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Foundation grants to nonprofits in Vermont: 2,177 foundations, $221.5 million

2,177 private foundations paid 8,431 grants totaling $221,484,905 to organizations in Vermont, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Filkins Family Foundation, with $20,702,516.

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  • 2,177Foundations
  • 8,431Grants
  • $221,484,905Total granted

Causes funded in Vermont

Counted from grants whose recipient matches an organization with an NTEE code.

CauseFoundationsTotal
Education341$30,768,539
Environment279$28,061,363
Arts, culture and humanities275$8,598,396
Human services175$3,899,472
Recreation and sports160$5,743,085
Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations126$11,884,438
Health care119$4,600,207
Food, agriculture and nutrition118$2,501,121
Community improvement and capacity building87$2,597,838
Animal-related66$536,612
International, foreign affairs and national security63$4,608,761
Housing and shelter59$761,367
Youth development47$398,480
Religion-related37$1,484,507
Crime and legal-related30$616,385
Employment27$1,064,852
Mental health and crisis intervention25$178,699
Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines24$117,001
Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief24$305,031
Public and societal benefit17$148,203
Civil rights, social action and advocacy4$65,043
Medical research4$932,445
Science and technology3$120,142
Mutual and membership benefit2$4,270
Social science2$33,773

Foundations that funded recipients in Vermont

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients. The 300 largest of 2,177 are listed.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Filkins Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$20,702,516$20,702,516Himalayan Cataract Project Inc Dba Cure Blindness ProjectSurgeries & equipmentapps.irs.gov
Robert J and Jennifer J Banks Charitable TrustWilmington, DE3$5,395,339$4,520,025Spring Lake Ranch IncBanks' Expansion Projectapps.irs.gov
Fidelity FoundationBoston, MA25$5,035,012$3,300,000Northeast Wilderness TrustEndowmentapps.irs.gov
The Robert W Wilson Charitable TrustNew York, NY1$5,000,000$5,000,000Shelburne FarmsGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Prospect FundBurlington, VT5$4,326,489$4,296,972Vermont Community FoundationUnrestricted charitable contributionapps.irs.gov
Hoehl Family FoundationShelburne, VT1$4,144,216$4,144,216See Attached StatementSee attached statementapps.irs.gov
Scanlan Family FoundationChicago, IL1$4,000,000$4,000,000Bennington CollegeAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charitiesapps.irs.gov
The Argosy FoundationMilwaukee, WI46$3,567,500$1,355,000Hack ClubStem projectapps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationSeattle, WA3$3,470,412$2,846,343University of Vermont and State Agricultural CollegeMaternal, newborn, child nutrition and healthapps.irs.gov
The Waterwheel FoundationNew York, NY40$3,346,560$2,690,000Vermont Community FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Freeman FoundationNew York, NY10$2,801,400$1,225,000Vermont Land TrustGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
LK Whittier FoundationPasadena, CA1$2,750,000$2,750,000Bennington CollegeSupport for the peter drucker fund for excellence & innovationapps.irs.gov
Margaret A Cargill FoundationEden Prairie, MN3$2,520,000$2,000,000Maliasili Initiatives IncSupporting growth and impact of conservation efforts in east africaapps.irs.gov
The Helen Gurley Brown FoundationNew York, NY6$2,465,000$1,260,652Northern Stage CompanyLeadership-"bold circle" grant: purpose: to create a network of artistic directors as well as associate artistic directors, producers, and fellows, who in turn will support innovative writers, directoapps.irs.gov
Freedom Together FoundationNew York, NY2$2,325,000$1,750,000Institute for Sustainable CommunitiesCultivating isc and the partnership for resilient communities leaders of color networkapps.irs.gov
Endeavor Foundation IncNew York, NY3$2,312,029$2,147,029Sterling CollegeReorganizing knowledge and learning (formerly wilderness field program) & enhancing student learning and experience through belonging, well-being and purpose: a vision for whole person education in thapps.irs.gov
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationNew York, NY5$2,173,000$930,000Clemmons Family Farm IncTo support rehabilitation of two 18th-century farm buildings into venues for african american history, arts, and cultureapps.irs.gov
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY4$2,165,000$630,000Middlebury CollegeFor support to the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferationapps.irs.gov
Brian and Sheila Jellison Family FoundationSarasota, FL1$2,036,336$2,036,336Cancer Vaccine CoalitionGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR2$1,975,000$1,700,000SSG Advisors LLCTo support the implementation of the Tuna Harvest Strategy in Indonesia's archipelagic waters.apps.irs.gov
J Walter Juckett Cancer Research Foundation IncEssex Junction, VT1$1,752,025$1,752,025The University of Vermontcancer researchapps.irs.gov
National Life Group Charitable Foundation IncMontpelier, VT339$1,686,516$125,000Hunger Free VermontPoverty supportapps.irs.gov
Tiger Baron Foundation IncNew York, NY1$1,683,254$1,683,254Vermont Community FoundationGeneral support purposesapps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationNew York, NY8$1,620,228$745,000Caribbean Agroecology Institute IncFor the u.s.-cuba forum to contribute to improved, mutually beneficial relations between diverse communities in cuba and the u.s. working towards shared goals of resilience, inclusivity and sustainabiapps.irs.gov
Halvorsen Family FoundationStamford, CT7$1,540,000$1,500,000Green Mountain Valley SchoolEducational supportapps.irs.gov
Ad Henderson Foundation IncFort Lauderdale, FL14$1,519,333$833,333Let's Grow KidsContinuation of let's grow kids capital campaignapps.irs.gov
Four Pines Fund IncBurlington, VT8$1,459,276$437,796Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care IncTo support the vermont consultation & psychiatry access programapps.irs.gov
Novo FoundationHurley, NY5$1,440,000$500,000Sterling CollegeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Islands FundBoise, ID3$1,420,000$1,370,000Aloha Foundation5 permanently restricted endowmentsapps.irs.gov
Frank M and Olive F Gilman FoundationWest Lebanon, NH1$1,350,000$1,350,000Vermont Student Asst CorpEducational assistanceapps.irs.gov
M&C Somewhere FoundationRipton, VT2$1,300,000$800,000Vermont Community FoundationGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Barr FoundationBoston, MA18$1,293,900$200,000(693) Rights and Democracy Education Fund IncTo support advocacy on clean energy and energy affordability in vermont and new hampshireapps.irs.gov
Lintilhac Foundation IncShelburne, VT99$1,275,938$56,558University of Vermont Medical Center IncIn support of midwifery research and expansion of multidisciplinary educationapps.irs.gov
Francis T & Louis T Nichols FoundationBangor, ME47$1,162,650$100,000Vermont Student Assistance CorpDonationapps.irs.gov
The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA5$1,152,080$800,000Regulatory Assistance ProjectFor general operating supportapps.irs.gov
Realty Gift FundSanta Fe, NM1$1,141,140$1,141,140Upper Valley Haven IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Ray and Tye Noorda FoundationLindon, UT2$1,100,000$750,000The Boma ProjectHumanitarianapps.irs.gov
The Schmidt Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA5$1,090,227$388,947University of Vermont and State Agricultural CollegeAdvancing sustainable agriculture in africaapps.irs.gov
The Couch Family FoundationHanover, NH38$1,058,868$125,000The Family PlaceGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Kelson FoundationSan Francisco, CA2$1,025,000$1,000,000Middlebury CollegeThe elizabeth hackett robinson 84 innovation hub endowed fundapps.irs.gov
Wal-Mart FoundationBentonville, AR1$1,004,230$1,004,230Sustainable Food Laboratory IncNatureapps.irs.gov
Alexander Foundation IncNew York, NY1$1,000,000$1,000,000Maliasili Initiatives IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Mulago FoundationNew York, NY3$1,000,000$500,000Maliasili Initiatives IncRelief to the poorapps.irs.gov
John S and James L Knight FoundationMiami, FL2$994,000$934,000University of Vermont and State Agricultural College FoundationTo catalyze and strengthen partnerships between college reporting programs and local news outlets to help address america's news desert problem.apps.irs.gov
George W Mergens FoundationMilton, VT89$961,730$50,000Saint Francis Xavier SchoolAnnual appealapps.irs.gov
The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable TrustNew York, NY1$931,101$931,101Improvecarenow IncImplementing the combine trial results in the improvecarenow (icn) learning health networkapps.irs.gov
The 1040 FoundationAlexandria, VA1$922,318$922,318The Prospect FundTermination distribution - charitable grantmakingapps.irs.gov
Manton FoundationNew York, NY3$900,323$500,000Green Mountain Horse AssociationFor flood reliefapps.irs.gov
Trout Lily FoundationMiddlebury, VT44$876,000$60,000Vermont Law School IncFor the benefit of the center for justice reform clinic, to fund the immigration law fellowapps.irs.gov
Fore Aces Family FoundationWilmington, DE15$824,500$400,000Champlain College IncPresident's Initiatives Fundapps.irs.gov
Turrell FundMontclair, NJ55$806,500$452,000Let's Grow KidsProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Ejk FoundationWilmington, DE2$774,984$750,000Northeast Wilderness Trustfor the acquisition of the Mountain Brookapps.irs.gov
One Hive FoundationBoston, MA12$771,935$160,000University of Vermont FoundationVermont pollinator working groupfor the benefit of the department of plan and soil science of the college of agriculture and life sciences to support the vermont bee lab fundapps.irs.gov
The William Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family FoundationLaguna Beach, CA1$750,000$750,000Divided Sky Foundation CorporationGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
The Wilkens Family FoundationStowe, VT12$741,800$150,000Capstone Community Action IncAn unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Hawk Rock FoundationFort Lauderdale, FL7$738,340$333,340Vermont FoodbankCharitable / general purposeapps.irs.gov
Frank & Zada Chase Charitable Trust 1576Brattleboro, VT3$738,240$479,856Norwich UniversityEducationapps.irs.gov
The Peterson Family Foundation IncFairfax, VA1$725,000$725,000Middlebury CollegeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationAtlanta, GA1$700,000$700,000Regulatory Assistance ProjectWestern clean energy transition and southeastapps.irs.gov
Ben & Jerry's Foundation IncSouth Burlington, VT245$692,833$30,000Tiny Seed Project IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Mill Foundation LTDBurlington, VT19$686,500$240,000Chill GlobalGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Henry P Kendall FoundationMarion, MA6$684,274$275,000Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund1. support transformative projects to make systematic food system changes 2. operating support for vt sustainable jobs fundapps.irs.gov
Band FoundationWilmington, DE3$675,000$500,000Maliasili Initiatives IncMaliasili Conservation Fundapps.irs.gov
Jane's Trust FoundationBoston, MA8$667,000$122,000Shelburne FarmsClimate change education programsapps.irs.gov
Thomas Thompson TrustBoston, MA29$663,000$100,000Brattleboro Memorial HospitalFor healthworks actapps.irs.gov
George H Fearons III Charitable TrustNew York, NY2$658,796$367,176Roman Catholic Diocese of BurlingtonGeneral support grantapps.irs.gov
The Gaudio Family FoundationNew York, NY2$650,045$400,000Maliasili Initiatives Inc$250,000 is to be used for general operating support and $150,000 is to be allocated solely to maliasilis coastal conservation work across eastern africaapps.irs.gov
Isaiah 61 FoundationBurlington, VT4$621,400$458,000150 Cherry StreetSupport of ministryapps.irs.gov
Nella M Grimm Fox FoundationDallas, TX3$605,987$202,129Grace Cong'l United Church of ChristUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004Chicago, IL1$600,000$600,000Vermont Adaptive Ski and SportsGeneralapps.irs.gov
Gund Geoffrey FDNBrooklyn, OH1$600,000$600,000Putney SchoolGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FL1$600,000$600,000The University of VermontDonationapps.irs.gov
Alcyon FoundationGreenville, DE38$594,358$109,938Vermont Youth Conservation CorpsGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Doctorbird FoundationWilmington, DE3$550,000$300,000Vital Communities IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund IncWilmington, DE4$550,000$300,000President & Fellows of Middlebury CollegeAfghani students at Middlebury Fundapps.irs.gov
L Z Francis Foundation ImaCleveland, OH24$549,500$119,000Vermont Land TrustWater quality solutions onapps.irs.gov
Builders Vision FoundationChicago, IL2$546,480$400,016The Perry Institute for Marine Science Incto support research and education on the development of a national framework to address the impact of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Diseaseapps.irs.gov
Forrest C & Frances H Lattner FoundationEast Greenwich, RI23$546,000$125,000Land WebGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
S & C Harvest Foundation IncCornwall, VT32$542,000$100,000Town Hall TheatreOperationsapps.irs.gov
The Pollio Family Foundation IncGrafton, VT6$542,000$500,000Grace Cottage FoundationProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg FoundationNew York, NY2$539,000$500,000Maliasili InitiativesMaliasili conservation fund (year 3 of 4)apps.irs.gov
McKenzie Family Charitable TrustPutney, VT14$532,500$205,000Yellow BarnProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Eucalyptus FoundationSan Francisco, CA2$515,000$500,000Middlebury College - Institute of International Studies at MontereyCenter on terrorism and financial aidapps.irs.gov
Gordon & Llura Gund 1993 Charitable FoundationConcord, MA1$500,000$500,000Uvm FoundationSupport the charitable purpose of the organizationapps.irs.gov
JSLH FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$500,000$500,000President and Fellows of Middlebury CollegeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR4$500,000$200,000Craft Emergency Relief FundArt & cultureapps.irs.gov
Lookout Foundation IncBoston, MA5$480,000$200,000Shelburne FarmsWindmill hill conservation project at shelburne farms involving land conservation, integration and trail costs, and landconservation, agriculture and youth educational programs at windmill hillapps.irs.gov
The Morris & Bessie Altman FoundationShelburne, VT53$476,000$80,000Stern Center for Language & LearningGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Marianne G Faulkner Trust Uw Fbo VariousChicago, IL2$467,003$412,003The Homestead IncGeneralapps.irs.gov
Grant and Lara Gund FoundationConcord, MA4$460,000$200,000University of Vermont - MatchTo help further charitable purpose of organization.apps.irs.gov
The Copper Beech Foundation IncNew York, NY5$455,000$300,000Hilltop Montessori SchoolOperational supportapps.irs.gov
Zachary and Lindsey Gund FoundationConcord, MA3$450,000$200,000University of Vermont FoundationTo help further charitable purposes of organization.apps.irs.gov
The Right Track Foundation IncManchester Center, VT17$433,015$150,000Manchester Riverwalk AssociationTo assist with construction of public access to riverfront property located in manchester vermontapps.irs.gov
Courtney and Victoria Buffum Family FoundationBurlington, VT15$433,000$200,000CotsOperating supportapps.irs.gov
Maverick Lloyd FoundationSharon, VT8$431,500$250,000Vermont Law and Graduate SchoolUnrestricted grant to the maverick lloyd school for the environment.apps.irs.gov
Carolyn & George Rowland Char FDN TrustNew York, NY1$430,000$430,000Bennington CollegeGeneral support grantapps.irs.gov
Alfred P Sloan FoundationNew York, NY3$427,906$281,631University of VermontTo support the institutionalization of an open source programs office at university of vermontapps.irs.gov
The Sandy River Charitable FoundationFarmington, ME6$420,000$180,000Abenaki Helping AbenakiCultural and economic programapps.irs.gov
TD Charitable FoundationPortland, ME26$410,500$200,000Champlain Housing TrustSustaining homeownership through affordability, resilience and efficiencyapps.irs.gov
Mt Roeschmore FoundationEtna, NH12$410,293$305,274American Precision MuseumGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ7$406,913$350,000Center On Rural Innovation Inc82055 redefining the narrative on rural investment strategies to cultivate equity and inclusion in funding for places facing the deepest disadvantagesapps.irs.gov
Edward C Johnson FundBoston, MA2$400,000$200,000Stowe Land TrustOperations supportapps.irs.gov
Esther and Otto Seligmann Foundation IncCornwall, VT1$400,000$400,000Vermont Community FoundationGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Eastrise FoundationWilliston, VT24$399,566$30,000Greater Burlington YMCAStaying in the heart-next phase campaign and y early childhood programapps.irs.gov
Overlake FundBurlington, VT3$386,334$333,334University of Vermont FoundationTo support research, education, and other initiatives of vermont complex systems instituteapps.irs.gov
The Windham Foundation IncGrafton, VT105$362,025$40,205Cro Planning & DesignGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Haven FoundationNew York, NY1$350,000$350,000CerfTo help freelance writers and artists who have career-threatening illnessapps.irs.gov
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$350,000$350,000Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation IncTo support a publication and a conferenceapps.irs.gov
The Rockefeller FoundationNew York, NY1$350,000$350,000Regulatory Assistance ProjectBuilding capacity to establish a renewable energy sector in barbados.apps.irs.gov
Harris & Frances Block Foundation IncMarshfield, VT19$349,020$35,000Institute for Social EcologyPopular education for racial and environmental justiceapps.irs.gov
Elinor M Tourville Bennett Charitable Remainder TrustBoca Raton, FL1$343,078$343,078University of VT- College of MedicineScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Hillman Family FoundationsPittsburgh, PA6$335,000$150,000President and Fellows of Middlebury CollegeCapital supportapps.irs.gov
The Horace W Goldsmith FoundationNew York, NY1$333,334$333,334Middlebury CollegeSpecial purposeapps.irs.gov
Farley Family Charitable FoundationChicago, IL1$325,000$325,000American Precision MuseumGrant for general charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Stockman Family Foundation TrustNew York, NY2$325,000$250,000Southern Vermont Arts CenterGeneral support purposesapps.irs.gov
The Angelo Family Charitable FoundationNew York, NY2$325,000$300,000The Keewaydin FoundationFor operationsapps.irs.gov
Baker Hughes FoundationHouston, TX2$310,120$310,000One Tree PlantedGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Clif Family FoundationSaint Helena, CA6$305,500$200,000Coming CleanTransform Food Systemsapps.irs.gov
McPike Zima Charitable Foundation UsNew York, NY2$305,000$265,000Perry Institute for Marine ScienceTo help research to revitalize our oceans. we focus on coral reefs, fisheries, mangroves, marine protected areas, coastal ecosystems, and climate changeapps.irs.gov
Norman J Fisher and Doris Fisher FoundationAnnapolis, MD21$305,000$150,000Good Samaritan HavenTo help build a healthier community lifeapps.irs.gov
William J and Dorothy K O'Neill Foundation IncCleveland, OH3$303,050$150,000Rutland County Parent-Child CenterFamilies at the center in southwest vermontapps.irs.gov
Donum Dei Foundation IncSummit, NJ2$300,000$200,000Saint Francis Xavier SchoolGeneralapps.irs.gov
Hersher Family Foundation IncArlington, MA1$300,000$300,000Planned Parenthood of Northern New EnglandCharitable supportapps.irs.gov
High Meadows FoundationBoston, MA1$300,000$300,000Let's Grow KidsPayment to carry on charitable activitiesapps.irs.gov
John D and Catherine T Macarthur FoundationChicago, IL1$300,000$300,000The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College Foundation IncIn support of the university of vermont's center for community newsapps.irs.gov
Linville Family FoundationNew York, NY22$300,000$110,000Weston Theatre CompanyGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Richard King Mellon FoundationLigonier, PA1$300,000$300,000Vermont Huts Association LTDTo support development of a system of huts along the velomont trailapps.irs.gov
The Marisla FoundationLaguna Beach, CA2$300,000$225,000Coming Clean IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Rona Jaffe FoundationDix Hills, NY12$295,000$50,000Vermont FoodbankGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Vermont Foundation for Children & FamiliesBurlington, VT1$293,990$293,990Howard Center IncProgram Fundingapps.irs.gov
Larsen FundHarrison, NY45$292,500$30,000North Branch Nature Center$10,000 eco program moretown school; $20,000 teacher/naturalistapps.irs.gov
The Block Friedman Family Foundation IncNew York, NY1$290,000$290,000University of Vermont FoundationUnrestricted charitable contributionapps.irs.gov
Lubbe Family FoundationBethlehem, NH6$282,000$250,000Ascutney OutdoorsOutdoor recreationapps.irs.gov
The Notsew Orm Sands FoundationHouston, TX1$280,000$280,000Maliasili Initiatives IncGeneral supportapps.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
Thomas J Rolfs FoundationNashotah, WI1$275,000$275,000Burke AcademyGeneral purposesapps.irs.gov
Majic Vermont FoundationWilmington, DE7$267,500$120,000Vermont Public CoGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Boardman Family Foundation # 531Pittsburgh, PA5$266,000$106,000Second Chance Animal CenterGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Technical Training FoundationBeverly, MA2$265,736$240,736Saint Michaels CollegeGrantsapps.irs.gov
Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation IncGlyndon, MD3$265,000$165,000Shelburne Farms (in Honor of Charlotte Stetson)For the exempt function of the organizationapps.irs.gov
The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation IncNew York, NY6$265,000$125,000Northeast Wilderness TrustGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Salmon Foundation IncMontclair, NJ14$265,000$35,000Willing HandsTo reduce hunger and improve health through food recoveryapps.irs.gov
The Eisner Foundation IncBeverly Hills, CA2$264,785$164,000Keewaydin FoundationSpecificapps.irs.gov
Elmina B Sewall FoundationFreeport, ME2$260,000$225,000New Learning JourneyGeneral Operating Supportapps.irs.gov
Park Foundation IncIthaca, NY4$260,000$125,000Bennington CollegeProject supportapps.irs.gov
Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationPalo Alto, CA2$259,200$259,000University of Vermont and State Agricultural CollegeTo investigate the photonic and optoelectronic properties of stacked microcavity organic light emitting diodes constituting one dimensional photonic crystals.apps.irs.gov
The Burkehaven Family FoundationWest Roxbury, MA8$256,000$200,000Northern Stage CompanyGeneral charitable supportapps.irs.gov
The Hastings Family Foundation IncVero Beach, FL3$251,300$250,000Woodstock Area CouncilGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Abra Prentice Foundation IncChicago, IL1$250,000$250,000Shelburne FarmsEarmarked for the annual fund for their sustainable and educational farm programsapps.irs.gov
Aceso Foundation IncBloomington, IN1$250,000$250,000Northeast Wilderness TrustCharitableapps.irs.gov
Bainum Family FoundationWashington, DC1$250,000$250,000Vermont Association for the Education of Young ChildrenWevision systems levelapps.irs.gov
Capital One Foundation IncMcLean, VA1$250,000$250,000Center On Rural Innovation IncAsset building/financial capabilityapps.irs.gov
Church & Dwight Philanthropic Foundation IncEwing, NJ1$250,000$250,000Northeast Wilderness TrustPreserving the environmentapps.irs.gov
Corkins Family FoundationDenver, CO1$250,000$250,000Keewaydin FoundationTo support the keewaydin camp programapps.irs.gov
Dry Creek FoundationPasadena, CA1$250,000$250,000Maliasili Initiatives IncTo support exempt organization.apps.irs.gov
Hampshire Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$250,000$250,000Boma FoundationProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Penske Foundation IncBloomfield Hills, MI1$250,000$250,000Cancer Vaccine CoalitionGeneralapps.irs.gov
Peyser Foundation for Population HealthAnn Arbor, MI2$250,000$241,192University of Vermont FoundationProfessorship in microbiologyapps.irs.gov
Stephens Family Charitable FoundationBronxville, NY1$250,000$250,000Bennington CollegeGeneral purposesapps.irs.gov
The Gilbert Family FoundationDetroit, MI1$250,000$250,000The StartupDiscretionary grantsapps.irs.gov
Brooks McCormick Jr Trust for Animal Rights Law and PolicyDowners Grove, IL1$248,000$248,000Vermont Law SchoolFor charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Virginia Hunt Trust Uw Episcopal Char InstChicago, IL3$247,856$147,856Episcopal Diocese of VermontGeneralapps.irs.gov
Roaring Brook Family FoundationLenox, MA4$240,000$125,000Shelburne FarmsEducation for sustainability initiativesapps.irs.gov
Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD4$239,000$100,000Voices for Vermont's Children IncSupport Economic Security for young people in Vermontapps.irs.gov
Helen Frankenthaler Foundation IncNew York, NY3$238,000$220,000Bennington College Corporation2024 museum fellows term program (2 of 5)apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN3$235,000$100,000University of Vermont and State Agricultural College Foundationto support Transformative Agroecologyapps.irs.gov
The Shubert Foundation IncNew York, NY5$235,000$80,000Northern Stage CompanyGeneral operating support for theatrical productions and activitiesapps.irs.gov
Mascoma Bank FoundationLebanon, NH13$231,500$50,000Early Care Education AssociationEducationapps.irs.gov
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI2$225,000$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
Shmuel Isaac & Miriam Popack Foundation IncBrooklyn, NY1$225,000$225,000Vermont Organization for Jewish EduEducation of young children to the jewish chabad lubavitch teachings of the great rebbi schnearsonapps.irs.gov
The Enoch FoundationWilmington, DE7$225,000$40,000Burr & Burton AcademyGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Hayes FoundationNew Haven, CT2$225,000$215,000Himalayan Cataract Project IncHealthapps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI1$225,000$225,000Clean Energy Group IncProject support grant to help communities plan, finance and deploy renewable, resilient powerapps.irs.gov
Miramar Charitable FoundationFt Mitchell, KY5$223,500$200,000Woodstock Region Journalism FoundationOperations and capital needsapps.irs.gov
Ge Aerospace FoundationNorwalk, CT17$221,977$200,000Rutland City School District - Stafford Technical CenterMatching giftapps.irs.gov
The Winthrop H Smith Jr Charitable Foundation IncStamford, CT21$220,200$110,000Burlington City ArtsTo promote the organization's exempt purposes.apps.irs.gov
Zaleski Family FoundationNew York City, NY1$216,100$216,100Dominican Republic Education and Mentoring Project IncUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Clarence & Anne Dillon Dunwalke TrustNew York, NY1$215,000$215,000Middlebury College$15k - general annual fund, $200k to expand The Dillon Dunwalke Fellows Programapps.irs.gov
The Scotts Miracle-Gro FoundationMarysville, OH1$215,000$215,000KidsgardeningGardens - otherapps.irs.gov
Edwin S Webster FoundationBoston, MA8$210,000$50,000The Putney SchoolGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Hannaford Charitable FoundationPortland, ME3$210,000$100,000Champlain Valley Office of Economic OpportunityGeneral Operating Supportapps.irs.gov
Ponsold Motherwell Charitable TrustStanfordville, NY1$210,000$210,000Bennington College CorporationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Bromley Charitable TrustWestwood, MA2$210,000$200,000Northeast Wilderness TrustGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the ArtsFt Mitchell, KY17$207,000$25,000Children's Literacy FoundationYear of the book programapps.irs.gov
The Wallace FoundationNew York, NY3$206,300$206,000Clemmons Family Farm IncTo investigate the role of nonprofits led by Black women in cross-sectoral collaborations to improve outcomes for Black artists.apps.irs.gov
Agnes M Lindsay TrustChelmsford, MA59$205,855$5,000Bethel Area Food ShelfFood pantry/food bankapps.irs.gov
Tan Teo Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE1$205,000$205,000Center for Mindful Learning IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Crawford-Howard Private FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL4$204,600$100,000Maple Street SchoolCharitable exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Tuw Orpha J Durland Community Finl ServicesNewport, VT2$203,705$118,613Trustees Village of Derby LineGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Alice S Ayling Scholarship FoundationWoburn, MA2$202,500$117,500Norwich UniversityEducational scholarshipapps.irs.gov
Beth and Ravenel Curry FoundationErie, PA2$200,000$100,000Calvin Coolidge Presidential FoundationUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
C E and S Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$200,000$200,000President and Fellows of Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury language schools scholarship endowment, middlebury language schools scholarship fundapps.irs.gov
Dion Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$200,000$200,000Saint Michaels CollegeGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Drew FoundationMenlo Park, CA1$200,000$200,000Norwich UniversityGeneral charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Elizabeth Morse Genius FoundationWinter Park, FL1$200,000$200,000St Johnsbury AcademySupport of student life and athletics buildingapps.irs.gov
The Blossom Fund Charles R Platt Et Al TrusteesBoston, MA1$200,000$200,000Bennington CollegeF/b/o beyond plasticsapps.irs.gov
The Passport FoundationWilmington, DE2$200,000$125,000Coming Clean IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Theodore R and Vivian M Johnson Scholarship Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FL1$200,000$200,000Landmark CollegeEducational grantapps.irs.gov
John J Flynn Tuw Fbo Fahc EtalBuffalo, NY2$198,140$132,093University of VT Medical Center IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Firebird Foundation for Anthropological ResearchPhillips, ME1$195,000$195,000Northeast Wilderness TrustGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Ray W & Ildah Totman Medical Resear Co BankDallas, TX1$193,602$193,602University of Vermont - Agricultural CollegeSupport medical researchapps.irs.gov
Macleay FoundationMontpelier, VT5$192,500$100,000Let's Grow KidsGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Dextra Baldwin McGonagle Foundation IncHarrison, NY8$190,545$100,000Vermont Center for Ecostudies IncGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Shayne FoundationLos Angeles, CA1$186,000$186,000The Gay and Lesbian Fund of VermontPromote the substantive, valuable contributions lgbtqa donors make to the broader communityapps.irs.gov
The Kelsey TrustLincoln, MA25$186,000$12,500Planned Parenthood of Northern New EnglandGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Birdseye FoundationLebanon, NH20$180,000$40,000Upper Valley Waldorf SchoolGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Luis Von Ahn FoundationPittsburgh, PA1$180,000$180,000Wuqu' Kawoq SaGeneral operating fundsapps.irs.gov
Rockefeller Brothers Fund IncNew York, NY2$180,000$130,000Cristosal IncFor general supportapps.irs.gov
The Shapiro Family FoundationBrattleboro, VT5$179,200$75,000Windham Windsor Housing Trust (WWHT)Generalapps.irs.gov
The Irving and Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare LTDBuffalo Grove, IL7$175,500$40,000Central Vermont Humane Society Inc$40,000: To support veterinary care services for cats and dogs in their foster care network or shelter. The Central Vermont Humane Society Serves Orange County and Washington County, Vermont. $30,000apps.irs.gov
Bur Oak FoundationWilmington, DE1$175,000$175,000President & Fellows of Middlebury CollegeSeizing Opportunity Fundapps.irs.gov
Burrill Foundation IncShelburne, VT3$175,000$160,000The Nature ConservancyGeneralapps.irs.gov
Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and AthleticsNewtown Square, PA1$175,000$175,000Burke Mountain AcademyEducational supportapps.irs.gov
The Wisdom Connection IncGreensboro, VT16$174,900$22,500Up for Learning (unleashing the Power of Partnership for Learning Inc)General operating supportapps.irs.gov
Kaufman Family Foundation 16115009633Newport, VT8$172,232$35,000Vermont Institute of Natural ScienceGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Cabbadetus FoundationBoston, MA6$170,000$50,000New England Youth Theater IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Devereux Ocean Foundation IncJamestown, RI2$170,000$100,000Bahamas Marine Mammal ResearchGrant for research into noise and ship collision in the Northwest Providence passage near the South Abaco sperm whale nursery. A population survey of mammals in the Sea of Abacoapps.irs.gov
The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation IncDarien, CT3$168,974$114,974Manchester Music FestivalGeneral fund contributionapps.irs.gov
The Seeger Bartlett FoundationHancock, VT1$168,000$168,000Camp KillooleetScholarship for campersapps.irs.gov
Beagary Charitable TrustBrooklyn, CT1$166,666$166,666Brattleboro Museum & Arts CenterCapital campaignapps.irs.gov
University of Vermont & State Agr CollePittsburgh, PA1$166,444$166,444University of VermontGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Common Stream Inc #0745935Boston, MA2$160,000$90,000Vermont Workers CenterGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Millstone FoundationSt Louis, MO7$154,116$100,000University of Vermont FoundationTo further recipient's charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Claneil Foundation IncPlymouth Meeting, PA6$150,500$120,000Food ConnectsGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Arconic FoundationPittsburgh, PA1$150,000$150,000One Tree Planted IncRevitalizing community green space in europe: hungary, germany, and englandapps.irs.gov
Atlantis Blue Project Foundation IncPlantation, FL1$150,000$150,000Perry Institute for Marine ScienceCoral gene bankapps.irs.gov
Bailey Tuvell Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$150,000$150,000Dominican Republic Education and Mentoring ProjectGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Donald J Slavik Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$150,000$150,000Maliasili Initiatives IncLion Guardians - Work with Maasai/Carnivore Coexistenceapps.irs.gov
Lucy D Nisbet Charitable FundDallas, TX20$150,000$12,500Cots - Committee On Temporary ShelterUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Lumina Foundation for Education IncIndianapolis, IN1$150,000$150,000University of Vermont and State Agricultural College Foundation IncTo support the expansion of SUNY's student reporting programs that bolster local news coverage.apps.irs.gov
Richard Lounsbery Foundation IncWashington, DC1$150,000$150,000President and Fellows of Middlebury College James Martin Center for NonprolBuilding global nuclear security expertise:the cns visiting fellows programapps.irs.gov
The Bissocurt Foundation IncSaratoga Springs, NY1$150,000$150,000Agrihood Collective IncGeneral Charitable Purposesapps.irs.gov
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation IncOwings Mills, MD1$150,000$150,000Cathedral Square CorporationTo support the construction of an affordable housing community designed to promote wellness for older adults and help them maintain independence in their homes and communities.apps.irs.gov
The Rising Phoenix Foundation IncWoodstock, VT5$150,000$50,000Norman Williams Public LibraryGeneral charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Wilson-Oconnor Family FoundationReston, VA1$150,000$150,000Norwich Community CollaborativeNorwich grange hall historic renovation projectapps.irs.gov
Liswhit Foundation - RBC Trust AccountWoodstock, VT5$147,000$57,000Woodstock Recreation CenterUnrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
Tonamora Foundation IncArlington, VT6$143,500$110,000SVHC FoundationUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Hollis Family FoundationShelburne, VT8$142,291$131,291Vermont Community FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Pritzker Military FoundationChicago, IL3$141,164$129,190Norwich UniversityGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Britton Fund 4240-00-44Philadelphia, PA2$140,000$115,000Lake Champlain Maritime MuseumGeneral charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
CincoFairbanks, AK1$140,000$140,000The Putney SchoolSupport educationapps.irs.gov
The Alcon Foundation IncFort Worth, TX1$140,000$140,000Himalayan Cataract Project IncEye careapps.irs.gov
Elizabeth Leighton Irrevocable TrustBrooklyn, OH1$138,535$138,535New England Kurn Hattin HomesGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Michael and Karen Stone Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE5$136,500$51,500Shelburne FarmsGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Trust Uw Alexander Hamilton FultonPittsburgh, PA1$136,003$136,003University of Vermont Medical CenterGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Mortimer R Proctor FoundationBuffalo, NY4$135,025$58,025Proctor JRSR High SchoolGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd RyanLittleton, CO2$135,000$100,000Enhanced Living IncGeneralapps.irs.gov
Eva Crane Goff FoundationPhiladelphia, PA4$134,810$33,703American Society of DowsersGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
The Robert Fleming & Jane Howe Patrick Foundation IncCharlotte, VT3$134,548$100,000The Vergennes Opera HouseCapital campaign elevatorapps.irs.gov
Reid Lillian Charitable FoundationCincinnati, OH9$131,220$14,580Arlington Food Shelf IncDaily operational supportapps.irs.gov
Edwards Lifesciences FoundationIrvine, CA2$130,000$125,000International Cardiac Alliance Inc (haiti Cardiac Alliance)Using collaboration and data management to overcome barriers to shd careapps.irs.gov
The Gottesman FundNew York, NY4$130,000$50,000Shalom Alliance Vermont IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Help for People FoundationNorwich, VT10$130,000$40,000Upper Valley HavenSupport for the unhousedapps.irs.gov
Richard E and Deborah L Tarrant Foundation IncWinooski, VT9$129,860$100,000University of Vermont Medical CenterMiller building/martin floorapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA1,416$129,446$3,994Planned Parenthood of Northern New EnglandGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Wood Percy P TrustBuffalo, NY3$128,387$56,170Rutland Regional Medical CenterGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Pritzker Family FoundationChicago, IL1$128,000$128,000Voices for Vermont's Children IncResearch and education on family economic stabilityapps.irs.gov
Ronald J York Scholarship FundBarre, VT2$127,700$112,700Spaulding High SchoolAviation/aeronauticsprogram fundingapps.irs.gov
The Virginia Wellington Cabot FoundationBoston, MA7$127,600$59,000Safety Team IncExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Roosevelt Jackson Carter Court Trust 091478Manchester, NH2$126,838$126,820Groton United Methodist ChurchCharityapps.irs.gov
The Stannard & Dorothy Dunn Charitable TrustNorwich, VT21$126,500$15,000Norwich Grange HallGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Frank England Scholarship Fund Community FinlNewport, VT2$126,333$121,833Paine Mountain School District (cvsu) Northfield High SchoolDafapps.irs.gov
1772 Foundation IncMorristown, NJ2$126,000$125,000Preservation Trust of VermontHistoric preservation grantmaking in vtapps.irs.gov
Carequest Foundation IncBoston, MA1$125,000$125,000Voices for Vermont's ChildrenThe purpose of this grant is to support Voices for Vermont's Children's creation of an outreach and awareness campaign that reflects community-identified oral health policy priorities, promotes the usapps.irs.gov
Cedar Tree FoundationBoston, MA1$125,000$125,000Coming CleanGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Dr Ramon Tallaj Foundation IncBronx, NY2$125,000$100,000His Holiness Pope FrancisContributionapps.irs.gov
Haver FoundationBrentwood, TN1$125,000$125,000Bellows Falls Union High SchoolTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the charityapps.irs.gov
Jeffrey S Pechter Family Foundation IncDelray Beach, FL1$125,000$125,000Zeno Mountain FarmUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
MWC Foundation Inc #0726315Boston, MA1$125,000$125,000Northeast Wilderness TrustLand acquisition & forever wild easementsapps.irs.gov
One-Four-Three Foundation #95-651660Boston, MA14$125,000$23,500Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity$15,000 restricted to the warmth program; $8,500 restricted to feeding champlain valleyapps.irs.gov
Sherman Fairchild Foundation IncChevy Chase, MD1$125,000$125,000Shelburne Museum IncMuseum Conservation Programapps.irs.gov
The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable FoundationNew York, NY1$125,000$125,000One Tree PlantedGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Laverack Family FoundationOld Greenwich, CT5$125,000$100,000Grace Cottage Family Health & HospitalGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Grace Jones Richardson Testamentary TrustGreensboro, NC9$124,000$41,000Lake Champlain Community Sailing CenterTo assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Louise Davis Halsted Charit FDNDallas, TX9$123,627$27,473Gray Building Coalition IncUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
The Rodgers Family Foundation IncNew York, NY5$122,000$47,000Dorset Theatre FestivalUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.apps.irs.gov
The Thomas Rosato FoundationWilmington, DE3$121,000$100,000Dominican Republic Education and Mentoring ProjectGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Martin Foundation IncNaples, FL2$120,000$100,000Vermont College of Fine ArtsGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Roessner Family Foundation IncHarwich Port, MA1$120,000$120,000Vermont Children's Trust FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Thomas W Smith Foundation IncBoca Raton, FL1$120,000$120,000Calvin Coolidge Presidential FoundationEducationapps.irs.gov
Lamson Howell Foundation IncRandolph, VT27$119,380$13,500Farr's Hill4th of July FireworksProgram Supportapps.irs.gov
Rivendell Foundation IncHockessin, DE10$119,200$37,940Magicians Without BordersGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Sceva Speare Trust Fbo Brookhaven Home for BoysDallas, TX1$116,970$116,970Brookhaven Home for BoysUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
The Prevot Family Foundation IncEast Hardwick, VT20$116,450$30,000Burke Mountain AcademyContrib. to other org. for their estab. purposeapps.irs.gov
NSB Foundation IncBarre, VT5$116,000$50,000Elevate Youth ServicesGeneral Operating Supportapps.irs.gov
The Butler FoundationSpringfield, NH2$115,885$70,000Norwich Grange HallCharitableapps.irs.gov
Ann A Mergens Foundation IncShelburne, VT5$115,000$40,000Shelburne FarmsOperationsapps.irs.gov
Kettering Family FoundationDayton, OH8$115,000$25,000Children's Literacy FoundationYear of the book programapps.irs.gov
Mack FoundationBainbridge Island, WA1$115,000$115,000Norwich UniversityGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Carris Corporation FoundationProctor, VT29$114,455$25,000Paramount TheaterTo support in holding events and performances for the communityapps.irs.gov
Truettner Family FoundationCrested Butte, CO36$114,000$25,000Manchester Historical SocietyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Weezie Foundation XXXXX0005Chicago, IL6$113,500$87,500Vermont Commons SchoolGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Rauch Foundation IncWoodstock, VT16$113,000$60,000Champlain College IncFinancial literacyapps.irs.gov
Foundation for A Better World IncMarietta, GA2$110,000$60,000Population Media CenterProgram expensesapps.irs.gov
The Overbrook FoundationNew York, NY2$110,000$60,000Coming Clean IncDollar Store Campaignapps.irs.gov
Rally To Give Foundation IncBoston, MA2$109,500$104,500Chill FoundationTo inspire young people through board sports and build a more equitable outdoor community.apps.irs.gov
The Copley FundMorrisville, VT18$107,807$16,171Lamoille Home Health and HospiceAssist elderly with homeservices and hospicecareapps.irs.gov
Ping and Amy Chao Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$107,000$107,000Angkor Hospital for Children IncBridging the gaps in pediatric care for children in Cambodiaapps.irs.gov
Wolf Kahn Foundation IncNew York, NY8$106,500$62,000Vermont Studio CenterWolf kahn - emily mason fellowship fund and emergency giftapps.irs.gov
Corry Memorial FundBuffalo, NY2$106,018$53,009Montpelier Roxbury School DistrictGeneral supportapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Filkins Family FoundationHimalayan Cataract Project Inc Dba Cure Blindness ProjectNorwich, VTSurgeries & equipment$20,702,516apps.irs.gov
The Robert W Wilson Charitable TrustShelburne FarmsShelburne, VTGeneral support$5,000,000apps.irs.gov
Robert J and Jennifer J Banks Charitable TrustSpring Lake Ranch IncShrewsbury, VTBanks' Expansion Project$4,520,025apps.irs.gov
The Prospect FundVermont Community FoundationMiddlebury, VTUnrestricted charitable contribution$4,296,972apps.irs.gov
Hoehl Family FoundationSee Attached StatementSee Attached Statement, VTSee attached statement$4,144,216apps.irs.gov
Scanlan Family FoundationBennington CollegeBennington, VTAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$4,000,000apps.irs.gov
Fidelity FoundationNortheast Wilderness TrustMontpelier, VTEndowment$3,300,000apps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationUniversity of Vermont and State Agricultural CollegeBurlington, VTMaternal, newborn, child nutrition and health$2,846,343apps.irs.gov
LK Whittier FoundationBennington CollegeBennington, VTSupport for the peter drucker fund for excellence & innovation$2,750,000apps.irs.gov
The Waterwheel FoundationVermont Community FoundationMiddlebury, VTGeneral$2,690,000apps.irs.gov
Endeavor Foundation IncSterling CollegeCraftsbury CM, VTReorganizing knowledge and learning (formerly wilderness field program) & enhancing student learning and experience through belonging, well-being and purpose: a vision for whole person education in th$2,147,029apps.irs.gov
Brian and Sheila Jellison Family FoundationCancer Vaccine CoalitionMiddlebury, VTGeneral support$2,036,336apps.irs.gov
Margaret A Cargill FoundationMaliasili Initiatives IncEssex Junction, VTSupporting growth and impact of conservation efforts in east africa$2,000,000apps.irs.gov
J Walter Juckett Cancer Research Foundation IncThe University of VermontBurlington, VTcancer research$1,752,025apps.irs.gov
Freedom Together FoundationInstitute for Sustainable CommunitiesMontpelier, VTCultivating isc and the partnership for resilient communities leaders of color network$1,750,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncSSG Advisors LLCBurlington, VTTo support the implementation of the Tuna Harvest Strategy in Indonesia's archipelagic waters.$1,700,000apps.irs.gov
Tiger Baron Foundation IncVermont Community FoundationMiddlebury, VTGeneral support purposes$1,683,254apps.irs.gov
Halvorsen Family FoundationGreen Mountain Valley SchoolWaitsfield, VTEducational support$1,500,000apps.irs.gov
Islands FundAloha FoundationFairlee, VT5 permanently restricted endowments$1,370,000apps.irs.gov
The Argosy FoundationHack ClubShelburne, VTStem project$1,355,000apps.irs.gov
Frank M and Olive F Gilman FoundationVermont Student Asst CorpWinooski, VTEducational assistance$1,350,000apps.irs.gov
The Helen Gurley Brown FoundationNorthern Stage CompanyWhite River Junction, VTLeadership-"bold circle" grant: purpose: to create a network of artistic directors as well as associate artistic directors, producers, and fellows, who in turn will support innovative writers, directo$1,260,652apps.irs.gov
The Freeman FoundationVermont Land TrustMontpelier, VTGeneral support$1,225,000apps.irs.gov
Realty Gift FundUpper Valley Haven IncWhite River Junction, VTGeneral support$1,141,140apps.irs.gov
Wal-Mart FoundationSustainable Food Laboratory IncHartland, VTNature$1,004,230apps.irs.gov
Alexander Foundation IncMaliasili Initiatives IncUnderhill, VTGeneral support$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Kelson FoundationMiddlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VTThe elizabeth hackett robinson 84 innovation hub endowed fund$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Fidelity FoundationNortheast Wilderness TrustMontpelier, VTEndowment$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Argosy FoundationShelburne FarmsShelburne, VTCapital campaign$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
John S and James L Knight FoundationUniversity of Vermont and State Agricultural College FoundationBurlington, VTTo catalyze and strengthen partnerships between college reporting programs and local news outlets to help address america's news desert problem.$934,000apps.irs.gov
The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable TrustImprovecarenow IncEssex Junction, VTImplementing the combine trial results in the improvecarenow (icn) learning health network$931,101apps.irs.gov
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationClemmons Family Farm IncCharlotte, VTTo support rehabilitation of two 18th-century farm buildings into venues for african american history, arts, and culture$930,000apps.irs.gov
The 1040 FoundationThe Prospect FundBurlington, VTTermination distribution - charitable grantmaking$922,318apps.irs.gov
Robert J and Jennifer J Banks Charitable TrustSpring Lake Ranch IncShrewsbury, VTBanks' Expansion Project$861,660apps.irs.gov
Ad Henderson Foundation IncLet's Grow KidsBurlington, VTContinuation of let's grow kids capital campaign$833,333apps.irs.gov
The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationRegulatory Assistance ProjectMontpelier, VTFor general operating support$800,000apps.irs.gov
M&C Somewhere FoundationVermont Community FoundationMiddlebury, VTGeneral fund$800,000apps.irs.gov
The William Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family FoundationDivided Sky Foundation CorporationLudlow, VTGeneral donation$750,000apps.irs.gov
Ejk FoundationNortheast Wilderness TrustMontpelier, VTfor the acquisition of the Mountain Brook$750,000apps.irs.gov
The Ray and Tye Noorda FoundationThe Boma ProjectManchester Center, VTHumanitarian$750,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationCaribbean Agroecology Institute IncBurlington, VTFor the u.s.-cuba forum to contribute to improved, mutually beneficial relations between diverse communities in cuba and the u.s. working towards shared goals of resilience, inclusivity and sustainabi$745,000apps.irs.gov
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationMiddlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VTTo support a humanities for all times project$743,000apps.irs.gov
The Peterson Family Foundation IncMiddlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VTGeneral support$725,000apps.irs.gov
The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationRegulatory Assistance ProjectMontpelier, VTWestern clean energy transition and southeast$700,000apps.irs.gov
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkMiddlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VTFor support to the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation$630,000apps.irs.gov
Gund Geoffrey FDNPutney SchoolPutney, VTGeneral operating$600,000apps.irs.gov
Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable Foundation IncThe University of VermontBurlington, VTDonation$600,000apps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationUniversity of Vermont and State Agricultural CollegeBurlington, VTMaternal, newborn, child nutrition and health$600,000apps.irs.gov
Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004Vermont Adaptive Ski and SportsKillington, VTGeneral$600,000apps.irs.gov
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkMiddlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VTFor core support to the Center for Nonproliferation Studies$583,000apps.irs.gov
Freedom Together FoundationComing Clean IncBrattleboro, VTGrass roots-to-national clean air campaign$575,000apps.irs.gov
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkMiddlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VTFor core support to the Monterey Initiative in Russian Studies$572,000apps.irs.gov
The Pollio Family Foundation IncGrace Cottage FoundationTownshend, VTProgram support$500,000apps.irs.gov
Manton FoundationGreen Mountain Horse AssociationSouth Woodstock, VTFor flood relief$500,000apps.irs.gov
The Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg FoundationMaliasili InitiativesEssex Junction, VTMaliasili conservation fund (year 3 of 4)$500,000apps.irs.gov
Mulago FoundationMaliasili Initiatives IncUnderhill, VTRelief to the poor$500,000apps.irs.gov
Band FoundationMaliasili Initiatives IncEssex Junction, VTMaliasili Conservation Fund$500,000apps.irs.gov
The Eucalyptus FoundationMiddlebury College - Institute of International Studies at MontereyMiddlebury, VTCenter on terrorism and financial aid$500,000apps.irs.gov
M&C Somewhere FoundationMiddlebury Studio SchoolMiddlebury, VTGeneral fund$500,000apps.irs.gov
JSLH FoundationPresident and Fellows of Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VTGeneral support$500,000apps.irs.gov
Novo FoundationSterling CollegeCraftsbury Common, VTGeneral support$500,000apps.irs.gov
Novo FoundationSterling CollegeCraftsbury Common, VTEco gather$500,000apps.irs.gov
Gordon & Llura Gund 1993 Charitable FoundationUvm FoundationBurlington, VTSupport the charitable purpose of the organization$500,000apps.irs.gov
Margaret A Cargill FoundationWuqu' Kawoq Maya Health AllianceBethel, VTEngaging communities to improve maternal & child health services in guatemala$500,000apps.irs.gov
Frank & Zada Chase Charitable Trust 1576Norwich UniversityNorthfield, VTEducation$479,856apps.irs.gov
Isaiah 61 Foundation150 Cherry StreetBurlington, VTSupport of ministry$458,000apps.irs.gov
Turrell FundLet's Grow KidsBurlington, VTProgram support$452,000apps.irs.gov
Four Pines Fund IncVermont Program for Quality in Health Care IncMontpelier, VTTo support the vermont consultation & psychiatry access program$437,796apps.irs.gov
Carolyn & George Rowland Char FDN TrustBennington CollegeBennington, VTGeneral support grant$430,000apps.irs.gov
Marianne G Faulkner Trust Uw Fbo VariousThe Homestead IncWoodstock, VTGeneral$412,003apps.irs.gov
Four Pines Fund IncVermont Program for Quality in Health Care IncMontpelier, VTTo support suicide-care improvements in vermont emergency departments$409,780apps.irs.gov
The Helen Gurley Brown FoundationMiddlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VTLeadership-"bold leadership network" grant:purpose: to establish and fund the "bold leadership network" program at middlebury college, the purpose of which is to develop leadership and support scholar$403,793apps.irs.gov
Builders Vision FoundationThe Perry Institute for Marine Science IncWaitsfield, VTto support research and education on the development of a national framework to address the impact of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease$400,016apps.irs.gov
Fore Aces Family FoundationChamplain College IncBurlington, VTPresident's Initiatives Fund$400,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationFoundation Cristosal IncBurlington, VTGeneral support and core support for institutional strengthening$400,000apps.irs.gov
The Gaudio Family FoundationMaliasili Initiatives IncEssex Junction, VT$250,000 is to be used for general operating support and $150,000 is to be allocated solely to maliasilis coastal conservation work across eastern africa$400,000apps.irs.gov
Esther and Otto Seligmann Foundation IncVermont Community FoundationMiddlebury, VTGeneral fund$400,000apps.irs.gov
The Schmidt Family FoundationUniversity of Vermont and State Agricultural CollegeBurlington, VTAdvancing sustainable agriculture in africa$388,947apps.irs.gov
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkMiddlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VTFor support to the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation$380,000apps.irs.gov
George H Fearons III Charitable TrustRoman Catholic Diocese of BurlingtonBarton, VTGeneral support grant$367,176apps.irs.gov
The Freeman FoundationPreservation Trust of VermontBurlington, VTGeneral support$363,000apps.irs.gov
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncCalvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation IncPlymouth, VTTo support a publication and a conference$350,000apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationCenter On Rural Innovation IncHartland, VT82055 redefining the narrative on rural investment strategies to cultivate equity and inclusion in funding for places facing the deepest disadvantages$350,000apps.irs.gov
The Haven FoundationCerfMontpelier, VTTo help freelance writers and artists who have career-threatening illness$350,000apps.irs.gov
The Ray and Tye Noorda FoundationHimalayan Cataract ProjectNorwich, VTHumanitarian$350,000apps.irs.gov
Ad Henderson Foundation IncMentor VermontBurlington, VTCentering quality; enhancing public will; advancing the mentoring mindset$350,000apps.irs.gov
The Rockefeller FoundationRegulatory Assistance ProjectMontpelier, VTBuilding capacity to establish a renewable energy sector in barbados.$350,000apps.irs.gov
Elinor M Tourville Bennett Charitable Remainder TrustUniversity of VT- College of MedicineBurlington, VTScholarships$343,078apps.irs.gov
The Freeman FoundationThe Center for An Agricultural EconomyHardwick, VTGeneral support$337,400apps.irs.gov
Hawk Rock FoundationVermont FoodbankBarre, VTCharitable / general purpose$333,340apps.irs.gov
The Horace W Goldsmith FoundationMiddlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VTSpecial purpose$333,334apps.irs.gov
Overlake FundUniversity of Vermont FoundationBurlington, VTTo support research, education, and other initiatives of vermont complex systems institute$333,334apps.irs.gov
Farley Family Charitable FoundationAmerican Precision MuseumWindsor, VTGrant for general charitable purposes$325,000apps.irs.gov
Baker Hughes FoundationOne Tree PlantedShelburne, VTGeneral support$310,000apps.irs.gov
Mt Roeschmore FoundationAmerican Precision MuseumWindsor, VTGeneral purpose$305,274apps.irs.gov
The Schmidt Family Foundation350vermontBurlington, VTEncouraging a just transition away from fossil fuels$300,000apps.irs.gov
The Copper Beech Foundation IncHilltop Montessori SchoolBrattleboro, VTOperational support$300,000apps.irs.gov
High Meadows FoundationLet's Grow KidsMiddlebury, VTPayment to carry on charitable activities$300,000apps.irs.gov
Novo FoundationLocal FuturesEast Hardwick, VTGeneral support$300,000apps.irs.gov
Fidelity FoundationNortheast Wilderness TrustMontpelier, VTEndowment$300,000apps.irs.gov

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