Foundations that fund organizations in Cabot, Vermont
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cabot nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $54K to Cabot organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cabot around $5,000. 4 of these funders are based in Vermont; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cabot
- $54K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in VT
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cabot organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney and Victoria Buffum Family Foundation | Burlington, VT | 1 | $18K | $18K | Yes | Operating support |
| National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc | Montpelier, VT | 4 | $7,300 | $575 | Yes | Purchase building for elderly programs; Community support; Arts |
| Driggers Foundation | Clarkston, MI | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Weinig Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $5,400 | $5,400 | Preselected only | General education and charitable purposes |
| The Waterwheel Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| The van Wallingham Foundation Inc | Waterbury Center, VT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | unrestricted Grant in support of organization's exempt purp… |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc | South Burlington, VT | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Yes | General support |
| The Westervelt Charitable Trust | Washington, DC | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
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 Cabot, Vermont?
Courtney and Victoria Buffum Family Foundation, National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc, Driggers Foundation, The Weinig Foundation Inc, The Waterwheel Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Cabot 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 Cabot. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.