Foundations that fund organizations in Charlotte, Vermont
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Charlotte nonprofits
32 private foundations gave $1.3M to Charlotte organizations in their latest filings; 11 of the 32 that say either way accept applications.
45 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Charlotte around $2,500. 10 of these funders are based in Vermont; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 32
- Accept applications
- 11
- of 32 that state a policy
- Dollars to Charlotte
- $1.3M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 45
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in VT
- 31%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Charlotte organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $930K | $930K | Yes | To support rehabilitation of two 18th-century farm building… |
| The Wallace Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $206K | $206K | Preselected only | To investigate the role of nonprofits led by Black women in… |
| The Gottesman Fund | New York, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General support |
| Leslie Tassell Foundation Dba Tassell-Wisner-Bottrall Fdn | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $28K | $28K | Yes | Kenya |
| The Buchanan Family Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General, operating, endowment or capital. |
| The Tiller Family Foundation | Eagan, MN | 4 | $15K | $3,500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Maslow Family Foundation Inc | Kingston, PA | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Charitable |
| William and Gertrude Shelley Family | Boston, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Robert Fleming & Jane Howe Patrick Foundation Inc | Charlotte, VT | 1 | $9,548 | $9,548 | Yes | Leaf guard installation on historical society building |
| Evergreen Foundation Inc | Neenah, WI | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Joseph P Donahue Charitable Foundation | Lebanon, NH | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Vinger Family Foundation Co Curi Capital LLC | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| The Baker Foundation | White Plains, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General Funds |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc | South Burlington, VT | 2 | $3,400 | $1,700 | Yes | General support |
| Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc | Marshfield, VT | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Animal sanctuary |
| The Lionheart Charitable Trust | South Burlington, VT | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | General support |
| The Shoreland Foundation | Lloyd Harbor, NY | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Sybil and White Smith Foundation | Daphne, AL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Community welfare |
| The Weezie Foundation Xxxxx0005 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General operating |
| Bentley Holden Fund | Roxbury, NY | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 | Preselected only | General support |
| Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization |
| The Argosy Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Frederick M Peyser Jr Foundation | Shelburne, VT | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Environment Protection; Senior Assistance |
| Stevens Margaret L Fdn-Ima | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Meadowhill Fund Inc | Charlotte, VT | 1 | $1,975 | $1,975 | Preselected only | Various - operating support |
| The Windham Foundation Inc | Grafton, VT | 6 | $1,950 | $275 | Yes | General support; Local fire and rescue services - general operating support; Local food bank |
| Bentley Fund C/O Carol Adams | Roxbury, NY | 1 | $1,300 | $1,300 | Preselected only | General support |
| National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc | Montpelier, VT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Food assistance |
| Triton Foundation | Yarmouth, ME | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Growald Climate Fund Inc | Brookline, MA | 2 | $600 | $300 | Preselected only | General support |
| Vermont Federal Foundation Inc | South Burlington, VT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| James E Robison Foundation C/O Marckres Norder & Co Inc | Morrisville, VT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Support of the arts |
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 Charlotte, Vermont?
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation, The Wallace Foundation, The Gottesman Fund, Leslie Tassell Foundation Dba Tassell-Wisner-Bottrall Fdn, The Buchanan Family Foundation and 27 others reported grants to Charlotte 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 Charlotte. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.