Foundations that fund organizations in Milton, Vermont
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Milton nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $348K to Milton 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 Milton around $2,500. 8 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 Milton
- $348K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in VT
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Milton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Tuvell Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Thomas Rosato Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| George W Mergens Foundation | Milton, VT | 4 | $40K | $10K | Yes | General operating support; Council #10417 - general operating support; Boiler replacement |
| Kimball Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | Education |
| Geomar Foundation Inc | Berkeley, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Vermont Federal Foundation Inc | South Burlington, VT | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc | Montpelier, VT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Youth mentoring |
| Community Bank Na Foundation of New England Inc | Williston, VT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Operations |
| The Redducs Chartered Foundation Corp | South Burlington, VT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 | Yes | Human services |
| Agnes M Lindsay Trust | Chelmsford, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Campership |
| Vermont Academy of Science and Engineering Inc | Burlington, VT | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Small equipment grant SEG |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc | South Burlington, VT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General support |
| The Lionheart Charitable Trust | South Burlington, VT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General 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 Milton, Vermont?
Bailey Tuvell Family Foundation, The Thomas Rosato Foundation, George W Mergens Foundation, Kimball Family Foundation, Geomar Foundation Inc and 9 others reported grants to Milton 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 Milton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.