Foundations that fund organizations in Rochester, Vermont
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Rochester nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $36K to Rochester organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Rochester around $4,333. 3 of these funders are based in Vermont; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Rochester
- $36K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $4,333
- Based in VT
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Rochester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Foundation Inc | Ithaca, NY | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General operating support |
| Lamson Howell Foundation Inc | Randolph, VT | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Program support - Youth ProgrammingProgram Support - Youth… |
| Bronson Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $4,333 | $4,333 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc | South Burlington, VT | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | General support |
| National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc | Montpelier, VT | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | Outdoor activity 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 Rochester, Vermont?
Park Foundation Inc, Lamson Howell Foundation Inc, Bronson Family Foundation, Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn, Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc and 1 others reported grants to Rochester 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 Rochester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.