Private foundation · EIN 14-1827942 · Burlington, Vermont · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Isaiah 61 Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $1.0M total, median $20K. 25% of grants stayed in Vermont.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$1.0M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in VT
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
150 Cherry StreetBurlington, VTSupport of ministry$458K
Kingdom Bridges MinistriesRobertsdale, ALSupport of ministry$177K
Anew PlaceBurlington, VTSupport of program services$122K
Child Voice InternationalDurham, NHSupport of ministry$100K
The Alta ProjectPateros, WASupport of ministry$40K
International Association for RefugeesMinneapolis, MNSupport of program services$33K
Church at Prison IncEssex Junction, VTSupport of ministry$23K
A Light to the NationsCumby, TXSupport of ministry$20K
Fellowship of IsraelSouthlake, TXSupport of ministry$20K
Daybreak Community ChurchColchester, VTSupport of ministry$18K
Final Frontier MinistriesNashville, TNSupport of ministry$12K
The GatheringSan Mateo, CASupport of ministry$5,998
Kingdom's KidsCooper City, FLSupport of ministry$5,000
Y360Wichita, KSSupport of ministry$5,000
Israel FIRST FruitsGrapevine, TXSupport of ministry$5,000
Occnwa-Outreach CenterSiloam Springs, ARSupport of ministry$3,250

By state: Vermont 4 · Alabama 1 · New Hampshire 1 · Texas 3 · Washington 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Isaiah 61 Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Burlington, Vermont, administered in care of Paula Anderson, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Isaiah 61 Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Isaiah 61 Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.0M across 16 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Isaiah 61 Foundation give?

Vermont (4 grants), Alabama (1 grants), New Hampshire (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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