Foundations that fund organizations in Morristown, Vermont
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Morristown nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $47K to Morristown organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Morristown around $12K. 3 of these funders are based in Vermont; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Morristown
- $47K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $12K
- Based in VT
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Morristown organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lintilhac Foundation Inc | Shelburne, VT | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | From surplus to solutions: launching salvation farms' proce… |
| The Waterwheel Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | General |
| George W Mergens Foundation | Milton, VT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating support |
| National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc | Montpelier, VT | 3 | $4,800 | $1,700 | Yes | Disease support; Food assistance; 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 Morristown, Vermont?
Lintilhac Foundation Inc, The Waterwheel Foundation, George W Mergens Foundation, National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc reported grants to Morristown 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 Morristown. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.