Foundations that fund organizations in Starksboro, Vermont
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Starksboro nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $67K to Starksboro organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Starksboro around $3,500. 2 of these funders are based in Vermont; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Starksboro
- $67K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $3,500
- Based in VT
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Starksboro organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mendell Family Fund Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Charitable contributions |
| George W Mergens Foundation | Milton, VT | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | 2025 adventure camps |
| Rivendell Foundation Inc | Hockessin, DE | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | General operating support |
| The Waterwheel Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Agnes M Lindsay Trust | Chelmsford, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Campership |
| The Redducs Chartered Foundation Corp | South Burlington, VT | 1 | $500 | $500 | 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 Starksboro, Vermont?
The Mendell Family Fund Inc, George W Mergens Foundation, Rivendell Foundation Inc, The Waterwheel Foundation, Agnes M Lindsay Trust and 1 others reported grants to Starksboro 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 Starksboro. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.