Foundations that fund organizations in Bristol, Vermont
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bristol nonprofits
26 private foundations gave $386K to Bristol organizations in their latest filings; 13 of the 26 that say either way accept applications.
27 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bristol around $7,500. 4 of these funders are based in Vermont; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 26
- Accept applications
- 13
- of 26 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bristol
- $386K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 27
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in VT
- 15%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bristol organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Jack Satter Foundation C/O Hemenway Trust Company | Salem, NH | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Tortuga Charitable Foundation | Princeton, NJ | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Allan B Roby & Frances M Roby Charitable Trust | Lyme, NH | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Wildlife conservation |
| Kaufman Family Foundation 16115009633 | Newport, VT | 1 | $22K | $22K | Preselected only | General support |
| Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Forrest C & Frances H Lattner Foundation | East Greenwich, RI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Sponsor bridge program students into training |
| Patagoniaorg | Ventura, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | To support environmental projects. |
| Lintilhac Foundation Inc | Shelburne, VT | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | In continued support of the vermont reptile and amphibian a… |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc | South Burlington, VT | 2 | $13K | $6,250 | Yes | General support |
| The Palmedo Family Foundation Inc | Ketchum, ID | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General |
| The Bromley Charitable Trust | Westwood, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General |
| Melza M and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Support ecology of Nantu Forest Area, Indonesia. |
| Nazarian Family Foundation | Englewood Cliffs, NJ | 1 | $8,500 | $8,500 | Preselected only | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt… |
| Gateway Fund 7522-Xxxxxx00049 | Boston, MA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | General support |
| Roger & Katherine Flahive Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General & Unrestrictive |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Human services |
| The Ives Family Charitable Trust | Boston, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General purposes |
| Turrell Fund | Montclair, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Program support |
| Bolger Foundation | Ridgewood, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | To assist the org. in its charitable function |
| Ceres Charitable Foundation | Beaverton, OR | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support the charitable organization's general mission. |
| Cvs Foundation | Woonsocket, RI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Volunteer challenge grants |
| Vermont Academy of Science and Engineering Inc | Burlington, VT | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | Small equipment grant SEG |
| The Cooper Foundation | Merrick, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Student leadership training, scholarships |
| Collective Gain Foundation Inc | Austin, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Education |
| Dare to Dream Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Growald Climate Fund Inc | Brookline, MA | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | General support |
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 Bristol, Vermont?
The Jack Satter Foundation C/O Hemenway Trust Company, Tortuga Charitable Foundation, Allan B Roby & Frances M Roby Charitable Trust, Kaufman Family Foundation 16115009633, Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc and 21 others reported grants to Bristol 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 Bristol. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.