
$62K
Wellkind Guatemala
1 grant · CA
$50K
1 grant · UT · ✓ Exact match
$50K
3 grants · WA · ✓ Exact match
$45K
Ecologic Development Fund
4 grants · MA
$40K
3 grants · GA · ✓ Exact match
$33K
2 grants · UT · ✓ Exact match
$32K
4 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$31K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Escudilla International Conservation
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
UT · TY 2023
$50K
Wellkind Guatemala
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2023
$50K
The Mom Foundation - Nepal
CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ETC.
TY 2023
$25K
Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
GA · TY 2023
$25K
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GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
WA · TY 2023
$15K
Christodora Inc
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NY · TY 2023
$10K
El Porvenir
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
CO · TY 2023
$10K
Wilderness Youth Project
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONGENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2023
$10K
Ecologic Development Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
MA · TY 2023
$10K
African Wildlife Conservation Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
FL · TY 2023
$8K
Algalita Marine Research
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2023
$8K
Unite the Parks
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2023
$8K
Natun Guatemala
FOR CONSERVATION EFFORTS
CA · TY 2023
$7K
General Movement for Rural Education and Environment - Green
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
TY 2023
$7K
Rewild
SUPPORT FOR THE ZAMBIZI ELEPHANT FUND
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$7K
Richmond Cycling Corps
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$6K
Big Life Foundation
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$6K
The Vital Ground Foundation
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MT · TY 2023
$5K
Wishtoyo Chumash Foundation
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CA · TY 2023
$5K
Georgia Conservancy
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GA · TY 2023
$5K
Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
GA · TY 2023
$3K
Stearman Restorers Association Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
NC · TY 2023
$3K
Eagles Nest Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
NC · TY 2023
$3K
Charleston Collegiate School
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
SC · TY 2023
$3K
Open Road Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
OR · TY 2023
$2K
Cascadia Wildlands
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
OR · TY 2023
$2K
Cascadia Wild
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
OR · TY 2023
$2K
Geos Institute
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
OR · TY 2023
$1K
The Mom Foundation - Nepal
CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ETC.
TY 2022
$51K
Abevila
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
TY 2022
$20K
Round River Conservation Studies
SUPPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
UT · TY 2022
$11K
National Parks Conservation Association
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONGENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
DC · TY 2022
$10K
Lynn Canal Conservation
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
AK · TY 2022
$10K
Earth Island Institute
TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF WILD HERITAGE
CA · TY 2022
$10K
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONGENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2022
$10K
Wild Tomorrow Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
NY · TY 2022
$9K
Grand Staircase Escalante Partners
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
UT · TY 2022
$8K
Natun Guatemala
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2022
$7K
The Buckminster Fuller Institute
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2022
$5K
Maralliance
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONGENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
CA · TY 2022
$3K
Imarisha Cbo
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
TY 2022
$3K
Open Road Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION
OR · TY 2022
$1K
The Mom Foundation - Nepal
CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ETC.
TY 2021
$51K
Earth Law Center
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION
CO · TY 2021
$10K
Raincoast Conservation Foundation
SUPPORT FOR KITLOPE ECO-CULTURAL YOUTH PROGRAM
WA · TY 2021
$10K
River Network
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION
CO · TY 2021
$10K
Colorado Water Trust
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION
CO · TY 2021
$10K
Ukranian Evangelical Christian Church
FOR REFUGEE RELIEF
TY 2021
$8K
Georgia Organics
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION
GA · TY 2021
$7K
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL TRAINING RE: ENDANGERED BELUGA WHALES
AK · TY 2021
$6K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.