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
2019
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2019, or tax year beginning 01-01-2019 , and ending 12-31-2019
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$20,713,505J 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) 150,000
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 164,866 164,866  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 215,099 215,099  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,453,476
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 8,791,995
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,452,767
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 75,633 32,810  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,059,074 1,865,542  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 382,000 0   382,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 80,000 0   80,000
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 119,150 0   119,150
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 3,985 2,014   1,971
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 33,000 3,000   30,000
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 293,662 80,305   213,357
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 33,916 3,916   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 82,546 0   82,546
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 31,289 2,340   28,949
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 89,316 50,298   39,039
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,148,864 141,873   977,012
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 10,077,130 10,077,130
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 11,225,994 141,873   11,054,142
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -9,166,920
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,723,669
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2019)
Form 990-PF (2019)
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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......... 8,394,948 6,136,787 6,136,787
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) 1,305,021 Click to see attachment597,373 597,373
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 1,272,227 Click to see attachment1,514,318 1,514,318
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 2,068,687 Click to see attachment851,175 851,175
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans............. 84,661 0 0
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 15,030,474 Click to see attachment10,384,789 10,384,789
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,187,225 Click to see attachment1,229,063 Click to see attachment1,229,063
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 29,343,243 20,713,505 20,713,505
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 attachment30,711 Click to see attachment14,532
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 30,711 14,532
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........... 29,312,532 20,698,973
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)..... 29,312,532 20,698,973
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 29,343,243 20,713,505
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
29,312,532
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-9,166,920
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
553,361
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
20,698,973
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
20,698,973
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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 3,651 SH. NANOSTRING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. P    
b SALES OF PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
c 451.159513 SH. SUMMIT PARTNERS SUSTAINABLE OPPORTUNITIES L/S FUND LTD. P    
d 130.91508 SH. SUMMIT PARTNERS SUSTAINABLE OPPORTUNITIES L/S FUND LTD. P    
e MPM CAPITAL FINAL DISTRIBUTION P    
GENERATION IM GLOBAL EQUITY FUND, LLC P    
FARALLON CAPITAL F5 INVESTORS I, LP P    
JMF LIQUIDATING COMPANY LLC P    
WINDSAIL CREDIT FUND, LP P    
GENERATION IM GLOBAL EQUITY FUND, LLC K-1 P    
WINDSAIL CREDIT FUND, LP K-1 P    
JMF LIQUIDATING COMPANY LLC K-1 NET OF UBI 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 93,926   33,115 60,811
b 2,405,939   2,389,419 16,520
c 1,000,000   485,502 514,498
d 300,000   140,880 159,120
e 683     683
3,300,000   3,300,000 0
1,000,289   1,000,289 0
591,197   591,197 0
99,961   99,961 0
      949,643
      3,257
      -251,765
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       60,811
b       16,520
c       514,498
d       159,120
e       683
      0
      0
      0
      0
      949,643
      3,257
      -251,765
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 1,452,767
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
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2018 11,235,136 34,710,645 0.323680
2017 13,706,730 43,598,076 0.314388
2016 9,350,919 52,991,317 0.176461
2015 12,467,733 62,604,320 0.199151
2014 11,408,334 72,109,828 0.158208
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
1.171888
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5.0, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years ......
3
0.234378
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2019 from Part X, line 5......
4
26,084,074
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
6,113,533
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
17,237
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
6,130,770
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
11,054,142
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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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 includes lines 1a and 1b
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check 1 17,237
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% 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 17,237
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 17,237
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2019 estimated tax payments and 2018 overpayment credited to 2019 6a 33,115
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
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 33,115
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 15,878
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2020 estimated taxBullet15,878 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 Instructions
for 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 2019 or the taxable year beginning in 2019? 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 2019, 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 2019?.............
    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 2019, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2019?.............
    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 2019 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 2019.)..................
    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 2019?
    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     		200,000 32,590 0
    C/O THE JOHN MERCK FUND 31 ST JAMES
    AVENUE STE 888
    BOSTON,MA02116
    NANCY STOCKFORD - DIR OF OPERATIONS ASSISTANT TREASURER
    35.00     		182,000 30,790 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
    CHRISTINE JAMES SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE
    35.00     		200,000 32,590 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
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Page 7
    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 134,460
    534 HAWK PINE ROAD
    NORWICH,VT05055
    PRIME BUCHHOLZ & ASSOCIATES INC INVESTMENT ADVISORS 61,572
    273 CORPORATE DRIVE
    PORTSMOUTH,NH03801
    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
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Page 8
    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
    16,660,769
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    9,801,046
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    19,478
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    26,481,293
    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
    26,481,293
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    397,219
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    26,084,074
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,304,204
    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
    1,304,204
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2019 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    17,237
    b
    Income tax for 2019. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
    126
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    17,363
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,286,841
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    5,449
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,292,290
    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
    1,292,290
    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
    11,054,142
    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
    11,054,142
    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
    17,237
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    11,036,905
    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 (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2018     		(c)
    2018     		(d)
    2019
    1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Part XI, line 7 1,292,290
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2019:
    a Enter amount for 2018 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
    a From 2014...... 8,030,048
    b From 2015...... 9,373,815
    c From 2016...... 6,733,636
    d From 2017...... 11,294,132
    e From 2018...... 9,548,249
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 44,979,880
    4Qualifying distributions for 2019 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 11,054,142
    a Applied to 2018, 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 2019 distributable amount..... 1,292,290
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 9,761,852
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2019. 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 54,741,732
    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 2018. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2020 ..........     		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) .......     		150,000
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2014 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		7,880,048
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2020.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		46,711,684
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2015.... 9,373,815
    b Excess from 2016.... 6,733,636
    c Excess from 2017.... 11,294,132
    d Excess from 2018.... 9,548,249
    e Excess from 2019.... 9,761,852
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    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 2019, 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) 2019 (b) 2018 (c) 2017 (d) 2016
             
    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 (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    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     		N/A PC TO HELP ENSURE THE TRANSPORTATION CLIMATE INITIATIVE IS A REGIONAL CAP-AND-INVEST PROGRAM THAT ENSURES GHG AND CO-POLLUTANT REDUCTIONS WHILE INVESTING IN AN EQUITABLE, MODERN, LOW-CARBON TRANSPORTATION FUTURE AND TO ADVANCE REDUCTIONS IN CLIMATE POLLUTION, AND TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS. 360,000
    AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST
    1150 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW SUITE
    600
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		N/A PC TO ACCELERATE THE EXPANSION OF SOLAR FACILITY SITING WHILE PRESERVING NEW ENGLANDS MOST PRODUCTIVE FARM AND FORESTLAND AND STRENGTHENING REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS. 100,000
    AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
    55 W WACKER DRIVE SUITE 1150
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		N/A PC TO HIGHLIGHT THE LONG-TERM HEALTH IMPACTS OF EPAS PROPOSAL TO UNDERMINE THE MERCURY AND AIR TOXICS STANDARDS FOR POWER PLANTS, WORKING WITH HEALTH PARTNERS TO: TRAIN AND DEPLOY TRUSTED HEALTH AND MEDICAL VOICES TO SOUND THE ALARM; CREATE HIGH-VISIBILITY EVENTS TO HIGHLIGHT THE STRONG OPPOSITION FROM THE HEALTH AND MEDICAL COMMUNITY; AND RAISE AWARENESS OF THE "UNCOMMON ALLIES" WHO ARE STRONGLY OPPOSED TO THE CURRENT PROPOSAL. 30,000
    BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
    WAISMAN CENTER 1500 HIGHLAND AVENUE
    MADISON,WI53705     		N/A PC TO ESTABLISH HIGH-QUALITY STEM CELL LINES FROM PEOPLE WITH FRAGILE X FOR USE IN FUTURE RESEARCH. 185,000
    BOARD OF TRUSTEES-LELAND STANFORD UNIVERSITY
    279 CAMPUS DRIVE ROOM 201
    STANFORD,CA94305     		N/A PC TO (1) ACHIEVE A BRAIN-LEVEL UNDERSTANDING OF SYNAPTIC DEFICITS IN FRAGILE X SYNDROME; AND (2) IDENTIFY DRUG COMBINATION THERAPIES TO IMPROVE SYNAPTIC DEFICITS IN FXS. 250,000
    CENTER FOR AN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY
    PO BOX 422
    HARDWICK,VT05843     		N/A PC TO IDENTIFY A TRANSITION PLAN TO KEEP DISTRIBUTION, STORAGE, AND AGGREGATION SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR SMALL FARMS AND VALUE-ADDED PRODUCERS IN VERMONT. 15,000
    CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
    2201 BROADWAY SUITE 508
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		N/A PC TO REDUCE EXPOSURE TO HORMONE-DISRUPTING CHEMICALS BY LEVERAGING THE BUYING POWER OF LARGE PURCHASERS AND PROTECTING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH POLICIES AND PROGRAMS, AND TO HIRE AN EXTERNAL CONSULTANT TO HELP BUILD INTERNAL CAPACITY TO ADD A FEE-FOR-SERVICE COMPONENT TO THE EXISTING PROCUREMENT PROGRAM. 85,000
    CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS
    110 MARYLAND AVENUE NE SUITE 209
    WASHINGTON,DC20002     		N/A PC TO SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENT AND UTILIZE 2018 FARM BILL POLICY WINS IN THE FIELD, AND TO CREATE AN EMPOWERED COHORT OF NORTHEAST SUSTAINABLE FARM AND FOOD STAKEHOLDERS ABLE TO INFLUENCE UPCOMING POLICY DEBATES. 25,000
    CERES
    99 CHAUNCY STREET 6TH FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02111     		N/A PC TO DEPLOY BUSINESS AND INVESTOR LEADERS IN MASSACHUSETTS AND NEW HAMPSHIRE TO DEFEND AND ADVANCE CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY POLICIES AND PROMOTE THE TRANSPORTATION AND CLIMATE INITIATIVE. 75,000
    CLEAN AIR TASK FORCE
    114 STATE STREET 6TH FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02109     		N/A PC TO DEFEND THE US EPA'S MERCURY AND AIR TOXICS STANDARDS AGAINST ACTIVE THREATS FROM THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION AND ITS COAL INDUSTRY ALLIES. 50,000
    CLEAN ENERGY STATES ALLIANCE
    50 STATE STREET SUITE 1
    MONTPELIER,VT05602     		N/A PC TO HELP NEW ENGLAND STATES DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE ENERGY STORAGE POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND REGULATORY REFORMS BY PROVIDING ANALYSIS, INFORMATION-SHARING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. 35,000
    CLEAN PRODUCTION ACTION
    1310 BROADWAY SUITE 101
    SOMERVILLE,MA02144     		N/A PC 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, 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, AND TO DEEPEN AND EXPAND THE USE OF SALESFORCE, CPAS EXISTING CONTACT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE. 322,400
    CLEAN WATER FUND
    1444 EYE STREET NW SUITE 400
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		N/A PC TO SUPPORT A STATEWIDE GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN TO STOP EXPANSION OF FOSSIL FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMIT TO AGGRESSIVE CLEAN ENERGY POLICIES THAT MEET ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CLIMATE GOALS, AND TO ESTABLISH A MEANINGFUL PRICE ON CARBON WITH EQUITABLE INVESTMENTS IN CLEAN ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION FOR MASSACHUSETTS AND POSSIBLY THE NEW ENGLAND REGION. 175,000
    COASTAL ENTERPRISES
    30 FEDERAL STREET
    BRUNSWICK,ME04011     		N/A PC TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS VIA CATALYST FUND INVESTMENTS IN MAINE-BASED VALUE CHAIN BUSINESSES SUCH AS CROWN O MAINE ORGANIC COOPERATIVE AND OTHERS. 75,000
    COMING CLEAN
    28 VERNON STREET SUITE 434
    BRATTLEBORO,VT05301     		N/A PC TO CONDUCT BOTTOM-UP ORGANIZING FOR NEW ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH POLICY OUTCOMES THAT PROTECT COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY THE FOSSIL FUEL AND CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND JUSTICE BURDENS AND INEQUITIES, AND CONTINUE THE RESEARCH AND STRATEGY PROJECT FOCUSED ON BRAND POSITIONING, STRATEGIC PLANNING, RESOURCE DIVERSIFICATION, AND CAPACITY BUILDING. 215,600
    COMMONWEALTH KITCHEN
    196 QUINCY STREET
    DORCHESTER,MA02121     		N/A PC TO CREATE A RELIABLE SALES CHANNEL FOR LOCALLY SOURCED AND LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD INTO INSTITUTIONS AS A MEANS FOR BUILDING A JUST, SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL FOOD ECONOMY, AND TO SUPPORT A STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS. 105,000
    COMMUNITY LABOR UNITED
    8 BEACON STREET 5TH FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02108     		N/A PC TO ENGAGE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND UNION LEADERS IN THE TCI REGION TO ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLE TRANSPORTATION POLICY. 40,000
    CONNECTICUT FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
    900 CHAPEL STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06510     		N/A PC TO ENSURE CONNECTICUT ACHIEVES LONG-TERM CLIMATE GOALS BY INVESTING IN CLEAN DISTRIBUTED ENERGY AND EFFICIENCY, AND ACCELERATING ADOPTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES. 90,000
    CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC
    1049 ASYLUM AVENUE
    HARTFORD,CT06105     		N/A PC TO PROVIDE OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE-BASED REPORTING THAT INCREASES VISIBILITY AND DEEPENS LOCAL AND REGIONAL UNDERSTANDING OF CLEAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE ISSUES IN NEW ENGLAND. 25,000
    CONNECTICUT ROUNDTABLE ON CLIMATE AND JOBS INC
    14 TREMONT STREET
    HARTFORD,CT06015     		N/A PC TO ADVOCATE FOR CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY POLICIES SUPPORTED BY LABOR AND JUSTICE GROUPS. 30,000
    CONSERVATION LAW FOUNDATION
    62 SUMMER STREET
    BOSTON,MA02110     		N/A PC TO DECARBONIZE NEW ENGLANDS ENERGY SYSTEM IN ACCORD WITH CLIMATE IMPERATIVES, AND TO PROVIDE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION TRAINING FOR STAFF. 341,000
    CONSULTATIVE GROUP ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
    PRESIDIO BUILDING 1016 PO BOX 29361
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA941290361     		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE CLIMATE AND ENERGY FUNDERS GROUP. 5,000
    COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
    PO BOX 1051
    NORTHAMPTON,MA010611051     		N/A PC TO ENABLE NEW AMERICAN FARMERS AND FOOD LEADERS TO ACHIEVE GREATER ECONOMIC SECURITY AND OPPORTUNITY BY INCREASING REVENUE FROM WHOLESALE MARKETS, SECURING FUNDING AND FINANCING, AND BECOMING MORE INTEGRATED AND ACTIVE IN THE LOCAL AND REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM. 35,000
    DREAM CORPS
    436 14TH STREET SUITE 920
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		N/A PC TO ENABLE GREEN FOR ALL TO ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLE POLICIES WITHIN THE TRANSPORTATION CLIMATE INITIATIVE. 50,000
    EARTHJUSTICE
    50 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 500
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111     		N/A 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 TO WORK IN COALITION WITH PARTNERS SEEKING TO REDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICES. 90,000
    ECOLOGY CENTER
    339 EAST LIBERTY STREET SUITE 300
    ANN ARBOR,MI48104     		N/A PC TO LEVERAGE PRODUCT TESTING RESULTS TO ELIMINATE TOXIC CHEMICALS FROM CONSUMER GOODS, INCLUDING FOOD AND FOOD PACKAGING, COOKWARE, APPAREL, CHILDRENS PRODUCTS, AND BUILDING PRODUCTS. 75,000
    ENERGY ACTION NETWORK
    17 STATE STREET SUITE 205
    MONTPELIER,VT05602     		N/A PC TO ASSIST VERMONT IN REACHING ITS ENERGY AND CLIMATE COMMITMENTS. 35,000
    ENERGY FOUNDATION
    301 BATTERY STREET 5TH FLOOR
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA941113203     		N/A PC TO ORGANIZE A THIRD NATIONAL ELECTRIC VEHICLES ADVOCATES MEETING IN ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN. 5,000
    ENVIRONMENT AMERICA RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTER
    1543 WAZEE STREET SUITE 410
    DENVER,CO80202     		N/A PC TO BUILD THE POLITICAL WILL TO SECURE COMMITMENTS FOR 100 PERCENT RENEWABLE ENERGY TO MEET ALL OF NEW ENGLANDS ENERGY NEEDS AND SECURE INTERIM POLICY PROGRESS TOWARD THAT GOAL. 50,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH STRATEGY CENTER
    565 CONGRESS STREET 204
    BANGOR,ME04101     		N/A PC TO PHASE OUT DANGEROUS CHEMICALS IN FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS, AND TO ADVANCE STATE POLICIES TO ELIMINATE TOXIC CHEMICALS IN FOOD PACKAGING AS A STEP TOWARD FEDERAL REFORM, AND TO BUILD BRAND RECOGNITION AND MORE EFFECTIVELY MARKET THE ORGANIZATION TO INDIVIDUAL DONORS. 235,000
    FOOD CONNECTS
    22 BROWNE COURT
    BRATTLEBORO,VT05301     		N/A PC TO BETTER SUPPORT NEW ENGLAND FOOD PRODUCERS BY INCREASING INTER-FOOD HUB TRANSACTIONS AND SALES BY $150,000 AND ENVISIONING THE FUTURE OF THE NEW ENGLAND FOOD HUB NETWORK. 60,000
    FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
    24 SOUTH UNION STREET
    PLAINFIELD,MA01070     		N/A PC TO ENABLE THE MASSACHUSETTS FOOD SYSTEM COLLABORATIVE TO WORK TOWARD A MORE EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM FOR THE STATE BY PROMOTING, MONITORING, AND FACILITATING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS LOCAL FOOD ACTION PLAN, AND TO WORK WITH A CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP STRATEGIC AND FUNDRAISING PLANS FOR THE NEXT PHASE OF WORK, AND A SECOND CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP AN EQUITY FRAMEWORK. 80,000
    GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY CLIMATE CENTER
    37TH O STREETS NW BOX 571168
    WASHINGTON,DC20057     		N/A PC TO SUPPORT STATE EFFORTS TO ELECTRIFY PASSENGER VEHICLES AND TRANSIT FLEETS, AND ESTABLISH A REGIONAL CAP-AND-INVEST PROGRAM TO FUND LOW-CARBON TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE. 125,000
    GREEN ENERGY CONSUMERS ALLIANCE
    284 AMORY STREET
    JAMAICA PLAIN,MA02130     		N/A PC TO IMPROVE STATE POLICY FOR VEHICLE AND THERMAL ELECTRIFICATION, AND TO CREATE A DEVELOPMENT PLAN, TOOLS, AND TRAINING FOR STAFF AND BOARD. 80,000
    HEALTH CARE WITHOUT HARM
    12355 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE SUITE
    680
    RESTON,VA20191     		N/A PC TO LAUNCH A PROCESSORS COLLECTIVE TO EXPAND THE SCALE AND REACH OF REGIONAL FOOD PROCESSORS THAT SOURCE LOCALLY AND PROVIDE THE $15 MINIMUM WAGE, THEREBY PROVIDING A PIECE OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THE NEW ENGLAND FOOD VISION, AND TO DEVELOP AN ANCHOR STRATEGY NARRATIVE FOR THE NEW ENGLAND HEALTHY FOOD IN HEALTH CARE PROGRAM. 107,000
    HEALTHY BUILDING NETWORK
    1710 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW 4TH
    FLOOR
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		N/A PC TO REDUCE EXPOSURE TO KNOWN HARMFUL CHEMICALS BY DECREASING OR ELIMINATING THEM FROM BUILDING PRODUCTS, AND ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF HEALTHY BUILDING PROTOCOLS. 115,000
    INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL SECRETARIAT
    FORSTA LANGGATAN 18
    GOTEBORG   SE-413 28
    SW     		N/A PC TO MOVE THE GLOBAL MARKET TOWARD SAFER PRODUCTS BY ENSURING THAT THE MARKETPLACE PLATFORM BECOMES THE PREMIER MEETING SPACE FOR BUYERS AND SELLERS OF SAFER CHEMICALS, AND TO CREATE A BUSINESS PLAN FOR CHEMSEC TOOLS. 95,000
    KITCHEN TABLE CAMPAIGNS
    641 S STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		N/A PC TO ENABLE SAFER CHEMICALS, HEALTHY FAMILIES TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT FEDERAL CHEMICALS POLICY AND TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT OF THE LARGEST RETAILERS IN THE UNITED STATES. 350,000
    LAND FOR GOOD
    PO BOX 625
    KEENE,NH03431     		N/A PC TO IMPROVE FARMLAND ACCESS AND TRANSFER FOR BEGINNING AND ESTABLISHED FARMERS IN NEW ENGLAND. 30,000
    LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
    PO BOX 10369
    PITTSBURGH,PA15234     		N/A PC TO INCREASE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND SECURE A SUSTAINABLE FUNDING STREAM FOR THE HEALTHY CHILDREN PROJECT. 7,000
    MAINE CONSERVATION ALLIANCE
    295 WATER STREET SUITE 9
    AUGUSTA,ME04330     		N/A PC TO LEAD MAINE'S ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES COALITION IN ADVANCING A SET OF BOLD, BIPARTISAN CLIMATE, CONSERVATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH POLICY PRIORITIES OVER THE NEXT YEAR THAT WILL GET MAINE ON THE PATH TO 100 PERCENT CLEAN ENERGY, REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS, ENSURE FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS ARE FREE FROM HORMONE-DISRUPTING SUBSTANCES, AND INVEST IN PUBLIC LANDS AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS. 50,000
    MAINE FARMLAND TRUST
    97 MAIN STREET
    BELFAST,ME04915     		N/A PC TO HELP MORE FARMERS SCALE UP FOR THE WHOLESALE MARKET, THEREBY HELPING TO EXPAND LOCAL AND REGIONAL MARKETS AND THE FARMING SECTOR IN MAINE. 40,000
    MAINE ORGANIC FARMERS AND GARDENERS ASSOCIATION
    294 CROSBY BROOK ROAD PO BOX 170
    UNITY,ME04988     		N/A PC TO ENSURE THAT MAINE FARMERS AND FOOD PRODUCERS ARE ABLE TO RAMP UP PRODUCTION, PARTICULARLY IN AROOSTOOK COUNTY, AS DEMAND INCREASES FOR HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE, AND ORGANIC FOOD THROUGHOUT THE REGION, AND TO LAUNCH A FEDERAL CREDIT UNION FOR FARMS AND FOOD PRODUCERS IN MAINE. 180,000
    MERCK FAMILY FUND
    PO BOX 870245
    MILTON VILLAGE,MA02187     		N/A PF TO PRODUCE A STUDY OF MASS TRANSIT COSTS IN THE UNITED STATES. 10,000
    METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL
    60 TEMPLE PLACE 6TH FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02111     		N/A GOV TO ENHANCE MUNICIPAL SUPPORT FOR THE TRANSPORTATION CLIMATE INITIATIVE ACROSS NEW ENGLAND AND THE MID-ATLANTIC. 50,000
    MIGRANT JUSTICE
    179 S WINOOSKI AVENUE 202
    BURLINGTON,VT05401     		N/A PC TO TRANSFORM THE DAIRY INDUSTRY THROUGH WORKER-DRIVEN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY THAT COMPELS DAIRY BRANDS TO ENSURE RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN THEIR SUPPLY CHAINS, AND TO INCREASE THE MILK WITH DIGNITY PROGRAMS CAPACITY TO REACH MORE FARM WORKERS, DEVELOP STRONGER COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, AND SECURELY MANAGE AND USE CRITICAL PROGRAM DATA. 90,000
    NATIONAL CAUCUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATORS
    1228 1/2 31ST STREET NW SUITE 110
    WASHINGTON,DC20007     		N/A PC TO BRING NORTHEAST STATE LEGISLATORS TOGETHER TO RAISE AWARENESS, BUILD SUPPORT, AND FOSTER REGIONAL COLLABORATION IN SUPPORT OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND CLIMATE INITIATIVE. 40,000
    NATIONAL CONSUMER LAW CENTER
    7 WINTHROP SQUARE
    BOSTON,MA021101245     		N/A PC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND CLIMATE INITIATIVE, MAKING SURE THAT TCI PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED AND ADMINISTERED IN AN EQUITABLE MANNER, PARTICULARLY WHERE REVENUES COLLECTED BY STATES WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS TO SERVE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES. 15,000
    NATIONAL FAMILY FARM COALITION
    110 MARYLAND AVENUE NE SUITE 307
    WASHINGTON,DC20002     		N/A PC TO MOUNT A FORUM IN NOVEMBER 2019 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE THAT WILL RAISE AWARENESS AROUND FAMILY FARMING, FISHING, RANCHING, FOOD CHAIN WORKER, AND FOOD ACCESS ISSUES BY LEVERAGING THE NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY'S CIVIC PROFILE. 50,000
    NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
    11100 WILDLIFE CENTER DRIVE
    RESTON,VA20190     		N/A PC TO ENSURE THAT 20,000 MEGAWATTS OF RESPONSIBLY DEVELOPED OFFSHORE WIND POWER COMES ONLINE IN NEW ENGLAND BY 2035, AND THAT THE NATIONS FIRST OFFSHORE WIND INFRASTRUCTURE IS BUILT AND OPERATED BY A VIBRANT LOCAL WORKFORCE. 100,000
    NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL OF MAINE
    3 WADE STREET
    AUGUSTA,ME043306351     		N/A PC TO EXPAND SUPPORT FOR AND INVESTMENTS IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY, RENEWABLE ENERGY, CLEAN TRANSPORTATION, AND CLIMATE ACTION IN MAINE. 75,000
    NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL
    40 WEST 20TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		N/A PC TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE TO TOXIC CHEMICALS BY FIGHTING TO ENSURE THAT SCIENCE-BASED, HEALTH-PROTECTIVE POLICIES FOR ALL CHEMICALS ARE PUT IN PLACE. 50,000
    NEW ENGLAND CLEAN ENERGY COUNCIL INSTITUTE
    250 SUMMER STREET 5TH FLOOR
    BOSTON,ME02210     		N/A PC TO ADVANCE GROWTH OF THE CLEAN ENERGY SECTOR AND PROMOTE CLEAN ENERGY POLICIES ACROSS NEW ENGLAND AND NEW YORK, AND TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT A CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING PLAN. 180,000
    NEW ENGLAND GRASSROOTS ENVIRONMENT FUND
    PO BOX 611
    NEWMARKET,NH03857     		N/A PC TO EXPAND FUNDING OF GRASSROOTS GROUPS IN MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES, EDUCATE FUNDING PARTNERS AND DONORS ABOUT HOW AND WHY TO CENTER THEIR INVESTMENTS ON EQUITY AND JUST TRANSITION, HELP MORE TRADITIONAL FUNDERS BECOME COMFORTABLE WITH PARTICIPATORY GRANTMAKING PROCESSES, AND SUPPORT THE SEED, GROW, AND YOUNG LEADER WORK. 100,000
    NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND
    7 WALL STREET
    CONCORD,NH03301     		N/A 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. 30,000
    NEW HAMPSHIRE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION
    14 DIXON AVENUE SUITE 202
    CONCORD,NH03301     		N/A PC TO PROTECT AND EXPAND CLEAN ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY POLICIES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, AND TO PROVIDE STAFF AND BOARD TRAINING ON DIGITAL MARKETING, FUNDRAISING, AND ENERGY TRENDS. 74,000
    NORTHEAST ENERGY EFFICIENCY PARTNERSHIPS
    81 HARTWELL AVENUE
    LEXINGTON,MA02421     		N/A PC TO HELP NEW ENGLAND STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ESTABLISH, EXPAND, AND IMPLEMENT STRONG POLICIES TO ACHIEVE COST-EFFECTIVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND DECARBONIZATION IN THE BUILDING SECTOR. 100,000
    NORTHEAST ORGANIC FARMING ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 697
    RICHMOND,VT05477     		N/A PC TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES, MATERIALS, AND TRAININGS TO BETTER FACILITATE SUSTAINABLE TRADE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN VERMONTS FARMERS AND WHOLESALE/INSTITUTIONAL BUYERS AND TO ENABLE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN. 45,000
    NORTHEAST STATES FOR COORDINATED AIR USE MANAGEMENT
    89 SOUTH STREET SUITE 602
    BOSTON,MA02111     		N/A PC TO WORK WITH NORTHEAST STATES, CHARGING COMPANIES, AUTO MANUFACTURERS, AND DEALERS TO ACCELERATE DEPLOYMENT OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE NORTHEAST. 100,000
    OREGON ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
    222 NW DAVIS STREET SUITE 309
    PORTLAND,OR97209     		N/A PC TO SECURE STRONG IMPLEMENTATION OF OREGONS TOXIC-FREE KIDS ACT AND ESTABLISH THE NATIONS MOST FORWARD-LOOKING STATE HEALTHY PURCHASING PROGRAM. 35,000
    PARTNERSHIP PROJECT
    PO BOX 65826
    WASHINGTON,DC20035     		N/A PC TO DEFEND THE FEDERAL CLEAN CARS STANDARD AND STATE AUTHORITY TO ACHIEVE HIGHER GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS STANDARDS. 95,000
    PIPE LINE AWARENESS NETWORK FOR THE NORTHEAST INC
    PO BOX 82
    CUMMINGTON,MA01026     		N/A PC TO PREVENT UNNEEDED NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT IN NEW ENGLAND. 25,000
    PLUG IN AMERICA
    6380 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD SUITE 1000
    LOS ANGELES,CA90048     		N/A PC TO ACCELERATE ADOPTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN NEW ENGLAND STATES THROUGH EXPANDED ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAMS WITH UTILITIES, STRONG STATE POLICIES, AND EXPANDED WORKPLACE CHARGING, AND TO DEVELOP A MAJOR DONOR PROGRAM. 110,000
    RED TOMATO
    76 EVERETT SKINNER ROAD
    PLAINVILLE,MA02762     		N/A PC TO RESTORE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL STABILITY BY RESETTING RED TOMATO'S STRATEGIC PLAN IN TIGHT ALIGNMENT WITH A STAFFING AND WORKFORCE PLAN, RELOCATING OFFICES, AND SUPPORTING A LEADERSHIP TRANSITION WITH TRAINING AND COACHING, AND TO HIRE A CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP AN OPPORTUNITY ASSESSMENT AND BUSINESS PLAN. 77,500
    REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    710 WESTWOOD PLAZA ROOM A-145
    LOS ANGELES,CA90095     		N/A PC TO SUPPORT RESEARCH IN FRAGILE X SYNDROME BY PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR CARLOS PORTERA-CAILLIAU. 250,000
    REGULATORY ASSISTANCE PROJECT
    50 STATE STREET SUITE 3
    MONTPELIER,VT05602     		N/A PC TO TRANSFORM NEW ENGLANDS POWER SECTOR WITH POLICIES THAT ADVANCE CLEAN ENERGY BY EDUCATING AND ADVISING PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSIONERS, STATE AGENCIES, REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS, AND ADVOCATES. 90,000
    ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND
    475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE SUITE 900
    NEW YORK,NY10115     		N/A PC TO PREVENT THE BUILDOUT OF DOMESTIC OIL, GAS, PETROCHEMICAL, AND PLASTICS INFRASTRUCTURE, FOCUSED ON OHIO VALLEY/APPALACHIA. 75,000
    RTI INTERNATIONAL
    3040 E CORNWALLIS ROAD PO BOX 12194
    RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK,NC27709     		N/A PC TO EXPLORE ESTABLISHMENT OF A VIRTUAL INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES, 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, AND TO DEVELOP AND TEST AN INTERVENTION TO ADDRESS AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFANTS WITH A CONFIRMED DIAGNOSIS OF FRAGILE X SYNDROME. 1,052,130
    SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION
    235 MONTGOMERY STREET SUITE 760
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104     		N/A PC TO LEVERAGE LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERSHIP IN CONNECTICUT AND MASSACHUSETTS TO ADVANCE CLEAN ENERGY POLICIES AND INVEST IN CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS. 75,000
    SAND COUNTY FOUNDATION
    131 W WILSON STREET SUITE 610
    MADISON,WI53707     		N/A PC TO RECOGNIZE FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND FORESTERS FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION ON PRODUCTIVE AGRICULTURAL LAND IN NEW ENGLAND. 15,000
    SHELBURNE FARMS
    1611 HARBOR ROAD
    SHELBURNE,VT05482     		N/A PC TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SCHOOLS IN THE NORTHEAST ADOPTING AND SUSTAINING FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMMING OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS BY ENCOURAGING SUPPORTIVE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL POLICY. 45,000
    SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION
    2101 WEBSTER STREET SUITE 1250
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		N/A PC TO ACCELERATE ELECTRIC VEHICLE ADOPTION IN THE NORTHEAST. 90,000
    SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS FUNDERS
    601 E ARRELLAGA STREET SUITE 101
    SANTA BARBARA,CA93103     		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS FUNDERS. 7,500
    THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
    1825 K STREET NW SUITE 1200
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		N/A PC TO ENABLE PROJECT TENDR TO JOIN SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE WITH ADVOCACY TO INFORM AND EMPOWER CHANGE MAKERS TO CREATE POLICIES ENSURING NO CHILD IS EXPOSED TO CHEMICALS CONTRIBUTING TO NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS. 100,000
    THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND
    89 SOUTH STREET 7TH FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02111     		N/A PC TO ENABLE REAL FOOD GENERATION TO CONVINCE THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY TO SOURCE REGIONAL AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD; TO ENABLE FARM TO INSTITUTION NEW ENGLAND TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS TO OPEN INSTITUTIONAL MARKETS TO REGIONAL FARMERS AND FOOD PRODUCERS, TO ENABLE RHODE ISLAND FOOD POLICY COUNCIL TO GROW NEW LOCAL FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS FOR INSTITUTIONS IN RHODE ISLAND AND TRACK AND COMMUNICATE ABOUT PROGRESS TOWARD KEY METRICS OUTLINED IN THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD STRATEGY, TO ENABLE THE CARROT PROJECT TO PROGRESS FROM INITIAL VISIONING AND PLANNING TO COLLABORATIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW BUSINESS MODEL FOR THE BLUEPRINT; AND TO ENABLE MASSACHUSETTS FARM TO SCHOOL TO EXPAND LOCAL FOOD PURCHASING AND EDUCATION AT SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT MASSACHUSETTS BY SUPPORTING POLICY AT THE STATE, MUNICIPAL, AND SCHOOL LEVELS. 423,000
    TIDES CENTER
    PO BOX 2247
    KINGSTON,NY12402     		N/A PC TO SUPPORT FOOD SYSTEMS PRACTITIONERS IN BECOMING MORE EFFECTIVE POLICY ADVOCATES AND BUILDING THEIR COMPETENCY TO FURTHER EQUITY AND RACIAL JUSTICE IN THE NORTHEAST FOOD SYSTEM, UPDATE NESAWG'S 2010 PAPER, IT TAKES A REGION: EXPLORING A REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS APPROACH, AND INCREASE NESAWGS EFFECTIVENESS AND FOCUS BY INVESTING IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR STAFF, AND CLARIFY NESAWGS FOCUS AND PURPOSE BY DEVELOPING THE ORGANIZATIONS THEORY OF CHANGE. 60,000
    TIM STORROW
    C/O CASTANEA FOUNDATION 100 STATE
    STREET 510
    MONTPELIER,VT05602     		NONE   FRANK HATCH AWARD FOR ENLIGHTENED PUBLIC SERVICE IN RECOGNITION OF BEING A "SPARKPLUG FOR VERMONT'S WORKING LANDSCAPE" 50,000
    TOXIC-FREE FUTURE
    4649 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE NORTH SUITE
    540
    SEATTLE,WA98103     		N/A PC TO ENSURE STRONG IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEW SAFER PRODUCTS FOR WASHINGTON ACT, AS WELL AS THE STATES TWO PFAS POLICIES THAT FOCUS ON FOOD PACKAGING AND FIREFIGHTING FOAM, TO CLARIFY AND EXPAND SAFER STATES COMMUNICATIONS CAPACITY AND SOLIDIFY THEIR BRAND NATIONALLY, AND TO SUPPORT SAFER STATES CORE STATE POLICY REFORM AND MARKET-BASED ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO DISTRIBUTE TO STATE COALITIONS WORKING ON SAFER CHEMICALS POLICY. 500,000
    TOXICS ACTION CENTER
    294 WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 500
    BOSTON,MA02108     		N/A PC TO CLOSE NEW ENGLANDS REMAINING COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTS, SECURE APPROPRIATE REDEVELOPMENT OF SITES, PREVENT OVERBUILDING OF NATURAL GAS, AND MOBILIZE GRASSROOTS SUPPORT FOR CLEAN ENERGY, AND TO IMPLEMENT THE ORGANIZATIONAL REBRANDING. 130,000
    TRI-STATE TRANSPORTATION CAMPAIGN
    305 WEST 31ST SREE 805
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A PC TO BRING THE VOICE OF TRANSIT ADVOCATES TO ENSURE THAT CONNECTICUT ENGAGES IN AND IS ULTIMATELY A FORMAL SIGNATORY TO THE TRANSPORTATION AND CLIMATE INITIATIVE. 35,000
    TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
    722 WEST 168TH STREET 12TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10032     		N/A PC TO ENABLE THE COLUMBIA CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSESS THE COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS TO CHILDRENS HEALTH FROM POLICY CHANGES TO BE PROPOSED UNDER THE TRANSPORTATION CLIMATE INITIATIVE. 75,000
    UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS
    2 BRATTLE SQUARE
    CAMBRIDGE,MA022389105     		N/A   TO PROMOTE A NORTHEAST CAP-AND-INVEST POLICY FOR TRANSPORTATION THAT CAN SERVE AS A MODEL FOR OTHER REGIONS, AND ADVANCE VEHICLE ELECTRIFICATION WHILE REDUCING INEQUITABLE EXPOSURE TO POLLUTION FROM TRANSPORTATION. 75,000
    UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION
    ONE UNIVERSITY AVENUE
    LOWELL,MA01854     		N/A PC TO: (1) BUILD ON THE GREEN CHEMISTRY & COMMERCE COUNCILS (GC3) SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM PLATFORM AND REPUTATION TO GROW, STRENGTHEN, AND INSTITUTIONALIZE KEY GC3 PROGRAMS AND THEIR INTERCONNECTIONS; AND (2) TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS, BEGIN TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN, AND INITIATE THE PROCESS OF TRANSITIONING TO AN INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION. 45,000
    UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FOUNDATION
    ELLIOTT ALUMNI CENTER 9 EDGEWOOD
    ROAD
    DURHAM,NH03824     		N/A PC TO IMPLEMENT KEY PROJECTS RELATED TO FOOD SOLUTIONS NEW ENGLAND'S THREE CORE STRATEGIES, BUILD NETWORK LEADERSHIP, AND FURTHER RACIAL EQUITY IN NEW ENGLAND'S FOOD SYSTEM, AND TO ENGAGE TWO CONSULTANTS TO DEVELOP AND LAUNCH A REVENUE STRATEGY AND FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN THAT WILL DEFINE AND GENERATE THE REVENUE REQUIRED TO ENSURE THAT FOOD SOLUTIONS NEW ENGLAND HAS THE IMPACT THAT IT NEEDS OVER THE NEXT DECADE. 135,000
    VERMONT ENERGY INVESTMENT CORPORATION
    128 LAKESIDE AVENUE
    BURLINGTON,VT05401     		N/A PC TO ACCELERATE DEPLOYMENT OF PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN VERMONT. 75,000
    VERMONT NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL
    9 BAILEY AVENUE
    MONTPELIER,VT05602     		N/A PC TO ENSURE THAT VERMONT IMPLEMENTS POLICIES THAT SIGNIFICANTLY AND EQUITABLY REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM THE STATES TRANSPORTATION SECTOR THROUGH THE TRANSPORTATION CLIMATE INITIATIVE, AND LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR COMPLEMENTARY POLICIES THAT PROVIDE CLEAN TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR VERMONTERS. 40,000
    VERMONT PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FUND
    141 MAIN STREET SUITE 6
    MONTPELIER,VT05602     		N/A PC TO ADVANCE BOLD CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY POLICIES FOR VERMONT, INCLUDING 100 PERCENT RENEWABLE ENERGY, MANDATORY GHG EMISSION TARGETS, EXPANDED EFFICIENCY, AND ELECTRIFICATION OF HEATING AND TRANSPORTATION, AND TO CONDUCT A STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS. 80,000
    VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND
    3 PITKIN COURT SUITE 301E
    MONTPELIER,VT05602     		N/A PC TO SUPPORT THE VERMONT FARM TO PLATE NETWORK AND TO SUPPORT THE NEW ENGLAND STATES' FOOD SYSTEM PLANNING COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE. 125,000
    VIRGINIA ORGANIZING
    817 SILVER SPRING AVENUE SUITE 110
    SILVER SPRING,MD20910     		N/A PC TO PAY FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT FUNDERS NETWORK FOR 2019, TO SUPPORT THE HEFN FORWARD CAMPAIGN, AND TO EMBED HEALTHY BABIES BRIGHT FUTURES CONTENT AND STRATEGIES INTO ORGANIZATIONS POSITIONED TO EXPONENTIALLY INCREASE THE IMPACT OF HBBFS GOAL TO LOWER BABIES EXPOSURES TO NEUROTOXIC CHEMICALS. 325,000
    VOTE SOLAR
    360 22ND STREET SUITE 730
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		N/A PC TO MAXIMIZE SOLAR DEPLOYMENT ACROSS NEW ENGLAND IN ORDER TO DELIVER NEAR-TERM CARBON BENEFITS AND BUILD LONG-TERM POLITICAL WILL FOR A 100 PERCENT CLEAN ENERGY SYSTEM. 75,000
    WEST HARLEM ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION INC
    1854 AMSTERDAM AVENUE 2ND FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10031     		N/A PC TO REDUCE EXPOSURE TO PFAS, ESPECIALLY AMONG LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. 50,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 10,077,130
    bApproved for future payment
    BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
    WAISMAN CENTER 1500 HIGHLAND AVENUE
    MADISON,WI53705     		N/A PC TO ESTABLISH HIGH-QUALITY STEM CELL LINES FROM PEOPLE WITH FRAGILE X FOR USE IN FUTURE RESEARCH. 60,000
    RTI INTERNATIONAL
    3040 E CORNWALLIS ROAD PO BOX 12194
    RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK,NC27709     		N/A 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, AND TO DEVELOP AND TEST AN INTERVENTION TO ADDRESS AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFANTS WITH A CONFIRMED DIAGNOSIS OF FRAGILE X SYNDROME. THE TOTAL ACTUALLY REPRESENTS THREE DIFFERENT GRANTS WITH PAYMENTS OF $250,000, $250,000, AND $400,000 IN 2020 *AND* 2021. 1,800,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 1,860,000
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    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 ...........     		    14 164,866  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 215,099  
    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 32,810  
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		525990 709 18 1,452,767  
    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 37,374  
    bGRANT REFUNDS     01 5,449  
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 709 1,908,365 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    1,909,074
    (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 (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    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
    Sign Here
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