Updated Oct 28, 2026
Private foundations based in Vermont
107 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Vermont, holding $917M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 20 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Fund Incsince 2010 | Burlington, VT | $5.9M4 grants · 2024 | $1.4M | Preselected only | $40M |
| Three Thirty Three Foundation Incsince 2006 | Stowe, VT | $5.5M1 grants · 2024 | $5.5M | Preselected only | $105M |
| Ben & Jerrys Foundationsince 1986 | S Burlington, VT | $4.2M448 grants · 2024 | $2,000 | Yes | $9.2M |
| Hoehl Family Foundationsince 1997 | Shelburne, VT | $4.1M1 grants · 2024 | $4.1M | Yes | $57M |
| Wilkens Family Foundationsince 2018 | Stowe, VT | $3.7M39 grants · 2025 | $72K | Preselected only | $56M |
| Serena Foundation Incsince 2010 | Burlington, VT | $2.8M1 grants · 2024 | $2.8M | Preselected only | $49M |
| National Life Group Charitable Foundation Incsince 2007 | Montpelier, VT | $2.7M757 grants · 2024 | $1,040 | Yes | $27M |
| Far Reach Foundationsince 2021 | S Burlington, VT | $2.7M3 grants · 2025 | $425K | Preselected only | $29M |
| J Walter Juckett Cancer Research Foundation Incsince 2019 | Essex Jct, VT | $1.8M1 grants · 2025 | $1.8M | Preselected only | $31M |
| The Pizzagalli Foundationsince 1988 | Burlington, VT | $1.7M1 grants · 2025 | $1.7M | Yes | $16M |
| Lintilhac Foundationsince 2016 | Shelburne, VT | $1.5M113 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $26M |
| Sills Family Foundationsince 1993 | Richmond, VT | $1.4M7 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $11M |
| Rauch Foundation Incsince 1962 | Woodstock, VT | $1.2M71 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $37M |
| Shapiro Fam Foundationsince 1999 | Brattleboro, VT | $1.2M51 grants · 2024 | $11K | Preselected only | $12M |
| Isaiah 61 Foundationsince 2000 | Burlington, VT | $1.0M16 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $12M |
| McKenzie Fam Charitable Trsince 1993 | Putney, VT | $1.0M23 grants · 2025 | $23K | Preselected only | $30M |
| George W Mergens Foundationsince 1995 | Milton, VT | $1.0M95 grants · 2024 | $9,130 | Yes | $16M |
| Kaufman Fam Foundationsince 2005 | Newport, VT | $990K64 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $15M |
| Mill Foundation Ltdsince 2005 | Burlington, VT | $990K36 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $2.7M |
| Frank & Zada Chase Charitable Trsince 2003 | Brattleboro, VT | $738K3 grants · 2025 | $185K | Preselected only | $9.4M |
| S & C Harvest Foundation Incsince 2004 | Cornwall, VT | $700K50 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $13M |
| Harris & Frances Block Foundationsince 2001 | Marshfield, VT | $687K37 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $11M |
| Rowland Foundation Incsince 2008 | Burlington, VT | $686K21 grants · 2024 | $8,041 | Yes | $35M |
| Morris and Bessie Altman Foundationsince 1990 | Shelburne, VT | $602K67 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Yes | $8.0M |
| Pollio Family Foundation Incsince 1993 | Grafton, VT | $572K9 grants · 2025 | $6,000 | Preselected only | $2.8M |
| Maverick Lloyd Foundationsince 1995 | Sharon, VT | $532K11 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $6.9M |
| Stannard & Dorothy Dunn Charitable Trustsince 1991 | Norwich, VT | $528K67 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $4.7M |
| American Memorial Hospital Incsince 1950 | South Royalton, VT | $528K1 grants · 2024 | $528K | Preselected only | $12M |
| Right Track Foundation Incsince 2021 | Manchestr Ctr, VT | $518K28 grants · 2024 | $6,000 | Preselected only | $6.5M |
| Sandy Hill Foundationsince 1957 | N Springfield, VT | $473K1 grants · 2024 | $473K | Yes | $8.6M |
| Philip S Harper Foundationsince 1956 | Weston, VT | $413K1 grants · 2024 | $413K | Preselected only | $4.9M |
| Liswhit Foundtaionsince 2011 | Woodstock, VT | $409K21 grants · 2025 | $15K | Yes | $2.8M |
| Vermont Foundation for Children & Families Incsince 1998 | Burlington, VT | $294K1 grants · 2025 | $294K | Preselected only | $6.9M |
| Robert and Helen Holland Charitable Annuity Trsince 2011 | Brattleboro, VT | $275K1 grants · 2025 | $275K | Preselected only | $2.8M |
| The Help for People Foundationsince 2003 | Norwich, VT | $275K20 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $6.5M |
| Huntington Tracy Foundationsince 2008 | Wells, VT | $274K11 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $4.5M |
| Jackson Hole Preserve Incsince 1942 | Woodstock, VT | $204K1 grants · 2024 | $204K | Yes | $5.6M |
| Macleay Foundationsince 2008 | Montpelier, VT | $193K5 grants · 2025 | $25K | Yes | $3.9M |
| Charles P Ferro Foundationsince 1995 | Burlington, VT | $192K28 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Yes | $4.5M |
| Llh Lhm Foundationsince 1999 | Montpelier, VT | $179K16 grants · 2025 | $12K | Preselected only | $3.2M |
| Lebaron Foundationsince 1999 | Warren, VT | $175K17 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $3.3M |
| East Hill Foundationsince 2018 | Brookfield, VT | $175K21 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $3.2M |
| Ronald J York Scholarship Fundsince 2010 | Barre, VT | $173K5 grants · 2025 | $15K | Yes | $3.5M |
| South Meadow Foundationsince 2005 | Bennington, VT | $169K13 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $2.7M |
| Harry W and Jo-Ann D Wallace Foundationsince 1996 | So Burlington, VT | $161K11 grants · 2025 | $7,000 | Preselected only | $2.9M |
| Vermont Eastern Star Home Incsince 1940 | Randolph, VT | $153K25 grants · 2025 | $2,000 | Yes | $2.7M |
| Nara Fund Incsince 1962 | Thetford, VT | $126K13 grants · 2025 | $9,000 | Preselected only | $2.6M |
| Redducs Chartered Foundation Corporationsince 1999 | S Burlington, VT | $125K59 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $3.5M |
| Nsb Foundation Incsince 2000 | Barre, VT | $116K5 grants · 2025 | $30K | Preselected only | $3.8M |
| The Levene Family Foundationsince 1987 | Dorset, VT | $94K26 grants · 2025 | $2,000 | Preselected only | $3.1M |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Vermont Caring for Children Foundation Incsince 2006 | Berlin, VT | $83K9 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $3.0M |
| Fletcher Farm Foundation Incsince 1941 | Cuttingsville, VT | $51K3 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $4.4M |
| George a Dascomb Charitable Exempt Trustsince 1999 | Bellows Falls, VT | $30K7 grants · 2024 | $2,000 | Yes | $4.3M |
| Michael Singer Foundationsince 2009 | Wilmington, VT | $15K5 grants · 2025 | $2,000 | Preselected only | $4.3M |
| Barred Rock Fund Incsince 2001 | Jericho, VT | $5,4252 grants · 2024 | $2,712 | Preselected only | $5.2M |
| Wolf Kahn Foundation Incsince 2000 | Brattleboro, VT | — | — | Not stated | $21M |
| Concept2 Foundationsince 2025 | Morrisville, VT | — | — | Preselected only | $6.5M |
| Olin Scott Fund Incsince 1963 | Bennington, VT | — | — | Yes | $6.5M |
| Yellow House Community Services Incsince 2021 | Middlebury, VT | — | — | Preselected only | $4.5M |
| Ava Lane Meyer Foundationsince 2017 | S Burlington, VT | — | — | Preselected only | $3.9M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Vermont
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Vermont Arts Council — Organizational GrantsStateVermont Arts Council | Vermont Arts Council | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Vermont Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateVermont Humanities | Vermont Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Vermont?
Our directory lists 107 private grantmaking foundations in Vermont with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $917M. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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