Foundations that fund organizations in Newport, Vermont
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Newport nonprofits
21 private foundations gave $309K to Newport organizations in their latest filings; 14 of the 21 that say either way accept applications.
33 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Newport around $2,500. 10 of these funders are based in Vermont; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 21
- Accept applications
- 14
- of 21 that state a policy
- Dollars to Newport
- $309K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 33
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in VT
- 48%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Newport organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry P Kendall Foundation | Marion, MA | 1 | $109K | $109K | Preselected only | 1.support the farm to school sales initiative and food hub… |
| Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau Foundation Inc | Burlington, VT | 2 | $55K | $28K | Yes | Downtown Development; Holiday parties |
| The Rona Jaffe Foundation | Dix Hills, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Lintilhac Foundation Inc | Shelburne, VT | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Building capacity and climate resilience to support vermont… |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc | South Burlington, VT | 3 | $19K | $2,500 | Yes | General support |
| Td Charitable Foundation | Portland, ME | 2 | $16K | $8,000 | Yes | Money security initiative (msi); Foundations in positive psychology |
| Warren Mitchell Testamentary 16120001752 | Newport, VT | 2 | $15K | $7,279 | Preselected only | General support |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
| George W Mergens Foundation | Milton, VT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating support |
| Catch the Cure Inc | Newport Center, VT | 7 | $6,400 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Financial support for cancer patients |
| The Windham Foundation Inc | Grafton, VT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| Adelard & Valeda Roy Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Bridging resources to the northeast kingdom population |
| Trust UW Sarah Aw Devens | Boston, MA | 2 | $3,797 | $1,898 | Yes | Assist with purchase of |
| Lamson Howell Foundation Inc | Randolph, VT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Program support |
| Kinney Drugs Foundation Inc | Gouverneur, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | 11th annual moonlight ball event |
| Oakland Foundation Inc | Stowe, VT | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Support backpack/food box program |
| Vermont Academy of Science and Engineering Inc | Burlington, VT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | 2025 STEM Fair Sponsorship |
| Morgan Family Foundation | Yellow Springs, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | (matching) flood relief and recovery |
| The Christensen Dunn Early Foundations Fund | Milton, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Provision of food and education |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation C/O Grossman Family Office | Cambridge, MA | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | 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 Newport, Vermont?
Henry P Kendall Foundation, Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau Foundation Inc, The Rona Jaffe Foundation, Lintilhac Foundation Inc, Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc and 16 others reported grants to Newport 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 Newport. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.