Foundations that fund organizations in Townshend, Vermont
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Townshend nonprofits
18 private foundations gave $803K to Townshend organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 18 that say either way accept applications.
24 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Townshend around $5,000. 5 of these funders are based in Vermont; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 18
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 18 that state a policy
- Dollars to Townshend
- $803K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 24
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in VT
- 28%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Townshend organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pollio Family Foundation Inc | Grafton, VT | 1 | $500K | $500K | Preselected only | Program support |
| The Laverack Family Foundation | Old Greenwich, CT | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Harry Wolff Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $90K | $90K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| C J Heilig Foundation Inc C/O Dr William Lecates | Cooperstown, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General purposes |
| The Windham Foundation Inc | Grafton, VT | 3 | $19K | $4,500 | Yes | General operating support to local community hospital; Non-progit senior housing; General operating support |
| Carl Lesnor Family Foundation | Melville, NY | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | Provide restorative justice practices |
| Charleigh Charitable Trust | Mineola, NY | 3 | $10K | $100 | Preselected only | volunteer run community food shelf offering supplemental fo…; Public safety; To serve the healthcare needs of our community; to promote… |
| Ttees Joseph Martinson Memorial Fund | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust Crowell | Underhill, VT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Support library services |
| David Greenewalt Charitable Trust Geoffrey M Mason Trustee | Boston, MA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | General Support |
| Community Bank Na Foundation of New England Inc | Williston, VT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Operations |
| The George E and Kathleen E Austin Foundation | Bronxville, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To further donee's exempt purposes |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc | South Burlington, VT | 2 | $4,750 | $2,375 | Yes | General support |
| Thomas M Evans Jr Foundation | Wilson, WY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Hospital operations |
| Krause Family Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | 2 | $1,270 | $635 | Preselected only | Medical; Greatest need |
| Westport Fund | Washington, DC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable purposes |
| The Cunningham-Gardiner Foundation C/O John C Simons | Scarborough, NY | 1 | $600 | $600 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Panwy Foundation Inc C/O Eagle Cap Int'l LLC | Greenwich, CT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
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 Townshend, Vermont?
The Pollio Family Foundation Inc, The Laverack Family Foundation, Harry Wolff Trust, C J Heilig Foundation Inc C/O Dr William Lecates, The Windham Foundation Inc and 13 others reported grants to Townshend 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 Townshend. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.