Foundations that fund organizations in Swanton, Vermont
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Swanton nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $59K to Swanton organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Swanton around $2,500. 7 of these funders are based in Vermont; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Swanton
- $59K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in VT
- 78%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Swanton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seventh Generation Foundation Inc | Burlington, VT | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Contribution |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc | South Burlington, VT | 3 | $8,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General support |
| George W Mergens Foundation | Milton, VT | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | General operating support |
| Community Bank Na Foundation of New England Inc | Williston, VT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Operations |
| Vermont Federal Foundation Inc | South Burlington, VT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The Weezie Foundation Xxxxx0005 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General operating |
| Brian Miller Music Foundation Inc | South Burlington, VT | 2 | $1,502 | $751 | Yes | Purchase of viola for student; Purchase of violin for music program |
| Vermont Academy of Science and Engineering Inc | Burlington, VT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Hands-on Science & Technology grant HOST |
| The Heather Foundation 009246-000 | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
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 Swanton, Vermont?
Seventh Generation Foundation Inc, Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc, George W Mergens Foundation, Community Bank Na Foundation of New England Inc, Vermont Federal Foundation Inc and 4 others reported grants to Swanton 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 Swanton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.