Foundations that fund organizations in Pownal, Vermont
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Pownal nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $54K to Pownal organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Pownal around $1,000. 1 of these funders are based in Vermont; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Pownal
- $54K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in VT
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Pownal organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin S Webster Foundation C/O Gma Foundations | Boston, MA | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | General operating support |
| South Meadow Foundation | Bennington, VT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Chilmark Foundation | New York, NY | 5 | $7,500 | $500 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Bogan Family Foundation C/O Thomas F Bogan Trustee | LA Quinta, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Purpose designated by the recipient |
| Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $300 | $150 | 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 Pownal, Vermont?
Edwin S Webster Foundation C/O Gma Foundations, South Meadow Foundation, Chilmark Foundation, Bogan Family Foundation C/O Thomas F Bogan Trustee, Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc reported grants to Pownal 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 Pownal. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.