Foundations that fund organizations in Arlington, Vermont
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Arlington nonprofits
25 private foundations gave $497K to Arlington organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 25 that say either way accept applications.
53 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Arlington around $2,750. 9 of these funders are based in Vermont; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 25
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 25 that state a policy
- Dollars to Arlington
- $497K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 53
- Typical median grant
- $2,750
- Based in VT
- 36%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Arlington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $106K | $106K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Howland Fund Inc | Plymouth, MA | 3 | $100K | $40K | Preselected only | To support community programs; To support community; To help promote health services |
| Crofut Memorial College Scholarship Fund | South Burlington, VT | 1 | $69K | $69K | Yes | Education |
| Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc | Arlington, VT | 6 | $43K | $3,000 | Preselected only | General operating purpose |
| Roberta M Childs Charitable Foundation | Plymouth, MA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | General support |
| Reid Lillian Charitable Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 2 | $29K | $15K | Preselected only | Daily operational support |
| Bob and Eileen Gilman Family Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Lindsay Crut Fbo Benn County Humane | Lenox, MA | 1 | $21K | $21K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Keelan Family Foundation | Arlington, VT | 12 | $21K | $750 | Yes | Community Support; Annual Fund; Annual fund |
| Arlington Community Public Health Nursing Service Inc | Arlington, VT | 9 | $11K | $1,000 | Yes | Community Health & Support; Annual; Annual fund |
| Bernice Barbour Foundation Inc 5487-00-40 | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Trap-neuter-return & |
| Amica Companies Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 1 | $6,270 | $6,270 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Donnelley Foundation | Chicago, IL | 2 | $5,500 | $2,750 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Truettner Family Foundation | Crested Butte, CO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Mount Laurel Foundation Inc Co Arthur Short | Manchester, VT | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | General grant |
| William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv & Protection of Green Mt Boy History Inc | Manchester Center, VT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable support |
| Wm Keck Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | For general support of charitable purposes. |
| The Orvis Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable Event |
| The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation | Manchester Center, VT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Tonamora Foundation Inc | Arlington, VT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Chilmark Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Shirley Brownrigg Charitable Trust | Williamstown, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc | South Burlington, VT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General support |
| The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The Fowler Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Arlington, Vermont?
The Boardman Family Foundation # 531, The Howland Fund Inc, Crofut Memorial College Scholarship Fund, Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc, Roberta M Childs Charitable Foundation and 20 others reported grants to Arlington organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Arlington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.