Foundations that fund organizations in Chittenden, Vermont
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chittenden nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $7,722 to Chittenden organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chittenden around $1,000. 1 of these funders are based in Vermont; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chittenden
- $7,722
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in VT
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chittenden organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runestone Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Carris Corporation Foundation | Proctor, VT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To support the fight against hungery |
| Ruth Brown Foundation | Moab, UT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Environmental |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $722 | $361 | Preselected only | Volunteer program |
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 Chittenden, Vermont?
Runestone Family Foundation, Carris Corporation Foundation, Ruth Brown Foundation, The Pfizer Foundation Inc reported grants to Chittenden 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 Chittenden. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.