The Solstice Trust
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of causes, including public radio, cancer research, community preservation, and environmental conservation. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities, particularly through initiatives that aid individuals with disabilities and promote humanitarian efforts for children. The foundation actively funds organizations that focus on environmental advocacy and land conservation, indicating a strong interest in preserving natural resources. Overall, it aims to make impactful contributions to both social and environmental causes.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Regional nonprofits working in conservation, land preservation, public radio, disability services, or local community preservation in the New England area who can be introduced through local networks or known intermediaries.
Good Fit
- • Projects in land conservation, environmental advocacy, or community preservation.
- • Local or regional presence in New Hampshire, Vermont, or Rhode Island.
- • Connection to local civic leaders, board members, or intermediaries who know the foundation.
- • Program scale consistent with small grants (hundreds to a few thousand dollars).
Geography
Latest-year grants went to organizations in three states and are regionally concentrated, with 65% of that year’s dollars going to a single state; the pattern looks state/region-level rather than strictly local or national.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows five distinct recipients, while the prior year funded twelve distinct organizations; the mix across two years demonstrates a moderate spread of independent recipients rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of public applicant access is absent and the foundation’s filings state grants are by preselection only; although several new grantees appeared in the latest year, the available information indicates funding is invitation-driven rather than open to unsolicited applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
