Foundations that fund organizations in Essex, Vermont
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Essex nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $92K to Essex organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Essex around $3,000. 5 of these funders are based in Vermont; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Essex
- $92K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in VT
- 36%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Essex organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | Freeport, ME | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family Foundation | Northfield, VT | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Adaptable and accessible programs for disabled youth |
| The Munson Family Foundation | Anaheim, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Community Food Bank |
| National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc | Montpelier, VT | 3 | $7,900 | $2,500 | Yes | Food pantry; Disease support |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Human services |
| Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau Foundation Inc | Burlington, VT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General |
| Courtney and Victoria Buffum Family Foundation | Burlington, VT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Operating support |
| Francis T & Louis T Nichols Foundation | Bangor, ME | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Donation |
| Agnes M Lindsay Trust | Chelmsford, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Campership |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc | South Burlington, VT | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc | Roanoke, VA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Camp support for children with a parent in department of co… |
| The Render Family Foundation | Simpsonville, SC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General purpose of charity |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Religion-related, spiritual development |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $310 | $155 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
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 Essex, Vermont?
Elmina B Sewall Foundation, The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family Foundation, The Munson Family Foundation, National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc, The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation and 9 others reported grants to Essex 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 Essex. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.