The Threshold Foundation
- Assets
- $5.1m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Brewster, NY
- Founding
- 08/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-3028214
Organization Overview
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 12/2021, Threshold Foundation employed 3 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 12/2021, Threshold Foundation generated $2.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Threshold Foundation has awarded 269 individual grants totaling $9,113,682. 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
2021
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 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, CIVIC PARTICIPATION, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION PROMOTES INNOVATIVE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, CIVC PARTICIPATION, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH GRANTMAKING AND PRESENTATION OF EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joan Briggs Foundation Director | Officer | 40 | $210,000 |
Dawn Newton President (until Feb 2021) | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Jason Franklin Treasurer (until Feb 2021) | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Suzanne Gollin Secretary (since Feb 2021) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Renstrom President (since Feb 2021) | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Marsela Pecanac Treasurer (since Feb 2021) | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Tides Foundation Management & Operation | 12/30/17 | $287,417 |
Cavallo Point Conference & Hospitality | 12/30/17 | $147,716 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $390,936 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,450,746 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $45,005 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,841,682 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $69,562 |
| Investment income | $52,618 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $405,344 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,369,206 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,610,268 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $55,001 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $215,300 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $113,930 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $124,875 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,421 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,641 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $287 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $73,454 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $31,340 |
| Fees for services: Other | $100,473 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $7,830 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,709 |
| Travel | $469 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,480 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,556 |
| Insurance | $5,466 |
| All other expenses | $3,618 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,318,105 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,178,951 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $171,519 |
| 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 | $189,691 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,759 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,293,133 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $305,000 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9,106 |
| Total assets | $5,149,159 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,820 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $67,974 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $91,794 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,531,559 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $525,806 |
| 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 | $5,149,159 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Threshold Foundation has awarded $1,575,268 in support to 41 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $101,120 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $69,400 |
San Diego, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $67,224 |
Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $63,000 |
Asheville, NC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $58,000 |
Estelline, SD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $58,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that The Threshold Foundation has recieved totaling $403,010.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $207,000 |
Stuart And Benjamin Abelson Foundation Tr Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $70,000 |
Rudolf Steiner Foundation Inc San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: FOR THE LAND AND CLIMATE FUNDING CIRCLE; FOR IMMIGRATION JUSTICE; FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT; FOR THE BLACK JUSTICE FLOW FUND; FOR FAIR ELECTIONS | $42,500 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $21,500 |
Joshua Mailman Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE | $13,600 |
Environmentalism Through Inspiration & Non Violent Action Marina Del Rey, CA | | $10,380 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $3,293,375 |
| Earnings | $295,705 |
| Other Expense | $137,000 |
| Ending Balance | $3,452,080 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
International Peace Institute Inc New York, NY | $10,311,911 | $10,765,492 |
Universal Peace Federation Tarrytown, NY | $3,501,266 | $8,868,892 |
Seeds Of Peace Inc New York, NY | $4,343,630 | $6,184,557 |
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai Fort Lee, NJ | $8,856,357 | $7,011,325 |
Concordia Summit Inc New York, NY | $1,272,481 | $3,044,818 |
Article 19 Inc New York, NY | $1,868,031 | $4,319,144 |
The Threshold Foundation Brewster, NY | $5,149,159 | $2,369,206 |
T Ruah New York, NY | $1,426,817 | $2,567,813 |
Friends Of Givat Haviva Inc New York, NY | $1,485,431 | $2,799,978 |
Abraham Fund Initiatives New York, NY | $1,092,046 | $1,351,881 |
Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Inc New York, NY | $763,961 | $1,444,233 |
Judaism And Democracy Action Alliance Of North America Inc New York, NY | $1,205,504 | $1,194,276 |