Foundations that fund organizations in Fayston, Vermont
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Fayston nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $206K to Fayston organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Fayston around $15K. 1 of these funders are based in Vermont; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Fayston
- $206K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in VT
- 9%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Fayston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion Foundation | Auburn, ME | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | To support the First Light program in increasing access to… |
| L Z Francis Foundation Ima | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Campaign for barn |
| The Peterffy Foundation Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General support in furtherance of environmental and/or educ… |
| Island Foundation Inc | Marion, MA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Crf 2024: water keepers |
| Quimby Family Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | 2024 movement grant |
| Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | Portland, ME | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | First Light Operating Support 2025-2026 |
| Ernst & Elfriede Frank Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | General charitable |
| The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc | Mountainville, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Gerrish H Milliken Foundation 009209-009 | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Schacknow Family Foundation Inc | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc | Montpelier, VT | 2 | $1,700 | $850 | Yes | Education |
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 Fayston, Vermont?
Onion Foundation, L Z Francis Foundation Ima, The Peterffy Foundation Inc, Island Foundation Inc, Quimby Family Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Fayston 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 Fayston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.