Foundations that fund organizations in Brookfield, Vermont
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Brookfield nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $8,025 to Brookfield organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Brookfield around $1,000. 4 of these funders are based in Vermont; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Brookfield
- $8,025
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in VT
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Brookfield organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamson Howell Foundation Inc | Randolph, VT | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Bluegrass Brunch |
| Michael Zemanek Memorial Foundation Inc | Barre, VT | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | In memory of detective paula russell |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc | South Burlington, VT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| Sorg-Vogt Charitable Foundation Trust 3844 | Brattleboro, VT | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Yes | Charitable |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $25 | $25 | Preselected only | Community improvement, capacity building |
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 Brookfield, Vermont?
Lamson Howell Foundation Inc, Michael Zemanek Memorial Foundation Inc, Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc, Sorg-Vogt Charitable Foundation Trust 3844, Edward Jones Foundation reported grants to Brookfield 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 Brookfield. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.