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Who funds international, foreign affairs and national security in Vermont: 63 foundations, $4.6 million in grants

63 private foundations paid 91 grants totaling $4,608,761 to international, foreign affairs and national security nonprofits in Vermont, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Freedom Together Foundation, with $1,750,000 in 1 grant.

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Cause
International, foreign affairs and national security
Recipients in
Vermont
Foundations
63
Grants
91
Total granted
$4,608,761

Foundations that funded international, foreign affairs and national security in Vermont

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Freedom Together FoundationNew York, NY1$1,750,000$1,750,000Institute for Sustainable CommunitiesCultivating isc and the partnership for resilient communities leaders of color networkapps.irs.gov
The Ray and Tye Noorda FoundationLindon, UT2$1,100,000$750,000The Boma ProjectHumanitarianapps.irs.gov
The Essex Avenue FoundationWilmington, DE2$275,873$175,873The Boma Project IncRural Entrepreneur Access Project in Turkana, Isiolo, Marsabit and Samburuapps.irs.gov
The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA2$275,000$250,000Institute for Sustainable CommunitiesFor the green finance programapps.irs.gov
Bailey Tuvell Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$150,000$150,000Dominican Republic Education and Mentoring ProjectGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Alcon Foundation IncFort Worth, TX1$140,000$140,000Himalayan Cataract Project IncEye careapps.irs.gov
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI1$125,000$125,000Vermont Afterschool IncTo support a statewide afterschool network to ensure the availability and expansion of school-linked quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities that meet the needs of underserved youth.apps.irs.gov
The Thomas Rosato FoundationWilmington, DE2$115,000$100,000Dominican Republic Education and Mentoring ProjectGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Godley Family FoundationSaunderstown, RI1$50,000$50,000The Boma ProjectGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Tag Philanthropic FoundationNew York, NY1$50,000$50,000Direct Aid International IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Right Track Foundation IncManchester Center, VT1$38,900$38,900Kenya Drylands Education FundTo help improve standards of education in villages in drylands of kenya.apps.irs.gov
Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd RyanLittleton, CO1$35,000$35,000Direct Aid InternationalGeneralapps.irs.gov
Ann B & Thomas L Friedman Family FoundChicago, IL1$30,000$30,000World LearningAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charitiesapps.irs.gov
JCT FoundationRockford, MI1$30,000$30,000Kenya Drylands Education FundGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
The Meeker Rom Grausz Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$30,000$30,000Institute for Sustainable CommunitiesGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Leslie Tassell Foundation Dba Tassell-Wisner-Bottrall FDNGrand Rapids, MI1$27,500$27,500Imaging the WorldKenyaapps.irs.gov
The Delaski Family FoundationBeaverton, OR1$25,000$25,000Kenya Drylands Education FundTo support general operationsapps.irs.gov
The Emmerich Foundation Charitable TrustJordan, MN1$25,000$25,000Himalayan Cataract ProjectGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Frist FoundationNashville, TN1$25,000$25,000Himalayan Cataract ProjectGeneral support directed by julie and tommy fristapps.irs.gov
Trout Lily FoundationMiddlebury, VT1$25,000$25,000Institute for Sustainable CommunitiesUnrestricted support following loss of federal fundsapps.irs.gov
Humanity UnitedSan Francisco, CA1$24,976$24,976Sudan Development Foundation IncPeacebuildingapps.irs.gov
Kaufman Family Foundation 16115009633Newport, VT1$22,000$22,000Wells Mountain InitiativeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
JNR Family FoundationWindsor, CA1$20,000$20,000World LearningEducation development via exchange programsapps.irs.gov
Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation IncEaston, MD1$20,000$20,000Amurtel IncHumanitarianapps.irs.gov
The Belle Buoy Foundation IncNaples, FL1$20,000$20,000Boma ProjectGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Michael T Sherman Foundation #95-602840Boston, MA1$16,125$16,125Himalayan Cataract Project IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Helios FoundationNeenah, WI1$15,000$15,000World Learning IncSchool for international trainingapps.irs.gov
Stuart and Nicole Kovensky Family FoundationCharlottesville, VA1$12,000$12,000Kenya Drylands Education FundGeneralapps.irs.gov
Inmaat FoundationNew York, NY1$10,000$10,000Peace and Justice Center IncReel defense mitigation collectiveapps.irs.gov
The Burkehaven Family FoundationWest Roxbury, MA1$10,000$10,000Community Asylum Seekers Project IncGeneral charitable supportapps.irs.gov
The North Ridge FoundationMill Valley, CA1$10,000$10,000World LearningGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Palmedo Family Foundation IncKetchum, ID1$10,000$10,000Wells Mountain InitiativeGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41Philadelphia, PA1$10,000$10,000World LearningScholarships: low-incomeapps.irs.gov
Akc Fund IncMontclair, NJ1$8,500$8,500Community Asylum Seekers ProjectTo help meet the basic needs of asylum seekersapps.irs.gov
Andrew B Young FoundationMalvern, PA1$8,000$8,000World LearningGrant to another 501(c)(3) organizatapps.irs.gov
Jung Family FoundationWilliamsburg, MI1$7,515$7,515Himalayan Cataract ProjectDefray operating expensesapps.irs.gov
The Windham Foundation IncGrafton, VT2$5,500$3,500Peace & Justice CenterGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Ben & Jerry's Foundation IncSouth Burlington, VT1$5,000$5,000Institute for Sustainable CommunitiesGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Brownington Foundation IncSouth River, NJ1$5,000$5,000World Learning IncGeneral fundingapps.irs.gov
Fore Aces Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000Peace and Justice Center IncBlueprint Basketball Summer Programapps.irs.gov
MGN Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000Himalayan Cataract Project IncImproved Access to Eye Health Services in Ghanaapps.irs.gov
The Polly and John M Timken Jr Family FoundationCanton, OH1$5,000$5,000Kenya Drylands Education Fund2024-2025 Unrestricted Grantapps.irs.gov
The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the ArtsFt Mitchell, KY1$5,000$5,000Vermont Afterschool IncTraining access to afterschool programsapps.irs.gov
The Vanderbilt Family FoundationNew York, NY1$5,000$5,000Himalayan Cataract Project IncGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Carolyn M & Leary E Peterson Family Foundation IncPrairie Du Chien, WI1$2,000$2,000Himalayan Cataract ProjectGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
Hamill Family FoundationChicago, IL2$2,000$1,000World LearningUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Mako FoundationChicago, IL1$2,000$2,000World LearningGeneral operating support/annual giftapps.irs.gov
McNabb FoundationWilmington, DE2$2,000$1,000Himalayan Cataract Project IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Robert K & A Joyce Jones FoundationRaritan, NJ1$2,000$2,000Kenya Drylands Education FundTo continue the charitable activity of the organizationapps.irs.gov
The Waller Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$2,000$2,000Himalayan Cataract Project IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA22$1,919$449Dominican Republic Education and Mentoring Project IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Dammann Fund IncNew York, NY1$1,000$1,000World Learning IncCharityapps.irs.gov
Fadem Family Foundation IncEvanston, IL1$1,000$1,000Himalayan Cataract ProjectMedicalapps.irs.gov
Lucile and Maurice Pollak FundManahawkin, NJ1$1,000$1,000Himalayan Cataract ProjectFor operationsapps.irs.gov
Skyemar FoundationOrlean, VA1$1,000$1,000Kenya Drylands Education FundCharitable - no restrictionsapps.irs.gov
The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld Childrens Foundation IncRoyal Palm Beach, FL1$1,000$1,000World Learning IncUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Triton FoundationYarmouth, ME1$1,000$1,000Imaging the WorldOperationsapps.irs.gov
Flora R and Isidor M Stettenheim Foundation IncNorwich, VT1$500$500World Learning IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY1$500$500World Learning IncMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
Point72 Employee Directed Giving FoundationStamford, CT1$500$500The Boma ProjectGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Jean & Henry Pollak Fund IncManahawkin, NJ1$250$250World Learning IncFor operationsapps.irs.gov
The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba Foundation IncNew Vernon, NJ1$103$103Kenya Drylands Education FundUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO1$100$100World Learning IncInternational, foreign affairs and national securityapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Freedom Together FoundationInstitute for Sustainable CommunitiesMontpelier, VTCultivating isc and the partnership for resilient communities leaders of color network$1,750,000apps.irs.gov
The Ray and Tye Noorda FoundationThe Boma ProjectManchester Center, VTHumanitarian$750,000apps.irs.gov
The Ray and Tye Noorda FoundationHimalayan Cataract ProjectNorwich, VTHumanitarian$350,000apps.irs.gov
The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationInstitute for Sustainable CommunitiesMontpelier, VTFor the green finance program$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Essex Avenue FoundationThe Boma Project IncManchestr Center, VTRural Entrepreneur Access Project in Turkana, Isiolo, Marsabit and Samburu$175,873apps.irs.gov
Bailey Tuvell Family FoundationDominican Republic Education and Mentoring ProjectMilton, VTGeneral & Unrestricted$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Alcon Foundation IncHimalayan Cataract Project IncNorwich, VTEye care$140,000apps.irs.gov
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationVermont Afterschool IncSouth Burlington, VTTo support a statewide afterschool network to ensure the availability and expansion of school-linked quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities that meet the needs of underserved youth.$125,000apps.irs.gov
The Thomas Rosato FoundationDominican Republic Education and Mentoring ProjectMilton, VTGeneral & Unrestricted$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Essex Avenue FoundationThe Boma Project IncManchestr Center, VTGeneral & Unrestricted$100,000apps.irs.gov
Tag Philanthropic FoundationDirect Aid International IncNorthfield, VTGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Godley Family FoundationThe Boma ProjectManchester Center, VTGeneral purpose$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Right Track Foundation IncKenya Drylands Education FundManchester, VTTo help improve standards of education in villages in drylands of kenya.$38,900apps.irs.gov
Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd RyanDirect Aid InternationalNorthfield, VTGeneral$35,000apps.irs.gov
The Meeker Rom Grausz Family FoundationInstitute for Sustainable CommunitiesMontpelier, VTGeneral & Unrestricted$30,000apps.irs.gov
JCT FoundationKenya Drylands Education FundManchester, VTGeneral contribution$30,000apps.irs.gov
Ann B & Thomas L Friedman Family FoundWorld LearningBrattleboro, VTAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$30,000apps.irs.gov
Leslie Tassell Foundation Dba Tassell-Wisner-Bottrall FDNImaging the WorldCharlotte, VTKenya$27,500apps.irs.gov
The Emmerich Foundation Charitable TrustHimalayan Cataract ProjectNorwich, VTGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Frist FoundationHimalayan Cataract ProjectNorwich, VTGeneral support directed by julie and tommy frist$25,000apps.irs.gov
Trout Lily FoundationInstitute for Sustainable CommunitiesMontpeiler, VTUnrestricted support following loss of federal funds$25,000apps.irs.gov
The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationInstitute for Sustainable CommunitiesMontpelier, VTFor supporting the development of a china strategy$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Delaski Family FoundationKenya Drylands Education FundManchester, VTTo support general operations$25,000apps.irs.gov
Humanity UnitedSudan Development Foundation IncColchester, VTPeacebuilding$24,976apps.irs.gov
Kaufman Family Foundation 16115009633Wells Mountain InitiativeBristol, VTGeneral support$22,000apps.irs.gov
Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation IncAmurtel IncWarren, VTHumanitarian$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Belle Buoy Foundation IncBoma ProjectManchester, VTGeneral purpose$20,000apps.irs.gov
JNR Family FoundationWorld LearningBrattleboro, VTEducation development via exchange programs$20,000apps.irs.gov
Michael T Sherman Foundation #95-602840Himalayan Cataract Project IncNorwich, VTGeneral purpose$16,125apps.irs.gov
The Thomas Rosato FoundationAmurtel IncWarren, VTBaan Unrak Foundation$15,000apps.irs.gov
Helios FoundationWorld Learning IncBrattleboro, VTSchool for international training$15,000apps.irs.gov
Stuart and Nicole Kovensky Family FoundationKenya Drylands Education FundManchester, VTGeneral$12,000apps.irs.gov
The Burkehaven Family FoundationCommunity Asylum Seekers Project IncBrattleboro, VTGeneral charitable support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Inmaat FoundationPeace and Justice Center IncBurlington, VTReel defense mitigation collective$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Palmedo Family Foundation IncWells Mountain InitiativeBristol, VTGeneral$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Rosewater Fund 0058-03-41World LearningBrattlebro, VTScholarships: low-income$10,000apps.irs.gov
The North Ridge FoundationWorld LearningBrattleboro, VTGeneral operating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Akc Fund IncCommunity Asylum Seekers ProjectBrattleboro, VTTo help meet the basic needs of asylum seekers$8,500apps.irs.gov
Andrew B Young FoundationWorld LearningBrattleboro, VTGrant to another 501(c)(3) organizat$8,000apps.irs.gov
Jung Family FoundationHimalayan Cataract ProjectNorwich, VTDefray operating expenses$7,515apps.irs.gov
The Vanderbilt Family FoundationHimalayan Cataract Project IncNorwich, VTGeneral exempt purpose$5,000apps.irs.gov
MGN Family FoundationHimalayan Cataract Project IncNorwich, VTImproved Access to Eye Health Services in Ghana$5,000apps.irs.gov
Ben & Jerry's Foundation IncInstitute for Sustainable CommunitiesMontpelier, VTGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Polly and John M Timken Jr Family FoundationKenya Drylands Education FundManchester, VT2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant$5,000apps.irs.gov
Fore Aces Family FoundationPeace and Justice Center IncBurlington, VTBlueprint Basketball Summer Program$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the ArtsVermont Afterschool IncSouth Burlington, VTTraining access to afterschool programs$5,000apps.irs.gov
Brownington Foundation IncWorld Learning IncBrattleboro, VTGeneral funding$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Windham Foundation IncPeace & Justice CenterBurlington, VTGeneral operating support$3,500apps.irs.gov
Carolyn M & Leary E Peterson Family Foundation IncHimalayan Cataract ProjectNorwich, VTGeneral donation$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Waller Family FoundationHimalayan Cataract Project IncNorwich, VTGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000apps.irs.gov
Robert K & A Joyce Jones FoundationKenya Drylands Education FundManchester, VTTo continue the charitable activity of the organization$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Windham Foundation IncVermont AfterschoolSouth Burlington, VTGeneral operating support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Mako FoundationWorld LearningBrattleboro, VTGeneral operating support/annual gift$2,000apps.irs.gov
Fadem Family Foundation IncHimalayan Cataract ProjectNorwich, VTMedical$1,000apps.irs.gov
Lucile and Maurice Pollak FundHimalayan Cataract ProjectNorwich, VTFor operations$1,000apps.irs.gov
McNabb FoundationHimalayan Cataract Project IncNorwich, VTGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Triton FoundationImaging the WorldCharlotte, VTOperations$1,000apps.irs.gov
McNabb FoundationJerusalem Peacebuilders IncBrattleboro, VTGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Skyemar FoundationKenya Drylands Education FundManchester, VTCharitable - no restrictions$1,000apps.irs.gov
Hamill Family FoundationWorld LearningBrattleboro, VTUnrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Bernard & Ruth Rothfeld Childrens Foundation IncWorld Learning IncBrattleboro, VTUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose$1,000apps.irs.gov
Dammann Fund IncWorld Learning IncBrattleboro, VTCharity$1,000apps.irs.gov
Hamill Family FoundationWorld Learning IncBrattleboro, VTUnrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Point72 Employee Directed Giving FoundationThe Boma ProjectManchester Center, VTGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Flora R and Isidor M Stettenheim Foundation IncWorld Learning IncBrattleboro, VTGeneral purpose$500apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationWorld Learning IncBrattleboro, VTMatching contribution (general operating support)$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationDominican Republic Education and Mentoring Project IncMilton, VTGeneral support$449apps.irs.gov
The Jean & Henry Pollak Fund IncWorld Learning IncBrattleboro, VTFor operations$250apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAmurtel IncWarren, VTGeneral support$214apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Kanpe FoundationBurlington, VTGeneral support$152apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Boma Project IncManchester, VTGeneral support$137apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRotary Club of Deerfield Valley Fund IncWest Dover, VTGeneral support$116apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationKenya Drylands Education FundManchester, VTGeneral support$105apps.irs.gov
The Susan Vartanian and J William Barba Foundation IncKenya Drylands Education FundManchester, VTUnrestricted$103apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationWorld Learning IncBrattleboro, VTInternational, foreign affairs and national security$100apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationImaging the World CorpCharlotte, VTGeneral support$97apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCommunity Asylum Seekers Project IncBrattleboro, VTGeneral support$86apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHelp Kids India IncEast Corinth, VTGeneral support$83apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPeople Helping People Global IncFairfax, VTGeneral support$76apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWells Mountain InitiativeBristol, VTGeneral support$59apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationProject Harmony IncWaitsfield, VTGeneral support$51apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationInstitute for Sustainable CommunitiesMontpelier, VTGeneral support$48apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationVolunteers for Peace IncBurlington, VTGeneral support$43apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAmericans Caring Teaching Sharing IncNorwich, VTGeneral support$42apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSudan Development Foundation IncColchester, VTGeneral support$34apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWorld Learning IncBrattleboro, VTGeneral support$31apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWisdom Stoves IncGroton, VTGeneral support$25apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTouched By Love International IncBarre, VTGeneral support$23apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFor One Another Foundation IncBurlington, VTGeneral support$21apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationKente Connect IncorporatedNorthfield, VTGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFundacion Cordillera TropicalBurlington, VTGeneral support$11apps.irs.gov

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