Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2025
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2025, or tax year beginning 01 - 01 2025, and ending 12 - 31, 20 25
Name of foundation
THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address) PO BOX 269
  Room/suite
City or town
WALES
State or province
MA
Country  
ZIP or foreign postal code
01081
A Employer identification number

13-2041622
B Telephone number (see instructions)

4132679654
C
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here.............
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
E
H Check type of organization:
F
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)$64,645,833J Accounting method:
 
(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) 62,342
2 Check .................
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,154,378 1,154,378  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,717,982
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 8,141,756
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,177,054
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
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,375 0  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,938,077 2,331,432  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 147,931 0   147,931
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 824,286 0   824,286
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 103,980 0   103,980
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
21,413 0   21,413
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
73,891 0   73,891
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
358,090 315,641   42,449
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
249,990 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 115,269 0  
20 Occupancy.............. 152,286 0   0
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 15,019 0   15,019
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
218,983 0   235,180
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 2,281,138 315,641   1,464,149
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 167,500 167,500
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 ................ 2,448,638 315,641   1,631,649
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 489,439
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,015,791
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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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............. 467,437 523,353 523,353
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts        
4 Pledges receivable  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts        
5 Grants receivable................. 500,000    
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) 465,000
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts 0 0 465,000 465,000
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 174,069 62,534 62,534
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 30,861,134 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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36,464,794 		36,464,794
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 12,448,825 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
14,609,668 		14,609,668
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 4,272,611 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,760,405 		1,760,405
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis 13,085,133
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) 2,325,054 11,024,372 10,760,079 10,760,079
15 Other assets (describe )      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 59,748,448 64,645,833 64,645,833
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 91,480 106,727
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 ) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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0 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
163,443
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 91,480 270,170
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 58,561,697 63,714,162
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............ 1,095,271 661,501
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
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)..... 59,656,968 64,375,663
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 59,748,448 64,645,833
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
59,656,968
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
489,439
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
4,729,256
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
64,875,663
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
500,000
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, line 29, column (b) ..
6
64,375,663
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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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 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
b
c
d
e
(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 7,301,756   6,124,702 1,177,054
b
c
d
e
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       1,177,054
b
c
d
e
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 1,177,054
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
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 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) 1 28,019
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) 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 28,019
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 28,019
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2025 estimated tax payments and 2024 overpayment credited to 2025 6a 31,360
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 31,360
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed....... 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid... 10 3,341
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2026 estimated tax0 Refunded 11 3,341
For Refunded amount, also complete and attach Form 8050. See instructions.
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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Part VI-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. $ 0(2) On foundation managers.$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.$ 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
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
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:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet 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 XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
MA, PA
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 2025 or the taxable year beginning in 2025? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
Yes
 
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
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 addressWWW.NORCROSSWILDLIFE.ORG
14
The books are in care ofED HOOD Telephone no. (413) 245-1264

Located at30 PECK ROADWALESMA ZIP+401081
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2025, 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
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Form 990-PF (2025)
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Part VI-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? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
Yes
 
(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)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(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.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
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
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........
d
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 2025? .............
1d
 
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 2025, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2025?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years 20, 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.
20, 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? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2025 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 Form 4720, Schedule C, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2025.).....................
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 2025? ..
4b
 
No
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Form 990-PF (2025)
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Part VI-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))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
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
Yes
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........
d
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? .................
5d
Yes
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
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?
7a
 
No
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? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
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
ANDREW FISK CHAIR
1.00 		0 0 0
30 PECK RD
WALES,MA01081
HELEN EICHMANN VP
1.00 		0 0 0
30 PECK RD
WALES,MA01081
EMMA SABITI TREASURER
1.00 		0 0 0
30 PECK RD
WALES,MA01081
ELIZABETH WROBLICKA SECRETARY
1.00 		0 0 0
30 PECK RD
WALES,MA01081
VEENA RAMANI DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
30 PECK RD
WALES,MA01081
JESSE BELLEMARE DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
30 PECK RD
WALES,MA01081
WILLIAM LABICH DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
30 PECK RD
WALES,MA01081
LUCAS MCDIARMID DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
30 PECK RD
WALES,MA01081
JOAN MILLAM DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
30 PECK RD
WALES,MA01081
TAMIKO MCARTHUR DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
30 PECK RD
WALES,MA01081
TANNER STEEVES DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
30 PECK RD
WALES,MA01081
JENNIFER SULLO DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
30 PECK RD
WALES,MA01081
BRIDGET WARD DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
30 PECK RD
WALES,MA01081
JAMES E HOOD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
40.00 		153,379 37,096 0
30 PECK RD
WALES,MA01081
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
DANIEL J WILDER DIRECTOR OF APPLIED
37.50 		93,958 32,447 0
30 PECK RD
WALES,MA01081
WILLIAM KIERKLA JR DIRECTOR OF FACILITI
37.50 		74,625 29,628 0
30 PECK RD
WALES,MA01081
DENISE GUGLIOTTI DIRECTOR OF ADMINIST
37.50 		92,439 9,496 0
30 PECK RD
WALES,MA01081
ETHAN SMITH DIRECTOR OF LAND STE
37.50 		71,948 19,492 0
30 PECK RD
WALES,MA01081
DEICY CAROLINA MUNOZ AGUDELO DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC P
37.50 		65,501 16,823 0
30 PECK RD
WALES,MA01081
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000................... 0
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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Part VII
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
FIDUCIARY TRUST INTERNATIONAL AND ATHENE INVESTMENT MANAGERS 188,382
55 OLD BEDFORD ROAD AUITE 302
LINCOLN,MA01773
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-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 CORE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROTECTING, ENHANCINGAND EXPANDING HABITAT FOR WILDLIFE, PRIMARILY AT THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (KNOWN AS TUPPER HILL) IN THE FORM OF LAND HOLDINGS IN THE SURROUNDING TOWNS OF MONSON, WALES, HOLLAND AND BRIMFIELD, MA AND STAFFORD AND UNION, CT PROPAGATING, ESTABLISHING, RESTORING AND MAINTAINING POPULATIONS OF THREATENED AND ENDANGERED PLANTS NATIVE TO NEW ENGLAND PROVIDING THE PUBLIC WITH EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND PROTECTING AND CONSERVING WILD LAND AND WILDLIFE WHEREVER THREATENED. 1,559,747
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-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 LOAN TO COASTAL MOUNTAINS LAND TRUST 215,000
2 LOAN TO HUDSON TACONIC LANDS 250,000
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................465,000
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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Part IX
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
49,609,248
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
273,166
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c).......................
1d
49,882,414
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
49,882,414
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
748,236
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
49,134,178
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5 ................
6
2,456,709
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
 
2a
Tax on investment income for 2025 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
 
b
Income tax for 2025. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
 
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
 
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
 
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions) .................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
 
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, line 26, column (d) ..........
1a
1,631,649
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
465,000
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 XII, line 4. .......
4
2,096,649
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2024 		(c)
2024 		(d)
2025
1 Distributable amount for 2025 from Part X, line 7  
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2025:
a Enter amount for 2024 only.......  
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2025:
a From 2020......  
b From 2021......  
c From 2022......  
d From 2023......  
e From 2024......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........  
4Qualifying distributions for 2025 from Part
XI, line 4: $  
a Applied to 2024, but not more than line 2a  
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions) ..... 		 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions) ........ 		 
d Applied to 2025 distributable amount.....  
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2025.    
(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  
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		 
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...... 		 
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		 
e Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		 
f Undistributed income for 2025. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2026 .......... 		 
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) ....... 		 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2020 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		 
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2026.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		 
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2021 ....  
b Excess from 2022 ....  
c Excess from 2023 ....  
d Excess from 2024 ....  
e Excess from 2025 ....  
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Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-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 2025, enter the date of the ruling ......
 
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 IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2025 (b) 2024 (c) 2023 (d) 2022
0 93,269 142,856 202,244 438,369
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a ....... 0 79,279 121,428 171,907 372,614
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		2,096,649 1,958,264 2,433,997 2,042,875 8,531,785
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		0 0 772,849 515,934 1,288,783
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		2,096,649 1,958,264 1,661,148 1,526,941 7,243,002
3 Complete 3a, 3b, or 3c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......         0
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		         0
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		1,637,806 62,179 95,237 134,829 1,930,051
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) .... 		        0
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		        0
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		         0
(4) Gross investment income         0
Part XIV
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 if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d. See instructions
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 (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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Part XIV
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

COMMUNITY INVOLVED IN SUSTAINING AGRICULTURE

1 SUGARLOAF STREET
SOUTH DEERFIELD,MA01373 		    TO SUPPORT CISA'S GENERAL OPERATING FUND. CISA SUPPORTS FARMERS AND THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY IN NORCROSS'S REGION INCLUDING ADVANCING LAND CONSERVATION, ASSISTING FARMERS OF COLOR GAINING ACCESS TO LAND. 1,000

LINCOLN LAND CONSERVATION TRUST

PO BOX 10
LINCOLN,MA01773 		    FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2,500

CAPE COD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

869 MAIN STREET
BREWSTER,MA02631 		    THE MISSION OF THE CAPE COD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY IS TO INSPIRE APPRECIATION, UNDERSTANDING, AND STEWARDSHIP OF OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE THROUGH DISCOVERY AND LEARNING. 1,500

WALES SENIOR CENTER

85 OLD STAFFORD RD
WALES,MA01081 		    ESG PRI GRANTS 2,500

WALES PUBLIC LIBRARY

77 MAIN ST
WALES,MA01081 		    ESG PRI GRANTS 2,500

THREE RIVERS FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION

50 SPRINGFIELD STREET
THREE RIVERS,MA01080 		    TO BE USED TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF NEW INDIAN CANS FOR USE IN WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING. LUCAS SERVES AS PRESIDENT OF TRFA AND HAS AGREED TO SERVE AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR LOCAL 5546 WHICH DOES NOT YET HOLD NPO STATUS. 500

EAGLE EYE INSTITUTE

37 CURTIN RD
PERU,MA01235 		    FOR GENERAL OPERATIONAL COSTS IN SUPPORT OF SUMMER PROGRAMMING 2026. 2,500

EARTHWATCH INSTITUTE

300 WASHINGTON ST STE 713
NEWTON,MA02458 		    EARTHWATCH ALLOWS EVERYDAY CITIZENS TO JOIN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TEAMS AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS WORLDWIDE TO DEVELOP SKILLS AS CITIZEN SCIENTIST. 1,000

ATLANTIC WHITE SHARK CONSERVANCY

235 ORLEANS ROAD
NORTH CHATHAM,MA02650 		    CURRENT RESEARCH IS FOCUSED ON WHITE SHARK MOVEMENT AND BEHAVIOR WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON PUBLIC SAFETY. IN ADDITION, THE RESULTS OF THEIR ANALYSIS TO ESTIMATE POPULATION SIZE WAS PUBLISHED AS THE FEATURE ARTICLE IN MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES. 2,500

NIPMUC INDIAN COUNCIL NIPMUC CULTURAL HUNT & FISH

20 SINGLETARY AVE
SUTTON,MA01590 		    TO SUPPORT NCHF PROGRAMS 2,500

VERMONT CENTER FOR ECOSTUDIES

20 PALMER CT
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION,VT05001 		    TO BE USED TOWARDS VCE MISSION 2,500

MASSACHUSETTS LAND TRUST COALITION

18 WOLBACH RD
SUDBURY,MA01776 		    THIS GRANT WOULD BE TO SUPPORT MLTC'S GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET. MLTC IS THE UMBRELLA SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR ALL LAND TRUSTS IN MASSACHUSETTS FOCUSED ON TRAININGS, ADVOCACY, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ADVANCE LAND CONSERVATION IN THE STATE. 1,500

CONNECTICUT RIVER CONSERVANCY

15 BANK ROW
GREENFIELD,MA01301 		    TO SUPPORT THE CONNECTICUT RIVER 2,500

MOUNT GRACE LAND CONSERVATION TRUST

1461 OLD KEENE ROAD
ATHOL,MA01331 		    FOR THE INDIGENOUS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 25,000

NEWHOUSE WILDLIFE RESCUE

13 RIVERMEADOW DR
CHELMSFORD,MA01824 		    NEWHOUSE WILDLIFE RESCUE PROVIDES CRITICAL REHAB SERVICES FOR INJURED AND ORPHANNED WILDLIFE. IN KEEPING WITH THE NWF STRATEGIC PLAN, NEWHOUSE WILDLIFE RESCUE SUPPORTS AN EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION MISSION. 2,500

BILLION OYSTER PROJECT INC

10 SOUTH ST SLIP 7
NEW YORK,NY10004 		    NEW YORK WATERWAYS ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION FOCUSING ON REINTRODUCTION OF NATIVE OYSTERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. 2,500

OPACUM LAND TRUSTMASSCONN SUSTAINABLE FOREST PROJECT

PO BOX 233
STURBRIDGE,MA01566 		    ANNUAL UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FACILITATE AND IMPLEMENT THE WORK OF MASSCONN. 20,000

OPACUM LAND TRUST

PO BOX 233
STURBRIDGE,MA01566 		    TO GO TOWARD LAND PROTECTION, CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. 2,000

TOWN OF WALES

3 HOLLOW RD
WALES,MA01081 		    ESG PRI GRANTS 17,000

TOWN OF MONSON

110 MAIN ST STE10
MONSON,MA01057 		    ESG PRI GRANTS 25,000

TOWN OF HOLLAND

27 STURBRIDGE RD
HOLLAND,MA01521 		    ESG PRI GRANTS 5,000

TOWN OF BRIMFIELD

23 MAIN ST
BRIMFIELD,MA01010 		    ESG PRI GRANTS 2,500

TOWN OF STAFFORD

STAFFORD SPGS
STAFFORD SPRINGS,CT06076 		    ESG PRI GRANTS 10,000

TOWN OF UNION

3111 E MAIN STREET
ENDWELL,NY13760 		    ESG PRI GRANTS 2,500

TOWN OF WALES

3 HOLLOW RD
WALES,MA01081 		    ESG PRI GRANTS 23,000

TOWN OF MONSON

110 MAIN ST STE10
MONSON,MA01057 		    ESG PRI GRANTS 5,000
Total ................................. 3a 167,500
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Page 12
Part XV-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 ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 1,154,378  
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 .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    14 1,177,054 540,928
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aMISC 		  3,375      
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 3,375 2,331,432 540,928
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
2,875,735
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-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 XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
8 THE EQUIPMENT WAS USED IN THE PRIMARY ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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Part XVI
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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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

13-2041622
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 2025) Page 2
Name of organization
THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number
13-2041622
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
1
MASSACHUSETTS WOODLANDS INSTITUTE
PO BOX 450
 
SHELBURNE FALLS, MA01370

$ 17,508


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
2
DAVID A HECK & DONNA L HECK
 
227R UNION RD
 
WALES, MA01081

$ 23,928


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
3
TARA HENGEVELD AND MICHAEL A BENFIELD TRUSTEES OF 154 BUTLER ROAD REALTY TR
 
154 BUTLER ROAD
 
MONSON, MA01057

$ 20,906


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Page 3
Name of organization
THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number

13-2041622
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
2
 16 ACRES 227R UNION RD (REAR), WALES, MA 01081 $ 23,928 2025-12-15
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
3
 14.62 ACRES 154 BUTLER ROAD, MONSON, MA 01057 $ 20,906 2025-12-09
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Page 4
Name of organization
THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number

13-2041622
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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Name:
THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
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Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 73,891 0   73,891

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TY 2025 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
Name:
THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-2041622
Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
WALES PUBLIC LIBRARY
  		77 MAIN ST
WALES,MA01081 		2025-11-03 2,500 ESG PRI GRANTS 2,500        
WALES SENIOR CENTER
  		85 OLD STAFFORD RD
WALES,MA01081 		2025-11-03 2,500 ESG PRI GRANTS 2,500        
TOWN OF WALES
  		3 HOLLOW RD
WALES,MA01081 		2025-04-15 17,000 ESG PRI GRANTS 17,000        
TOWN OF MONSON
  		110 MAIN ST STE10
MONSON,MA01057 		2025-11-03 25,000 ESG PRI GRANTS 25,000        
TOWN OF HOLLAND
  		27 STURBRUDGE RD
HOLLAND,MA01521 		2025-11-03 5,000 ESG PRI GRANTS 5,000        
TOWN OF BRIMFIELD
  		23 MAIN ST
BRIMFIELD,MA01010 		2025-11-03 2,500 ESG PRI GRANTS 2,500        
TOWN OF STAFFORD
  		STAFFORD SPGS
STAFFORD SPRINGS,CT06076 		2025-11-03 10,000 ESG PRI GRANTS 10,000        
TOWN OF UNION
  		3111 E MAIN STREET
ENDWELL,NY13760 		2025-11-03 2,500 ESG PRI GRANTS 2,500        
TOWN OF WALES
  		3 HOLLOW RD
WALES,MA01081 		2025-11-07 23,000 ESG PRI GRANTS 23,000        
TOWN OF MONSON
  		110 MAIN ST STE10
MONSON,MA01057 		2025-01-28 5,000 ESG PRI GRANTS 5,000        

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TY 2025 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
Name:
THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-2041622
Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
SALE OF LAND   PURCHASED     840,000 299,072 COST 0 540,928  

TY 2025 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-2041622
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
CORPORATE BONDS 14,609,668 14,609,668

TY 2025 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-2041622
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
CORPORATE STOCK 36,464,794 36,464,794

TY 2025 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-2041622
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
OTHER INVESTMENTS AT COST 1,760,405 1,760,405

TY 2025 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-2041622
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL FEES 21,413 0   21,413


TY 2025 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-2041622
Description Amount
ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE RECEIVABLE 500,000


TY 2025 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-2041622
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INSURANCE 101,535 0   101,535
OFFICE EXPENSES AND TELEPHONE 51,744 0   51,744
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS 62,669 0   78,866
MISCELLANEOUS 3,035 0   3,035


TY 2025 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-2041622
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
MISC 3,375   3,375


TY 2025 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-2041622
Description Amount
UNREALIZED GAIN 4,729,256


TY 2025 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-2041622
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
DEFERRED EXCISE TAX PAYABLE 0 163,443


TY 2025 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-2041622
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES 358,090 315,641   42,449


TY 2025 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
13-2041622
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXCISE TAXES 249,990 0   0