Foundations that fund organizations in Chelsea, Vermont
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chelsea nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $266K to Chelsea organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chelsea around $7,000. 2 of these funders are based in Vermont; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chelsea
- $266K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $7,000
- Based in VT
- 17%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chelsea organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sceva Speare Tr Fbo Brookhaven Home for Boys | Dallas, TX | 1 | $117K | $117K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Sceva Speare Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $64K | $64K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| The Salmon Foundation Inc | Montclair, NJ | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | To increase access to restorative justice services by build… |
| The Platner Family Foundation Inc | Essex, CT | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | To provide funding and support |
| Albert & Anne Mansfield Foundation C/O Jeffrey Hopmayer | Nashville, TN | 1 | $8,844 | $8,844 | Yes | General support |
| John M McClelland Sr Charitable Foundation | Renton, WA | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Lamson Howell Foundation Inc | Randolph, VT | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | Yes | Domestic Abuse - Randolph Program |
| The Smith-Denison Foundation Co S Wells Smith | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Dextra Baldwin McGonagle Foundation Inc | Harrison, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operations |
| The Stannard & Dorothy Dunn Charitable Trust | Norwich, VT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| L B Bowen and Bertha Bowen Permanent | Manchester, NH | 1 | $3,529 | $3,529 | Preselected only | Educational |
| Larsen Fund C/O Pkf O'Connor Davies | Harrison, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
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 Chelsea, Vermont?
Sceva Speare Tr Fbo Brookhaven Home for Boys, Sceva Speare Trust, The Salmon Foundation Inc, The Platner Family Foundation Inc, Albert & Anne Mansfield Foundation C/O Jeffrey Hopmayer and 7 others reported grants to Chelsea 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 Chelsea. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.