The Threshold Foundation is located in Brewster, NY. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (Q40) the organization is classified as: International Peace & Security, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Threshold Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Threshold Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Threshold Foundation generated $6.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Threshold Foundation has awarded 394 individual grants totaling $15,455,050. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CREATE A JUST, JOYFUL,AND GENERATIVE WORLD BY RAISING AND DISTRIBUTING FUNDS FOR PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES TO INNOVATIVE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AREAS OF ENVIROMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, CIVIC PARTICIPATION, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FOUNDATION PROMOTES INNOVATIVE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AREAS OF ENVIROMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, CIVIC PARTICIPATION, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH GRANTMAKING AND PRESENTATION OF EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE.
THE FOUNDATION PROMOTES INNOVATIVE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AREAS OF ENVIROMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, CIVIC PARTICIPATION, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH GRANTMAKING AND PRESENTATION OF EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Isaac Graves Coo/fdn Dir  | Officer | 40 | $145,000 | 
Marsela Pecanac President  | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
Josh Mailman Secretary  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
Karen Swift Formr Treasure  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
Emily Schwartz Board Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Jim Gollin Board Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
Tides Foundation Management & Operation  | 12/30/17 | $287,417 | 
Cavallo Point Conference & Hospitality  | 12/30/17 | $147,716 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $381,226 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,107,747 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $492,353 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,488,973 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $240,561 | 
| Investment income | $99,377 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $107,219 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $5,954,700 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,297,409 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $157,759 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,755 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $104,324 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $36,632 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,283 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $92,477 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $22,869 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $22,496 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $20,180 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $501 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $432,341 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $3,917 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $3,222,534 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,167,717 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $81,481 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,950,484 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $265,000 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $2,594 | 
| Total assets | $7,467,276 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $169,361 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $4,622 | 
| Total liabilities | $173,983 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,174,632 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,118,661 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,467,276 | 
Over the last fiscal year, The Threshold Foundation has awarded $4,594,818 in support to 92 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
#WHILEBLACK PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT  | $25,000 | 
ABENAKI HELPING ABENAKI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT  | $30,800 | 
ARTSXCHANGE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT  | $41,414 | 
AUDIT USA PURPOSE: FAIR ELECTIONS FUNDING  | $40,000 | 
BIOFUELWATCH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT  | $85,000 | 
COALITION FOR GOOD GOVERANCE PURPOSE: FAIR ELECTIONS FUNDING  | $40,000 |