Foundations that fund organizations in Chester, Vermont
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chester nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $129K to Chester organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chester around $9,000. 2 of these funders are based in Vermont; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chester
- $129K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $9,000
- Based in VT
- 29%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchcock Bowart Daterra Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General |
| Chino Cienega Foundation | Palm Springs, CA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General support grant |
| The MS Grumbacher Foundation | Sebastapol, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Support of the nonprofit mission |
| Bryant Chucking Grinder Co Charitable Foundaton | Springfield, VT | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Preselected only | To support operations |
| The Couch Family Foundation C/O Cf Advisors | Hanover, NH | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc | South Burlington, VT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| Price Chopper's Golub Foundation | Schenectady, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support/capital campaign |
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 Chester, Vermont?
Hitchcock Bowart Daterra Foundation, Chino Cienega Foundation, The MS Grumbacher Foundation, Bryant Chucking Grinder Co Charitable Foundaton, The Couch Family Foundation C/O Cf Advisors and 2 others reported grants to Chester 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 Chester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.