Foundations that fund organizations in Vergennes, Vermont
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Vergennes nonprofits
33 private foundations gave $538K to Vergennes organizations in their latest filings; 16 of the 33 that say either way accept applications.
36 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Vergennes around $5,000. 8 of these funders are based in Vermont; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 33
- Accept applications
- 16
- of 33 that state a policy
- Dollars to Vergennes
- $538K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 36
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in VT
- 24%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Vergennes organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britton Fund 4240-00-44 | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $115K | $115K | Yes | General charitable purposes |
| The Robert Fleming & Jane Howe Patrick Foundation Inc | Charlotte, VT | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | Capital campaign elevator |
| Snave Foundation | Winchester, MA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Leo Cox Beach Philanthropic Found | Glens Falls, NY | 1 | $45K | $45K | Preselected only | See attached description |
| S & C Harvest Foundation Inc | Cornwall, VT | 2 | $30K | $15K | Preselected only | Operations |
| The Robin Foundation C/O Susan Anderson Ashford Capital Mgmt | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General |
| The Robbins-De Beaumont Foundation C/O John K Graham Manager | Boston, MA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General |
| George W Mergens Foundation | Milton, VT | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | General operating support; High school longboat rowing program 2025-2026 |
| Ruth Haynie L Hommedieu and Robert H L Hommedieu Foundation | Centreville, VA | 2 | $13K | $6,250 | Preselected only | Support operations of organization |
| The Howard Bayne Fund | Garden City, NY | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Kelsey Trust | Lincoln, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support |
| David Greenewalt Charitable Trust Geoffrey M Mason Trustee | Boston, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General Support |
| Majic Vermont Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Millstone Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | To further recipient's charitable purpose |
| Solvare Inc Co Lawrence Copp | Belleaire, FL | 1 | $6,200 | $6,200 | Preselected only | To connect all people to lake champlain, inspiring them to… |
| The Gurdon W Wattles Fund | Garden City, NY | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Operational |
| Francis T & Louis T Nichols Foundation | Bangor, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Donation |
| The Waterwheel Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Generalgeneral |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Education |
| One Hive Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support for the 2024 fair and field days |
| The Argosy Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| He Thompson Foundation | Glen Ridge, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Programs |
| Adelard & Valeda Roy Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Courtney and Victoria Buffum Family Foundation | Burlington, VT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Operating support |
| Vermont Federal Foundation Inc | South Burlington, VT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Mgn Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | JGHS Essential Services |
| Surdna Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General support |
| French Fdn Tr Udecl | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Fuller Family Charitable Trust | Providence, RI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Operations |
| Schatz Family Foundation | Addison, VT | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General |
| National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc | Montpelier, VT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Youth mentoring |
| The Windham Foundation Inc | Grafton, VT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General operating support |
| Kinney Drugs Foundation Inc | Gouverneur, NY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | 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 Vergennes, Vermont?
Britton Fund 4240-00-44, The Robert Fleming & Jane Howe Patrick Foundation Inc, Snave Foundation, Leo Cox Beach Philanthropic Found, S & C Harvest Foundation Inc and 28 others reported grants to Vergennes 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 Vergennes. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.