Foundations that fund organizations in Bridgewater, Vermont
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bridgewater nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $23K to Bridgewater organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bridgewater around $2,000. 0 of these funders are based in Vermont; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bridgewater
- $23K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in VT
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bridgewater organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby Family Foundation Inc | Amherst, NH | 7 | $16K | $2,000 | Preselected only | Community support |
| Barr Foundation | Boston, MA | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Preselected only | To support the playground fund; For unrestricted support |
| The Polly and John M Timken Jr Family Foundation | Canton, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | 2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant |
| Franklin Philanthropic Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | 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 Bridgewater, Vermont?
Kirby Family Foundation Inc, Barr Foundation, The Polly and John M Timken Jr Family Foundation, Franklin Philanthropic Foundation reported grants to Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.