Grants paid in 2025
20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse HolyokeHolyoke, MA | Support of educational programming | $40K |
| St Judes Research HospitalMemphis, TN | Support research of childhood cancer | $40K |
| Upper Valley HavenWhite River Junction, VT | Support for the unhoused | $40K |
| Friends of the Norris Cotton CancerLebanon, NH | Support for cancer research | $20K |
| Vermont PublicColchester, VT | Support for public broadcasting | $20K |
| Willing HandsNorwich, VT | Support for food access | $20K |
| Hartford Dismas HouseHartford, VT | Support of the formerly incarcerated | $10K |
| New Hampshire Public RadioConcord, NH | Support for public broadcasting | $10K |
| Public Broadcasting ServiceArlington, VA | Support for public broadcasting | $10K |
| Special Needs Support CenterWhite River Junction, VT | Special needs community support | $10K |
| The Family PlaceNorwich, VT | Community social safety net | $10K |
| Holyoke Art IncHolyoke, MA | Support for the arts as a catalyst | $5,000 |
| Honduras Tolupan Ed FoundationNorwich, VT | Support of rural literacy | $5,000 |
| National Public RadioBaltimore, MD | Support for public broadcasting | $5,000 |
| National Wildlife FederationMerrifield, VA | Support for wildlife, people, ecosys | $5,000 |
| Norwich Community CollaborativeNorwich, VT | Restoration of historic grange hall | $5,000 |
| Norwich Public LibraryNorwich, VT | Support for community library | $5,000 |
| Spark Community CenterLebanon, NH | Special needs community support | $5,000 |
| Upper Valley Trails AllianceNorwich, VT | Support accessible trails network | $5,000 |
| WiseLebanon, NH | Support those affected by domestic v | $5,000 |
By state: Vermont 10 · Massachusetts 2 · New Hampshire 4 · Tennessee 1 · Virginia 2 · Maryland 1
About this foundation
The Help for People Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Norwich, Vermont, administered in care of Nathan Wechsler & Co, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The Help for People 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 The Help for People Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $275K across 20 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does The Help for People Foundation give?
Vermont (10 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), New Hampshire (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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