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Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$1,500,000
- Grants listed
- 42
- Assets, end of year
- $26,592,449
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Tax year 2023
$1,500,000
- Grants listed
- 43
- Assets, end of year
- $25,924,425
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Tax year 2022
$1,750,000
- Grants listed
- 42
- Assets, end of year
- $25,931,078
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Tax year 2021
$1,381,000
- Grants listed
- 39
- Assets, end of year
- $26,141,766
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Tax year 2020
$1,125,000
- Grants listed
- 35
- Assets, end of year
- $24,460,029
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Tax year 2019
$971,878
- Grants listed
- 30
- Assets, end of year
- $25,065,800
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Tax year 2018
$828,122
- Grants listed
- 39
- Assets, end of year
- $21,254,558
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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The Trustees of Hamilton CollegeClinton, NY
Support the annual fund, renovations of the exterior at the bristol center, including landscaping and visitor access, air conditioning, the monica odening student internship & research fund in math, the bonnie uricuolli scholarship fund, the town-gown fund, and the samuel bristol acting experience fund at an educational, private liberal arts college.
$353,000 -
Utica UniversityUtica, NY
Operating support for the institute for the study of integrative health general operations and endowment support for the institute for the study of integrative healthcare at a private university.
$225,000 -
Princeton Symphony OrchestraPrinceton, NJ
General operating support for an orchestra that enriches, educates, entertains and inspires a diverse community through the transformative power of innovative musical and performing arts experiences and performances at the princeton festival.
$150,000 -
Elijah List MinistriesAlbany, OR
Support for the mike and lori salley initiative to drill clean wells in uganda and other countries in africa.
$100,000 -
Sierra Cares FoundationParker, CO
Construction of a daycare center for an organization in sierra leone that provides sustainable living for women and children who are vulnerable to poverty, disease, exploitation and a lack of education.
$100,000 -
The Florida OrchestraSt Petersburg, FL
General operating support, the funding for tfo classic kids ticket program, and the sponsorship of paul nemeth associate principalbrass for a symphony orchestra
$95,000 -
Groton SchoolGroton, MA
Support the annual fund, and the samuel and georgia bristol teaching fund for the artsendowment at a private episcopal college prepatory boarding school that strives to inspire lives of character, scholarship, leadership, and service within a diverse, inclusive and close-knit community.
$60,000 -
Marthas Vineyard Ocean AcademyVineyard HVN, MA
General operating support towards the annual appeal and a contribution towards the rebuilding of the academy's topsail schooner, shenandoah.
$60,000 -
Sheriff's Meadow FoundationWest Tisbury, MA
General operating support through the annual fund directed towards the efforts to conserve the natural, beautiful, rural landscape and character of martha's vineyard through conservation, stewardship, a special contribution to the summer benefit, and a capital contribution for the purchase of an iconic property for the foundations conservation goals.
$60,000 -
Every Nation Education IncWhiteville, NC
Support for a bible keychain program and efforts to conduct a revival in the united states by an organization with a mission to educate a path out of bondage through education focused on ensuring individuals have access to the word of god.
$40,000 -
Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VT
Support for the nicholas kuckel '01 fund at a private liberal arts college.
$25,000 -
Bronx Conservatory of MusicNew York, NY
General operating support for an organization that provides private music instruction of the highest quality to bronx children and adults.
$20,000 -
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT
General support for the bristol hafler family scholarship fund at a private ivy league research university that is dedicated to expanding and sharing knowledge, inspiring innovation and presfving cultural and scientific information for future generations.
$20,000 -
The Pennington SchoolPennington, NJ
Contributions to the pennington fund and the forever pennington campaign in honor of m & c odening at a private, coeducational college preparatory school for students in grades 6 - 12.
$15,000 -
Williams CollegeWilliamstown, MA
General support for the wcma annual fund and the susannah b. Bristol endowment fund at a private liberal arts college
$15,000 -
Regeneration NashvilleGoodlettsville, TN
Support for the construction of a new sanctuary for a church that allows it to expand on a mission to impact lives for jesus christ
$15,000 -
Thompson Memorial Presbyterian ChurchNew Hope, PA
Support for the church's food drive.
$15,000 -
Thrive VisionLexington, NC
General support for an organization whose work is focused on rescuing trafficked and exploited children in latin america.
$15,000 -
Buckingham Browne and Nichols SchoolCambridge, MA
Operating support towards the annual fund for a school who's mission is to promote scholarship, integrity, and kindness ub duverse, curious, and motivared students.
$11,000 -
Clinton Central School District FoundationClinton, NY
Support of the annual fund for the clinton central school district to promote excellence in education by funding programs that are included in the scope of the annual operating budget of the school system
$10,000 -
Samaritans PurseBoone, NC
Support work for hurricane disaster relief in the united states.
$10,000 -
University of St JosephWest Hartford, CT
Funding of the kuckel-reynolds family endowed scholarship fund at a roman catholic institution that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society.
$10,000 -
Feline Urgent Care Rescue of WNCWyanesville, NC
General operating support for a non-profit, cage-free, last chance sanctuary dedicated to the rescuing, rehabilitation and reforming of cats in the local community.
$10,000 -
Friends of the Lobkowicz CollectionsDover, MA
General operating support in recognition of the work of david lawrence and russell pennoyer for the lobkowicz collections which is comprised of one of europe's oldest and finest art collections.
$10,000 -
Navigators Homes of Martha's Vineyard IncVineyard Haven, MA
Support for the capital campaign for construction of a long-care nursing facility and small house homes that will enable elders of martha's vineyard to stay on the island and live the most meaningful life possible.
$10,000 -
Clinton Cemetary Association IncClinton, NY
Support for a special fund for the presevation and maintenance of a non-denominational, premier historic cemetary through 'the path'
$5,000 -
Martha's Vineyard HospitalOak Bluffs, MA
General operating support for a hospital that is committed to delivering high quality, compassionate medical care to members of the martha's vineyard community and its visitors.
$5,000 -
Operation TopcatSneads Ferry, NC
General operating support for a charity whose mission is to reduce the stray/feral cat population in a humane and caring way by finding homes for strays and helping care takers of managed colonies spray and neuter cats.
$5,000 -
West Chop Community FundVineyard HVN, MA
General operating support on behalf of the four brsitol and hafler familes in west chop for a orgainization commited to understanding and serving unmet needs in marthas vineyard with a focus on housing, health, recreation, clean water, education, workforce development, food insecurity, aging, and treating disorders.
$5,000 -
The Episcopal School in the City of New YorkNew York, NY
General operating support for a school that provides age-appropriate curriculum designed to allow children to explore ideas and develop skills through hand-on, experiential learning.
$3,000 -
St Bernards SchoolNew York, NY
General operating support for an organization that provides boys of diverse backgrounds an introduction to learning and community life through the annual fund.
$2,750 -
Chapin SchoolNew York, NY
Support for the annual fund of a k-12 independent day school for girls that is dedicated to the intellectual and personal growth of its students as it prepares them to thirve and lead in a global society.
$2,500 -
Martha's Vineyard Chamber Music SocietyVineyard HVN, MA
General operating support of organization that produces world-class chamber music concerts, promotes and supports classical music learning opportunities and creates awareness of the value of fine music.
$2,500 -
Martha's Vineyard MuseumVineyard HVN, MA
General operating support for museum that inspires all people to discover, explore, and strengthen their connections to martha's vineyard and it's diverse heritage.
$2,500 -
The Polly Hill ArboretumWest Tisbury, MA
General support through the annual fund for plant research, education and conservation at the arboretum's 70 acre public gardens.
$2,500 -
Vineyard Haven Public Library Building Fund IncVineyard HVN, MA
General operating support for a library that serves as a community center, and provides materials, programs and services that meet the informational, cultural, and recreational needs of martha's vineyard residents and visitors
$2,500 -
Vineyard HouseVineyard HVN, MA
General operating support for an organization that provides housing for island men and women in need of a safe living environment while in the early stages of recover from drug or alcohol addiction.
$2,500 -
Community Foundation of the VirginiasBluefield, WV
Support for the margaret trika smith-burke scholarship fund.
$2,000 -
Dartmouth College FBO Tuck SchoolHanover, NH
General operating support for the annual fund at a private ivy league research university
$1,000 -
Martha's Vineyard Agricultural SocietyWest Tisbury, MA
General operating support for an organization that supports and promotes the production, marketing, preservation and enjoyment of agriculture in the martha's vineyard community
$1,000 -
Proctor AcademyAndover, NH
General operating support towards the annual fund at a coeducational, independent preparatory boarding school for grades 9-12
$1,000 -
Alexander Twilight Academy IncBoston, MA
General operating support for an academic catalyst program that provides boston area students from under-resourced backgrounds with the highest quality education and life-enriching opportunities
$250
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education12 grants $736,00054% of the total
- Arts and culture6 grants $280,00021% of the total
- International aid2 grants $140,00010% of the total
- Religion2 grants $110,0008% of the total
- Environment2 grants $62,5005% of the total
- Human services1 grant $10,000<1% of the total
- 4 other causes5 grants $15,5001% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- New York8 grants $621,250
- Massachusetts16 grants $249,750
- New Jersey2 grants $165,000
- Colorado1 grant $100,000
- Oregon1 grant $100,000
- Florida1 grant $95,000
- North Carolina5 grants $80,000
- Connecticut2 grants $30,000
- Vermont1 grant $25,000
- Pennsylvania1 grant $15,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Brian T BristolTRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0
- Madeleine Bristol KuckelTRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0
- Pamela W BristolTRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0
- Sanford A BristolTRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0
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