Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
Name of foundation
THE JOHN MERCK FUND
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)31 ST JAMES AVENUE NO 888
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BOSTON, MA02116
A Employer identification number

23-7082558
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(617) 556-4120
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$9,250,212J Accounting method:
MODIFIED CASH
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 450,000
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 36,268 36,268  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 155,767 155,767  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 2,688,276
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 8,155,625
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 2,688,276
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 70,621 69,621  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 3,400,932 2,949,932  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 397,500 0   397,500
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 113,500 0   113,500
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 121,029 0   121,029
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 571 0   571
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 89,784 3,250   86,534
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 242,447 45,285   197,162
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 30,217 217   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 84,922 0   84,922
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 6,219 322   5,897
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 64,187 23,030   41,157
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,150,376 72,104   1,048,272
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 10,928,000 10,928,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 12,078,376 72,104   11,976,272
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -8,677,444
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,877,828
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 6,136,787 4,650,157 4,650,157
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 597,373 0 0
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 1,514,318 Click to see attachment863,154 863,154
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 851,175 0 0
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 10,384,789 Click to see attachment3,731,522 3,731,522
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,229,063 Click to see attachment5,379 Click to see attachment5,379
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 20,713,505 9,250,212 9,250,212
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment14,532 Click to see attachment1,432
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 14,532 1,432
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 20,698,973 9,248,780
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 20,698,973 9,248,780
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 20,713,505 9,250,212
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
20,698,973
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-8,677,444
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
12,021,529
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
2,772,749
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
9,248,780
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a SALES OF PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
b GENERATION IM GLOBAL EQUITY FUND, LLC P    
c FARALLON CAPITAL F5 INVESTORS I, LP P    
d 607.12 SH. SUMMIT PARTNERS SUSTAINABLE OPPORTUNITIES L/S FUND LIMITED P    
e GENERATION IM GLOBAL EQUITY FUND, LLC THROUGH K-1 P    
WINDSAIL CAPITAL THROUGH K-1 P    
JMF LIQUIDATING CO. LLC K-1 P    
FARALLON CAPITAL F5 INVESTORS I, LP K-1 P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 1,894,953   1,571,863 323,090
b 3,384,759   3,396,781 -12,022
c 1,250,226   550,373 699,853
d 1,625,687   653,336 972,351
e       612,464
      2,294
      -16,418
      106,664
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       323,090
b       -12,022
c       699,853
d       972,351
e       612,464
      2,294
      -16,418
      106,664
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 2,688,276
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved 		(b)
Reserved 		(c)
Reserved 		(d)
Reserved
2
Reserved...........................
2
3
Reserved...........................
3
4
Reserved...........................
4
5
Reserved...........................
5
6
Reserved...........................
6
7
Reserved...........................
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8
Reserved,..........................
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 40,002
c All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 40,002
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 40,002
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 45,878
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 45,878
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 5,876
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet5,876 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMA, NY
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.JMFUND.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletNANCY STOCKFORD Telephone no.bullet (617) 556-4120

    Located atbullet31 ST JAMES AVENUE SUITE 888BOSTONMA ZIP+4bullet02116
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2020, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2020 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2020.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    OLIVIA H FARR TRUSTEE
    2.50     		0 0 0
    C/O THE JOHN MERCK FUND 31 ST JAMES
    AVENUE STE 888
    BOSTON,MA02116
    ROBERT H GARDINER TRUSTEE
    2.50     		0 0 0
    C/O THE JOHN MERCK FUND 31 ST JAMES
    AVENUE STE 888
    BOSTON,MA02116
    FRANCIS W HATCH III TRUSTEE/CHAIR
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O THE JOHN MERCK FUND 31 ST JAMES
    AVENUE STE 888
    BOSTON,MA02116
    GEORGE HATCH TRUSTEE
    2.50     		0 0 0
    C/O THE JOHN MERCK FUND 31 ST JAMES
    AVENUE STE 888
    BOSTON,MA02116
    RUTH HENNIG TRUSTEE
    2.50     		0 0 0
    C/O THE JOHN MERCK FUND 31 ST JAMES
    AVENUE STE 888
    BOSTON,MA02116
    ROGER MCFADDEN TRUSTEE
    2.50     		0 0 0
    C/O THE JOHN MERCK FUND 31 ST JAMES
    AVENUE STE 888
    BOSTON,MA02116
    FREDERICA PERERA TRUSTEE
    2.50     		0 0 0
    C/O THE JOHN MERCK FUND 31 ST JAMES
    AVENUE STE 888
    BOSTON,MA02116
    WILLIAM ROBERTS TRUSTEE
    2.50     		0 0 0
    C/O THE JOHN MERCK FUND 31 ST JAMES
    AVENUE STE 888
    BOSTON,MA02116
    ANNE STETSON TRUSTEE/TREASURER
    2.50     		0 0 0
    C/O THE JOHN MERCK FUND 31 ST JAMES
    AVENUE STE 888
    BOSTON,MA02116
    SERENA WHITRIDGE TRUSTEE
    2.50     		0 0 0
    C/O THE JOHN MERCK FUND 31 ST JAMES
    AVENUE STE 888
    BOSTON,MA02116
    CHRISTINE JAMES SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    35.00     		210,000 33,129 0
    C/O THE JOHN MERCK FUND 31 ST JAMES
    AVENUE STE 888
    BOSTON,MA02116
    NANCY STOCKFORD - DIR OF OPERATIONS ASSISTANT TREASURER
    35.00     		187,500 30,879 0
    C/O THE JOHN MERCK FUND 31 ST JAMES
    AVENUE STE 888
    BOSTON,MA02116
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NINYA LOEPPKY PROGRAM ASSOCIATE
    35.00     		113,500 28,031 0
    C/O JOHN MERCK FUND 31 ST JAMES AVE
    SUITE 888
    BOSTON,MA02116
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    KAREN RUTH HARRIS PROGRAM CONSULTING 124,537
    534 HAWK PINE ROAD
    NORWICH,VT05055
    PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES LLP ACCOUNTING SERVICES 86,534
    500 MAMARONECK AVENUE SUITE 301
    HARRISON,NY10528
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    8,608,706
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    7,220,616
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    19,478
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    15,848,800
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    15,848,800
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    237,732
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    15,611,068
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    780,553
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    780,553
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    40,002
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    40,002
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    740,551
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    740,551
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    740,551
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    11,976,272
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    11,976,272
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    11,976,272
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 9
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2019     		(c)
    2019     		(d)
    2020
    1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7 740,551
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015...... 9,373,815
    b From 2016...... 6,733,636
    c From 2017...... 11,294,132
    d From 2018...... 9,548,249
    e From 2019...... 9,761,852
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 46,711,684
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 11,976,272
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		Click to see attachment0
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount..... 740,551
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 11,235,721
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 57,947,405
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		350,000
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		9,023,815
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		48,573,590
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016.... 6,733,636
    b Excess from 2017.... 11,294,132
    c Excess from 2018.... 9,548,249
    d Excess from 2019.... 9,761,852
    e Excess from 2020.... 11,235,721
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 10
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2020, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 11
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    ACADIA CENTER
    PO BOX 583 8 SUMMER STREET
    ROCKPORT,ME048560583     		  PC TO ADVANCE A BOLD, EFFECTIVE, AND BROAD-REACHING FRAMEWORK TO AGGRESSIVELY PHASE OUT FOSSIL FUELS AND EXPAND CLEAN ENERGY IN NEW ENGLAND IN THIS DECADE. 350,000
    ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT
    2201 WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 303
    ROXBURY,MA02119     		  PC TO WORK TOWARD CLIMATE, TRANSPORTATION, AND ENERGY JUSTICE. 50,000
    BIODIVERSITY FUNDERS GROUPCONSULTATIVE GROUP ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
    PO BOX 29361
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA941290361     		  PC TO SUPPORT THE CLIMATE AND ENERGY FUNDERS GROUP, AND TO WORK WITH THIRD SPACE ACTION LAB TO INTEGRATE RACIAL EQUITY AND INCLUSION. 10,000
    BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
    WAISMAN CENTER 1500 HIGHLAND AVENUE
    MADISON,WI53705     		  PC TO ESTABLISH HIGH-QUALITY STEM CELL LINES FROM PEOPLE WITH FRAGILE X FOR USE IN FUTURE RESEARCH. 60,000
    CENTER FOR AN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY
    PO BOX 422
    HARDWICK,VT05843     		  PC TO DEVELOP NEW AND ADAPTED PROGRAMMING IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 CRISIS, INCLUDING PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND MICRO GRANTS TO FARMERS AND SUPPORTING EIGHT SMALL STORES IN NORTHEASTERN VERMONT TO INCREASE ACCESS TO LOCAL FOOD, AND IMPROVE FINANCIAL STABILITY OVER THE COMING EIGHTEEN MONTHS FOR FARM CONNEX. 50,000
    CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
    2201 BROADWAY SUITE 508
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		  PC TO END TOXIC EXPOSURES TO HORMONE-DISRUPTING CHEMICALS BY PARTNERING WITH PURCHASERS TO MOVE THE MARKET TOWARD FOOD SERVICE WARE FREE OF PFAS AND RECOMMEND MORE SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVES. 40,000
    CENTER FOR LATINO PROGRESSCT PUERTO RICAN FORUM
    95 PARK STREET 2ND FLOOR
    HARTFORD,CT06106     		  PC TO INCREASE GRASSROOTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCATES' ENGAGEMENT IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND CLIMATE INITIATIVE PROCESS IN CONNECTICUT TO ENSURE THAT THE CONCERNS OF OVERBURDENED COMMUNITIES ARE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT. 35,000
    CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS
    110 MARYLAND AVENUE NE SUITE 209
    WASHINGTON,DC20002     		  PC TO CREATE AN EMPOWERED COHORT OF NORTHEAST SUSTAINABLE FARM AND FOOD STAKEHOLDERS ABLE TO INFLUENCE POLICY DEBATES; AND TO BUILD A MORE SUSTAINABLE, EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM IN THE NORTHEAST THROUGH INCREASED STAKEHOLDER ACCESS TO AND UTILIZATION OF FEDERAL PROGRAM RESOURCES, AND FURTHER OPERATIONALIZE THE NATIONAL SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE COALITION'S COMMITMENT TO RACIAL EQUITY WITH A MULTIDAY TRAINING AND FACILITATED FOLLOW-ON SESSIONS FOR THE FULL NATIONAL TEAM. 45,000
    CENTRO PRESENTE
    202 BENNINGTON STREET 202
    BOSTON,MA02128     		  PC TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT. 2,500
    CERES
    99 CHAUNCY STREET 6TH FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02111     		  PC TO DEPLOY BUSINESS AND INVESTOR LEADERS TO DEFEND AND ADVANCE CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY POLICIES IN MASSACHUSETTS AND NEW HAMPSHIRE, AND PROMOTE THE TRANSPORTATION AND CLIMATE INITIATIVE AND THE MEDIUM-HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE AGREEMENT TO ADVANCE REGIONAL CLEAN TRANSPORTATION EFFORTS. 75,000
    CLEAN PRODUCTION ACTION
    1310 BROADWAY SUITE 101
    SOMERVILLE,MA02144     		  PC TO TRANSFORM HOW CORPORATIONS SET MANAGEMENT POLICIES, MANAGE SUPPLY CHAINS, SELECT AND USE CHEMICALS AND MATERIALS, AND PUBLICLY REPORT ON THEIR PROGRESS AWAY FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS, TO HIRE A CONSULTANT WITH EXPERTISE IN THE INVESTMENT FIELD TO HELP DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO RAISE ADDITIONAL REVENUE FROM THAT CONSTITUENCY, AND TO RAISE MARKET DEMAND FOR, AND AVAILABILITY OF, SAFER ALTERNATIVES TO HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS; CULTIVATE CORPORATE AND NGO CAPACITIES TO TRANSFORM CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT; AND DIVERSIFY REVENUE THROUGH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. 290,000
    CLEAN WATER FUND
    1444 EYE STREET NW SUITE 400
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		  PC TO SUPPORT THE STATEWIDE GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN TO STOP EXPANSION OF FOSSIL FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMIT TO AGGRESSIVE ENERGY POLICIES THAT MEET ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CLIMATE GOALS, AND TO ENABLE GREEN JUSTICE COALITION MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MASSACHUSETTS TRANSPORTATION AND CLIMATE INITIATIVE. 125,000
    COMING CLEAN
    28 VERNON STREET SUITE 434
    BRATTLEBORO,VT05301     		  PC TO ORGANIZE PUBLIC AND CORPORATE POLICY CAMPAIGNS TO ELIMINATE CHEMICAL HAZARDS IN PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURING, AND REDUCE EXPOSURE TO CHEMICAL POLLUTION, ESPECIALLY AMONG THE HIGH-RISK, LOW-WEALTH, LARGELY AFRICAN AMERICAN AND LATINO COMMUNITIES THAT ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY SOURCE POLLUTION AND ALSO AT INCREASED RISK OF COVID-19, TO ENSURE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE HEALTH ALLIANCE AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY, TRAINING, AND ACCESS THEY NEED TO BE FULLY ENGAGED IN CRUCIAL POLICY WORK DURING THE PANDEMIC, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, EDUCATE RESIDENTS ABOUT THE HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF TOXIC POLLUTION, COMPEL FEDERAL AND STATE ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES TO ENFORCE HUMAN RIGHTS LAWS, AND ADVOCATE FOR HEALTH SERVICES, RELOCATION, AND POLLUTION REDUCTION TO IMPROVE THE LIVES AND HEALTH OF RESIDENTS IN AND NEAR MOSSVILLE, LOUISIANA. 370,000
    COMMONWEALTH KITCHEN
    196 QUINCY STREET
    DORCHESTER,MA02121     		  PC TO CREATE A RELIABLE SALES CHANNEL FOR LOCALLY SOURCED AND LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD INTO INSTITUTIONS AND PURSUE OTHER PATHS FOR BUILDING A JUST, SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL FOOD ECONOMY. 65,000
    COMMUNITY IN-POWER AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
    910 COLORADO AVENUE
    PORT ARTHUR,TX77642     		  PC TO ORGANIZE, EDUCATE, AND EMPOWER RESIDENTS IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES IN PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST NEIGHBORING CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS, REFINERIES, AND INCINERATOR FACILITIES TO KEEP THEM FROM POLLUTING THE AIR, LAND, AND WATER. 10,000
    COMMUNITY INVOLVED IN SUSTAINING AGRICULTURE
    ONE SUGARLOAF STREET
    SOUTH DEERFIELD,MA01373     		  PC TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO FARM AND FOOD BUSINESSES, CONDUCT FOOD SAFETY AND WORKER SAFETY TRAINING, COLLABORATE TO ENSURE EMERGENCY FOOD PROGRAMS INCLUDE LOCAL FARM PRODUCTS, AND OTHERWISE RESPOND TO THE IMPACTS OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. 20,000
    CONNECTICUT FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
    900 CHAPEL STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06510     		  PC TO ENSURE THAT CONNECTICUT SETS AND ACHIEVES STRONG CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY GOALS, WHILE FIGHTING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY. 85,000
    CONNECTICUT ROUNDTABLE ON CLIMATE AND JOBS INC
    160 COW HILL ROAD
    CLINTON,CT06413     		  PC TO BUILD ALLIANCES AMONG LABOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE CONSTITUENCIES TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE, PROMOTE CLEAN ENERGY, AND SUPPORT RACIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. 30,000
    CONSERVATION LAW FOUNDATION
    62 SUMMER STREET
    BOSTON,MA02110     		  PC TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM ALL SECTORS OF THE ECONOMY. 325,000
    COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
    PO BOX 1051
    NORTHAMPTON,MA010611051     		  PC TO SUPPORT NEW AMERICAN FARMERS AND FOOD BUSINESSES IN MAINE AND THE CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY; AND TO RAISE THE PROFILE OF COOPERATIVE OWNERSHIP IN THE REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM. 30,000
    CROWN O' MAINE DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
    PO BOX 2
    NORTH VASSALBORO,ME04962     		  NC TO PIVOT TO MEET MARKET DEMANDS ARISING FROM THE COVID-19 CRISIS, INCLUDING MAKING WAREHOUSE IMPROVEMENTS THAT MEET FOOD SAFETY AND ORGANIC STANDARDS AND UPDATING AND EXPANDING MARKETING EFFORTS, PARTICULARLY FOR COMS 50 SMALL COBRANDED PRODUCT LINE. 20,000
    DREAM CORPS
    436 14TH STREET SUITE 920
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		  PC TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE POLICIES IN THE TRANSPORTATION CLIMATE INITIATIVE. 50,000
    EARTHJUSTICE
    50 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 500
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111     		  PC TO PRESS THE EPA TO INTERPRET, IMPLEMENT, AND ENFORCE THE CHEMICAL SAFETY ACT IN THE MOST HEALTH-PROTECTIVE MANNER AS THE REVISED LAW ALLOWS. 100,000
    ECOLOGY CENTER
    339 EAST LIBERTY STREET SUITE 300
    ANN ARBOR,MI48104     		  PC TO BUILD, SCALE, AND LEVERAGE COLLABORATIVE CAMPAIGN SCIENCE TO WIN MARKET AND POLICY CHANGES WHICH DRIVE TOXICS CHEMICALS OUT OF OUR ECONOMY, AND TO DEEPEN THE CENTER'S CAPACITY TO CENTER INTERSECTIONAL RACIAL JUSTICE AND EQUITY IN THEIR WORK, AND TO BUILD SOLIDARITY WITH SOCIAL JUSTICE ALLIES. 115,000
    ENERGY ACTION NETWORK
    17 STATE STREET SUITE 205
    MONTPELIER,VT05602     		  PC TO ACHIEVE VERMONTS ENERGY AND CLIMATE COMMITMENTS. 35,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH STRATEGY CENTER
    565 CONGRESS STREET 204
    PORTLAND,ME04101     		  PC TO DEVELOP A SUCCESSION PLAN AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO PREPARE THE ORGANIZATION FOR AN EFFECTIVE TRANSITION WHEN THE FOUNDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RETIRES, AND TO RID THE FOOD SUPPLY OF TOXIC CHEMICALS THAT MIGRATE FROM FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT, FOOD PACKAGING, AND FOOD SERVICE WARE. 190,000
    FAIR FOOD NETWORK
    1250 NORTH MAIN STREET NORTH SUITE
    ANN ARBOR,MI48104     		  PC TO HELP CAPITALIZE THE FAIR FOOD FUND COLLATERAL INITIATIVE TO LEVERAGE CAPITAL IN SUPPORT OF MISSION-ALIGNED FOOD ENTERPRISES IN NEW ENGLAND THAT WILL NEED ADDITIONAL WORKING CAPITAL TO REOPEN OR RESUME THEIR OPERATIONS POST COVID-19. 100,000
    FARM FRESH RHODE ISLAND
    1005 MAIN STREET 1220
    PAWTUCKET,RI02860     		  PC TO ADAPT INTERNAL SYSTEMS IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 CRISIS, INCLUDING PIVOTING A WHOLESALE SYSTEM TO SERVE HOME DELIVERY AND CURBSIDE PICKUP, AND TO PROVIDE INCREASED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW ENGLAND FARMERS AND FOOD PRODUCERS THROUGH CONNECTIONS WITH INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND INSTITUTIONS; AND CREATE GREATER TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND INNOVATION WITHIN THE MARKET MOBILE TEAM. 80,000
    FOOD CONNECTS
    22 BROWNE COURT
    BRATTLEBORO,VT05301     		  PC TO RESPOND TO EXPANDED DEMAND FOR LOCAL/REGIONAL FOOD RESULTING FROM THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY, INCLUDING INCREASING PURCHASE AND SALES STAFF CAPACITY AND EXPANDING COLD STORAGE CAPACITY TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCIES, TO DEVELOP A ROBUST STRATEGIC PLAN TO ASSESS AND GUIDE THE NEXT THREE YEARS OF ORGANIZATIONAL WORK, FORM A LEADERSHIP TEAM, AND DEVELOP A REALISTIC PLAN FOR THAT TEAM TO CONTINUE THIS WORK BEYOND THE INITIAL STRATEGIC PLANNING PHASE, AND TO INCREASE INTER-FOOD HUB TRANSACTIONS AND SALES BY $150,000, WHILE ALSO BUILDING MORE EFFICIENT SYSTEMS AND ENVISIONING THE FUTURE OF NEW ENGLAND FOOD HUB NETWORKS. 106,000
    FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
    324 WELLS STREET
    GREENFIELD,MA01301     		  PC TO SUPPORT THE MASSACHUSETTS FOOD SYSTEM COLLABORATIVE, AND TO REPURPOSE LOCALLY GROWN VEGETABLES ORIGINALLY PROCESS FOR CAFETERIAS FOR EXPANDED RETAIL MARKETS. 85,000
    GEORGE WILEY CENTER
    32 EAST AVENUE
    PAWTUCKET,RI02860     		  PC TO BUILD ORGANIZING CAPACITY TO ENGAGE MEMBERS AND LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF RHODE ISLAND ON ISSUES RELATED TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESS AND CLIMATE JUSTICE. 15,000
    GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY CLIMATE CENTER
    37TH O STREETS NW BOX 571168
    WASHINGTON,DC20057     		  PC TO ESTABLISH A REGIONAL CAP-AND-INVEST PROGRAM TO FUND LOW-CARBON TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPORT STATE EFFORTS TO ELECTRIFY PASSENGER VEHICLES AND TRANSIT FLEETS. 125,000
    GREEN ENERGY CONSUMERS ALLIANCE
    284 AMORY STREET
    JAMAICA PLAIN,MA02130     		  PC TO SUSTAIN ENGAGEMENT IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND CLIMATE INITIATIVE, PROMOTE STATE POLICIES ON VEHICLE ELECTRIFICATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, AND EXPAND CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT IN PURCHASING ELECTRIC VEHICLES. 65,000
    GREENROOTS
    227 MARGINAL STREET SUITE 1
    CHELSEA,MA02150     		  PC TO WORK TOWARD ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND GREATER QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH COLLECTIVE ACTION, UNITY, EDUCATION, AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP IN CHELSEA, BOSTON, AND ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS. 50,000
    HEALTH CARE WITHOUT HARM
    12355 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE SUITE
    680
    RESTON,VA20191     		  PC TO WORK WITH HEALTHY FOOD IN HEALTH CARE HOSPITALS THAT SUPPORT LIVING WAGES, LABOR STANDARDS, AND EQUITY TO RESPOND TO THE PANDEMIC AND CREATE GREATER FOOD SYSTEM RESILIENCE IN ITS WAKE. 70,000
    HEALTHY BUILDING NETWORK
    4911 7TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20011     		  PC TO REDUCE EXPOSURE TO KNOWN HARMFUL CHEMICALS BY DECREASING OR ELIMINATING THEM FROM BUILDING MATERIALS AND OTHER PRODUCTS, AND TO ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF HEALTHY BUILDING PROTOCOLS, AND TO EXPLORE A POTENTIAL MERGER WITH A COMPLEMENTARY ORGANIZATION AND TEST THE MARKET VIABILITY OF A NEW METHODOLOGY TO EXPAND REVENUE STREAMS. 155,000
    INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL SECRETARIAT
    FRSTA LNGGATAN 18
    GTEBORG   SE-413 28
    SW     		  PC TO PUSH THE GLOBAL MARKET TOWARDS SAFER PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS BY INCREASING THE VISIBILITY OF SAFER ALTERNATIVES ON CHEMSECS ONLINE PLATFORM MARKETPLACE, AND BY GETTING BRANDS TO DEMAND CLEAN MATERIAL STREAMS WHEN IT COMES TO RECYCLED MATERIALS AS A PREREQUISITE FOR A FUNCTIONAL CIRCULAR ECONOMY. 60,000
    LENA ENTIN
    127 BLACK BIRCH TRAIL
    FLORENCE,MA01062     		NONE I TO CONFER THE SPARKPLUG AWARD. 50,000
    LOCAL ENTERPRISE ASSISTANCE FUND INC
    386 WESTERN AVENUE
    BOSTON,MA02135     		  PC TO SUPPORT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS DURING THE KEY STARTUP PHASE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS FOOD TRUST PROGRAM LOAN FUND. 50,000
    LOUISIANA BUCKET BRIGADE
    3416 B CANAL STREET
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70119     		  PC TO USE GRASSROOTS ACTION TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS FREE FROM INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION AND TO HASTEN THE TRANSITION FROM FOSSIL FUELS, AND TO SAVE COMMUNITIES IN ST. JAMES PARISH FROM INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION AND EXPOSURE TO TOXIC CHEMICALS. 20,000
    LOUISIANA ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION NETWORK
    162 CROYDON AVENUE PO BOX 66323
    BATON ROUGE,LA70896     		  PC TO USE EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT TO RESOLVE THE UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTAL STRUGGLES PRESENT IN LOUISIANA, AND TO WORK ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND JUSTICE WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY IN ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, WHERE THERE ARE FOUR LARGE CHEMICAL PLANTS WITHIN A FEW MILES OF EACH OTHER. 20,000
    MAINE FARMLAND TRUST
    97 MAIN STREET
    BELFAST,ME04915     		  PC TO HELP MORE MAINE FARMERS SCALE UP FOR THE WHOLESALE MARKET TO HELP SUSTAIN AND GROW THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR IN MAINE, TO CONDUCT A STUDY INTO THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A COMMON LANDS INVESTMENT FUND, AND TO OFFER EMERGENCY GRANTS TO SMALL-SCALE FARMERS AND FOOD PROCESSORS AFFECTED BY THE PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS. 95,000
    MAINE ORGANIC FARMERS AND GARDENERS ASSOCIATION
    294 CROSBY BROOK ROAD PO BOX 170
    UNITY,ME04988     		  PC TO PROVIDE ON-SITE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTING SERVICES TO MAINE FARMERS AND PROCESSORS TO HELP THEM SCALE UP FOR WHOLESALE MARKETS AND TO PROCESS MORE LOCAL PRODUCTS. 30,000
    MAINE PEOPLE'S RESOURCE CENTER
    565 CONGRESS STREET SUITE 200
    PORTLAND,ME041013308     		  PC TO EDUCATE AND MOBILIZE RURAL RESIDENTS, STUDENTS, YOUNG PEOPLE, AND IMMIGRANTS IN MAINE ON ISSUES RELATED TO DEMOCRACY AND THE FRANCHISE. 100,000
    MARIA ELENA LETONA
    101 PRINCETON STREET UNIT 2
    EAST BOSTON,MA02128     		NONE I TO CONFER THE SPARKPLUG AWARD. 45,000
    MIGRANT JUSTICE
    179 S WINOOSKI AVENUE 202
    BURLINGTON,VT05401     		  PC TO SUPPORT VERMONTS IMMIGRANT FARMWORKERS DURING THIS PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY, AND TO ADVOCATE TO ENSURE ALL ESSENTIAL WORKERS IN VERMONTS AGRICULTURAL SECTOR ARE PROTECTED AND SUPPORTED REGARDLESS OF IMMIGRATION STATUS, AND TO TRANSFORM THE DAIRY INDUSTRY THROUGH WORKER-DRIVEN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY THAT COMPELS DAIRY BRANDS TO ENSURE RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN THEIR SUPPLY CHAINS. 85,000
    NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
    11100 WILDLIFE CENTER DRIVE
    RESTON,VA20190     		  PC TO ACHIEVE 30,000 MEGAWATTS OF RESPONSIBLY DEVELOPED OFFSHORE WIND POWER BY 2035, AND A VIBRANT LOCAL WORKFORCE BUILDING AND OPERATING THE NATIONS FIRST OFFSHORE WIND INFRASTRUCTURE. 100,000
    NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL OF MAINE
    3 WADE STREET
    AUGUSTA,ME043306351     		  PC TO ESTABLISH A STATE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN, IMPLEMENT RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICIES, AND SECURE MAINES PARTICIPATION IN THE TRANSPORTATION CLIMATE INITIATIVE AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION POLICIES, AND TO DEVELOP AN OUTREACH PLAN DESIGNED TO DIVERSIFY AND EXPAND NRCM'S MEMBERSHIP TO INCLUDE RURAL COMMUNITIES, YOUNGER ADVOCATES, IMMIGRANTS, AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. 100,000
    NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR MASSACHUSETTS EDUCATION FUND
    15 COURT SQUARE SUITE 345
    BOSTON,MA02108     		  PC TO BUILD AND STRENGTHEN A BASE OF LOW-INCOME AND WORKING CLASS PEOPLE, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND IMMIGRANTS STATEWIDE, AND IN THE FOUR "GATEWAY" CITIES OF LYNN, HOLYOKE, WORCESTER, AND SPRINGFIELD IN PARTICULAR, TO MAKE PROGRESS ON RACIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. 52,500
    NEW ENGLAND CLEAN ENERGY COUNCIL INSTITUTE
    250 SUMMER STREET 5TH FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02210     		  PC TO SET THE COURSE FOR A STRONG AND EQUITABLE DECARBONIZED SOCIETY, WHILE WORKING ON THE GROUND TO ENSURE THAT THE REGIONS ASPIRATIONS RESULT IN DEPLOYMENT OF CLEAN ENERGY RESOURCES. 150,000
    NEW ENGLAND GRASSROOTS ENVIRONMENT FUND
    PO BOX 611
    NEWMARKET,NH03857     		  PC TO ASSUME MANAGEMENT OF THE NEW ENGLAND FOOD SYSTEM RESILIENCE FUND, 603,000
    NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND
    7 WALL STREET
    CONCORD,NH03301     		  PC TO WORK TOWARD SUSTAINABILITY AND SYSTEMS CHANGE FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE FARMERS AND FOOD PRODUCERS THROUGH FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING, EXPANDING MARKET CHANNELS, AND CONNECTING FARMS WITH AGRICULTURAL FINANCIERS. 35,000
    NEW HAMPSHIRE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION
    14 DIXON AVENUE SUITE 202
    CONCORD,NH03301     		  PC TO ADVANCE THE GRANITE STATES TRANSITION TO A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY, AND TO TRAIN BOARD AND STAFF ON DONOR FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING, PROVIDE COACHING FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND PROVIDE TRAINING FOR THE DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS 75,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    1021 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW SUITE
    300
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PC TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP IN PENNSYLVIA TO ADVANCE CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY POLICIES GROUNDED IN EQUITY. 100,000
    NORTHEAST ENERGY EFFICIENCY PARTNERSHIPS INC
    81 HARTWELL AVENUE
    LEXINGTON,MA02421     		  PC TO HELP NORTHEAST STATES REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND CARBON EMISSIONS IN THE BUILDING SECTOR IN ORDER TO MEET THE REGIONS ENERGY, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS, AND TO INSTALL AND TRAIN STAFF ON THE USE OF A NEW SOFTWARE SYSTEM THAT WOULD INTEGRATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM MONITORING FOR SIXTEEN FUNDED PROJECTS ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION. 125,000
    NORTHEAST ORGANIC FARMING ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 697
    RICHMOND,VT05477     		  PC TO SUPPORT THE FARMER EMERGENCY FUND AND RELIEF MILKING PROGRAM, ADVOCATE TO ENSURE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD FOR ALL VERMONTERS DURING THE PANDEMIC, AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP FARMERS FIND NEW MARKETS FOR THEIR PRODUCTS DURING THE CRISIS. 20,000
    NORTHEAST STATES FOR COORDINATED AIR USE MANAGEMENT
    89 SOUTH STREET SUITE 602
    BOSTON,MA02111     		  PC TO CATALYZE, GUIDE, AND SUPPORT STATE ACTION TO ADVANCE TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION OF LIGHT-, MEDIUM-, AND HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY AND ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE, AND TO REBUILD BOTH THE OPERATIONAL SYSTEM FOR THE NESCAUM WEBSITE AS WELL AS DESIGN A NEW VISUAL PRESENTATION FOR THE SITE. 127,000
    PLAN-NE INC
    PO BOX 82
    CUMMINGTON,MA01026     		  PC TO PREVENT UNNEEDED NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT IN NEW ENGLAND. 25,000
    PLUG IN AMERICA
    1270 S ALFRED STREET NO 351268
    LOS ANGELES,CA90035     		  PC TO EXPAND AND ACCELERATE ELECTRIC VEHICLE ADOPTION IN NEW ENGLAND TO A BROAD CROSS-SECTION OF SOCIETY. 50,000
    PRESIDENTSFELLOWS OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY
    401 PARK DRIVE 4TH FLOOR WEST SUITE
    415
    BOSTON,MA02215     		  PC TO MODEL THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF THE TRANSPORTATION CLIMATE INITIATIVE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS LIVING IN NEW YORK CITY, AS PART OF A LARGER STUDY OF ITS BENEFITS REGION-WIDE. 20,000
    RED TOMATO
    50 SIMS AVENUE SUITE 2
    PROVIDENCE,RI02909     		  PC TO FOCUS ON ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TWO KEY PROGRAMS: BYPASS AND THE ECO PROGRAM. 45,000
    REGULATORY ASSISTANCE PROJECT
    50 STATE STREET SUITE 3
    MONTPELIER,VT05602     		  PC TO TRANSFORM NEW ENGLANDS POWER SECTOR WITH STATE AND REGIONAL ELECTRICITY POLICIES THAT ADVANCE CLEAN ENERGY, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, BENEFICIAL ELECTRIFICATION, AND MARKET REFORMS, AND TO HIRE A PROFESSIONAL FACILITATOR TO TRAIN UP TO FOURTEEN SENIOR AND JUNIOR STAFF ON FACILITATION SKILLS. 100,000
    ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY
    1 OLD FERRY ROAD
    BRISTOL,RI02809     		  PC TO ENABLE THE LATINO POLICY INSTITUTE TO STIMULATE PUBLIC POLICY DISCOURSE BY OBJECTIVELY EXAMINING AND COMMUNICATING THE EVOLVING LATINO EXPERIENCE IN RHODE ISLAND. 15,000
    RTI INTERNATIONAL
    3040 E CORNWALLIS ROAD PO BOX 12194
    RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK,NC27709     		  PC TO BUILD THE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A NEWBORN SCREENING PROGRAM IN NORTH CAROLINA THAT INCLUDES FRAGILE X SYNDROME, TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN ACCESSIBLE, MULTIDIMENSIONAL APPROACH TO EDUCATING AND COUNSELING PARENTS WHOSE INFANTS ARE IDENTIFIED WITH A FRAGILE X PREMUTATION, TO DEVELOP AND TEST AN INTERVENTION TO ADDRESS AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFANTS WITH A CONFIRMED DIAGNOSIS OF FRAGILE X SYNDROME AND TO TEST THE FEASIBILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF ZOOM RECRUITMENT FOR EARLY CHECK NEWBORN SCREENING OF FRAGILE X SYNDROME; AND TO INVESTIGATE AND SUPPORT THE INTEGRATION OF EARLY INTERVENTION AND NEWBORN SCREENING. 1,332,000
    SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION
    2101 WEBSTER STREET SUITE 1250
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		  PC TO ACCELERATE ELECTRIC VEHICLE ADOPTION IN THE NORTHEAST. 90,000
    SPRINGFIELD PARTNERS FOR COMMUNITY ACTION
    721 STATE STREET
    SPRINGFIELD,MA01109     		  PC TO ENABLE WORLD FARMERS TO PROVIDE FREE FRESH PRODUCE TO LOW-INCOME SPRINGFIELD FAMILIES. 15,000
    STANFORD UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
    3172 PORTER DRIVE
    PALO ALTO,CA943041212     		  PC TO MEASURE THE LONGER-TERM EFFECTIVENESS OF A TARGETED TWELVE-WEEK BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION FOR CHILDREN WITH FRAGILE X SYNDROME. 198,000
    SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE & FOOD SYSTEMS FUNDERS
    133 EAST DE LA GUERRA 306
    SANTA BARBARA,CA93101     		  PC TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT AND POLICY SUPPORT. 15,000
    THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
    1825 K STREET NW SUITE 1200
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		  PC TO JOIN SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE WITH ADVOCACY TO INFORM AND EMPOWER POLICYMAKERS TO CREATE POLICIES ENSURING NO CHILD IS EXPOSED TO CHEMICALS CONTRIBUTING TO NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, AND TO WORK WITH A CONSULTANT TO BOTH CRAFT A FUNDRAISING STRATEGY FOR TENDR AND FOR THE PROJECT DIRECTOR TO RECEIVE ONGOING SUPPORT IN IMPLEMENTING THAT STRATEGY BY INCORPORATING NEW FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES INTO HER DAY-TO-DAY WORK. 125,000
    THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND
    PO BOX 213
    BEVERLY,MA01915     		  PC TO SUPPORT THE CARROT PROJECT, RHODE ISLAND FOOD POLICY COUNCIL, MASSACHUSETTS FARM TO SCHOOL, FARM TO INSTITUTION NEW ENGLAND, AND HEALTH CARE WITHOUT HARMS HEALTHY FOOD IN HEALTH CARE PROGRAM TO COLLECTIVELY DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING AND WORK TOWARD THE ADVANCEMENT OF RACIAL EQUITY IN THEIR WORK. 542,000
    TIDES CENTER
    PO BOX 2247
    KINGSTON,NY12402     		  PC TO SUPPORT THE NORTHEAST SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE WORKING GROUP. 51,000
    TOXIC-FREE FUTURE
    1421 SE DIVISION STREET
    PORTLAND,OR97202     		  PC TO SUPPORT STATE CHEMICALS POLICY REFORM AND MARKET-BASED ACTIVITIES, AND TO DRIVE HARMFUL CLASSES OF CHEMICALS OUT OF THE MARKETPLACE BY WINNING REGULATION OF SPECIFIC TOXIC CHEMICALS AND CHEMICAL CLASSES AND COMPREHENSIVE CHEMICAL POLICIES BY THE LARGEST RETAILERS. 787,000
    TOXICS ACTION CENTER
    294 WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 500
    BOSTON,MA02108     		  PC TO CLOSE AND REDEVELOP NEW ENGLANDS REMAINING COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTS, PREVENT BUILDOUT OF NATURAL GAS INFRASTRUCTURE, AND MOBILIZE GRASSROOTS SUPPORT FOR CLEAN ENERGY. 100,000
    TRI-STATE TRANSPORTATION CAMPAIGN
    231 WEST 29TH STREET 904
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		  PC TO ELEVATE THE VOICE OF TRANSIT AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCATES TO ENSURE THAT CONNECTICUT AND NEW YORK ENGAGE IN AND COMMIT TO AN EQUITABLE TCI PROGRAM. 70,000
    TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
    722 WEST 168TH STREET 12TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10032     		  PC TO MODEL THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF THE TRANSPORTATION CLIMATE INITIATIVE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS LIVING IN NEW YORK CITY, AS PART OF A LARGER STUDY OF ITS BENEFITS REGION-WIDE. 35,000
    UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS
    2 BRATTLE SQUARE
    CAMBRIDGE,MA022389105     		  PC TO PROMOTE A CAP-AND-INVEST POLICY FOR TRANSPORTATION IN THE NORTHEAST, ACCELERATE THE WIDESPREAD ELECTRIFICATION OF PASSENGER AND HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES, AND FIGHT TO PRESERVE VEHICLE EFFICIENCY AND EMISSIONS STANDARDS AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS. 85,000
    UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
    210 HULLIHEN HALL
    NEWARK,DE19716     		  PC TO FOSTER COLLABORATION WITH THE COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY TO REDUCE OPPOSITION TO OFFSHORE WIND DEVELOPMENT. 30,000
    UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS FOUNDATION
    ONE UNIVERSITY AVENUE
    LOWELL,MA01854     		  PC TO ADVANCE SAFER CHEMISTRY BY IMPLEMENTING A STRATEGIC PLAN WITH A RESEARCH AND STRATEGY INSTITUTE AT UMASS LOWELL, PROVISIONALLY CALLED THE INSTITUTE FOR SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY. 40,000
    UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FOUNDATION
    ELLIOTT ALUMNI CENTER 9 EDGEWOOD
    ROAD
    DURHAM,NH03824     		  PC TO EXPAND AND MOBILIZE THE FOOD SOLUTIONS NEW ENGLAND NETWORK TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THIS HISTORIC MOMENT BY CHANGING THE REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM NARRATIVE AND POLICY LANDSCAPE. 75,000
    VERMONT ENERGY INVESTMENT CORPORATION
    20 WINOOSKI FALLS WAY 5TH FLOOR
    WINOOSKI,VT05404     		  PC TO ACCELERATE DEPLOYMENT OF PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN VERMONT. 50,000
    VERMONT NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL
    9 BAILEY AVENUE
    MONTPELIER,VT05602     		  PC TO ENSURE THAT VERMONT IMPLEMENTS STRONG POLICIES THAT SIGNIFICANTLY AND EQUITABLY REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IN THE STATES TRANSPORTATION, BUILDING, AND POWER SECTORS. 50,000
    VERMONT PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FUND
    141 MAIN STREET SUITE 6
    MONTPELIER,VT05602     		  PC TO ENSURE THAT THE NEWLY ENACTED GLOBAL WARMING SOLUTIONS ACT LIVES UP TO ITS PROMISES, WHILE CONTINUING TO EDUCATE, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE VERMONT VOICES CALLING FOR FURTHER CLIMATE ACTION, AND TO DESIGN AND RUN A VIRTUAL CANVASS IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 CRISIS. 80,000
    VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND
    3 PITKIN COURT SUITE 301E
    MONTPELIER,VT05602     		  PC TO ENSURE THAT ALL NEW ENGLAND RESIDENTS MAINTAIN FOOD SECURITY, TO ENABLE A SMOOTH TRANSITION TO FARM TO PLATE'S NEW DECADE OF OPERATIONS, AND TO ENABLE THE PARTNERS IN THE NEW ENGLAND FOOD SYSTEM PLANNERS' COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE TO INCREASE STAFF CAPACITY.. 307,000
    VIRGINIA ORGANIZING
    PO BOX 1323
    LAUREL,MD20725     		  PC TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT FUNDERS NETWORK AND HEALTHY BABIES BRIGHT FUTURES. 375,000
    VOTE SOLAR
    360 22ND STREET SUITE 730
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		  PC TO MAXIMIZE SOLAR DEPLOYMENT ACROSS NEW ENGLAND TO BUILD A 100 PERCENT CLEAN ENERGY SYSTEM THAT PLACES THE INTERESTS, HEALTH, AND WELLBEING OF PEOPLE AT ITS CENTER. 85,000
    VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT
    1300 EYE STREET NW SUITE 450 EAST
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		  PC TO DEVELOP DATA INFRASTRUCTURE AND TECHNOLOGY THAT WILL ENSURE MORE PEOPLE OF COLOR PARTICIPATE IN ELECTIONS BY MODERNIZING REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, EFFICIENTLY INTEGRATING APPLICANT DATA WITH GET OUT THE VOTE EFFORTS, AND FACILITATING ADVANCED VOTER PROTECTION WORK, AND TO BUILD AND SUPPORT NONPARTISAN VOTER REGISTRATION IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. 550,000
    WEST HARLEM ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION INC
    1854 AMSTERDAM AVENUE 2ND FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10031     		  PC TO REDUCE EXPOSURE FROM TOXIC COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS AMONG WOMEN AND GIRLS OF COLOR, AND TO ADDRESS LONG-STANDING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DISPARITIES DURING COVID-19 BY DRAWING NATIONAL ATTENTION TO THEM AND SHAPING HEALTH CARE AND FINANCIAL RESPONSES, TO UPDATE WE ACT'S WEBSITE, AND TO HIGHLIGHT THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF THE TRANSPORTATION CLIMATE INITIATIVE TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS SPECIFIC TO NEW YORK CITY, AS PART OF A LARGER STUDY OF ITS BENEFITS REGION-WIDE. 115,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 10,928,000
    bApproved for future payment
    RTI INTERNATIONAL
    3040 E CORNWALLIS ROAD PO BOX 12194
    RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK,NC27709     		    TO BUILD THE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A NEWBORN SCREENING PROGRAM IN NORTH CAROLINA THAT INCLUDES FRAGILE X SYNDROME, TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN ACCESSIBLE, MULTIDIMENSIONAL APPROACH TO EDUCATING AND COUNSELING PARENTS WHOSE INFANTS ARE IDENTIFIED WITH A FRAGILE X PREMUTATION, TO DEVELOP AND TEST AN INTERVENTION TO ADDRESS AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFANTS WITH A CONFIRMED DIAGNOSIS OF FRAGILE X SYNDROME AND TO TEST THE FEASIBILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF ZOOM RECRUITMENT FOR EARLY CHECK NEWBORN SCREENING OF FRAGILE X SYNDROME; AND TO INVESTIGATE AND SUPPORT THE INTEGRATION OF EARLY INTERVENTION AND NEWBORN SCREENING. 1,447,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 1,447,000
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 12
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 36,268  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 155,767  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....     14 69,621  
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		525990   18 2,688,276  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aUNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX REFUNDS     		    01 1,000  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 2,950,932 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    2,950,932
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 13
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    Bullet 2021-10-13 Bullet
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    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's nameTHOMAS BLANEY Preparer's Signature   Date2021-10-13 PTIN P00234022
    Firm's name SmallBulletPKF O'CONNOR DAVIES LLP
          		Firm's EIN SmallBullet27-1728945  
    Firm's address SmallBullet500 MAMARONECK AVENUE
     
    HARRISON, NY105281633
    		 Phone no. (914) 381-8900
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